Epperson -- 50 years

Don and Judy Epperson, of rural Collins, Mo., recently observed their 50th wedding anniversary. The Eppersons were married in a private ceremony on March 6, 1960, in Humansville, Mo.

Don has worked at Deem's Implement for a number of years and Judy was employed at Citizens' State Bank and McDaniel Auto Mall.

An open house celebration will be held on Sunday, April 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the McCarty Senior Center, Highway 54 in Wheatland, Mo. The event will be hosted by the couple's three children, Dee and David McQuown of Weaubleau, Mo., Wayne and Tenny Epperson of Stark City, Mo., and Tom and Sheri Epperson of Marshfield, Mo. The couple request no gifts, just memories of the past 50 years.