"These hobgoblins and witches in a skull-decorated Model T, were among the hundreds of Halloween celebrants last night who swarmed into the downtown section by automobile." The State, Nov. 1, 1958
"In droves they stampeded head on heels, down the Capital City's neon canyon 'midst shouts, blaaaa's, quieter chi-chi rattles, whistles and exploding firecrackers." The State, Nov. 1, 1958
1956 Halloween party at Carolina Children's Home hosted by the Columbia chapter of B'nai B'rith Girls, a youth led Jewish organization.
"Susan Rentz, playing the role of the "Old Witch," talks flying technique with "Astronaut" John Morris as "The Wolf," Malcolm Rentz, appears on the scene, as part of the city-wide celebration Wednesday of Halloween." The State, Nov. 1, 1962
1954 Jack and Jill Party at Waverly School Auditorium at 1220 Oak Street in Columbia. Per Wikipedia, Jack and Jill of America was formed by African American women with the idea of bringing together children in a social and cultural environment.
From the Richland Library Walker Local and Family History Midlands Memories Digital Collection
From the Richland Library Walker Local and Family History Midlands Memories Digital Collection
"Goblins and gremlins, both wee and woppin' wandered happily 'twixt the State House and the Jefferson Hotel on Columbia's Main Street last night." The State, Nov. 1, 1958
Trick or Treaters in 1962
Corner of Main and Taylor Street on Halloween in 1954
Governor Carroll Campbell (dressed as Hugh Hefner?) before a Halloween Party at the Governor's Mansion
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