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November 1, 1927
The Pleasantville Press
Pleasantville, Atlantic County, New Jersey
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Pleasantville's Main Street became a colorful panorama of grotesquely costumed merry-makers celebrating Hallowe'en with horns, confetti, and powder, resulting in minimal vandalism and cleanup efforts by janitors and clerks.
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CARNIVAL SPIRIT
REIGNS OVER CITY
Merry-Makers Observe
Hallowe'en in Pleasantville Streets
The spirit of carnival was in possession of Pleasantville last night, when from early in the evening until well after midnight grotesque and fantastically costumed celebrants observed Hallowe'en.
Main street from Verona avenue to Pleasant avenue was a gay, colorful panorama throughout the entire evening, with the sidewalks crowded with merry-makers in hundreds of disguises. Horns, whistles, confetti and talcum powder were all used in their representative spheres to heighten the spirit of the occasion. Janitors and store clerks were busy until the middle of this morning sweeping confetti and paper trailers from the sidewalks.
With the exception of chalk and soap marking on sidewalks and plate glass windows, little vandalism was reported throughout the city during the night.
REIGNS OVER CITY
Merry-Makers Observe
Hallowe'en in Pleasantville Streets
The spirit of carnival was in possession of Pleasantville last night, when from early in the evening until well after midnight grotesque and fantastically costumed celebrants observed Hallowe'en.
Main street from Verona avenue to Pleasant avenue was a gay, colorful panorama throughout the entire evening, with the sidewalks crowded with merry-makers in hundreds of disguises. Horns, whistles, confetti and talcum powder were all used in their representative spheres to heighten the spirit of the occasion. Janitors and store clerks were busy until the middle of this morning sweeping confetti and paper trailers from the sidewalks.
With the exception of chalk and soap marking on sidewalks and plate glass windows, little vandalism was reported throughout the city during the night.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Halloween
Pleasantville
Carnival
Celebration
Costumes
Confetti
Merry Makers
Where did it happen?
Pleasantville
Story Details
Location
Pleasantville
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
The spirit of carnival possessed Pleasantville as grotesque and fantastically costumed celebrants observed Hallowe'en from early evening until after midnight on Main Street from Verona Avenue to Pleasant Avenue, using horns, whistles, confetti, and talcum powder, with little vandalism reported.