No person or persons under the age of 18 years shall be permitted to walk, ride, play, loaf, or lounge in any street, road, alley or public park or plaza within the city limits between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Any parent or guardian or other person in authority who shall permit a child or children to violate the provisions of this section shall, when convicted, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined in any sum not exceeding $15.00; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any child or children who are in company of a parent or other adult having custody of him or them as the case may be, nor to a child or children who may be sent for medicine, medical or other assistance in case of accident or sickness, or other necessary errand by a parent or guardian while in such service; provided further, that the provision of this section shall not apply to any child or children who are gainfully employed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. or are in transit to or from such employment along the shortest course between the place of employment and such child or children’s place of abode. (Ord. 50 § 10.1, 1959)