The one thing that amazes me as i read all the comments, and they are great memories, is how widespread the distribution of Chum Gum was back then. Knowing that the Fleer Company was responsible for Chum Gum, lets dive in there just a tad. We used to have bubble-blowing contests and Chum Gum was the gum of choice for this. Wish I could buy some now. Your article shows one picture with a blue wrapper. I found a box on Ebay from the 50s, but could not imagine eating something that old.lol. WE'D GO TO CHELMERS IN UTICA,MN A LITTLE STORE JUST TO BUY CHUM GUM!! Along with baseball card gum, also with the powdered sugar, it was the best gum ever. Best gum ever! Nothing has ever compared to Chum. I loved it as a kid. LOVE ME SOME CHUM GUM-FOREVER. Woolworth's on Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, GA. I agree, chum gum was the best. I was a kid in Winston-Salem NC and now I'm 54 and I can vividly remember the taste of Chum Gum. I'd buy fifteen sticks for a nickel from the corner store outside Riley Elementary in Muncie, Indiana. Dubble Bubble was created by Fleer, through an employee who was named Walter Diemer. Hardly the case. Google Feud - Answers - do they still make Was fun reading everybody's memories about Chum Gum and simpler, better times. chum gum was the BEST! Tootsie Roll bought Fleer 12 years ago, and today makes Dubble Bubble, another old Fleer product. Thanks for letting me share. I'm still friends with some of the people that grew up with me. I love it! You only gave Gatorade Gum 4 years before discontinuing it. I have so many sweet memories of the penny candy counter where we could piss off the old lady that woryed there by tapping our quarters on the glass counter top. Brothers and I used to go to the store for our grandfather to buy him a pack of Camels and some Browns Mule chewing tobacco. We used to smash the frozen ones and eat the little frozen bite size pieces. i use to walk to my corner store and buy the individual sticks for a penny a piece. I miss gator gum so much. Chum Gum was my favorite. I loved Chum Gum!! . Chum Gum Wrapper | Sweet memories, Nostalgic candy, Gum - Pinterest Fleer - Wikipedia Along with hot dog weiner gum! OMG I cant believe all the others looking for chum gum, I agree the best ever. google_ad_height = 600; Other people remember "Chum Gum" and the "Happy Hollisters" books. The world's most popular autocomplete game. I grew up in SW Michigan in the 60s. AFTER SCHOOL WE ALWAYS STOP AT THIS STORE TO BUY CHUM GUM. Wazoo bars where can I get them? None of my peers heard of it so I thought I was crazy. Does anyone besides me remember these candies? Thor was my favorite. Although the memories of those visits have faded with time, I will never forget my favorite, Chum-Gum! OMG!! I'm from Weymouth Massachusetts and really miss the chum gum. Sometimes the flavor is decent, but you can't blow a bubble if your life depended on it. The gum is sold sporadically in the USA by the Gerrit J. I live in South Dakota and LOVED Chum Gum :) Bought it at Woolworth's here. We used to buy two types of gum: Chum Gum and Devil Gum - I think it was made by the same company and was HOT cinnamon flavor. P Pam Bush 451 followers More information Chum Gum. Walter took a recipe that had been founded in 1906 and adjusted it to create this delicious gum. Treasure Island lasted from 1962 to 1977. I lived in Cheverly, Maryland 64-74, we would collect soda bottles to cash in and buy candy at 7-11. We got Chum Gum from the guy in the ice cream truck. $9.99. My kid, grandkids & great-grandbaby will miss one of the greatest flavors of life without it. Its great taste is why I've never forgotten it. The smell, the taste - best ever. People think I am making up the name. I remember when I would go to the Candybar Candy Store in Elmhurst, IL in the 70's to spend my $1 allowance on Chum Gum and cinnamon toothpicks. Found it in other stores in Chicago and suburbs Til the 70s Best gum all my friends chewed it and all remembered it and miss it. The only place I ever found Chum Gum. My dad owned a little country store with a big glass case full of penny candy on the bottom shelf and candy bars on the top. Wow! I sure wish some company would find the original recipe and make more!!! I remember it was 3 sticks for a penny, then one day it was 2 sticks for a penny and boy was I TICKED OFF! I recently purchased some hair products and I kid you not it smelled just like Chum gum. We also used Dippity Doo on our hair and Gee Your Hair Smells Terrific! The reason it was discontinued