Archive 1940-1989 – Matched Society

UNIVERSUL, 1940

GENTLEMAN, excellent in all respects, wealthy, seeks marriage with a very poor but very beautiful young lady. Nationality does not matter.
Newspaper ref: J 101

LADY, refined, owns apartments, good income, automobile, seeks marriage with an intellectual.
Newspaper ref: 138 L

BRUNETTE, well-groomed, earns 15,000 lei/month, seeks marriage with a lady who has income and cash.
Newspaper ref: 139 L

LOOKING for a Transylvanian refugee. I am a childless property owner, age 46.
Address: Piața Rahovei no. 33, bar near Predoleanu

YOUNG LADY from a good Romanian family, cultured, university graduate, impeccable conduct, dowry of 500,000 lei, seeks marriage with a captain, major, or senior state official, aged 37–45.
Reply in detail, no anonymous letters. Newspaper ref: J 107

OIL COMPANY EMPLOYEE, 27 years old, cultured, earns 15,000 lei/month, seeks marriage with a young lady who owns large houses in Bucharest and has cash.
Offers with photo, newspaper ref: Box 5 L

YOUNG LADY, schoolteacher, Grade II, blonde, pretty, intelligent, seeks marriage with a man with academic credentials.

Newspaper ref: 161 E

DOCTOR, 45, with a clinic in Bucharest, never married, open to marriage; prefers a foreigner, but not Hungarian or Bulgarian; should have appropriate status.
Newspaper ref: 57 H

RETIRED PROFESSOR, degree in literature, income 7,000 lei/month, property owner, seeks perfect housekeeper, tall, curvy, age 50–55, undemanding.
Newspaper ref: 61 G

DISBARRED LAWYER, with capital, seeks a good business opportunity.
Parfumerie “Hercules”, Bucharest, Piața Amzei 15

TIMPUL, 1940

CIVIL ENGINEER, Romanian citizen, unmarried, exempt from military service, seeks employment.
Phone: 3.28.07

DOCTOR, 34, with established clinic, seeks acquaintance for marriage with a young lady aged 24–28, with good financial standing and general education.
Reply under: “Beby”

YOUNG LADY, 21, civil servant, seeks acquaintance with a gentleman aged 27–32, in appropriate social standing.
Letters with photo to: “Blue Eyes”

WELL-SITUATED CIVIL SERVANT, young, seeks acquaintance with a suitable young lady. Reply under: “I love you”

WIDOW, very well-off, seeks acquaintance for marriage with a war invalid, older and serious.
Reply under: “Iuliana”

YOUNG MAN, charming and alone in the world, seeks his lifelong companion. If you don’t know him but wish to respond, write under: “Just for him”

I WOULD JOIN a well-off, independent man to manage his household. I am Hungarian, serious, independent, with a baccalaureate.
Leave address at: România Viitoare, Avram Iancu 5

SERIOUS YOUNG MAN, kind soul, seeks acquaintance with a young lady or war widow, nationality irrelevant.
Reply under: “For our happiness”

YOUNG MAN, charming, alone in the world, civil servant with a good salary, seeks acquaintance with a kind-hearted young lady.
Unknown lady, reply under: “Alone in the world”

YOUNG MAN, alone in the world, income 600,000 lei/month, seeks acquaintance with a kind-hearted young lady.
Reply under: “Alone in the world”*

TIMPUL, 1941

LOOKING for an appropriate Jewish woman for marriage, with the purpose of emigrating very soon. Required: 80,000–100,000 lei.
At the newspaper under: “Shoemaker, 29 years old”

NOT ANONYMOUS – F. 111. I believe I have all the qualities you’re looking for. To prove it, I wish to meet you.
Miss Any Mesianu, Muzicei 8, Galați

JEWISH MAN, 26, well-off, wants to emigrate to Palestine, looking for a suitable young woman.
Newspaper ref: G. 113

JEWISH WIDOW, middle-aged, alone in the world, distinguished, presentable, calm temperament, seeks marriage with a kind man, aged 55–60, well-situated, desiring a peaceful old age.
Newspaper ref: “Happiness” F 82 — No anonymous replies

JEWISH MAN, 43, divorced businessman, well-off, elegant, charming, kind-hearted, seeks a young woman aged 28–33, beautiful, honest, from a good family, with the purpose of marriage.
Newspaper ref: “Disappointed” — No anonymous replies

