Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on October 15, 1935.
LIBRARY CAN SUPPLY IDEAS FOR HALLOWE’EN
The season of Hallowe’en brings a deluge of requests for party suggestions to the public library. The planning of novel games and entertainment for parties to celebrate the mysterious evening occupies many local people and the “party and game” books at the library are much in demand.
While Hallowe’en is one of the most popular occasions for costume and fancy popular occasions for costume and fancy parties, the library receives requests for information about stunts and entertainments at other times. All through the year, readers ask for books which will give ideas for novel entertainments. Certain holidays, of course, are always popular days for entertainment. Valentine’s Day, Washington’s birthday, Christmas and other festivals are chosen for parties by many hosts and hostesses. But an almost equal number of requests come from people seeking unique ideas for bridge parties, birthday parties, showers and similar entertainment.
Popular among the titles which suggest novelties in decoration and entertainment for Hallowe’en and other holidays are: Dennision’s party magazine, Putnam’s book of parties, Planning Your Party, and The Shower Book.
