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Love and marriage ads from a 1980s personals page
A sprawling, fragmented collection of personal ads seeking romantic partners. Descriptions include ages from 18 to 60s, heights, hair and eye colors, hobbies like movies, dancing, bowling, camping, sports, and church activities, and preferred partner traits and age ranges. Many listings specify intent for long term relationships or companionship and list multiple potential matches.
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Ry Wal
Corey
Tippy
Faith & Hope
Percenneta
Iso
Vey
Heaven
Okey—Dokey
Onsir
Wies
Ender
Inners
Mauic
Jappy-Golu
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