WHICH well-off Jewish man, aged 40–42, with some education, grateful to have survived, will marry a young displaced woman, presentable, pretty, with impeccable family and reputation, perfect homemaker.
Optional: widow with one child.
Serious replies only, non-anonymous, to newspaper under “Purim 1941”, O. 348

JEWISH ENGINEER, well-situated, good appearance, seeks acquaintance with a pleasant young lady.
Newspaper ref: “Youth” H 76

RARE BEAUTY, tall, brunette, charming, intelligent, educated, honest, from Transylvania, aged 20, seeks marriage with a very well-off Jewish man, up to 43 years old.
Newspaper ref: “Pesah”

YOUNG MAN, 36, from a good family, former civil servant, seeks marriage with a young lady or woman, open to working alongside future father-in-law or brother-in-law.
Only non-anonymous replies. Absolute discretion. Newspaper ref: “Remember”

YOUNG LADY, sweet and serious, seeks friendship, possibly marriage, with a pleasant, well-off Jewish man.
Newspaper ref: “Virginica” L 411

JEWISH MERCHANT seeks marriage with a lady aged 30–35 who speaks Hungarian.
Newspaper ref: E 320

JEW, 39, well-positioned, of good qualities and with capital, seeks a beautiful, brunette, full-figured woman.
Newspaper ref: C. 352

EDUCATED YOUNG MAN, lively spirit, fluent in six languages, seeks acquaintance with a young woman of any nationality, who’s a good companion, with maximum qualities and tolerable flaws, for a temporary escape from routine and conventions.
Write to newspaper under: “Pourquoi pas”

MONSIEUR, Jewish, 40 years old, well-positioned, seeks a happy home with a young lady aged 27–35, honest, petite (preferably blonde), from an honorable family, with dowry.
Leave phone number.
Newspaper ref: “Foyer” P 73

JEWISH INTELLECTUAL, 40, well-situated, broad culture, seeks acquaintance with a cheerful, charming, cultured woman.
Melancholic ladies or those with mediocre culture, please refrain. Newspaper ref: “Frank Friendship”

YOUNG MAN, eligible for emigration certificate, fluent in Hebrew, specialist in an industrial field in demand in Palestine, former industry owner, seeks a matchmaker with ties to industrialist families for marriage and emigration.
Newspaper ref: “Industry” O 283

CIVIL ENGINEER, 34, Jewish, urgently seeks marriage with a young lady aged 24–28, pretty, cultured, preferably single, who enjoys nature and life on a construction site, either in the country or abroad.
Dowry in cash: approx. 1,000,000 lei.
Personal, non-anonymous replies to: “Lucky”

UNIVERSUL, 1941

GENTLEMAN, energetic, healthy, cultured, without vices, kind-hearted, without wealth. Seeks marriage with a wealthy lady or young woman, with any physical defect, except facial. No anonymous replies.
Newspaper ref: 84 S

WOMAN seeks marriage with a mechanic or driver. I have furniture, am hardworking, tall brunette, a good homemaker, 32 years old. Preferably German.
Newspaper ref: 19 S

DISSOLVED, poor, earning 8,006 lei/month, 38 years old, noble soul, no vices, strong work ethic and great literary potential, seeks union with a charming woman, any age or nationality, who speaks Romanian well and is wealthy.
Newspaper ref: “Ideal” 95 C

SEEKING marriage with a woman up to 24 years old, with perfect education, good financial status, and sweet character. I own an estate in Moldova, have a good situation in Bucharest, and am 36 years old. Serious offers only.
Newspaper ref: 1 R

YOUNG LADY, beautiful, homemaker, 28 years old, with noble qualities, poor refugee from Bessarabia, seeks marriage with a well-situated man, location irrelevant.
Newspaper ref: 12 V

CRAFTSMAN, 30, charming, divorced due to emotional reasons, yearly income 75,000 lei, owns land in Bucharest, country assets, seeks remarriage with a poor but lovely woman, married or single.
Newspaper ref: 13 H

REFINED LADY, very charming, kind, natural, modest, with deep spiritual qualities, excellent homemaker, seeks to build a perfect marriage – an ideal home filled with eternal spring – alongside a gentle, generous, and loving man.
Newspaper ref: “Devoted” 104 V

DEGREE HOLDER, Romanian, 32, income 10,000 lei/month, property worth 1 million + cash reserves, seeks marriage with the daughter of a cinema owner, industrialist, wholesaler, druggist, or pharmacist. Only unmarried ladies, max 27 years. No anonymous replies.
Newspaper ref: 10 F

