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LIGHTNING SUPERSTITION

IN CLYMER, PENNSYLVANIA, WHEN A BIG STORM COMES ABOUT, THE PEOPLE
THERE SHUT OFF THEIR LIGHTS, LIGHT CANDLES, TAKE OFF THEIR SHOES,
AND SIT IN ONE ROOM IN ORDER THAT THEIR HOMES WOULD BE SPARED
FROM LIGHTNING BOLTS.

Data entry tech comment:

Informant and collector share the same surname and city of residence.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; HAMTRAMCK

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Lightning Thunder
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control P890.7

Date learned: 09-14-1969

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