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HALLOWEEN PRANK

ON HALLOWEEN, THE YOUNG BOYS AROUND THE FARMS IN PENNSYLVANIA
PLAY A JOKE ON THE FARMER. AT NIGHT, THEY TAKE HIS BUGGY APART
AND TAKE THE PIECES UP TO THE ROOF OF THE BARN. THEY PUT THE BUGGY
TOGETHER AND LEAVE IT PERCHED ON THE FARMER'S ROOF.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): PRANKS

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween
BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion

Date learned: 02-25-1970

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