DISTINGUISHED LADY, not beautiful, widow of a deceased doctor from a Moldovan city, owns property, middle-aged, childless, annual income 140,000 lei, from a good family, honest and gentle. Seeks to rebuild home with a noble soul, well-situated, age 50–58.
Newspaper ref: 1A

EXQUISITE BEAUTY, ideal wife type, 22, absolutely honest, modest, intelligent, gentle, noble soul, orphan, desires support and a peaceful home. Seeks marriage with a serious, refined, well-off intellectual (has a car).
Reply with photo. Newspaper ref: 121 P

ENGINEER, 33, with noble soul, seeks marriage with orphaned or widowed lady, intelligent, good financial status, any nationality, open to starting a new life in Brazil. Prefer replies with photos. Only serious, non-anonymous replies. Newspaper ref: 4 X

DISTINGUISHED LADY, well in all regards, seeks marriage with wealthy older gentleman, with a golden heart, broad vision, and interest in philanthropy.
Only serious, non-anonymous offers. Absolute discretion. Newspaper ref: 168 G

YOUNG INTELLECTUAL, excellent financial situation, good homemaker, perfect gentleman, seeks marriage with a lady aged 18–24, civil servant or professional, beautiful, intelligent, good dancer, sincere, family-oriented, modest income.
Newspaper ref: 240 E

BEAUTIFUL LADY, 37, speaks foreign languages, owns a furnished house and apartment, seeks appropriate marriage, man up to 50 years.
Newspaper ref: 120 U

YOUNG MAN, 28, university graduate, trade experience, social standing, good prospects, seeks marriage with well-situated lady, to build an ideal home and career.
Newspaper ref: 119 T

BRUNETTE, 26, charming, with some financial means, disappointed in love, seeks marriage with a well-situated gentleman.
Ika, Universul newspaper, Buzău. Non-anonymous.

LADY, deputy state official, chestnut hair, appropriate age and stature, owns a full household, good homemaker, without dependents, seeks marriage with a man aged 48–52, without vices. Adventurers and anonymous replies excluded.
Newspaper ref: 76 X

DOCTOR, 40, widower with 8-year-old son, state-employed with 15,000 lei income, pleasant appearance, seeks sincere marriage with lady or young widow, Christian, well-off, proper social status. No anonymous replies.
Newspaper ref: 130 X

SENTIMENTAL, 22, tall, brunette, perfect figure, oriental beauty, from a very good family, owns property in the provinces, seeks romantic marriage, an eternal spring, loves children. Desires a man up to 35, tall, successful, engineer, lawyer, or magistrate.
Melina, Box 45 A

GENTLEMAN, bored of loneliness, kind, serious, tall, brunette, income 84,000, seeks marriage with a widow, charming, refined, single, property owner with income. No anonymous replies.
Newspaper ref: 156 X

CHESTNUT-HAIRED LADY, 25, beautiful, owns estate, 3 million lei in cash, houses, and a car, seeks marriage with a young man aged 30–37, poor, educated, with noble soul.
Newspaper ref: 225 Z

UNIVERSUL, 1944

Young Romanian intellectual woman, from a well-known family with strong principles, excellent homemaker, income of 40,000 lei/month plus some savings, seeks marriage only with a titled gentleman or high-ranking officer, aged 40–45, tall, serious, cultured. Will accept a war veteran or widower with 1–2 children.
Reply: 116 V
Romanian pharmacist, refugee, seeks marriage with a pharmacist owner or suitable person.
Reply: 30. X
Young lady, charming, with refined education, from a distinguished family, longing for a happy home built on honesty, love, and devotion, seeks marriage with a well-positioned gentleman, possibly a widower with similar values.
Serious offers to: 92 E
Single property owner seeks marriage with a Baptist or Oastea Domnului member.
Reply: 23 X
Hairdresser with her own shop seeks marriage with a good tradesman, aged 48.
Reply: 118 T
Widowed merchant seeks marriage with a widowed female merchant, widowed by death.
Reply: 234 F
Distinguished lady, tall brunette, 30, former wife of a magistrate, seeks marriage with a man up to 40, tall, titled, well-positioned, without children.
Reply: 105
Intellectual from Craiova seeks marriage with a young, petite, charming woman from Oltenia.
Reply: 78 S
Officer’s widow, 30, charming, domestic, with respectable financial and moral standing, seeks to rebuild a home with a compatible intellectual, has a 3-year-old son. Intermediaries accepted.
Reply: 156 R

