Jerry and Kaye Paden, of Macksville, will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 2 to 4 p.m., July 16 with a come and go reception at the Macksville Christian Church.

Jerry Paden and Kaye Mason were married Aug. 20, 1961, in Smith Center. Jerry is a retired educator and school administrator and Kaye is a retired USPS employee, district office secretary, and preschool teacher. They have three children, Janis Fair of Sterling, Jerlyn Peak and husband, Mike of Wichita, and Jon Paden and wife Nikki, of Little River; and five grandchildren, Taylor and Cameron Fair, Mikalyn and Jonathon Peak, and Jacob Paden.

Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 125, Macksville, KS 67557.