Christmas Menu 1954
Menu picture donated by Bob Furmanski.
Bob served on the USS Helena CA-75 in 1954-1955 and was assigned to "Nan" Division.
(inside left side of the menu)
As you sit down to Christmas dinner Christmas is probably a strange festival Christmas to them will also be their CHRISTMAS MENU
today, look around. Perhaps a little
Japanese boy or girl is seated at your
table. The dark eyes may be serious, but
you know that they can sparkle with laughter.
And get those chopsticks.
to these children. Do you think you
can explain it to them? The language barrier
may stop you here! They can see Santa Claus
the Christmas Tree - they hear
"Jingle Bells" and " Silent Night".
What a mixture christmas is--but most of it is good.
experience on board the HELENA. They've
had their presents - the've seen the
movie - now its dinner and then home.
Be sure you smile and speak to that little
boy or girl. Remember - you are Christmas to them.
(inside right of the menu)
Cream of Tomato Soup Shrimp cocktail
Roast Tom Turkey Virginia Baked Ham
Sausage stuffing Giblet Gravy
Snow Flake Potatoes Mashed sweet Potatoes
Sweet Fruit Sauce
Buttered cut Corn Buttered Lima Beans
Cranberry Sauce
Assorted Fresh Fruit Mixed Nuts
Mixed Olives Mixed Pickles
Fruit cake Mincemeat Pie
Assorted salad Dressings
Sliced Tomatoes Celery Sticks Hearts of Lettuce
Bread Butter
Coffee Cream Sugar
Cigars Cigaretts
Christmas candy