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ASTROLOGICAL OBSERVATION
WHEN THE MOON IS ALMOST FULL, OR FULL, AND FOR A FEW DAYS
AFTER IT IS FULL, THE MOON AFFECTS SOME PEOPLE AND ANIMALS.
WHOEVER IS AFFECTED BECOMES HARD TO HANDLE AND STUBBORN, AND
OFTEN IRRITABLE. ANIMALS MAY BECOME RATHER WILD. BEING
AFFECTED BY MOON CHANGES MAY BE HANDED DOWN TO OFFSPRING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Human Being BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Moon |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
WHEN SOMEONE CLEANS HOUSE, MAKE SURE THEY DON'T SWEEP YOUR
FEET, OR YOU'LL NEVER MARRY (THIS APPLIES TO YOUNG GIRLS
ONLY).
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Marriage |
Date learned: 00001966 CA.
IF YOU THROW A BOTTLE CAP AWAY, BUT MISS THE WASTEBASKET,
YOU WILL HAVE A BAD DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 00001964 CA.
IF YOU SEE A CAT WASHING ITS FACE, THAT MEANS YOU'LL HAVE
COMPANY SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001960 CA.
WHEN A HORSE LIES DOWN AND ROLLS OVER, AS MANY TIMES AS HE
ROLLS OVER EQUALS AS MANY HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS THAT HE IS
WORTH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 00001959 CA.
IF THE GARBAGE TRUCK WHICH CAME TO WOOLLEY HALL AT 7:00 P.M.
WENT STRAIGHT AFTERWARDS, THE NEXT DAY WOULD BE A GOOD ONE.
IF THE TRUCK TURNED, IT WOULD BE A BAD DAY.
Where learned: Rhode Island ; PROVIDENCE
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 00-00-1966
IN CANADA, THEY HAVE A CERTAIN SPIDER THAT MAKES A TICKING
SOUND, AND HE'S CALLED THE "TICKING SPIDER." THEY SAY THAT WHEN
YOU HEAR THIS SPIDER IN YOUR HOUSE, THAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO
DIE. FUNNY THING, GRANDMA HEARD ONE, AND GRANDPA WELLS DIED.
Where learned: HOME ; BARRETT RD
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 08-13-1968
ALSO IN THE THEATRE, EVERYONE ALWAYS HOPES FOR AN AWFUL
DRESS REHEARSAL, BECAUSE THEN THE OPENING NIGHT
PERFORMANCE IS SUPPOSED TO BE TERRIFIC. USUALLY THIS
IS TRUE, TOO.
Where learned: HOME ; 292 LAWNDALE DR ; NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): COMPENSATION CONTRAST
| Subject headings: | Observation DRAMA -- D000 CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion |
Date learned: 07-23-1968
SISTER, WHO COMES FROM MASSACHUSETTS, SAYS THAT SHE HAD
ALWAYS HEARD THAT YOU SHOULD NEVER HAND AN OBJECT POINT FIRST.
ALWAYS HAND IT WITH THE HANDLE OUT IN FRONT. THIS IS TO
PREVENT THE BREAK-UP OF A FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A NEGRO GRADUATE
STUDENT:
IF YOUR EYE GETS TO JUMPING, SOMEONE'S TALKING ABOUT YOU.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A NEGRO GRADUATE
STUDENT:
IT IS ALWAYS BAD LUCK TO PUT AN UMBRELLA OR A HAT ON THE BED.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Bad luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.) BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A NEGRO GRADUATE
STUDENT:
IF A BABY IS BORN WITH A VEIL (I.E., MEMBRANE) OVER HIS FACE,
HE WILL SEE A GHOST SOMETIME IN HIS LIFE. THIS IS CALLED
"STRANGE BIRTH."
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Keyword(s): CAUL
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Body part Senses Head, physiognomy, face BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
IN THE EVENT OF A DEATH IN THE HOUSE, ALL THE MIRRORS IN THE
ROOM WHERE THE CORPSE LIES MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT THE
REFLECTION OF THE DECEASED FROM REMAINING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A YOUNG NEGRO
COLLEGE STUDENT:
IF YOUR RIGHT EAR ITCHES, SOMEONE IS SAYING NICE THINGS ABOUT
YOU. IF THE LEFT ONE ITCHES, BETTER NOT EAVESDROP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses Ears, noise in ear BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
THIS WAS TOLD TO SISTER MARY ANTHONY BARR BY A YOUNG NEGRO GIRL:
IF YOUR RIGHT HAND BEGINS TO ITCH, YOU ARE ABOUT TO RECEIVE A
SUM OF MONEY.
Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT SWEARS BY THIS ONE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 00001965 SUMMER
ANY KIND OF A CUTTING INSTRUMENT SHOULD NOT BE HANDED TO A PERSON.
ALWAYS PUT IT DOWN AND LET THEM PICK IT UP. TO HAND IT TO
SOMEONE WILL CUT A FRIENDSHIP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF SALT IS SPILT, AND NOT THROWN OVER YOUR RIGHT SHOULDER,
YOU WILL SOON BE IN A FIGHT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Mineral |
Date learned: 08-00-1968
IF A DOG HOWLS, YOU WILL HEAR A WELL KNOWN FRIEND DIED.
Where learned: WISCONSIN ; CHILTON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING WHEN YOU'RE GOING SOMEWHERE AND HAVE TO
TURN AROUND AND GO BACK TO IT, IT IS A VERY BAD OMEN.
Where learned: WISCONSIN ; CHILTON
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 07-27-1968
A SCREECH OWL WHISTLING NEAR A HOUSE THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW
PREDICTS DEATH IN THAT HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple Observation BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour |
Date learned: 08-03-1968