Christmas Date Dispute Divides Mormon Followers
An Associated Press report from Alt Lake City notes a split in Latter Day Saints over Christmas. Some adherents hold to December 25 while others, citing Doctrine and Covenants, place Christ’s birth on April 6 or April 11 per Orson Pratt. Despite debates, most Mormons still celebrate on December 25 with church emphasis on the traditional date.
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Alt Lake City
Hiehern
Latter Day Saints Church
Joseph Smith
Orson Pratt
Twelve Apostles
Later Day Saints Church
Them of
Mormon
Krist
Bethlehem
Dollar Bills Rise in Chicago Prices since 1929
A Chicago survey finds the dollar is about 25 cents larger than in 1929. Breakfasts now cost 12 cents, rents fall from 75 dollars to 60, possibly 55, and men's suits drop from 75 to 35. Stores offer bargains with phrases like no reasonable offers refused.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Inciden
State Street
Prices Drop as Movies Cut Top Admission to 75 Cents
Amusement venues lowered their prices while two Broadway shows still draw full houses at 3.30. Movie theatres reduced top admission from 85 to 75 cents two weeks ago, signaling a broader price relief trend.
Regulation of Fishing Opens to Angling Under New Rules
An official notice from the Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries Commission chaired by A Willis Robertson announces amendments to open season and bag limits for fishing with hook and line in inland waters starting April 15 1932. It details method and size limits for bass excluding rock bass among others.
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A. Willis Robertson
Commission On Game and Inland Fisheries
Virginia fishing seasons and limits revised by commission
The notice outlines open seasons and bag limits for redeye rock trout and crappie across blue ridge areas from June to November with 15 daily limit and 150 season, size rules of 10 inches. Trout seasons vary by county and marked closures include Staley's Creek Smyth County. The Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries in Richmond, March 28, signed by A Willis Robertson, Chairman.
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Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Mountains
Augusta
Highland
Staley’s Creek
Smyth County
Hooks Branch
Marion
Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries
Richmond
A. Willis Robertson
Birds as steady helpers in farming lines
The article notes that birds rarely oppose farmers and usually act as beneficial insect eaters across all sizes. Birds are seen as active in fields and gardens throughout the season, contributing to pest control rather than causing harm.
Threading a Sewing Needle Becomes Easier with Backing
When eyesight is poor threading a sewing machine needle is hard. A simple tip is to place a piece of white paper or cloth behind the needle to improve visibility and alignment.
Hoover to name John Paul as federal judge from this district
President Hoover is expected to send the name of John Paul of Harrisonburg to the Senate as federal judge from this district. Emory Dailey of Cross Junction Frederick County has died at an advanced age. Export freight rates on apples have been increased. Miss Burnis Funkhouser became the bride of Bari Grim. Rotary and Legion bowlers defeated Kiwanis and Lions on opening night.
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Hoover
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Senate
Emory Dailey
Cross Junction
Frederick County
Burnis Funkhousers
Bari Grim
Rotary
Legion
Kiwanis
Lions
Lindbergh Arrives in Mexico Amid Cheers Five Years Past
Five years ago Col Charles A Lindbergh was greeted by cheering crowds on his air arrival in Mexico from New York. In Virginia Horticultural Society H. L. Bonham of Chilhowie was named president. A war memorial carillon for Virginians who died in WWI was favored by the selection committee in Richmond. Southeastern railroads advertised greatly reduced Christmas fares. Frederick County officers conducted large liquor confiscations during holiday raids.
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Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Mexico
New York
H. L. Bonham
Chilhowie
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Richmond
Frederick County
War Era Homefront Updates And Entertainment Notes
Fifteen years ago printed material against the American cause was confiscated in major cities by government agents. Red Cross booths are set up in many air bases. Lessons on why we are at war will be offered nationwide. Thrift Stamps are promoted to fund the war effort. William S. Hart stars in The Narrow Trail at the Empire Theatre. Emry paper and turpentine remove rust from steel.
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Red Cross
Bn P
United States
Washington State
William S. Hart
Empire Theatre
How Doctors Treat Colds and Coughs
Thousands of physicians now recommend Calotabs to break up a cold overnight and relieve congestion. One or two tablets at bedtime with milk or water purify the system and leave you feeling fine by breakfast. Sold in 10¢ and 35¢ packages at drug stores.
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Big Sister
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