Arnold -- 50 years

Alan Arnold and the former Arlene Kathryn Hahn were married in a ceremony in the Presbyterian Church in Torrington, Wyo., by the Rev. Robert O. McCaslin, on Sept. 15, 1956. Three sons were born to this union, Ken Arnold, who lives in Houston, Texas, Carl, who is married to Kristy Arnold, in El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Keith Arnold, who is a resident of League City, Texas. They have one granddaughter, Joanna Arnold, living in Houston.

The family will celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Alan and Arlene Arnold, at a reception, which will be held at the El Dorado Springs Community Center on Aug. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. The celebration is open to all family and friends.