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.

LOOKING BACK

GOOD OLD DAYS

FROM the MAILBOX

Rendered Speechless • In the moment of truth, her mind went blank.

Plastic Planes and CardBoard Cars • There were war reminders everywhere he turned.

Fruitcake Weather • When the temperature dropped, the flurry began.

Tante’s Tales • Her stories were uncommonly captivating.

Candy Confession • She savored every forbidden bite.

Targeting the Tree • His marksmanship was rewarded, but his choice was not.

REWIND

Army Flash! • The threat was real, and the boys were well trained.

The Jack Benny Program • He was the undisputed champ.

Planning Ahead • The T-shirts and shorts had to go.

Christmas Bells

A Painted Pine • A brown tree just wouldn’t do.

Timeless Table Traditions • Everything looked-and tasted— better on Blue Willow.

A Move and a Miracle • When a delivery truck pulled up, everything changed.

An Instant Gift • She couldn’t think of anything more perfectly suited. Would Santa agree?

BITS & PIECES

Quiet Patriotism • He was vital to the war effort on the home front.

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Making the Ordinary Sound Extraordinary • That was the key to his unparalleled storytelling.

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Whittling Wonders • He used his spare time to create family heirlooms.

No Slip of the Lip • The enemy would never get information from her.

A 10-Cent Treasure • Never had such an inexpensive gift been so valued.

A Not-Made-for-Christmas Christmas Classic • A summer release didn’t stop its holiday-season popularity.

Cousin Charlie and THE DEMON TRUCK • It had a mind of its own.

The Bumper Tag Coat • That was one way to keep his dad from finding out.

The Girl on the Mountain • Uncle Doug had a guardian angel that spooky night.

Classic Christmas Movies

Just PEANUTS • Big value came in small packages.

The Fifth Season • He had only a few hours left to bag a buck.

Surrounded by Sacrifices • He may have been young, but he was fully aware.

Q&A: ON YOUR MIND