Good Old Days

Stories & photos contributed by readers. Launched in 1964, Good Old Days is the original nostalgia magazine, featuring reader-provided stories and recollections from days gone by. It continues to enjoy a wide audience. Good Old Days is an Annie's publication. Annie's products -- including magazines, books, kits and supplies, online classes and TV programming -- are targeted to home and family interests, including crafts, nostalgia and home décor. It is part of the third-generation Muselman family business based in Berne, Ind., near Fort Wayne. The business began in 1925 with the founding of Economy Printing Concern. EP Graphics, as it is known today, is still owned by the Muselman family.

EDITOR'S NOTE

Good Old Days

FROM the MAILBOX

Not So Fast

Kraut Maker Extraordinaire • This grandma could make sauerkraut taste like chocolate cake.

Pearl, Pearl, Pearl • Her dad’s lifelong profession included a lot more than met the eye.

Feeding the Family • The family that gardens together eats well together.

Share Your Stories and Photos With Good Old Days Readers!

Labor Day Fun • This celebration of the working man offered something for everyone.

REWIND

Learning Life Lessons on the Job • There was more than one way to make ends meet for this young man.

The Crepe Paper Bridal Party • These girls paraded their way to “Most Creative.”

In This Issue

Science, Math and Flying Erasers • His dodging skills were equal to his multiplication abilities.

Gramps' Mystery Machine • He knew how to build a tool that would last.

The Sun and the Rain and the Apple Seed • From their role in early American history to modern times, apples have played a part in everyday life.

Courthouse Lawn Football • He knew there could be casualties—his glasses—but the game was worth it.

FLASHBACK FUN!

Professions of Popular TV Characters • Can you match these popular TV characters to their profession on their shows?

Ed Sullivan, the Beatles and Me • Memories of living a dream life lasted a lifetime.

A Year With Granny: A Lifetime of Memories • They packed memories for a lifetime into a few short months.

A Special Halloween • Paying tribute to her uncle Jeb got everyone’s attention.

A Teacher's First Day of School • A special class a short walk away would leave memories to last this educator a lifetime.

BITS & PIECES

Home on Halloween • There’s nothing this mom wouldn’t do for treats for her kids.

Grandpa's Gift • This young man learned that his grandfather knew him better than he knew himself.

The Wild Swans at Coole

Picture THIS

The Blue Card Caper • He went from Mr. Cool of the class to his own chamber of horrors.

Two Peas in a Pod • These identical twin sisters were close from day one.

Lights Out • Creative sound effects made the descriptions on this radio program seem real.

The Candy Lady • Nannie’s job was better for her grandkids than for her.

The Case of the Loyal Lawyer • Audiences wanted the good guys to win.

FLASHBACK FUN!

Son of a Salesman • He might not have followed in his dad’s footsteps, but he always shared his love of cars.

The Great Gym Class Switcheroo • What started as a shock to his ego turned out to show his logistical skills.

On a Scary Halloween Night • She wanted to get spooked, just not like that!

Baby-Sitting in the 1960s • She learned what to expect, and she never forgot what she learned.

Beginning of the School Year Starts It All • Planning each year, she knew what was coming and how to be ready.

A Change of Plans...