Hallowe'en Vandalism in Borden, 1964

Nov. 2^nd, 1964 (The Guardian)

The headline read “Vandalism Reported at Borden” in the Guardian of Nov. 2^nd, 1964. According to the newspaper, an RCMP spokesperson reported that detachment had a busy Halloween night, as they received many phone calls reporting windows broken and other vandalism. A machine shed, destroyed by fire in Central Bedeque, was believed to have been the work of “ Hallowe’en pranksters”. The shed was reported to contain several pieces of equipment and was not insured. Damages were estimated to be at 4,000.

In Summerside, both the RCMP and town police reported that Hallowe’en was one of the quietest in years with no great amount of damage done. Police stated that fewer children than other years roamed the street on their “trick or treat” tours and this was attributed to the cold weather that Hallowe’en evening of 1964. Police also said most children were off the streets by 9pm curfew. A public request had gone out earlier by Police Chief S.D.A Wannamaker that residents stop giving out treats by 9pm.