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

The GI Haircut • Article from February 1980, and cover from November 1985 issue.

The Christmas Present That Kept On Giving • A special gift from her uncle on his first holiday out of the service still means as much to her today.

Sputnik 1 • Man's first successful venture into space was seen with little effort in this neighborhood.

Where were you when…

On the Way Home • It was the best surprise any family could ask for during wartime.

Letters to Santa • The Big Guy knew this family exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve.

A USO Kind of December • It was a night to remember, with smiling soldiers, dancers and gut-busting laughs for this family.

Where were you when…

REWIND

Fruitcake • Holiday tradition may change here and there, but the memories they bring back never will.

Share Your Stories and Photos With Good Old Days Readers!

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar • This popular 1950s show stuck to its roots in radio without moving to television, lasting until 1962.

My Dad, JFK and Me • A voice and a touch that will forever be in his memory.

Where were you when…

In This Issue

From Grandma With Love • Nothing captures the feelings we get from our grandmothers like homemade cookies.

A Toddler During World War II • These sisters learned to carry on with their lives while their dad was at war.

A Date With Infamy • Hearing his mom cry made him understand something was terribly wrong.

Where were you when… • Interesting Facts About Pearl Harbor

Mr. D and Me • Even after 60 years, her memories of her driver's test and the examiner were clear to her.

Holiday Movie Role • Which actor/actress played the following role in a holiday movie?

My Little Brother • When no little brother was on the horizon, the next best thing was to request one from the Sears Wish Book.

Glad They Met! • It seemed their romance was meant to be, and it lasted for over 60 years.

Sharing the Beatles • Two events changed this country forever.

BITS & PIECES

Where were you when …

A Kielbasa Tradition • This Christmas tradition is celebrated by this family to this day.

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Christmas Season Starts With Songs • Making their home ready for the holidays meant playing music greats and required lots of training.

THANK YOU, VETERANS Honoring all who served • Good Old Days would like to offer a big thank-you to all of our readers who have served in the United States military. Happy Veterans Day!

Meet the Smith Family • Although filmed during World War II audiences appreciated being reminded of happier times.

Two Christmas Pageants • Whether the pageant was at school or at home, the spirit of Christmas was everywhere.

A Fun and Comical Christmas in Germany • Here's proof that Santa and the Sears Wish Book really did go all over the world.

Favorite Season • Ice hockey was...