UNIVERSUL, 1945

Independent woman, brunette, presentable, pleasant, excellent homemaker, seeks marriage with a well-positioned man aged 40–50.
Reply: 52 E
Well-known publicist, 30, tall, good-looking, cheerful, with character, from a distinguished family, educated, stylish, open-minded, with a well-appointed home, seeks marriage with a decent lady willing to invest in business.
No anonymous or unserious replies.
Reply: 52 X
Good, serious homemaker, presentable, seeks marriage with disabled sergeant with a good soul.
Reply: 26 E
33-year-old, titled, earning 100,000 lei/month, seeks marriage with a lady with cash or collateral to obtain a loan.
Reply: 5 H
Artist painter, 36, very talented, physically and morally distinguished, seeks marriage with a young lady, very beautiful, gentle, intelligent, financially stable.
Detailed responses to: 178 C
Christian lady, well-mannered and older, with cash, household, apartments (currently occupied), seeks marriage with a distinguished man, for companionship.
Serious replies only.
Reply: 146 F
Young lady, 23, pretty, modest, perfect homemaker, with available parish, seeks marriage with a theologian or disabled officer, for a peaceful home.
Reply: 20 E
Deputy director of a major industry, 34, honest, energetic, ambitious, without vices, good looks, good heart, earning 500,000 lei/month, seeks marriage with a charming woman suited to his status and age, from an honorable family, able to become a loving wife and homemaker.
Sincere, detailed replies only. No games. Letters returned. Absolute discretion.
Reply: 48 G

Unpretentious widow, 39, cultured, owns a home and modest assets, seeks marriage with a sincere man aged 40+, with a stable situation.
Reply: 212 C

ROMANIA VIITOARE, 1946

Young, pretty woman, with university studies, seeks a springtime adventure companion, up to 40 years old.
Replies under “Without prejudice or obligations” at the newspaper office.
Man, 39, good social standing, seeks sincere friendship with a woman up to 30, pretty, intelligent, and single.
Replies under “Reserved” at the newspaper.
Young lady, 21, office worker, seeks acquaintance with a man aged 27–32 of corresponding status.
Correspondence possibly with photo to: “Blue Eyes.”
Widower, 39, by divorce, seeks acquaintance with widow by death, Transylvanian, age 28–36, gentle soul, longing for a happy home like the advertiser. Must be pretty, intelligent, domestic, and have some material means.
Replies with photo under “Tradesman” at the newspaper.
Doctor, 34, with established medical practice, seeks marriage-minded acquaintance with a young lady aged 24–28, of good financial standing and general education.
Replies under “Beby.”
Christian Romanian intellectual woman, from a known and respectable family, excellent homemaker, seeks marriage only with a high-ranking officer, forestry or agronomy engineer, aged 40–45, tall, may have a child.
Unserious people and intermediaries, abstain.
Reply: 18 J

Presentable brunette, with 15,000 lei/month income, seeks marriage with a person with income or cash.
Reply: 139 L
Looking for a refugee woman from Transylvania, I’m a childless property owner, 46 years old.
Address: Piaţa Rahovei No. 33, Birt near Predoleanu.
Distinguished Romanian young lady, from a good family, university graduate, of impeccable conduct, dowry 500,000 lei, seeks marriage with a captain, major, or high-ranking civil servant, aged 37–45.
Detailed and non-anonymous replies to: J 107
Well-positioned gentleman, wealthy and respectable in all regards, seeks marriage with a very poor but very beautiful young lady, any nationality.
Reply: J 101
Refined lady, owns apartments, has a good income and a car, seeks marriage with an intellectual man.
Reply: 138 L
Single intellectual, 39, presentable, earns well from a liberal profession and has some wealth, non-materialistic, free of prejudice, seeks genuine marriage based solely on sympathy and mutual sincerity, with a Christian, cultured, beautiful woman.
Reply: 122 G
Middle-aged lady, owner of a top-tier tailoring business, seeks marriage with retired gentleman or property owner, only serious offers.
Reply: H 90
Doctor, 45, with a practice in Bucharest, never married, considering marriage, preferably with a foreign lady (not Hungarian or Bulgarian), of appropriate status.
Reply: 57 H
Retired man, literature graduate, seeks a regime-based marriage, 7,000 lei/month income, owns property, desires a perfect homemaker, tall, plump, aged 50–55, unpretentious.
Reply: 61 G
Middle-aged childless Jewish widow, cultured, kind-hearted, well-off, very pleasant, in perfect health, seeks marriage with a serious gentleman aged up to 50, distinguished, financially secure, of similar qualities, desiring a peaceful life.
No replies from intermediaries or anonymous parties.
Reply: 67 G
Disbarred lawyer, with capital, is looking for a business partnership.
Address: Parfumeria “Hercules”, Piața Amzei 15, Bucharest.
Grade II blonde schoolteacher, pretty and intelligent, seeks marriage with a titled gentleman.
Reply: 161 E

