Mel and Carolyn Mabra -- 50 years

The Rev. Dr. Mel Mabra and his wife, Carolyn, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with a family celebration at Branson, Mo., on Nov. 19-21.

The Mabras were married on Nov. 22, 1962, in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church by the Rev. Jack Walker.

The couple have two children, Bill Mabra of Cancun, Mexico, and DeShea Morrow and husband, Jim, of Menominee, Mich. The five grandchildren are Chaz, Candy, and Lauren Mabra, and Cameron and Adrianne Morrow.

Cards would be appreciated and may be addressed to the honorees at 110 N. Chestnut, Nevada, MO 64772.