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

An Unsafe Safe • The only thing left to do was ride it down the hill.

Waiting for Aunt Gee-Gee • She shared everything but her secret recipe.

Someday You’ll Understand • They figured it out years later.

The Magic of Feed Bags • They were always better than store-bought.

No Fore-Thought • The innocent challenge had a painful result.

From Top to Bottom • Back then, spring cleaning could take weeks.

The Thrill of the Hunt • It was always followed by an episode of boasting.

REWIND

The Mystery Egg • Her curiosity got the best of her.

Trestle Trouble • They wanted to take the easy route back.

GOOD OLD DAYS POETRY

The Last Shall Bat First • He did not understand this logic at all.

Do a Good Turn Daily • The cookies and the teas were second only to the The Promise and the Laws.

Spring in Sight • The thermometer might not have reflected the shift, but the clothes sure did.

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Life in Vanville • Calling it a challenge was an understatement.

The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective • The popular show ran from 1946 to 1951.

Stitching to the Rhythm of the Treadle • For her, it was easier than using a modern machine.

BITS & PIECES

Delayed Delight • It took him a few years before he figured it out.

Annie, Do You Dare? • The answer was yes as there was no other choice.

The Flash • The nickname wasn’t appreciated, but it had a surprisingly positive effect.

Manning the Washer • She stayed far away from the intimidating contraption.

Picture THIS

Time on His Hands • The well-positioned watch saved his season.

Actors in 1960s Films

Squeaky-Clean Kids • Her efforts were not in vain.

A Boy and His Horse • They galloped from book to big screen, and then on to television.

The Big Swing INCIDENT • It was usually a good thing to be picked first—but not this time.

In This Issue

Without Water • The precious resource was in short supply for over two years.

A Family Treasure • The brooch was their safety net, or so they thought.

Up the Hay-Loader • He didn’t heed his dad’s warning.

Apologies Accepted? • She didn’t stick around to find out for sure.

Staying Strong and Being Wise • Her mother never seemed to be frightened.

Q&A: ON YOUR MIND