UNIVERSUL, 1947

UNIVERSUL, 1948

Young lady, 21, tall, light brown hair, pretty, from Moldova, good homemaker, absolutely honest and serious. Her only wealth is her modesty and honesty, from a respectable family. Lacking acquaintances, she seeks marriage with a kind-hearted, serious, tall man aged 30–36, possibly a railway employee (C.F.R.), landowner, or someone with a farm, also from a good family. Serious replies only.
Reply: 132 L

Transylvanian craftsman, 37, business owner, seeks marriage with a kind, pleasant, calm-natured homemaker of suitable height, preferably a Transylvanian woman with some rural means, to establish a small food industry together.
Reply: 11 M

Lady, 28, blonde with blue eyes, attractive, honorable background, homemaker, poor, seeks marriage with a man aged 35–45, landowner, preferably from the provinces.
Reply: 117 L

Absolutely vice-free, excellent homemaker, age 30, serious, presentable, private sector manager with exemplary integrity, commercial skills, some household assets, and a sweet, well-behaved 3½-year-old son. Due to lack of connections, he seeks a homemaker who can bring warmth and peace to a broken home — a true wife and mother, honest, beautiful, gentle (religious). Will accept a child. Home ready, housing secured. Discretion and serious, detailed replies only.
Reply: “Sincerity”

Retired teacher Nicu, facilitates marriages across the country. Address: Mitropolitul Șaguna Street 10, Bucharest. Phone: 4.59.55.

Craftsman with workshop, decent man, seeks marriage with seamstress, sweet and modest, aged 20–24, with some means. Will reply to detailed and precise offers.
Reply: 29 M

Master seamstress, pleasant appearance, distinguished, noble soul, seeks marriage with a well-off man, possibly a civil servant, aged 35–45. Will accept a child.
Reply: 64 G

Foreigner, 38, well-off, from a good family with excellent references, Catholic, seeks a presentable, cultured, well-off, tall young lady, preferably blonde, for immigration to America. Respond confidently — discretion guaranteed.
Reply: J 96

Here is the English translation of the text you provided. It’s a series of matrimonial ads written in a formal and old-fashioned tone:

FOR my son, a student, from an honorable family, with exceptional physical and moral qualities, extraordinary energy, and diverse skills, owning a farm. Seeking Christian marriage with a girl up to 23 years old, domestic spirit, beautiful face and soul, from an honorable family. Preferably, reply from the parents via newspaper box 130 C.

YOUNG WOMAN, 27 years old, naturally blonde, pretty, serious, a good housekeeper but poor, with some dowry, final-year student, seeking marriage with a well-positioned intellectual, with soul and character, due to lack of acquaintances. Reply to the newspaper box under “pretty blonde,” 171 F.

MAN FROM TRANSYLVANIA, 32 years old, charming, educated, high-ranking state official, well-off, with a noble soul, seeking marriage to establish a home filled with love and harmony. Having not yet found a very pretty young lady, preferably brunette or brown-haired, aged 18–24, honest, domestic, good-hearted, and well-off, sharing the same intentions, I have resorted to this method of finding her. Detailed and sincere replies. Newspaper box: 231 Z.

20 YEARS OLD, state employee, beautiful, musical, understanding, domestic, seeking marriage with a well-off intellectual up to 45 years old who desires a happy home based on sincere love. Anonymous replies will be refused. Newspaper box: 4 D.

WHO among you, ladies or gentlemen, wishes for marriage (a happy home) and has connections or possibilities for any kind of venture, with a young man, 34 years old, energetic, cultured, well-mannered, tall, athletic build, brunette, former farmer. Newspaper box: 127 F.

PRETTY, delicate, noble soul, 25 years old, single, with a monthly income of 14,000, working in tailoring, with a slight foot defect, seeks marriage with a young intellectual, a state official, tall and handsome, with beautiful thoughts and a kind soul, serious. Newspaper box: 84 E.

