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Arms Child with Jack-O-Lantern
October 1966
One of Lewis Arms's children (most likely Paul Arms) is wearing a Halloween mask and holding a jack-o-lantern. He is standing in front of a rocking horse on springs.
Halloween Parade
October 31, 1977
Thousands of people from the inner city flocked to a Halloween Party given to help keep children off the street during the holiday.
Bobbing for Apples
circa 1980-1989
Child "bobs" for apples at a "Pioneer Day Festival."
Astronaut Kids
October 30, 1968
Three children, dressed up in homemade astronaut costumes for Halloween. One clever parent has made good use of a football helmet!
Halloween Spooks
October 31, 1951
Carl Lueders' children stand at the door and trick-or-treat in their neighborhood on Halloween.
