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SCARED BABY

A YOUNG MAN, SOON TO BE A FATHER, WALKED INTO THE HOUSE ONE
EVENING WITH A LARGE GREAT DANE. THIS SCARED HIS YOUNG WIFE
A GREAT DEAL AS SHE HAD NOT EXPECTED EITHER HE OR THE DOG.
A FEW MONTHS LATER WHEN THE WOMAN WENT TO THE HOSPITAL TO DELIVER
HER CHILD, SHE TOOK ALONG HER MOTHER. THE MOTHER CAME INTO THE
DELIVERY ROOM WITH HER, PREPARED TO DO WHAT SHE MUST. IF THE
CHILD WAS BORN WITH ANY MARKS, SHE WOULD RUB THESE WITH THE
PLACENTA TO ERASE THEM. BOTH MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BELIEVED THAT
THE BABY WOULD BE MARKED OR SCARRED BECAUSE THE MOTHER HAD BEEN
SCARED DURING HER PREGNANCY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8200 W OUTER DR

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Method of Curing

Date learned: 03-10-1967

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VALENTINE ROSES

GOTTEN YOURSELF IN TROUBLE? WELL, ONE YOUNG MAN, AN ADMIRER OF A
MERCY STUDENT(MERCY COLLEGE), SENT HIS GIRL A RED ROSE FOR
VALENTINE'S DAY. IT SEEMS AS IF THIS IS A BAD THING FOR THE STORY
IS THAT A RED ROSE SIGNIFIES THAT THE FRIENDSHIP OR RELATIONSHIP
WILL BE BROKEN IN THE YEAR. A WHITE ROSE ON THE OTHER HAND, NOT
ONLY SHOWS A LOVING ATTITUDE BUT AN ASSURANCE OF THE STRENGTHENING
OF THAT LOVE. SO, IF YOU'D LIKE TO TELL A MERCY GIRL OF YOUR LOVE
ON VALENTINE'S DAY, SEND A WHITE ROSE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8200 W OUTER DR

Keyword(s): COLOR

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage Dating, courtship mechanics

Date learned: 02-14-1967

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