‘Dancing in the streets’ of Shenandoah

'Dancing in the streets' of Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — The local newspaper, Shenandoah Evening Herald, described the scene as "Joy unrestrained" on November 1975.

Borough residents were puzzled by the commotion outside their windows and doors at 10:45 p.m., with sounds of cheers, band music, and constant car horn honking filling the autumn air.

The newspaper's front-page story asked, "Was this a political celebration? What's with the din?" as it reported on the events of Halloween night, 1975.

History repeated itself on Halloween night, 1975.

Author's summary: Joyful celebrations erupted in Shenandoah streets.

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