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THERE IS A STATUE ON CAMPUS OF GENERAL GEORGE MORGAN
JONES, LOCAL CIVIL WAR HERO. IT IS SAID THAT IF A
VIRGIN WALKS BY HIM, HE WILL DRAW HIS SWORD.

Submitter comment: IT DOESN'T WORK.

Where learned: VIRGINIA ; LYNCHBURG

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 00001964-1968

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DON'T TAKE THE LAST TIDBIT ON THE PLATE OR YOU'LL
BE AND OLD MAID.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.
BELIEF -- Number Last events: the last person to the table...

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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WEDDING GIFTS

PRIMITIVES GIVE WEDDING GIFTS TO HELP THE MARRIAGE GET OFF TO
A HAPPY START--AND IF IT STARTS OFF HAPPILY, IT WILL CONTINUE
THAT WAY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PEABODY COLLEGE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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MARRIAGE

ANN: ABOUT MARRYING IN BLUE
LOUISE: THE ONE YOU'LL LOVE WILL BE TRUE. AND IF YOU
MARRY IN WHITE--THERE'S SOMETHING--IT'S A GOOD SIGN.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 07-27-1968

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INCEST

THIS JOKE I HEARD AT SUNDAY SCHOOL. IT'S ABOUT INCEST. IT'S
OK IF IT'S KEPT IN THE FAMILY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Jest Anecdote
BELIEF -- Marriage

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IF YOU HAVE TWINS IN YOUR WEDDING, ALL YOUR CHILDREN WILL
BE TWINS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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FOR EVERY RIBBON THAT A GIRL BREAKS AT HER BRIDAL SHOWER
SHE WILL HAVE A BABY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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IF SOMEONE SWEEPS UNDER YOUR FEET, YOU WON'T GET MARRIED.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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YOU HAVE TO BE MARRIED BEFORE THREE O'CLOCK. LEARNED
WHILE GROWING UP IN WALES.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN ; WALES

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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HOLD YOUR BREATH WHEN YOU SEE A HAY WAGON, SO YOU WON'T LOSE
YOUR BOYFRIEND.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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THE BRIDE SHOULDN'T WEAR BLACK ON WEDDING DAY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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THE GROOM IS NOT SUPPOSED TO SEE THE BRIDE'S WEDDING GOWN
BEFORE THE WEDDING.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 07-05-1972

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IT IS BAD LUCK TO SEE YOUR INTENDED BEFORE THE CEREMONY ON
YOUR WEDDING DAY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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TO DISCOVER WHO YOU WILL MARRY, ON THE FIRST NIGHT IN A
NEW HOUSE, NAME OR INITIAL THE FOUR CORNERS OF YOUR
BEDROOM. IN THE MORNING, THE CORNER YOU FIRST LOOK AT
WILL TELL YOU THE FUTURE MATE.

Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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THE WEDDING CEREMONY SHOULD TAKE PLACE WHEN THE MINUTE HAND
OF THE CLOCK IS GOING UP. THIS IS SUPPOSEDLY TO BRING GOOD
LUCK IN THE MARRIAGE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IF AN UNMARRIED GIRL WILL LOOK IN A WELL, IN THE LIGHT OF
A FULL MOON AT MIDNIGHT, SHE WILL SEE THE FACE OF HER
FUTURE HUSBAND.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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HAPPY IS THE BRIDE THE SUN SHINES ON.

Where learned: KENTUCKY ; OWENSBORO

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 02-00-1972

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ORANGE BLOSSOMS BRING GOOD LUCK AT A WEDDING.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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TO GIVE A COUPLE KNIVES AS A WEDDING PRESENT IS BAD LUCK.
KNIVES SYMBOL OF SEVERINGTHEIR BOND.

Where learned: BOX 565

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

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A SINGLE GIRL TAKES A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE AND PUTS IT
UNDER HER PILLOW FOR THREE NIGHTS. ON THE THIRD NIGHT
SHE WILL DREAM OF THE MAN SHE WILL MARRY.

Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 06-25-1972

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