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

My First Airplane flight • Article excerpt from January 1969 issue. Cover from 1968 issue.

The Emperor's Ball • She and her prom date became “prom pros. ”

My Peter Rabbit Story • The treasure they found decades ago is still cherished today.

My Yellowstone Adventure • Climbing out of the canyon was harder on the bear than on these brothers.

Dad's Pranks • He was great at keeping family and friends on their toes.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph—Help! • His prayers were answered with a smack on his back.

In This Issue

Bridge to a Golden mountain • She was one of the thousands to first walk across the bridge.

REWIND

mercy Sakes! Baby Snakes! • It would take more than drinks and snacks to get her to stop in this town again.

Birthday Surprise • She realized she would never outgrow her love for that special gift.

This Is Your FBI • The special agent was fiction, but the cases were not.

St. Patrick's Tales and Traditions • Memories of grandma, green Jell-O and photos of faraway places keep Ireland close.

Traveling Tunes • Can you match the performers to the traveling tunes that they performed?

A Basket of memories • Being prepared meant colorful Easter eggs, outfits and food.

Old Baby Bunny • Wherever one went, so did the other.

New Daughter-in-Law From America • She had a new family and home with many new things to experience.

All Aboard! • Traveling by train could transport her to faraway places.

GOOD OLD DAYS POETRY

Easter Memories • Colorful outfits and chicks made this holiday her favorite.

Hoping the Phone Rings • The best was yet to come for her, with or without that crown.

OUR FIRST Family Trip • With a new car, we were off on an adventure to make new memories.

BITS & PIECES

Too Close for Comfort • It was a family drive that won't be forgotten.

Picture THIS

Curl Conflicts for First Communion • What a day to try a new look!

Counting Cars • It was one way to keep time when everyone was eager to go.

Grandma Dora Saved Easter • With her lace tablecloth, they made it to church on time.

Adventures Across America • This pair didn't know what was coming next on the road.

REMEMBERING ROUTE 66 • The nation traveled along America's Main Street.

Interesting facts from the Mother Road

Getting Even With Emmy • One good turn deserves another.

Bumper Crop • It seemed like forever before the jelly jars popped.

The Big Black Box • Brothers who stand together can face anything.

A Visit to the USS Philippine Sea • To his young eyes, it looked like a huge steel building.

Share Your Stories and Photos With Good Old Days Readers!

Sweet 16 Surprise • Happy tears and friends made hers a happy birthday.

Headed to the Ozarks • After 20 years apart, the long drive to see...