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MISCARRIAGE

A NUN (VERY OLD) AT ST. JAMES HIGH IN FERNDALE,
(MICHIGAN) WHERE THE INFORMANT TAUGHT, TOLD
THE FRESHMEN GIRLS IN HOME EC. WHAT TO DO IF THEY
SHOULD EVER MISCARRY.
THE FETUS SHOULD BE CAREFULLY WRAPPED AND TAKEN TO "A
CATHOLIC FUNERAL HOME" AND THE BEREAVED MOTHER
SHOULD SNEAK THE PACKAGE INTO THE BOTTOM OF A
COFFIN HOLDING THE REMAINS OF SOMEONE ABOUT TO BE
BURIED."
THIS WOULD ASSURE THE BABY OF A CATHOLIC BURIAL.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FERNDALE

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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