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THE BIRTH OF A CHILD IS ANNOUNCED IN GLENDALE, OHIO
BY PLAYING NURSERY RHYMES ON CHURCH BELLS. THEY PLAY
"LITTLE JACK HORNER" FOR A BOY AND "MARY HAD A LITTLE
LAMB" FOR A GIRL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; GRAND RAPIDS
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth |
Date learned: 10-00-1971