was because Fleer turned their focus to Dubble Bubble instead. I too like Chum Gum but not that much. They were in a white pack that blue writing with individual pieces. Best wishes to all Chum Gum lovers! Awesome memories of summertime in the 60's and 70's riding my bike to Aloha Drug Store for Chum Gum! I can remember going to the corner store that was across from my school.I would go there after school and buy this gum,those were best days of my life Tina. I love this site. OK Soda (History, Marketing & Commercials), Yorkie Bar (History, Flavors & Commercials), Click here for a full A-Z list of Snacks and Candy, VINTAGE CANDY CO. 1970s RETRO CANDY GIFT BOX - 70s Nostalgia Candies - Flashback SEVENTIES Fun Gag Gift Basket - PERFECT '70s Candies For Adults, College Students, Men or Women, Kids, Teens. loved it in the 50's. 11 Old Candies You Can't Buy Anymore | The Saturday Evening Post Bought it from woolworths in the penny candy section. It is described as having a very unique original bubblegum flavor with a smooth but powdery pink gum. Chum Gum was the best everI am 42 and from Chicago I also have been searching for years, just asked a retro candy store yesterday and said he can't locate either. Unfortunately, they stopped producing it in 1971 so it hasnt been available for a lot of years now. A trip down memory lane can start with a photograph, a story, or a taste of something sweet. At 55 i still remember going to Connie's by Wilson Junior High School in Philly to get my supply of this delicious gum and other great candies. What a shame. My brother and I lived in Riggs Park, Washington DC in the 1950s, and remember buying Chum Gum on a mobile grocery bus. I used to buy it in Burbank, Illinois, where I grew up. Beets. Passed it every day walking home from Forest Hills elementary school. like others on here, no one i've ever talked to about it remembers it. So, it was very odd to me that after I had not had any Brachs Red Twists for several years had even forgot about them that I was at a Speedway Gas Station on the South Side of Bloomington, Indiana. I've looked for it for years! Adams flavored gums were plain chewing gum with a burst of sour power. I hadnt actually thought about them for a long time and found one bag hanging up. I WAS TELLING MY DAUGHTER ABOUT THIS GOOD OLD GUM. If not treated, gingivitis can advance to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss. I too mentioned how good it was to some friends recently, and they had no idea what I was talking about. I wish they would bring back our good old CHUM-GUM. I remember buying Chum Gum in the middle 50's. Not blue. So delicious, they even featured a role in the Harry Potter feasts at Hogwarts. I grew up in Wilmington NC & remember buying CG @ 3 sticks for a penny. The bubbles were incredible. And also does any one remember the sputnik gum - round blue gumball with sugar coating? If I'm not mistaken there was three pieces in a sleeve. Chewed Chum Gum during the 60's. I think it came in clear plastic candy wrapper. I know if they ever started making it again, I would sure buy it! He was yelling that No! Oh how I wish they would bring it back! 1 stick for me and one to share with a "chum" Chum gum. The absolute best bubblegum ever! I am from Lockport, IL and I, too, couldn't make anyone believe that I remembered Chum Gum! I use to do anything to earn money so I could walk to a little store three blocks to buy chum gum. Caroline above said she has never met anyone who remembers it. Please leave a review or any memories of this snack in the comments at the bottom of this page. So, no luck there either What I am in search of is probably something that is no longer in production, anywhere, by anybody. High. I love you, my fellow chums!!!! google it and see if you can find it! I grew up by Maple Lake outside of Bridgeport, West Virginia in the 60's. I would give anything to have a "chew" once again! I wish they would bring this gum back because it was truly great. I wish they wouold make Chum gum again .. and bring back those Old memories My recollection is that Chum Gum was manufactured by the Curtiss Candy Company, the same folks who made Baby Ruths and Butterfingers. You could never eat just one stick.It had and awesome flavor. I wish children today could have this wonderful "stuff". And where are Neccos??? Asked people for YEARS if they remembered Chum Gum, my favorite bubblegum of all time and no one knew what I was talking about. Decade 1980s 1920s 1970s pre 1920 1940s 1960s 1990s 1930s 1950s Flavor Fruit Flavors Peppermint Blue Raspberry Cotton Candy Licorice Spearmint Watermelon I'm 51 in Cincinnati and I can't believe so many people remember Chum Gum. Name one other bubble gum besides Chum Gum that holds it shape when you took it out of your mouth (by twisting the end). My grandparents have passed on and I would love to be able to relive memories of cinnamon certs with my grandmother. he would share it with me all the time. !WhErE CaN I FiNd iT? I love Chum Gum!! And the square cinnamon suckers? One of his first bubble gum creations was Blibber Blubber, which came out in 1906. Armilda. Pam: The original maker of Chum Gum was Fleer. However, in 1928, they used that idea to create Dubble Bubble, which is where the true fame and sensation of Fleers bubble gum works began. Chum Gum, Razzles and Dubble Bubble mentioned. Sometimes I can still smell it. when i was younger, my adoptive father would always take me to get my hair cut at this really just awful barbers salon. There are still wrappers that you can find online though, if the nostalgia is something that appeals to you. Remember how much of the penny candy and gum was unwrapped. Someone has to bring back Chum Gum!! It brings back so many great memories. they were fantastic and the start to my love of sour candies, and theyre gone. Wacky Wafers are not on your list. (3 stick package) Can anybody remember the names of the 3 cent candy bars? It never lost it's flavor and the smell was heavenly. AAhh.the good old days, when gum actually had sugar in it. Best gum ever made. They are/were sweet-tart kind of candy. Candy-coated gum from Frank H. Fleer & Co. (and later the American Chicle Company), called Chiclets, can be found in advertisements from The Saturday Evening Post going back to 1906. I used to lick the white off and then put the gum in my mouth. So many candies of yesteryear have disappeared and it is doconcerting. I'm so happy it wasn't all a dream. Production of it ended by 1972, though stores had bought bulk, continuing to sell it for years after. I was under 10 years old at the time (I am 50 now) and I fell in love with it! Im looking for cinnamon certs. Sure wish Fleer would produce this again. Try itYou will not be disappointed;). I thought I was the only one who remebered Chum gum, Razzles and Bubs Daddy gum in the yardstick packaging. Youve shared lots of very special memories that will always be cherished. Chum Gum is one that many of you might remember. I also used to buy KitKats, BB Bats, 3-V Cola, licorice wound up like a small record, Turkish Taffy (with a stripe down the middle) and other glorious candy that is part of my St. Louis childhood memories. The funny thing about that is that one day, if we are still here, we will talk about these days as the "good old days". I used to ride my bike about s mile to Campbells Drug store on the corner of Atlantic blvd and ocean blvd. Adams has brought back Clove, Beemans and Black Jack. Please let us know if we have missed any and share your special memories with friends who understand. We have a novelty candy store in New Hope, Pennsylvania. In fact, I realized that I have had chicken bones candy; and while it does include coconut, there is also a peanut butter inclusion. So sad that it can no longer be found. Used to lick the powder off each piece before I chewed it for hours! I was engaged and my fianc was in the Air Force. We got to keep the change and bought--Chum Gum. I can not believe all of these comments, I wish I could find this gum it smells and tastes so good. It did have a distinctive flavor and appearance.I'm from Chicago and I still look for it when I go into an old time candy store just hoping I can get a few cases of this gum that I have been bragging about for decades. Tasty and unique, I'm 10 years old just thinking about it. It brings back memories for me! wish i could find a stick today. I remember Chum Gum from way back in my elementary school days. I'm 65. But it was wonderful bubblegum, and so much for the penny! All of these candies, and so much more, can be found on CandyFavorites.com too! Can still taste it in my mind's mouth! And only A PENNY! I enjoyed reading folk's fond memories of this gumhopefully the recipe will be revived and on the shelves again! The last time I remember even seeing the name on anything was about 12 years ago for Easter. Several years ago a similar item was made by Starburst in candy corn flavors, much like yours appear to be. Life back then was beautiful. Many stores had Chum Gum available well into the mid 1970s, years