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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1925
Page
3
Detailed directions for making pumpkin, Polly Pumpkin, cat, ghost, witch, and other costumes using black and orange crepe paper, stock, and wire. Includes foundation garments, fringe, pumpkin cutouts, caps, hats, and decorative elements with steps for assembling wearable outfits and accessories.
Readings for guests use milk dyed slips placed in walnut shells to reveal fortunes. Fortune No. 1 predicts marriage within a year, wealth, travel, a lifelong partner, and three children. Fortune No. 2 foresees service to others, prosperity, sorrows, and a hopeful later life. Fortune No. 3 envisions owning a peanut stand, guessing wealth, and personal recognition.
A garbled list mentions adding novelties for evening fun and awaiting others to work. It references returning umbrellas, repairing ribs and handles, and Forme No. 1. It notes embroidery on black frocks, stunning purses, and close fitting hats to complete outfits.
A playful guide suggests a casual Hallowe en party with unconventional treats and games. It recommends pumpkin pies apples nuts gingerbread cheese balls and popcorn served in bowls plus warm beverages and plenty of fruit while noting the effort of post party cleanup.
The piece describes a set of Halloween party games including Alphabet spellings to name a future mate, Threading the Needle, Three Fates with future predictions, Try One's Luck with rings and dimes, Empty Handed Owl, and decorative owl themes using crepe paper. It suggests costumes, props, and simple paper owl decorations for a festive room.
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