„The future” Marriage Agency, Calea Plevnei 27, arranges marriages across the country. Phone: 4.99.99

Young lady, 28, good, sweet, well-settled home in a nice neighborhood, seeks urgent marriage with a tall, presentable man aged 35–40, capable of genuine affection and eager for an ideal home. Good financial situation preferred. Preferably of Hungarian origin. Serious replies only.
Reply: 190 S

Politehnica graduate, age 33, working on engineering diploma project, seeks marriage with an absolutely well-behaved, licensed young lady or well-off woman, aged 20–27, to build a home and support his diploma pursuit. Will consider offers from the provinces.
Reply: 167 K

Middle-aged woman, financially secure, seeks marriage with an intellectual widower.
No anonymous replies. Reply: 193 T

Brunet, 34, energetic, without vices, medium height, owner of a commercial business, with bright prospects, seeks marriage with a pleasant young lady from an honorable family with matching social standing.
Reply: 110 K

Officer’s widow, middle-aged, small assets, alone, seeks marriage with a noble Christian man, single, well-off, age 55–70, healthy, well-mannered, with no complications — for a peaceful, understanding life together.
Non-anonymous replies only. Reply: 114 T

Independent merchant seeks marriage with a young lady or woman under 32, who is clean, hardworking, intelligent, modestly attractive, and understanding — financial status irrelevant.
Reply: 129 K

State employee, 34, presentable, small savings, well-kept home, modest apartment (not owned), seeks marriage with titled, tall, non-smoking man.
Reply: 221 J

Jewish man, originally from Moldova, now a Cuban citizen, age 35, with a respectable fortune, seeks marriage only with a very beautiful young lady, for immediate relocation to Cuba. Only detailed responses accepted.
Reply: 140 K

Intellectual woman, rare, chosen career, age 27, tall, brown-haired, calm, moral qualities, excellent homemaker, with dowry and provincial property, lacking suitable connections, seeks marriage (true home) with a serious, energetic, well-mannered, Christian intellectual, with good financial standing.
Serious, detailed replies: 202 J

Independent professional, doctor, young, tall, seeks marriage with a young woman, physically attractive, with spiritual liveliness, open-minded, preferably employed during the day. Should have enough financial independence to manage her own life.
No anonymous replies. Reply: 208 J

Single woman, 42, wealthy, educated, Parisian type, seeks intellectual man, good physical condition, aged 46–60, any nationality.
Reply: 190 K

Chauffeur, 30, with small capital, seeks marriage with someone willing to co-purchase a car, preferably from the provinces. Will accept a child.
Reply: J 199

Whoever is reemployed, presentable, without vices, poor but with a rich soul, desires a happy marital home until old age and a true, sincere wife — a good homemaker, presentable, Transylvanian, aged 30, with a 10-year-old child. I own property in Bucharest and have a rural position. Only absolutely serious replies.
Newspaper ref: 27 F

Teacher, village headmaster in Transylvania, 38, war invalid (missing left arm), landowner, never married, seeks a devoted soul, a good homemaker.
Ref: 231 C

Female civil servant, 35, beautiful, idealist, speaks foreign languages, alone, seeks marriage with man aged 40–55, well-off, Romanian or from the Orient.
Ref: 121 C

For the marriage of my son, Theology graduate and 4th-year Letters student, who has a parish 7 km from Bucharest, I seek a lady under 24, blonde or light brown-haired, preferably with a high school diploma, teacher or professor, social status irrelevant, in view of priesthood.
Ref: 40 D

German girl, 18, tall, blonde, beautiful, owns a small furnished room, kitchenware, and a mechanical locksmith’s workshop. Seeks marriage with a good tradesman.
Ref: 52 D

For my son, a student from a respectable family, with exceptional physical and moral qualities, great energy, versatile skills, and a farm — I seek Christian marriage with a girl under 23, homely spirit, beautiful in soul and appearance, from a good family. Prefer response from parents.
Ref: 130 C

Young woman, 27, natural blonde, pretty, serious, good homemaker but poor, has some trousseau, final year student, seeks marriage with well-positioned intellectual with a good soul and character.
Ref: “Pretty Blonde”, 171 F

Transylvanian, 32, handsome, university educated, senior state official, well-off, with noble soul, seeks marriage to create a home filled with love and harmony. Having not yet found a very pretty young lady (preferably brunette or light brown-haired), 18–24, honest, homemaker, good-hearted, well-positioned, with the same intentions, I turned to this method. Sincere and detailed replies.
Ref: 231 Z

