Happy Halloween! Enjoy these newly digitized treats from the Valley Times.
“That’s Mike Caggiano of Burbank on top. He’s holding his Halloween creation in preparation for tonight’s invasion by goblins, spooks and other after-dark types. Across the Valley, thousands of children are readying their costumes, and adults are laying in a store of goodies. Police are getting ready, too. They’ve added 61 extra officers to patrol Valley parks for the evening.” October 31, 1963, photo by George Brich. Order #00120823
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- “Black cat stalks Lankershim boulevard in heart of North Hollywood as reminder of Halloween activities going on throughout Valley this weekend and Monday night.” October 26, 1955. Order #00120797
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- “Youngsters at Victory-Vanowen Playground, 12240 Archwood St., North Hollywood, have costumes ready for big Halloween festivities.” October 26, 1959. Order #00120798
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- “Pumpkin Prance Is the theme of Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood’s Nov. 1 Halloween ball in Golden Valley Auditorium.” October 29, 1958. Order #00123788
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- Neighborhood youngsters gather for a Halloween party at the Encino home of pianist, Roger Williams, at Royal Oak Road. 40 costumed children accompanied by their celebrity parents, bob for apples and bite into donuts hanging from the ceiling as crews from television and radio networks, as well as journalists from several newspapers cover the festivities. October 25, 1960, photo by Jon Woods. Order #00120799
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- “San Fernando Valley youngsters feel that it’s not too soon to think about ghosts, goblins, trick or treating and jack o’lanterns, and they gathered in North Hollywood Park this week to try their hands at carving a pumpkin, with supervision, of course.” October 20, 1961, photo by John Woods. Order # 00120804
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- “Members of the Ford Family decorate baby stroller in preparation for Halloween festivities at North Hollywood Playground.” October 12, 1961, photo by George Brich. Order #00120803
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- Brenda Scott and Tony Dow, “The young actress and actor prepare for a spooky party at Brenda’s Northridge home.” October 24, 1962, photo by George Brich. Order #00120809
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- “Judy Aldrich, 8, receives ‘treat’ from Donna Lewis. Members of the Sun Valley Business and Professional Women’s Club in background are Mmes. Edyth Young, Donald Hegarty, president; Hazel Madison and Gene Kubeny.” October 30, 1963, photo by Bob Martin. Order #00120820
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- “A teen-age dance, featuring the Gay Lads, will highlight a Halloween carnival Thursday at the Northridge Recreation Center, 10058 Reseda Blvd. ” October 26, 1963, photo by George Brich. Order #00120991
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- “St Joseph Hospital Guild members make decorations for ‘Halloween Hoedown.” October 1, 1964, Photo by Steve Young. Order #00116947
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- “PTA-sponsored costume parade at Capistrano Avenue School, 8188 Capistrano Ave., Canoga Park. Mrs. Marg Vess, PTA secretary, helps with putting the stretch in the right places.” October 26, 1964, Photo by Steve Young Order #00120825
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- “Black cats, witches and goblins will attend the annual costume ball sponsored by the San Fernando Florence Crittenton Circle Oct. 30 at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank.” October 13, 1964, Photo by Gordon Dean. Order #00126117