Back in 1957 I had a Cousin who delivered newspapers and one day he said to me, I’m quitting my job do you want to do it? I said ok so he walks me around …
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At The Dairy Queen!
There was a Dairy Queen two blocks away from my Grandmother’s home back in the 50’s and you could get a regular cone for 5 cents! and other great items like: Ice cream sodas, and …
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Department Stores of my 50’s
How I remember the great Department stores in the 50’s in the city I grew up in! On the avenue there was many but the ones I remember most was: Woolworth’s there was three of …
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You Don’t Say!
Those Were The Days! Check out these facts about the 1950’s•All of the holidays were celebrated in school•Most people had record player and records•Almost all mothers stayed at home as homemakers and took care of …
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Cooling off on a summer day!
I remember those hot summer days the city would have certain streets they would block off and set up a large sprinkler and the kids would come and we would sit under it till they turned it …
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It’s Howdy Doody Time!
“It’s Howdy Doody Time” by Edward KeanIt’s Howdy Doody time,It’s Howdy Doody time,Bob Smith and Howdy DooSay Howdy Doo to you. Lets give a rousing cheer,‘Cause Howdy Doody’s here.It’s time to start the show,So kids, …
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Oh The Horror!
Any kid growing up in the 1950’s knows about the great horror films at the time! It seems there was always a new one out playing and we used to go the Saturday matinée and view 2 …
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M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
The Mickey Mouse Club TV series premiered on October 3, 1955, my friend and I watched it every week! Our favorite Mouseketeer was Annette Funicello . It was a great show to watch for a lot …
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Mom Bruno’s Candy Store
Boy there was nothing like going around the corner to Mom Bruno’s Candy Store in the 50’s! She had a wooden display stand where she placed all the great candy of the time. She had a …
The Past Is Back 