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A POLISH SONG: STEEL TIPPED DANCE SHOES, FLASH AND SPARKLE
STEEL_TIPPED DANCE SHOES, FLASH AND SPARKLE
FOR THIS GIRL'S A WORTHY PARTNER
BE SHE WORTHY OR NOT WORTHY
STEEL_TIPPED DANCE SHOES FLASH AND SPARKLE.
POLISH TEXT AND MUSIC NOT KEYPUNCHED.
Submitter comment:
THE FIRST VERSE IS TRANSLATED BY HARRIET PAWLAWSKA AND MUSIC IS
TRANSCRIBED BY GRACE ENGEL. FOR THE SECOND VERSE I HAVE NO MUSIC
TRANSCRIBED SO I JUST PRESENT THE WORDS AS I KNOW THEM.
Data entry tech comment:
THE INFORMANT STATES THAT THERE IS A SECOND VERSE BUT IT IS NOT
LOCATED ON THE FILE CARD.
Updated by TRD
Scanning of music card in progress
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): DANCE ; ETHNIC ; Lyrics ; MUSIC ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Joy Happiness |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
ITALIAN WEDDING CUSTOM
TERRONTELLA.
Submitter comment: THIS IS A TITLE OF A SONG USED AT THE WEDDINGS IN ITALY.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage |
A POLISH SONG: IN A CELLAR MADE OF BRICK
IN A CELLAR MADE OF BRICK
OUTLAWS DANCED WITH NIMBLE FEET.
"PLAY YOUR BEST THERE} " THEY CALLED OUT.
"WATCH OUR FEET", THEY CALLED WITH PRIDE.
HEY, HA}
I WOULD DANCE TOO, IF I COULD
IF MY LEGS WEREN,T BADLY BOWED.
BUT ALAS} MY LEGS ARE BOWED
WHEN I LEAP THEY BEND TOO MUCH.
HEY, HA}
HEY THERE LEADER, OUR LEADER
YOU HAVE GOT SOME GOOD BOYS HERE
YOU,D HAVE EVEN BETTER ONES
IF YOU,D GIVE THEM SOME CHEESE ONCE.
UHA}
Submitter comment:
SEE ORIGINAL 5 X 8 INCH CARD
THE TRANSLATION IS OF HARRIET PAWLAWSKA WITH EXCEPTION OF THE LAST
VERSE WHICH OUR FAMILY KNOWS. THE MUSIC IS TRANSCRIBED BY GRACE
ENGEL EXCEPT FOR THE LAST NOTE. THIS IS A MOUNTAINEER SONG.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Scan of music in process.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): ETHNIC ; Lyrics ; POLAND ; POLISH ; RHYME ; SONG ; Tune ; VERSE
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Joy Happiness |
Date learned: 00-00-1967
UP AND DOWN THE RIVER (DRINKING GAME)
UP AND DOWN THE RIVER. THIS IS PLAYED WITH AN UNLIMITED AMOUNT OF
PLAYERS AND A DECK OF CARDS. FOUR CARDS ARE DEALT FACE UP TO
EVERYONE.
THE DEALER FLIPS OVER THE TOP CARD AND IF YOU HAVE THAT CARD
YOU DRINK ONCE. THE DEALER FLIPS OVER THE SECOND CARD AND IF YOU
HAVE THAT CARD, PLUS THE FIRST CARD, YOU DRINK TWICE. THIS GOES ON
TO FIVE. THAT'S GOING UP THE RIVER, NOW GOING DOWN THE RIVER,
YOU GIVE YOUR DRINKS AWAY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE DEALER FLIPS A CARD
AND YOU HAVE IT, YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DRINK 5 TIMES, BUT NOW YOU GIVE
YOUR DRINKS AWAY TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO HAS THE SAME CARD. THE OBJECT?
TO GET DRUNK AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Special Object or Implement |
Date learned: 00-01-979
BELIEF
MERMAIDS CAME TO THE HOMESICK SAILORS DURING LONG VOYAGES.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ; MICHIGAN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter |
Date learned: 10-29-1968
BELIEF
STORKS CARRY BABIES TO THEIR PARENTS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN ; MICHIGAN HEIGHTS
James Callow Keyword(s): EUPHEMISM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Birth |
Date learned: 10-01-1968
Proverb
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Submitter comment:
Proverb remembered by the informant - real source unknown
Data entry tech comment:
Motifs added by TRD
James Callow comment:
Located in pile marked Duplicates and Other Rejects
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): Ail ; CURE ; Ill ; MEDICINE ; PREVENTION ; Remedies ; REMEDY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
POLISH PROVERB
LET THE HORSE WORRY SINCE HE HAS A BIG HEAD.
