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.

A Tale of Two Schools

Good Old Days

FROM the MAILBOX

Thank Heavens for Miss Evans • She did everything she could for her favorite teacher.

How an Unexpected Prize Influenced a Young Boy’s Life • He studied hard to win the prize, but the real treasure came later.

Labor Day Get-Together • The annual celebration was more than just a fun picnic for friends and family, but they didn’t know that until later.

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The Legendary Fire Drill • The new teacher made quite an impression.

Mom’s Victory Poem • They always heard about it, but actually seeing a copy moved them to tears.

Little Miss America • Winning the city contest made her excited, proud and pleased.

Come, Little Leaves

REWIND

Making Life Easier • In our continuing series, we look at how for 250 years, Americans have enjoyed new tools and appliances that enhanced their life.

Appliances and Accessories Through the Ages

The Rat Who Taught Kids to Drink Milk • Two small rodents taught the kids about the importance of healthy food—and for him, something else about his mom.

Back-to-School Shopping With Izzy the Tailor • A knish and a tape measure do go together.

School-Day Dreams and Home-Cooked Meals • After a busy day of learning, a hearty dinner around the kitchen table is a great wind-down.

Our First Apartment • A minimal amount of furniture proved a surprising benefit.

Rack ’Em Up • His wood project was taking longer than expected, until Mr. Roewer stepped in.

Being on Television • They had their starring moment on TV, but they never got to see it.

BITS & PIECES

When the Coach Was King • He was a true throwback to the old-school style of coaches.

No Stage Fright Allowed • A demanding music teacher gave her the proud moment of performing an accordion duet.

Picture THIS

Duck and Cover • She was sure she was going to have to keep her family safe from all sorts of situations.

The Perks of Projector Club • His interest in film gave him the opportunity to show movies to classmates quite often.

Big Iron • His father proudly drove the new car all around town.

Autumn Chores • With the change in seasons came changes in chores.

The Sovereign of Suspense • Whether on radio, TV or in the movies, an Alfred Hitchcock presentation provided plenty of spooky chills.

Back-to-School Brands • Can you match these traditional school essentials with the brand or manufacturer that made them popular?

Asian Influence • An English teaching job after college led him to renting his first house—in Japan.

Kings Cove Apt. 3-N • Dreams of exciting adult life in a big-city apartment were tempered by the roar of semis.

In This Issue

Mountain Moonshine • As deputy sheriff, her dad was in charge of raiding stills, but her uncle got the best of them.

His Teacher’s Influence Is Still Felt...