The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-31
InprOmptu Parades, House Parties Slated Tonight
BY JOSEPH c. GILLIAN

night-or are you going to scare peo. pie? It's Halloween, you know. It. not what it used to be though, tht old timers tell me. It isn't even what it used to be when I was schooI kid. This years Halloween only means extra work for me.
 was told I should write an article informing the Democrat readers tt be careful of the Police Department You know, of course, that the Polict Department is adding whole hos of extra patrolmen and radio car: tonight to curb vandalism.
 What the kids do today (this i! still according to the old tiiners) i. hardly vandalism compared to What went on when some of the older peo- pie around this office were on tht loose. Today, in several pre-Hal' loween pranks, the police were kept busy because the kids tossed a few rottlng tomatoes, or rang door bells or made noise in some respectable neighborhood, or cluttered up tht streets and lawns with refuse.
 Safe, Sane Celebration
 Superintendent William J. Roaci of the Police Department informed the Democrat that vandalism of any kind won't be tolerated this year. H. said that every man he can press in. to service (those who aren't out ring ing door bells) will be on hand to see that the city observes safe anG sane Halloween (that last phrase be- longs to the Fourth of July, but it'll fit here)
 Up on Chase Parkway Tuesday night, thieves held @ pre- Halloween party while the host wasn't ever home. Inspector Joseph R. Bendlel of the Detective Bureau said the celebration was held at the home oi Mrs. John Miller of 1O34 Chase Park. way. While Mrs. Miller was away someone "stole" into the house arlt feasted on cake and milk after ran. sacking the premises. Incidentally Mrs. Miller was at a Halloween party herself at the time.
 That's one of the things that tn, police aren't going to like Water burians doing this Halloween. Chic Roach, though, isn't too concerned that there'll be many such parties.
 Parties Planned
 There are a number of partie4 around the city though. Down in thu Platts Mills section the Conmunit, Club is about to entertain children and adults alike in their annual mas querade. There'll be a party witt prizes and games for the youngster from T to g P. M. From that time un til 11:30 the adults will step out on to the dance floor for a little rul cutting.
 One of the biggest parties in tn, city tonight will be held up at tn North End Community Club. Thi should make police personnel quit happy. The North End affair vii start with parade at 2 P. M. iron the Coca-CoYa plant on North Mail Street. Leading the parade will b the Casper Davis Drum Corps iron Waterville.
 After a wide range of march, tn would be pranksters (held in cur by the influence of the Communit Club and other clubs held by par ents) will end at the North En, Y.M.C.A. At the "Y" things vii really begin to pop. The kids wi enter all the Halloween games prizes will be awarded for best an, funniest costumes, dancing will b conducted for the adults. All in al a good time will be had Git is ex pected.)
 Kids Come Prepared
 Of course, all about the city vii be the kids with the huge shoppin bags. You know the ones: The knock at your door, step inside am immediately spot the dishes of can dy, fruit etc., they know you hay there for them. After you've pre- tended for 8 while that you couldn guess who they are, you find tlley'v edged towards the candy. You krlo1 at this point that the game is up, s you pass out the goodies. They Shov the stuff into their already over loaded, oversized bags and are off t gather more groceries.
 Waterville, usually 8 hot door be- ringing section, should be brett quiet tonight. To Arnama Post, Vet erans of Foreign Wars, have planne a party at 8 P. M. at the Spragu School Gym. Sprague School young sters, immediately after classes to day, will be feted at a party by tn Grace Methodist Church Junio Choir. The Woman's Society of tn same church will hold its annus masquerade be. /lning at 7:30.
 A parade will form at the Hope vile Stadium at 2 tonight, and vii end at the Hopeville School Gyr where the local Community Clu will be hosts at party, masquerad etc. Prizes will be awarded, game will be played and Halloween will b celebrated in a manner designed t keep the kiddies off the streets.
 Boys Club Host
 The Boys Club will keep all it pool players and ping pong expert indoors tonight with an affair be ginning at 6::30. Almost all organiza tions in the city are casting thei lots with the Halloween celebrater tonight by organizing parties, dances parades etc. Over at Buckingham Hall Freddy Bredice will provide tn music for what Is expected to be on of the most successful Halloweel masquerade dances E. many 8 day. Now I think I'll go out to my strin of traps and throw rotten tomatoe at any poor soul I've captured. szsasl1s1aa1uIIl1Ee-sIl