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Night for Beggars
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A group of children in Halloween costumes are reaching out their hands. Caption reads: "Night for Beggars Spooks and goblins prowled the city's streets Wednesday night for the annual pre-Halloween trick or treat night. This group of youngsters 'worked' the 4500 block of N. 22nd and N. 23rd sts. An early check of one loot bag shared by a pair of beggars inventoried 16 candy bars, 45 pieces of loose candy, 17 pieces of bubble gum, 8 peanuts, 1 bag of popcorn and 2 apples."
October 31, 1963
Gessert, Sherman A., Jr.
Publication Information
| Creator | Gessert, Sherman A., Jr. |
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| Date Created | October 31, 1963 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 28 x 36 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF Oversize 9018 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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Safe & Spooky Halloween
Stonefield ● Cassville, WI
📅Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | 2:30 PM–7:30 PM ➡️ Grab your candy bag and a flashlight to see what goes bump in the night—this family-friendly event at Stonefield is the best way to experience a safe but spooky fright!
