City of Hot Springs v. Gray

April 27, 1948, the City of Hot Springs enacted the following Ordinance: “ORDINANCE NO. 2186 — AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF CERTAIN GROCERY STORES AND/OR MEAT MARKETS ON SUNDAY AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

“WHEREAS, a custom has recently arisen in the City of Hot Springs whereby a large number of employees have been required to perform services on Sunday in various large grocery stores and/or meat markets, which has deprived said employees of their day of rest and worship, and,

“WHEREAS, this condition is intolerable by reason of the exacting duties required of said employees and should…