20-year-old female, state employee, beautiful, musical, understanding, homemaker, seeks marriage with well-off intellectual up to 45, who desires a happy home based on sincere love. No anonymous letters.
Ref: 4 D

Which lady desires marriage and a happy home, possibly with business potential or connections, with a young man, 34, energetic, educated, well-mannered, tall, athletic build, dark-haired, former farmer?
Ref: 127 F

Sweet, refined, noble-souled young woman, 25, alone, earns 14,000/month, works in tailoring, has a small leg defect. Seeks marriage with tall, handsome, state-employed intellectual, with soul and noble thoughts. Serious only.
Ref: 84 E

Pleasant, petite man, 38, university-educated, seeks marriage with female doctor, aged 25–32, healthy, energetic, and very initiative-driven. No intermediaries.
Ref: 154 E

Female civil servant, homemaker, idealist, with some assets, seeks marriage based on spiritual affinity and honesty, with a serious man aged 40–45.
Ref: 38 E

Young man, holder of an Italian passport, seeks marriage with someone who has funds for emigration.
Ref: 128 F

Young sentimental Czechoslovakian woman, with a soul longing for Romania, seeks marriage.
Ref: 232 Z

Intellectual, 38, single, educated, well-traveled, with a stable position and important post, earning 26,000/month, owns a small farm and houses in the provinces, seeks marriage with a young, single, brunette state employee, Christian, sweet, sentimental, living in own apartment in Bucharest, fluent in French and English — for collaboration.
Detailed replies: 209 X

Lady, 37, brunette, green eyes, medium height, curvy, cheerful, excellent homemaker, no fortune, enjoys rural life. Seeks marriage with an intellectual of modest means, for a happy home, in the countryside or province.
Ref: 30 Z

Tradesman, 32, loves children, seeks marriage with a widow, accepts minor defects, must be well-off.
Reply: Box 240 X

Doctor, 32, refined education, distinguished, seeks marriage with young, cultured, serious, well-off lady, with a well-kept apartment.
Ref: 138 B

Viennese master, 48, modest means, earns 12,000/month, seeks marriage with a woman of some means, possibly willing to relocate.
Ref: 172 X

Charming medical student, Christian, seeks marriage with beautiful, energetic, cheerful lady, nationality irrelevant.
Replies to: 134 X

Two Moldavian sisters, aged 50 and 37, pleasant, modest, homemakers, seek serious marriage.
Ref: 59 D

I seek marriage with a young lady aged 25–28, with a fully furnished home and some income, working only half-day, petite, refined, pretty, blonde or light brown (natural), unpainted, modest but cheerful or spiritual, cultured, a homemaker.
In exchange for these expectations, I offer an unusually sincere, honest, and understanding nature, and a monthly salary of 20,000 lei (currently), with possibility of reduction.
Detailed replies to: Ziar 126 X.

Banat woman, poor, seeks marriage with an understanding soul, not materialistic.
Replies: Ziar 142 E.

Which serious person desires marriage with a state employee, 44 years old, salary 8,000 lei, disillusioned, seeking to rebuild a home.
Prefers a homemaker with her own home and from a respectable family.
Full details requested. Absolute discretion. No anonymous replies.
Ziar: 155 C.

“Afrodita”! Arranges serious marriages. Marriage is a serious step in life! Don’t risk adventures! Tel. 3.76.77.

Gentleman, 48, property owner in the countryside, owns a car.
Seeks marriage with a lady in Bucharest who owns a house with garage space.
Serious replies only: Newspaper 148 S.

Lady, 38, excellent inner qualities, disappointed, state lawyer, arranged home, seeks marriage with intellectual gentleman of suitable status.
Ziar: D 72.

Precision mechanic, 25, light brown hair, no vices, orphan, state employee, countryside.
Seeks immediate marriage with honest seamstress, 18–22, determined, capable of managing a workshop, with her own home or cash in Bucharest.
Detailed replies only. No anonymous letters.
Ziar: S 100.

Two sisters, 21 and 27, truly beautiful, central apartments, educated, homemakers, play piano, no family obligations, seek marriage with a presentable engineer with a good soul.
Ziar: 174 U.

Handsome, 34, educated Christian, dark-haired, Transylvanian, owns apartment, seeks marriage with beautiful lady, preferably blonde, poor, under 30.
Ziar: 116 V.

