[Quorum of the Twelve] Charles W. Penrose dies. (1)
-- May 16, 1925 - 28 May 1925
[1st Presidency Changes] Heber J. Grant Anthony W. Ivins Death of Charles W. Penrose (2)
-- May 18, 1925
[U.S. Religious History] At the age of 34, American evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson disappeared while on a trip to the beach. She reappeared five weeks later, claiming to have been kidnapped and held prisoner, before managing to escape. (3)
-- May 28, 1925 - 11 December 1931
[1st Presidency Changes] Heber J. Grant Anthony W. Ivins Charles W. Nibley (never ordained an apostle) Anthony W. Ivins called as First Counselor; Charles W. Nibley called as Second Counselor (2)
-- May 28, 1925
[Quorum of the Twelve] Anthony W. Ivins set apart as First Counselor to President Heber J. Grant, with Charles W. Nibley as Second Counselor. (1)
-- Jul 07, 1925
[U.S. Religious History] William Jennings Bryan arrived in Dayton, Tennessee, a day before the Scopes Monkey Trial was to start. (3)
-- Jul 10, 1925
[U.S. Religious History] The infamous Scopes Monkey Trial began in the Rhea County Courthouse of Dayton, Tennessee. (3)
-- Jul 21, 1925
[U.S. Religious History] The infamous "Monkey Trial" ended and John Scopes was found guilty of teaching Darwinism. (3)
-- Jul 24, 1925
In the famous "Scopes Monkey Trial," John T. Scopes, a Tennessee school teacher, was found guilty of teaching evolution in a public school. (4)
-- Jul 26, 1925
[U.S. Religious History] American politician and fundamentalist religious leader William Jennings Bryan died. (3)
-- During 1925 September
The First Presidency issued a statement, " 'Mormon' View of Evolution," which, in part, stated: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, basing its belief on divine revelation, ancient and modern, declares man to be the direct and lineal offspring of Deity." (4)
-- Dec 6, 1925
Elder Melvin J. Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve established a mission in South America with headquarters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, opening the Church's official work in South America, which he dedicated for the preaching of the gospel on Dec. 25. (4)
-- Dec 25, 1925
South America dedicated for missionary work by Melvin J. Ballard. (5)
Footnotes:
1 - Wikipedia, Chronology of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_the_Quorum_of_the_Twelve_Apostles_(LDS_Church)
2 - Wikipedia, First Presidency (LDS Church), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Presidency_(LDS_Church)#Chronology_of_the_First_Presidency
3 - Cline, Austin, History of American Religion: Timeline, http://bit.ly/Fwgbe
4 - Church News: Historical chronology of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5 - Hemidakaota, "Church Chronology from 1800-2000," http://www.lds.net/forums/scripture-study-forum/12108-church-chronology-1800-2000-part-1-a.html#post214550
Mormon History Timeline /Chronology
http://lds-church-history.blogspot.com/
