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Halloween in Skinker-DeBaliviere: Celebrations Through the Years

Costumes, school parades, parties and community gatherings have filled the pages of The Times for decades. Explore the photographs and reporting that preserve these neighborhood traditions.

Halloween Through the Years — Photo Carousel

Historical notices describe their original period. Their dates, prices and contact information are not current event invitations.

Halloween Stories From the Archives

Scout News

December 1971
By Colleen Kelly
Cub Pack 98, St. Rochs — began the year's activities with a Halloween Party and parents meeting. They are now working on Christmas projects and planning a Yule party. Peggy O'Brien, den mother, reports 24 cubs have enrolled.

Rosedale-Skinker Hallowe’en Party

November 1971
Author not credited
The Knights of Columbus Clown Club entertained at the Rosedale-Skinker Hallowe'en party. The committee which put on the party consisted of Art Santen, Kitty Buckley, Rick Bender, Joe & Mary Boyts, Leroy Banks, & Roy White.
Knights of Columbus Clown Club entertaining at the Rosedale-Skinker Hallowe’en party.

Church News

October 1971
By Cherie McKee
ADULT HALLOWEEN PARTY – A neighborhood Halloween Party will be held Oct. 30 at 9:00 p.m. at St. Roch's. Admission is $2.50 each. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. Set ups and music for dancing. A midnight supper will be served. For reservations call Susie Roach, 862-5893.

Prize-Winning Neighborhood Creeps at the Rosedale-Skinker Halloween Party

December 1970
Author not credited
A prize-winning bunch of neighborhood "creeps" accept their awards from Art Santen at the Rosedale-Skinker Hallowe'en party. The evening ended with a costume contest for the children, with ten $1 prizes being awarded Prize winners were: Mike Buckley, Mike Martignoni, Mike Mosley, Gina Crawford, Matthew Meiners, Roy White, Kathy Klingman,…
Costumed children accepting prizes at the Rosedale-Skinker Halloween party

Adult Halloween Party Oct. 30

October 1970
Author not credited
St. Roch's will have an adult Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 30, beginning at 9 p.m. in the large assembly hall of the church. Live entertainment will be provided. Refreshments and set-ups will be available. Costumes are optional. The community is invited. Tickets cost $3.00 and may be obtained by calling…

Halloween in Recent Years

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