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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

Halloween Party Winners

December 1989
Author not credited
The 22nd annual Halloween Party of Rosedale Neighbors was held at St. Roch's Gym. Jerry Born entertained the children with his juggling show. The costume winners were: David Holler —Alligator Meg Flynn —Indian Princess Jenna Pitts —Daisy Duck Laura Knarr —Fireman & Dalmation Daniel Knarr —Fireman & Dalmation Clayton Jackson…
Children wearing prize-winning costumes at the Rosedale Halloween party.

DeBaliviere Development Confronts SDCC

November 1989
By Catherine Forslund
The Board voted to again contribute money to Art Santen's Halloween Party, but wants to work with him to revise the format to reflect changing times since the initiation of the event. Operation Brightside is again sponsoring Daffodil Days and the area plans some planting projects in Rosedale Square, on…
Portrait of SDCC president Bob Mahon.

Annual Halloween Festivities Planned

October 1989
Author not credited
Rosedale's annual Halloween party will be held from 5-6 p.m. in the St. Roch School gym, 6040 Waterman, on Halloween night. Prizes will be awarded for the ten best costumes and entertainment will be provided. At 6 p.m. the party ends and "trick-or-treating" begins. To insure the safety of children:…

October Calendar

October 1989
Author not credited
For information call 889-6543. 28 Halloween Party: spooky stories by Wanda the Witch, costume parade, treats. History Museum, 1 to 4 p.m. Free. 29 "Spirited Sing for Halloween"—Treat your children to the magic of music in a Halloween Hootenanny, 3:30 p.m., COCA, 524 Trinity $5.

Vicissitudes

October 1989
By Terry Vanicelli
Halloween is right around the corner. Halloween parties are probably my favorite—sure beats having birthdays— and I'm convinced that this holiday is wasted on kids.

Halloween Costume Winners

December 1988
Author not credited
Forty witches, gypsies, Draculas and others met at St. Roch's gym for the 21st Rosedale Neighbors Halloween Party on October 31st. They were entertained by Thomas Thale of City Mime Productions who performed juggling and mime acts. Arthur Santen arranged the party, Mark and Mary Gorman were costume judges and…
Children in costumes at the Rosedale Halloween party.

October Calendar

October 1988
Author not credited
29 Halloween Party: Wanda the Witch brings fun; magician, costume parade and treats.

Halloween Party At St. Roch Before Trick-Or-Treating

October 1988
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Rosedale's annual Halloween party will be held from 5-6 p.m. in the St. Roch School gym, 6040 Waterman, on Halloween night. Prizes will be awarded for the 10 best costumes and St. Louis' premier juggler, Thomas Thale, will entertain from 5:15 to 5:45. At 6 p.m. the party ends and…

20th Annual Halloween Party Costume Winners

December 1987
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On Halloween, before starting their "trick-or-treating," about 50 witches, ghosts, and assorted animals were entertained by magician Harold D. Russell. The costume prize winners at the 20th Annual Halloween party were: Natalie Bailey-pumpkin fairy; Matthew Bailey-upsidedown person; Steve and David Ducker-dinosaurs; Miranda Fay-horse of a different color; Daniel Flynn-Roman soldier;…
Children wearing costumes at the neighborhood Halloween party.

Halloween Fun at St. Roch Church

December 1987
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Halloween fun at St. Roch Church brought Jim Flynn dressed as the devil here talking with Mary Gioia with Paul Ardekani (right). Halloween fun at St. Roch Church brought Jim Flynn dressed as the devil here talking with Mary Gioia with Paul Ardekani (right). Photo by King Schoenfeld. The Times…
Jim Flynn in costume with Mary Gioia and Paul Ardekani.

October Calendar

October 1987
Author not credited
All day program includes morning workshop on care of furniture, silver and other decorative arts, box lunch, demonstration on conservation and storage of garments. Missouri Historical Society. Jefferson Memorial. $14 includes luncheon; $12 MHS members. Call 361-9265. 24-25 Grace United Methodist Church will hold its Holiday Bazaar at 6199 Waterman…
Guitarist Benjamin Verdery and flutist Rie Schmidt.

Childgrove School Sponsors Ghost House

October 1987
Author not credited
Childgrove School is sponsoring the Hobgoblins’ Hideout—a creative, innovative Halloween Ghost House geared for children, ages 3 to 12.

Halloween in Recent Years

This Year’s Halloween Events

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