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

Boys Almost Unsuitable • Article excerpt from May 1967 issue. Cover from July 1965 issue.

For the Near and Dear across the World • She created clothes with love for those she would never meet.

Sharing for Valentine's Day Banquet • A friend's smile of joy brought tears to her eyes.

Getting to School: Winter 1945 • They saw the twinkling stars and silver moon to and from the bus stop each day.

Elite Repeat • Clothes that others grew out of really grew on them.

In This Issue

Friendship Club Romance • Time flew as love grew for these pen pals.

REWIND

Chicago Snowstorm of 1967 • One fun snow day turned into four days landlocked inside.

Secondhand Gifts • They never knew what their community clothing exchange would bring.

Jim … Who? • They both “grew up” during those two years.

The Great Snowball Battle • Beating the Franklins at their own game was worth being saved by a girl.

The Way to the Heart Is Through the Kitchen • If he doesn't mind being your test subject, he might be a keeper.

The Orange Beast • He did carry that bag for 10 days and it turned into a lifetime.

The Raggedy Man (first & last verses)

Loving a Gr-r-r-reat Car • After lots of Sunday drives and practicing, she was ready for this.

Winter Sports at 98 Pounds • His takeaways from wrestling followed him through life.

Answered Prayers • He never gave up, and he has 68 years of memories to show for it.

The Aldrich Family • Here's a look into the life of a teen trying to keep out of trouble.

The Blue Velvet Dress • She received a secondhand gift that remained a treasure.

BITS & PIECES

Popular 1963 Songs • Can you match these popular 1963 songs to their performers?

A Valentine Mystery • She started with extra chocolate kisses, and then found a new friend.

Picture THIS

Hand-Me-Downs or -Ups • Being the middle and smallest of the “sisters three” had its perks.

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An Act of Kindness • An angel in Las Vegas saved the day for a new bride and groom.

a Real american Family • They wanted six girls and six boys—and they got so much more.

A Middletown Winter, 1965 • A little snow on his pillow meant a great snow day ahead.

Reinvented With Love • Whether made from chartreuse corduroy or a World War II parachute, they always had a lot of clothes to wear.

Winter Was Always an Adventure • They were never bored with six months of snow a year.

When Clothes Made a Comeback • Her grandma's visit meant a “new” wardrobe.

Berlin Revisited • They celebrated 45 years together with a walk through their past.

An Enhanced Sledding Experience • It provided a day of thrills for these adventurous friends.

Special Fashion Show • An unexpected gift took away the sting of unkind words.

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