Halloween Fun Marks Parties in Three Areas

by Laurel | October 31st, 2014

31 October 1953

Trick or treat was the command last night as hundreds of youngsters supplied with large shopping bags made their annual tour of Holyoke in quest of "anything offered" and judging from the size of the bags, most of them bursting at the seams, the Halloween begging escapade was most successful. Pictured is a group which plundered the Highlands section. They are from left to right: Maureen Hynds, Joseph Hynds, Kathy Hynds and Joseph Dunn, with Jimmy Hynds in the back.

Trick or treat was the command last night as hundreds of youngsters supplied with large shopping bags made their annual tour of Holyoke in quest of “anything offered” and judging from the size of the bags, most of them bursting at the seams, the Halloween begging escapade was most successful. Pictured is a group which plundered the Highlands section. They are from left to right: Maureen Hynds, Joseph Hynds, Kathy Hynds and Joseph Dunn, with Jimmy Hynds in the back.

Springdale PTA, West St. PTA and West Holyoke Groups Hold Events

Oct. 30 — Boys and girls from three sections of the city were entertained at Holyoke parties tonight by two PTA organizations and an improvement group. The parties were largely attended and prizes were awarded to the costume wearers at the close of the programs which included games, entertainment and refreshments.

The Springdale PTA was host to a large group of Springdale youngsters in the party staged at the Springdale Turn Hall. There was a parade of the masqueraders and prizes were awarded for the best costumes.

Girls from Troop 20 and boys of Troop 13 were among the Scout winner for outstanding costumes of the annual Halloween party of the Springdale PTA which was held Friday night at the Springdale Turn Hall in Holyoke. Several hundred children of the section were treated at the viriety program which was arranged by the PTA committee. Shown from left to right are Marianne Desorcy, Kathleen Riley, Wayne Asselin, David Murray and Kathleen Popko.

Girls from Troop 20 and boys of Troop 13 were among the Scout winner for outstanding costumes of the annual Halloween party of the Springdale PTA which was held Friday night at the Springdale Turn Hall in Holyoke. Several hundred children of the section were treated at the viriety program which was arranged by the PTA committee. Shown from left to right are Marianne Desorcy, Kathleen Riley, Wayne Asselin, David Murray and Kathleen Popko.

At the West St. School, the West St. PTA entertained a large gathering of boys and girls and during the evening motion pictures were whoen, games were played and refreshments were enjoyed.

The West Holyoke Mother’s Club and the West Holyoke Improvement League joined tonight to entertain the West Holyoke chldren in a party held at the West Holyoke Community House.

Tomorrow night an estimated 3000 youngsters will take part in the city-sponsored Halloween party which will include a street parade and a get together at Avery Field. FOur musical units will furnish the music for the marchers who will assemble at the H. B. Lawrence School yard at 6:30. The parade will move from the school yard to High St., then north on High St. to Hampden St., and west in the later street to Avery Field. Members of the Golden Age Club will serve refreshments to the youngsters at the field.

Adapted from The Springfield Republican.

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