Harold and Mary Ann Allen of Orchardville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2010. They were married 50 years ago at the home of Elder Brad Henson of Orchardville. Standing up with them were Charlie Fatheree and Sandy Reese. Harold and Mary Ann have lived in Orchardville their entire married life. Harold worked as a carpenter with Union 634 for 45 years, working for several contractors, including Depew & Owens, Keleher, and Johannes, retiring from Lipps Construction in 2001. Mary Ann worked at several jobs including Wayne City Unit teacher's aide, retiring from Comprehensive Mental Health Center in Salem and Centralia, now known as Community Resource Center, after 17 years in 1997. Harold and Mary Ann have two daughters; Kelli (and Kelly) Preiss and Staci (and LaMar) Choate both of Wayne City. They have four granddaughters; Lindsey (and Tony) Fehrenbacher of Xenia, Taylor Preiss, Marli Choate and Cecilia Choate all of Wayne City. They have one great-granddaughter, Libby Backes; and one great-grandson, Caleb Fehrenbacher, both of Xenia; and are expecting a third great-grandchild in May. Harold is the son of the late Roy and Luna Allen. Mary Ann's father was the late Dale Holleman. Her mother, Alice Fatheree, lives in Mt Vernon. Harold and Mary Ann enjoy camping and spending time with family and friends. They will celebrate their anniversary by going to Lotawata Creek in Fairview Heights with family. If you would like to send them a card, their address is RR 1 Box 128, Xenia, IL 62899