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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1961
Page
11
Afton family evenings spark curiosity as Bill Afton helps Marguerite with science questions. He researches in the family encyclopedia and a science source book, then writes a detailed answer and hides it under Marguerite’s pillow before leaving. Marguerite is deeply pleased by the thoughtful gesture.
Lynn Elson offers color guidance for a living room foyer and dining room. Suggestions include pale blue walls olive flooring and gold sofa, soft rose foyer tones with white accents, and a red white and blue early American dining room palette with correspondingly chosen textiles and accessories.
A British doctor suggests tranquilizers be replaced by flirting with blondes or brunettes to reduce tobacco use among men over 40. In a Nashville bar, Jake the marriage counselor debunks the notion, arguing women vex men more than any drug and noting jaded husbands may be better off with a reefer than a mistress. The exchange humorously critiques medical advice and marital tensions.
The Youth Group elected officers Miss Nancy Minshell president Miss Joan Minshell vice president Russell Parks treasurer and Miss Donna Swartz secretary. Officers and teachers met at Friendship House with Mrs Dorrance Hanney presiding. Various weekend visits and social gatherings noted along with sewing pattern promotions.
The memorial fund for the late Dr. Kenneth Gordon of Rensselaer exceeded its $1,000 goal to aid rebuilding the Church of the Epiphany Episcopal after a fatal New Year’s Day fire that claimed Dr. Gordon and his wife and daughter. John Smith Jr. is fund treasurer. Mayor Clarence A. McNally is honorary chairman. schoolchildren contributed as well.
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