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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
COLLEGE TRADITION
THERE IS A STATUE ON CAMPUS OF GENERAL GEORGE MORGAN JONES,
LOCAL CIVIK WAR HERO. IT IS SAID THAT IF A VIRGIN WALKS BY
HIM, HE WILL DRAW HIS SWORD (IT DOESN' WORK).
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; LYNCHBURG
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Legend |
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PASS THE SALT AND PEPPER SEPARATELY. ALWAYS
KEEP THEM TOGETHER WHEN YOU PASS THEM.
Submitter comment: SUSAN IS VERY SUPERSTITIOUS.
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; R-MWC ; LYNCHBURG
| Subject headings: | Food Drink -- Flavoring BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 00001967-1968
IF YOU GIVE A BRIDE-TO-BE A KNIFE, SHE HAS TO GIVE YOU A PENNY
SO IT WON'T CUT YOUR FRIENDSHIP.
Submitter comment: SOMEONE HAD JUST GIVEN SUSAN A KNIFE AT A SHOWER WE HAD FOR
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; R-MWC ; LYNCHBURG
Date learned: 00001967-1968
IF YOU EAT OFF TWO PLATES, YOU WILL BE AN OLD MAID.
Submitter comment: AT R-M, IF NOT ALL THE PLACES ARE FILLED AT THE TABLE, WHOEVER
Where learned: VIRGINIA ; R-MWC ; LYNCHBURG
Date learned: 00001967-1968