When I was growing up in the 50's, we could go to the corner store and get a marvelous little treat that we all called 'Nut Chews'. The cost was 2 for a penny!!
Although this tasty treat had been around since the 20's, the original company fell on hard times. They are now produced as a 'Retro Candy' by the Necco Co.
I found some this week-end in a quaint little country market when I was on R & R. The cost I believe was 2.49 a pound! A tad more than 2 for a penny...But just as I remembered.
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
Peace...!!!
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I remember lots of 2-for-a-penny candies from childhood but ... not that one. Cute wrapper, though. Enjoy!:-)
this is cute. thanks for sharing.
Is this about pound foolish,penny wise?
yummy candy... i once found these obscure sweets from my past and had to buy some for the bean. that went with a story of course. and he was completely clueless why i was so happy to see them again...
I loved those things...keep them in the pocket 'til they soften just a bit and ummmmmmm.
Are they chocolate, or caramel, or ..what?
ok, this will sound weird but i only knew of squirrel nut zippers as a swing band. i assume the band was named for the candy.
what fun though. i am glad you got to enjoy a favorite retro treat and savor some memories in the process.
I've never had those. Do you remember Chunky candy bars? I love those things, but you can't find those anymore!
G-man: I remember these well (YUMMY in my TUMMY) these were part of the cause of why I stole money from my mom's purse! :D
We had Candy stores on almost every corner....what was a kid to do?! lol
squirrel nut zippers, isn't that a swing band now? I don't remember those candies but I do remember neccos those were yummy
My dad has talked about those candies. I always love your retro Wednesday posts Galen, keep them coming! HUGS!
That reminds me of a Mary Jane. I am just a few years younger and candy was a little more expensive. I believe it was penny candy when I was growing up. I must say however I do not remember that particular candy. I guess I was just deprived growing up.
Ah Necco, the maker of the candy hearts amoung other things.
My favorite candy was the Sugar Daddy. I'll be marring one soon. *smirk*
I thought they were a swing band like the "Cherry Poppin' Daddies"..
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