Parsee Persians and the New Year Yazdegard Faith
A summary of how Persians became Muslims after early conquests, the remaining Parsees in Persia and India, their worship of Mazda and fire, and the Parsee New Year Yazdegard practices including sandalwood offerings and new clothing, with emphasis on temples and annual rites.
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Persia
Bumber
Zoroaster
Geome Perelians
India
Bombay
Mazda
East Indies
Tropics
Yazdegard
Perria
Borobudur and Parsees in a Timespan of Faith
The article recalls Borobudur in Java built 760 to 850 A D as a Buddhist monument spared by invaders and later featured on a 1930 Dutch Indies stamp. It also covers Parsees New Year customs with 12 months of 20 days and five intercalary days of holy observances plus year end acts of kindness. Uncle Ray invites readers to join a scrapbook club. Tomorrow marks the Chinese New Year.
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Java
Borobudur
Djokja
Dutch Indies
Netherlands
Heaven
Uncle Ray Seraphbook Club
Uncle Ray
Pet Peeves on Meat Counter Etiquette
A reader venting about housewives inspecting meat, delaying service, and pressing attendants for tips on better shopping. The letter calls for sanitary, economical purchasing and courteous treatment of market staff, noting thumbs on scales are outdated.
Coat of Arms Cryptogram Puzzle
A cryptic crossword style puzzle listing across and down clues about a country coat of arms capitals and related terms. Includes references to mountains, compass points, grains, and various word clues with positions and numbers.
Winston-Salem Man Chased By Monkeys
William Williams of Winston-Salem was attacked by 15 monkeys after their cage door was left open at Hampton Park. He was bitten on the leg and, while fleeing, dislocated a shoulder. He is hospitalized in Charleston.
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Charleston
Dee
William Williams
Winston-Salem
Hampton Park
Williams
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