“Cristian” arranges marriages nationwide. Payment in installments for salaried clients.
Special division for Jewish clients. Cristian Agency, Menelas Germani St. 7, tel. 4.90.39.

Calm, truly pretty, 25, student, no assets, seeks marriage with an intellectual who can support her studies; must have soul and character.
Minor disability possible. Only non-anonymous replies.
Ziar: 198 V.

26-year-old, dark-haired, pleasant, poor, always cheerful, final-year student with great prospects, seeks cultured, sincere, optimistic Christian lady, up to 24, preferably poor and independent, who enjoys sports, music, literature, and wants to build a loving, harmonious home.
Only serious, detailed, and non-anonymous replies under: “Reverie” E 13.

Young lady, 38, tall, good-hearted, friendly, homemaker, cheerful character, seeks marriage with gentleman aged 40–45.
Serious offers only. Ziar: 123 Z.

Poor and unattractive, but intelligent, with an impeccable character, unique soul, cultured, well-mannered, seeks marriage with a distinguished lady.
Non-anonymous replies only. Ziar: 202 E.

Pretty brunette, owns apartment, seeks marriage with well-positioned gentleman, preferably magistrate or intellectual.
Ziar: 44 V.

Gentleman, tall, dark-haired, 39, has 250,000 lei in cash and arable land, seeks marriage with beautiful lady, aged 32–36, shop owner, seamstress with workshop, or civil servant with property, no children or defects.
Detailed replies to: Ziar 232 Z.

Pharmacist, 34, petite, owns property, cultivated land, well-arranged home, 8,000 lei monthly, seeks marriage with licensed man up to 40, salaried, proper height.
Ziar: 1 T.

Bachelor, 29, tall, presentable, intelligent, with progressive views, seeks marriage with charming, delicate music lover, regardless of financial status.
Ziar: E 64.

Young, divorced, pretty, friendly, civil servant, 8,000 lei monthly, fully arranged home, seeks marriage with gentleman aged 30–40, decent status, possibly divorced with modest means.
Serious, non-anonymous replies to: Newspaper 100 E.

Widower, dark-haired, medium height, 32, merchant, seeks healthy, beautiful, homemaker lady, brunette or light brown, under 28, with property and 100,000 lei, for reopening a spirits business.
Ziar: 139 K.

Charming, 40, licensed, high-ranking state employee, 11,000 lei/month, beautiful apartment, telephone, arranged household, full trousseau, seeks marriage with licensed state employee.
Ziar: 100 P.

30, poor but kind-hearted, seeks marriage with kind-hearted young lady.
Ziar: 143 S.

Bachelor, 29, tall, presentable, intelligent, with progressive views, seeks marriage with charming, delicate music lover, regardless of financial status.
Ziar: E 64.

Charming, 40, licensed, high-ranking state employee, 11,000 lei/month, beautiful apartment, telephone, arranged household, full trousseau, seeks marriage with licensed state employee.
Ziar: 100 P.

30, poor but kind-hearted, seeks marriage with kind-hearted young lady.
Ziar: 143 S.

ROMANIA VIITOARE, 1949

Young man, intelligent, honest, graduate of the Agricultural School, is looking for available land, preferably in the commune of Bradu, for a vegetable garden (horticulture), poultry farm, etc. Open to partnership or marriage.
Contact the newspaper administration under “Dodim”.
Serious gentleman, 24 years old, educated, seeks the acquaintance of a young lady, even as young as 16, who is pretty and educated, with the aim of marriage.
Interested parties should contact the newspaper under “Sentimental”.

Young aviator seeks acquaintance with a pretty, educated lady or widow who also has some financial means, for the purpose of marriage.
Contact via the newspaper under “Aviator G.”
Young man, 24 years old, with a steady salary and family burdens, tired of bachelorhood, is looking for marriage with a young, tall, slim, clever, and pretty brunette, who has some guaranteed income.
Contact the newspaper under (“Bringing a mother-in-law”).
Young brunette, university graduate, with some wealth, is seeking acquaintance with a suitable gentleman.
Contact the newspaper under (“It’s Spring”).
Young man, 23 years old, single, watchmaker by profession, tired of bachelor life, seeks immediate marriage with a young, slim, and beautiful lady, regardless of financial status.
Address letters to the newspaper.

Lost: Economat Ebic ration card. Bogati, Constanţa. Declared null and void.
Urgent marriage sought by state accountant with a young lady or woman aged 25–32, from city or village, with at least some secondary education or modest financial means.
Contact the newspaper for Moga Ioan.