after manufacturing ended. When my grandaughters lose teeth, we call them chiclets! If that sounds really familiar to what you know about Dubble Bubble, its because they were extremely similar. The company was founded in 1938 and has been churning out bubble gum ever since. . In the first, or second paragraph, I said that what I was looking for (and believe that may be discontinued- whatever its name was) may have at one time been called chicken bones. Iremember this awesome gum I saved up my allowence and bought a whole box with they still made it no gum comes even close to the taste of gum. google_color_text = "000000"; Butternut candy bar. In the 1950's/ 60' I used to buy Chum Gum in St. Louis - from a local confectionery (which is what we called small neighborhood stores). If we found an empty soda bottle, we would redeem it at Wright's market in Dansville, Ny for the 2 cents and buy some Chum Gum. I am in the same boat. was 3 sticks for a penny at first, went to 2 sticks, then 1 stick, and finally disappeared altogether. Certs. Barney-Google Maps wouldnt co-operate for a finer search.). Miss it. No comparison today. I was in my teens the best time of my life. The tough chicken skin stays well on the hook. The flavor lasted ALL DAY. I grew up in Buffalo New York, and my brother and I would always go to the corner store just for Chum gum. I have talked about it all my life and people look at me like I'm crazy glad to see there are others out there that loved it too!!!!! Do they still make freshen up gum? - Answers Please somebody make it again before I leave this world! But they were GOOD! CHUM GUM was the best! I grew up in Neptune beach Fl. I am 60 and like to think the best times are still here, just being alive and healthy. In my opinion it was the best gum out there. NO ONE here has any idea about Chum Gum, I've talked about it for 20 years and everyone thinks I'm a liitle off. I miss them more than any food product. Cardboard like a real record. Bill and the station, like the great taste of Chum Gum, are but Precious Memories now. Years of searching, this was the only printed Chum Gum reference I could find. I found this particular page 'cause I was looking for references to gum that was made into little record albums. In the 50's and into the 60's Chum Gum did come 3 pieces for a penny. Bubblicious Cherry Cola flavor. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF AND WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE NOW??? Impossible to find anywhere. No one remembers these. Thanks rlinard@aol.com. We have got to find this gum, It had the best flavor I have ever had in a gum. Loved chum gum I Remember you would get 2 pieces for a penny!! Stores thought buying it (wholesale) in bulk would generate bigger profits. This candy now days cost almost $200 a bar and is not worth the cost. I lived in Stanton, Calif. We use to go to the corner store with a quarter and by a bag full of different candies to watch Astro Boy and Zolar. It didnt go over well and needed quite a lot of improvements so this one never actually was marketed. I am 50 and remkember it oh so well, we had a penny candy store right on the corner of my street in South Buffalo, A couple of weeks ago, a vague memory of the 2-stick for-the-penny gum with the powdery stuff on it entered my 52 yr old brain. It is such a relief to know that there are others out there that know about this gum, because when I bring it up to people they don't know what I am talking about, it is great to know you guys are out there and fans of chum gum. I rember how my mouth started watering for that flavor from the Gods.I bought all they had,never to see or taste it again :.(. Oh cummon, like you werent thinkin it too. This was good stuff. I remember Chum gum and got some in the mid 70s in Folsom at an old town general store,on a family vacation. I ask everyone my age if they remembered this gum and no one does. I mean there was really absolutely no reason for this response and I have never had an experience like that at a gas station before or since that one time. I sure wish they still had it today (I'm 60 now), Used to get Chum Gum at a utopia for kids candy store called appropriately 'Paradise' in Groton CT. used to put used gum in the fridge so I could start over again in the morning.:). I think I may be the only one who remembers these! I got it in a gas station in a little town in Ohio in the 60's and early 70's. This was in the late 50's. It was the BEST gum ever. Drumler@yahoo.com. I miss it!!!! Only cough drop I like, only cough drop I will use. I would today pay a dollar or two just to taste it again. I can still remember the smell and taste of it. My mouth's still watering, but that item's for external use only, a small tin of Heath & Henry cuticle cream, which was on sale as discontinued. But Chum Gum was the best. Wish they would bring it back. So glad I found this blog. Chiclets Peppermint Gum. Is this a temporary thing?. 