Hundreds Make Merry in Halloween Parade

The Marietta Daily Times, November 1, 1945

With every member of the police department on duty Wednesday night, Marietta celebrated Halloween without an accident of any kind. There were no reports of property being destroyed, Chief of Police H. O. Wolfe said.

Although a special policeman was again detailed to Marietta College campus at the request of college authorities, the students fooled them and none showed up for any pranks. Some of the leaders of Tuesday night's campus celebration took exception to police reports that windows and lights were broken. They said a special effort was made to see that no property was destroyed, and that they were only carrying out an old tradition of the college. They recalled similar celebrations staged by the fathers of some when a cow and chickens were moved into the chapel. With chairs scattered over the campus Wednesday, students were required to stand during some classes, while others sat on the floor.

Somewhat reminiscent of V-J Night was the crowd which thronged Marietta's streets for the Halloween parade and celebration which began at 7 o'clock. Mothers, dads, sons and daughters were all out to enjoy the gala parade of approximately 800 persons which was climaxed at the Stadium grounds where judging was held for the funniest and most tasteful costumes. Adding to the colorful parade was the Marietta High School Tiger Band, the Salem-Liberty High School Band, and the Norwood Drum Corps.

Prize winners in the 19th annual festival, sponsored by the Marietta Lions Club, were as follows:

Men's comic costume - Ralph Gearhart, 627 Ninth St., first prize; John Weiss, 629 Ninth St., second prize.

Boy's comic costume - Richard Hall, 141 Acme St., first prize; Bob McCain, 133 Acme St., second prize.

Boy's fancy costume - Weldon Weber, 306 Putnam St., first prize; John E. McClure, 708 Quarry St., second prize.

Women's fancy costume - Mrs. Ned Hockensmith, Williamstown, first prize; Mrs. Edna Fesler, 172 Front St., second prize.

Girl's fancy costume - Rose Hockenberry, 708 Washington St., first prize No. 1; Jeannie McClure, Quarry St., Judith Nancy Myers, S. Third St., and Sallie Ann Myers, S. Third St., first prize No. 2; Patty Richards, 710 Washington St., second prize No. 1; Sue Humston, 503 Second St., second prize No. 2.

Group prize - Jake Landsittle, 208 Sacra Via, Ray Wilson, 113 Porter St., and Jack Gardiner, 608 Seventh St.

Judges for the event were Miss Florence Hennis, Mrs. Wilbur D. Jones, Fred Mains, O. E. Capehart, and Maurice Mitchell.