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TOM SWIFTY
THE ELECTRONIC MEMORY BANK IS MALFUNCTIONING, SAID TOM
THOUGHTLESSLY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; STERLING HEIGHTS, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): IRONY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Wellerism Quotation |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
EASY AS PIE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; JONESBORO, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): FOOD
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
NOT BRICHT EISEN
NECESSITY KNOWS NO LAW
CASSELL'S GERMAN DICTIONARY (INSTRUCTORS COMMENT)
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): OBSERVATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
NEVER BE ASHAMED OF HONEST MARKS OF TOIL
Data entry tech comment: NO DATES OR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN ON ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; PRIDE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
PROVERBIAL PHRASE
NIP IT IN THE BUD
Data entry tech comment:
ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD DOES NOT CONTAIN LOCATION ITEM WAS COLLECTED OR
THE COLLECTOR'S ADDRESS
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: POSITIVE ; PRECAUTION ; SYMBOL ; VEGETATION
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM-- FINNISH
NOT EVIL WITH EVIL BUT GOOD WITH EVIL
NOT EVIL FOR EVIL BUT GOOD FOR EVIL
Data entry tech comment:
ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD DOES NOT CONTAIN A LOCATION FOR THE ITEM
OR AN ADDRESS FOR THE COLLECTOR
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): ITERATION ; TRANSLATION? ; WORD PLAY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
NOT TOO EXCITING
NOTHING TO WRITE HOME ABOUT
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD STATES THAT INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED BY PHONE
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): DISAPPOINTMENT ; QUALITY ; UNIMPRESSIVE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 11-02-1969
WISH ON A SHOOTING STAR IMMEDIATELY. IF YOU SAY YOUR WISH
COMPLETELY (AND SILENTLY) BEFORE IT FALLS, THE WISH WILL
COME TRUE.
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; ALABAMA, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Star BELIEF -- Prayer |
PROVERBIAL PHRASE
NOT YET DRY BEHIND THE EARS
Where learned: DETROIT, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): IMMATURITY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: 10-23-1968
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
A NEW BROOM SWEEPS WELL BUT AN OLD ONE IS BEST FOR THE CORNERS
Where learned: BIRMINGHAM ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
James Callow Keyword(s): PARODY ; POLITICS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SCHOOL CUSTOM
IN COLLEGE THERE IS A TRADITIONAL WAITING PERIOD FOR A
TEACHER. IF THE TEACHER IS A FULL PROFESSOR, THE
WAITING TIME IS 20 MINUTES. IF HE IS NOT, THE WAITING
TIME IS 10 MINUTES. AFTER THIS TIME, THE STUDENTS MAY
LEAVE, IF THE TEACHER HAS NOT COME YET AND THE STUDENT
WON'T BE PENALIZED FOR IT.
Submitter comment: I WAS TOLD OF THIS IN 1967-68 AT UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT.
Data entry tech comment: NOT TRUE!
Where learned: PORT CHESTER ; NEW YORK, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
LENT
MOST FAMILIES HAVE A LOT OF SOUP DURING LENT IN PLACE OF MEATS.
ACQUIRED THIS EVERY LENT.
Where learned: OSGOOD ROAD, ASSUMED ; MILFORD ; NEW HAMPSHIRE, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): ABSTINENCE ; FOOD CUSTOM ; SELF-SACRIFICE
| Subject headings: | 663 Lent |
Date learned: 08-00-1967
EASTER CROSS
AN ITALIAN EASTER CUSTOM IS TO MAKE A CROSS OUT OF THE PALM LEAVES
RECEIVED IN CHURCH ON PALM SUNDAY. THIS CROSS IS MOUNTED ON THE WALL
AND IS TO REMAIN THERE THROUGHOUT THE EASTER SEASON. THIS BRINGS
GOOD LUCK.
Submitter comment: MY MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER HAVE ALWAYS DONE THIS.
Where learned: 28 CHESTNUT ST, ASSUMED ; NEW YORK, ASSUMED ; FRANKLINVILLE
Keyword(s): LUCK
| Subject headings: | 663 Palm Sunday BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
PALM SUNDAY
ON PALM SUNDAY MOST CATHOLIC CHURCHES GIVE OUT PALMS AFTER EVERY
MASS. THE PEOPLE TAKE THESE PALMS HOME AND PUT THEM ON OR BEHIND
THEIR CRUCIFIXES. THEY LEAVE THEM THERE FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
Submitter comment: (LEARNED THIS FROM HOME LONG AGO)
Where learned: 2507 ROWLAND NE, ASSUMED ; CANTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED ; 44714
| Subject headings: | 663 Palm Sunday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 12-01-1967
CARROTS BELIEF
IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE IN THE DARK.
