How times have changed. The January 6, 1956 issue of the Enterprise printed the Los Alamitos Elementary School District menu.
Monday
Sloppy Joes and buttered ham
Savory lima beans
Cottage cheese
Fresh fruit, milk
Tuesday
Scalloped potatoes and cheese
100 per cent whole wheat bread
Sweet and sour beef slices
Apricots, milk
Wednesday
Enchiladas
Buttered corn
Chopped lettuce, dressing
Orange cake, milk
Thursday
Chili and Beans
Buttered peas and carrots
Hot corn bread, vegetable salad
Cookies, milk
Friday
Fried Fish steaks
Buttered potatoes
Stewed tomatoes and carrots
Bread and butter
Chilled fruit, milk
Subject to change without notice.