2 for a penny. I loved chum him it was really best gum in my childhood every time is go to cracker barrel and see them about the chum gum but they seem to be clueless I wish we all can find the candy company to see for they can find the original ingredient to ale ch gum and put it back on the market nothing taste the same anymore not even kits and maryjane, I was in a small south eastern colo. town in 1978 and saw that dark blue wrapper. My experience was in the 50's and 60's, though. I believe it has been permanently discontinued, Oh My God!!! She moved to Scotland recently and is missing teeth like crazy, so I wanted to send her some replacement chicklets but cant find them anywhere?? Glad to see I'm not the only one that love it! You would think with all the baby boomers in the world who remember this gum (including me) someone would bring it back. or Best Offer. There was a small corner market (Rosita & 5th) that sold many of the "treats" I fondly remember like Scooter Pies, licorice by the foot, pixie sticks, Kits and my all time favorite Chum Gum. CandyFavorites sells the Long Coconut Boys, Squirrel Nut Zippers and I think the original Mary Jane Candy. Is there anywhere that still have some? Geez Louise, how I LOVED Chum Gum. You could get a package of 3-5 pieces for 1 cent. Great tasting molasses and chocolate candies were included in candy corn mix now boring, only sugar,no DISTINCTIVE flavor. it was the bubblegum of choice in my neighborhood (the harbor section of conneaut, ohio) in the 60's although i have to confess, i seldom if ever shared the second piece with any of my friends. The gambler in me made me go for it but it never paid off. Wish I could still get it. I well remember Chum Gum. itsmetoo2 16 Feb 2010. Used to love them! I wonder what it would take for the bubble gum world powers to crank out some more of that wonderful tasting stuff? google_ad_width = 120; It would be great if one of the candy companies could duplicate that great flavor. Just reading all these wonderful comment remind me of not only how great chum gum was, but how life was simple and easy. In the 1920s Sorry to see them go. Still, I often find myself describing the fragrant pink gum in the beautiful blue wrapper, 2 sticks, one for you and one for a chum, hoping someone could remember. It was a great gum!! Pond Scum was one of our favorite products and one of the coolest novelties that we sold. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Snack History participates in the Amazon Associate and WalMart Partner Network programs and receives earnings from qualifying purchases. Unfortunately, they were as messy as they were moreish, thanks to the low melting point of the chocolate. Neisner was a New York based chain of variety stores, and the Racine store was downtown at 424 Main St. I absolutely loved those Life Savers swirled lollipops from probably the 90s, they were so amazing and I would love to see them return! I bought it at many places in Harford County, Maryland. My siblings don't even remember it! The longer that plaque and tartar remain on your teeth, the more they irritate the gingiva, the part of your gum around the base of your teeth, causing inflammation. Thought I needed to quickly write you back, and indicate my suppositional error. I only remember one of them selling Chum gum and that was on Millington Lane, right next to St Benedicts school. Don't tell my mom!) Good times :). only 2 sticks to a pack. Chum gum, lip sticks,bonomo taffy ect.. Great days, they truly were better days I don't care what anyone says. I did not know what the two piece penny gum was called. I am 51 and have been craving this gum, chum gum the best ever made, 2 sticks for a penny and nothing else compares. I used to buy Chum Gum in St. Mary's, Pa at Johnson's Market, next to the Market Basket grocery store. The best GUM ever made. Now those were the days. Thank you! Please, please, bring back the fruit CERTS Id love to have them back or any company start making them. Yes I am old!!!! I'm 50 and from St. Louis.
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do they still make chum gum