Submitter comment:
INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS MATTER OF FACTLY AS A CHILD.
Where learned: CANTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye BELIEF -- Plant |
TRADITIONAL POLISH CELEBRATION OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER
ON HOLY THURSDAY THE BISHOPS AND PRIESTS WASH THE FEET OF 12
POOR PEOPLE IN MEMORY OF THE LAST SUPPER.
ON GOOD FRIDAY THERE IS A SPECIAL MASS WITH PRAYERS FOR ALL.
THE HOLY SACRAMENT IS PUT INTO A DARK CELL, AS CHRIST WAS, TO BE
ADORED CONSTANTLY. THERE IS A SPECIAL TOMB PUT UP AT A SIDE ALTAR
WHICH IS DECORATED WITH FLOWERS AND OFTEN DOVES. HERE THE PEOPLE
COME TO VISIT AND PRAY BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
ON HOLY SATURDAY WATER AND THORNS ARE BLESSED IN THE MORNING AT
CHURCH. IN THE AFTERNOON, A BASKET OF FOOD IS TAKEN TO THE CHURCH TO
BE BLESSED. THE BASKET TRADITIONALLY CONTAINS BREAD, SALT, PEPPER,
EASTER EGGS (BOILED), KIELBASA (SAUSAGE), AND BUTTER IN THE FORM OF
A LAMB. ALSO, IT IS CUSTOMARY TO VISIT AS MANY CHURCHES AS POSSIBLE
THAT DAY.
AT DAWN OF EASTER SUNDAY, THE RESURRECTION MASS IS HELD.
AFTER THIS MASS, THE FAMILY COMES HOME TO EASTER BREAKFAST
COMPOSED OF THE EASTER BASKET FOOD. AS A CUSTOMARY PRACTICE, THE
MEAL IS STARTED BY THE OLDEST MEMBER, WHO TAKES A BLESSED EGG, WHICH
HAS BEEN QUARTERED, AND SHARES IT WITH EACH MEMBER, WISHING HIM
HAPPINESS AND HEALTH. THE EGG IS REPRESENTATIVE OF LIFE. THEN
EVERYONE SITS DOWN TO EAT THE EASTER MEAL.
MY GRANDMOTHER REMEMBERS THIS FROM PRACTICE TO THIS DAY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 7313 EMANON, ASSUMED ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): FAMILY UNITY ; FOOD CUSTOM ; SWIECZONKA ; WATER
Date learned: 10-27-1967
POLISH GOOD FRIDAY CUSTOM
IF THE PEOPLE CAN'T BE IN CHURCH FOR THE TRE ORE SERVICES, THEY DO
NOT SPEAK AT ALL FOR THE 3 HOURS.
Where learned: DETROIT ; 17611 DELAWARE, ASSUMED ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED ; 48240
Keyword(s): SILENCE ; SPEECH TABOO
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
RIDDLE
WHAT DO GHOSTS EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
GHOST TOASTIES
Where learned: SAINT LEONARD SCHOOL ; DETROIT, ASSUMED
Keyword(s): BRAND NAME ; PUN
| Subject headings: | RIDDLE -- Riddle Question |
Date learned: 11-18-1965
GOOD FRIDAY BELIEF
IT EITHER RAINS OR THE SKY DARKENS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12 NOON AND
3 P.M. GOOD FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Data entry tech comment:
THE ORIGIN OF THIS BELIEF IS FOUND IN THE BIBLE IN 3 PLACES--MATTHEW
27:45, MARK 15:33, AND LUKE 23:44. THESE PASSAGES REFER TO THE
DARKNESS. A STORM IS ALSO REFERRED TO IN THE BIBLE AS OCCURING
DURING THE THREE HOURS.
Where learned: OHIO ; 5984 COLUMBIA RD, ASSUMED ; NORTH OLMSTED ; 44070, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR
GOOD FRIDAY
IN OUR HOUSE ON GOOD FRIDAY, WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK OR
PLAY OR GO OUTSIDE, EXCEPT TO CHURCH. WE SPEND OUR TIME READING
QUIETLY, RESTING, OR AT CHURCH SERVICES FROM 12--3 P.M.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; 21505 NORMANDALE, ASSUMED ; BIRMINGHAM ; 48010
| Subject headings: | 663 Good Friday |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR