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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1967
Page
16
Newly married couples often rent first to save for a down payment and furnishings. They should budget monthly expenses including food clothing transportation insurance utilities and maintenance to determine affordable mortgage payments. A rough rule suggests take home pay of 150 dollars weekly could support a 15000 home. 200 dollars weekly could reach 20000 to 25000, with closing costs and possible fuel or furnishings purchases noted.
The notes should be written and sent the day the gift arrives if possible. If a gift is sent by a married couple, the bride should write to the wife and thank both. The notes can be brief but must be prompt and mention the gilt.
Tradition holds the bride cuts the first piece of wedding cake with the groom's right hand over hers, symbolizing shared harmony in the marriage ceremony.
Census Bureau data from the 1960s shows more women than men in the U S population with 96 4 men per 100 women in 1965 and 3 6 million more women overall. Two thirds of those 14 and older were married in 1965, while teen marriages slowed with the median age rising from 20 3 in 1950 to 20 6 in 1965.
The article outlines when double weddings may occur and who should or should not host bridal showers. It notes acceptable wedding times by region and states the bridal party should not parade in wedding clothes from home to church except when the bride is a clergyman’s daughter living in the manse.
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