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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1972

Page

11

Four couples star in this bridal section feature

Summer weddings are spotlighted as four Lawrence couples share planning details. Diane Allison and Stephen Fleer marry May 19. Marcia Johnson and Steven Boehle wed Sept 2. Debra Lynn Lacy and Steven Brooks tie the knot Aug 6. Holly Green and Mike Pine exchange vows May 20.

Journal-World Diane Allison Stephen Fleer Lawrence Diane E. J. Allison Lawrence Ave Lawrence High Pound’s Fabrics Stephen LHS Jay M. Fleer W. 21St Kansas University Marcia Johnson Edward D. Johnson Steven Boehle Edward Boehle Ill Marcia Hallmark Cards Steve Bethany Nazarene College Oklahoma Pippert’s Automotive Parts Co Debra Lynn Lacy Steven Brooks Debra Frank Lacy Jr Overland Park Steven Albert Brooks Dakota Holly Green Mike Pine Holly Frank Green Ohio Kansas State Teachers College Emporia Mike Wayne Pine Crestline Dr KSTC

Dowry origins in ancient Babylon debated by chroniclers

Some chroniclers link dowry to ancient Babylon where beautiful girls were auctioned for marriage to raise funds to buy husbands for less physically endowed young ladies. The claim is part of a broader discussion on historical marriage practices.

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Diane Allison and Marcia Johnson and Debra Lacy and Debbie Jerell Dallas
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