TRANSLATION FROM THE POLISH:
NIECH SIE MARTIVI KON', HO MA WILLKA GLOIVA.
Where learned: DEARBORN ; MICHIGAN, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
In order to the determine the sex of an unborn child
tie a needle to a thread and hold it over the stomach
of the woman. If you are very still, the needle will
begin to swing. If it goes in a circular motion, the
child will be a girl. If it goes in a straight line,
then it will be a boy.
Submitter comment:
Elaine says that her father never misses with this
technique, and that he has used it to determine the
sex of chicks while still in the egg. The only time
that they thought he might not be accurate in his
prediction was when his daughter-in-law was pregnant,
and the needle swung both ways. Later the daughter-in-
law gave birth to twins -- a boy and a girl. Elaine
believes that not everyone is capable of using this
method; that you must have a special talent for it.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): pendulum, forecasting, anapel
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Use of Object BELIEF -- Use of object for determining number of children or sex of unborn |
Date learned: 00001940S
POLISH PROVERB
SWAJ SWAJEGO NIE SKRZYWDZI
ONE WILL NOT DO HARM TO ONE S OWN
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-27-1967
PROVERBIAL APOTHEGM
ONE WHO LAYS A HAND ON HIS PARENTS LOSES THAT HAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): SUPERSTITION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 00-00-1968
PROVERBIAL METAPHOR
ONE WHO DOESN T LISTEN TO HIS PARENTS LISTENS TO THE DOG SKIN
Submitter comment:
TRANSLATED FROM THE POLISH
DOG SKIN MEANS , LOWERS HIS OWN DIGNITY
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 10-00-1968
POLISH PROVERB
KTO NIE MA NIE TROCI
THE ONE THAT HAS NOTHING LOSES NOTHING
Submitter comment: MY GRANDMOTHER KNOWS THIS FRON POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
NOT GIVEN
WHEN WE VISITED SOMEONE FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE FIRST OF THE
YEAR, WE HAD TO TAKE SOMETHING TO THEM. IF THE FAMILY WAS NOT
TAKEN SOMETHING, THEY WOULD BE IN NEED THE REST OF THE YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- December 21 solstice to March 20 BELIEF -- Number |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
POLISH PROVERB
ZJESZ Z RINAS BECZKI SOLI ZANIM POZNASZ CO GO BOLI
ONE HAS TO EAT WITH SOMEONE A WHOLE BARREL OF SALT BEFORE ONE
KNOWS WHAT HURTS THE OTHER
Submitter comment:
THIS SAYING IMPLIES THAT IT TAKES A LONG TIME BEFORE
ONE REALLY KNOWS ANOTHER .
MY GRANDFATHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-25-1967
POLISH PROVERB
NA POCHYTE DRYUVO RAJDA ROZA WEJDZIE
ON A SLANTING TREE ANY GOAT CAN CLIMB
Submitter comment: MY FATHER KNOWS THIS FROM POLAND
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 11-21-1967
POLISH PROVERB
NIE MIATA BABA KIOPOTU I KUPITA SOBIE PROSIE
THE OLD WOMAN DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TROUBLES AND SHE
BOUGHT HERSELF A PIG
Submitter comment:
THIS IS A POPULAR SAYING WHEN SOMEONE DOES SOMETHING USELESS
I KNOW THIS FROM HOME
Data entry tech comment: ORIGINAL 5 X 8 CARD CONTAINS POLISH TEXT
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THE OLDER THE FIDDLE THE SWEETER THE TUNE
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Keyword(s): ELLIPSIS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
NICKNAMES
NICKNAMES FOR POLICEMEN: COPS, FUZZ, PIG, DIRTY - COPPER,
FLAT FEET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- FamilyGroup |
Date learned: 03-00-1970
MARK TOLD ME ABOUT THE BELIEF THAT IF YOU DRIVE DOWN
PARKLAND STREET IN DEARBORN HEIGHTS AT A CERTAIN SPEED
WITH YOUR WINDOWS ROLLED DOWN, YOU WILL HEAR THE SCREAMS
AND POUNDING OF SOMEONE WHO WAS ONCE RUN OVER ON THAT STREET.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS
Keyword(s): MYSTERIOUS SOUNDS, NOISES
James Callow Keyword(s): KNOCK-KNOCK STREET
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |