World peace grows as 1921 ends in hope and policy
Four Harding cabinet members reflect on 1921’s strides toward lasting peace. Calvin Coolidge urges moral strength and reason over force, while Hoover Mellon and Daugherty tout arms reductions, economic stabilization, and disarmament as paths to lower taxes, better trade, and fewer war costs.
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International New Washington
Harding Cabine T
International
Coolideel
Hoover
Mellon
Daugherty
International News Service
Herbert Hoover
America
Davis Favors Selection of Immigrants at Port of Embarkation
Secretary of Leber Davis urges Congress to allow determining immigrant status before sailing to the United States. He cites humanitarian reasons and supports a system to select entrants on the other side and place a law on the books soon. Immigrant quotas and exhausted country quotas complicate arrivals as the year progresses.
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Davis
Washington
Leber Davis
United States
383 Divorces Granted in County in 1921
The last session of Fairfield county Superior court for 1921, led by Judge Christpher I Avery, granted 383 divorces. The year ends with Hazel E Rose winning a decree from Harry E Rose for desertion and child custody. Other cases include Molly Anfant Gordon from Harry Gordon for cruelty and desertion, Julius Hamza from Elizabeth Hama for desertion, Lena J Williams from Henry Williams for cruelty, Flora Birdsell from Benjamin Birdsell for desertion, Gertrude S Heissner from unknown partner amid bigamy and adultery, Edith Wilson referenced, Edith Wilson named, and Katherine Muller Sexe from John Saxe for desertion with custody of six children.
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Superior Court
Christopher I. Avery
Fairfield County
Hazel E. Rose
Harry E. Rose
New Canazan
Molly Anfant Gordon
Harry Gordon
Worcester
Bridgeport
Julius Hamza
U.A
Elizabeth Hama
Lena J. Williams
New Fairfield
Henry Williams
Flora Birdsell
Benjamin Birdsell
Danbury
Birdsell
Gertrude S. Heissner
Edith Wilson
Heissners
Salvation Army
Katherine Muller Sexe
Riverde
John Saxe
Connecticut Voids 600 Liquor Permits At Midnight
More than 800 liquor permits of various kinds expire tonight in Connecticut. Five wholesale druggists permits and basic permits for pharmacists and physicians will be retained. Manufacturers, barbers supplies and bottling works permits are canceled. Prohibition Director Mackenzie notes raids since October 17. Churches withdraw about 120000 gallons annually for sacramental use.
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Connecticut
Prohibition
Harry E. Mackenzie
Jonathan E. Eno
Dinner Dance At Brooklawn This Evening
A Brooklawn Country Club dinner dance promises one of the season’s gayest events. Women’s committee decorates rooms and a noted orchestra will provide music for dancing. 3 C Hawley hosts 47 guests at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark entertain 20 guests. numerous reservations follow including H I rist, George T. Stanford, C Weeks, J H Stags, and many others.
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Brooklawn Country Club
C. Hawley
Roy Clark
H. I. Rist
George T. Stanford
C. Weeks
J. H. Stags
E.G. Falvey
Norman Leeds, Jr
Misa Elsie Wheeler
J. D. Skinner
J. R. Woodhull
W. L. Severn
Fred Silliman
H. B. Houghton
Eb.b. Cadwell
Frederick Stead
G. I. Crawford
Harvey Hubbell
Bassick
Nathaniel Bishop
Edward Berg
A. W. Paige
George Hdwards
H.C. Stoddard
F. Bank
Mary K. Fones
B. Hawley
Virginia Wes
Monthly report shows increase in living cost in Connecticut cities
Hartford December 31. The Manufacturers' Association of Connecticut reports the retail food cost in Connecticut cities rose on average 1.1 percent in November. Prices varied, with one city up more than 5 percent while four cities saw declines. Since April 1920, the average food-cost decline reached 26.3 percent. Nationally, the family budget item costs fell 0.2 percent in November, with the cost of living 20.4 percent below July 1920 and 62.7 percent higher than July 1914.
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Hartford
Conn
Manufacturers’ Association of Connectcut
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Meriden
New Haven
Stamford
Torrington
Waterbury
United States
Acetonal Industrial Conference Board
French Press Ignores Arms Conference
Part of the Washington conference coverage notes French editors show little detailed reaction. An example from Fisaro laments England’s costly alliance and imperialism, urging Paris to resist disarmament pressure while preserving naval strength and postwar reparations stance.
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A. P
Intie
Washington
England
Fisaro
France
Red Men theatre lease and local civic notes in Fairfield
Fairfield Frank Demaree of Philadelphia leases the Red Men theatre for 15 years and installs furniture and a moving picture booth. Fairfield musicians are promised a rare concert January 4 by the Russian choir of Bridgeport. Town offices close January 3 for New Year’s. basketball game and store sale updates follow. A birth is announced for Walter Elliot Winter. Warranty deeds and property transfers listed. A Sunday prayer service and church program are detailed with local guests and hostesses.
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Frank Demaree
Philadelphia
Red Men's Theatre
Mr. Demaree
Fairfield
Bridgeport
Church of Christ
Town Hall
Fairfield Memorial
Fairfield Trust Company
American Legion
Wakeman Memorial
Legion Hall
Prohibition Agents Drive 1921 Alcohol Crackdown
Washington reports show 3,000,000 gallons of liquor confiscated in 1921 and 40,600 arrests, far higher than 1920. Officials note agents seized property and liquor valued at about 12 million dollars, indicating a sharp rise in enforcement activity as the year ended.
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Washington
John Barleycorn
Prohibition
Internal Revenue
Local Social News and Club Events Weekend Plans
Miss Mae Burns and Peter Dunne will visit New York over the weekend. Miss Bessie Callen and Miss Amy Callen dar travel to Cos Cob for a few days. YWCA spring term registrations begin next week. winter term classes start after the holidays. Miss Ry Taylor spends weekend in Ridgefield. Criterion Club dances tonight at the Newfield building with Hechts jazz orchestra and Davenport catering. St Anthony's church women host a two party Sunday afternoon Jan 15 at the Catholic Community house. John F.P. De Nomme chairs a committee hosting James Skinner from New Britain. Miss Mary Barber of Teachers College NY to teach cooking demonstrations Jan 10–12 at Central Row of the YWCA. Edith Porter spends days in New York City. Legionnaires invited to New Year’s Eve open house at Harry W. Congdon post HQ. John and Gareth Speer visit New York over weekend. Harry Morrissey of Team City Four visiting family at 2616 Main Street. Mrs H. Bernstein hosts W. XII. I. C. club meeting. guests listed. New Year’s party hosted by Bias Fabric Co employees on James Street. Daughters of Israel to meet Jan 2 at 7:30 p.m. Ellas Howe Home and School Circle Parent Sector meets Jan 3 at 2:30 p.m. All attendees welcome.
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St. Anthony’s Church
John FP
Greece to receive 15 million pound loan from Britain
Athens reports the Greek ministry of finance announces a 15,000,000 pound loan authorized by the British government. Funds will be allocated to enable Greece to purchase English products, with the condition that the greatest part be spent on English goods. A meeting for members parents and friends is planned with a social hour to follow. Dec 1 Athens.
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Athens
Greek Ministry of Finance
Greece
New Years Greetings From Allied Generals to Hanford MadNeider
Indianapore reports national American Legion commander Hanford MadNeider receiving New Year greetings from General Armando Ding of Italy and Lieutenant General Baron Jacques of Belgium. The Rotary Club postpones its regular meeting to January 10 due to the Atwater Inaugural Call. noontime session skipped, and the agenda will include initiation of new members.
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Indianapore
Hanford MadNeider
American Legion
Armando Ding
Italy
Baron Jacques
Belgium
United States
Legion
Atwater
Rotary Club
Service Club Hosts Charity Dance At Brooklawn Country Club
The Service Club held a charitable dance at Brooklawn Country Club with Bolton & Chiana’s orchestra. Christmas colors adorned the hall and proceeds support the club’s aid to poor city families. Attendants included Miss Doris Wheeler and several other members.
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Service Club
Brooklawn
Bolton & Chiana
Doris Wheeler
Margaret Neithercut
Anns Swinnerton
Eleanor Webster
Batty Weeds
Ethel Skinner
Harriet Windsor
Bradford G. Warner
Robert Weed
Lorraine Armstrong
Catherine Miller
Virginie Ives
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Red Men
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William O'Dwyer
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Marine Corps
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Mil River
Walter Elliot
Walter Winter
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Fred H. Lyford
Pine Creek
Bridgeport Land & Title Company
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Lynchburg
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New York
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