JOHN PAUL and Helen Jean (Thonen) Harbourt celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15. They were united in marriage on Aug. 15, 1964 at the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Wheeling, by the Rev. Patrick Gilloughy.

Harbourt is the son of the late John and Margaret Harbourt and is retired from Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, Mingo Junction Plant. His wife, Helen Jean, is the daughter of the late Elmer and Helen Thonen and is a retired Avon representative of 30 years.

They are the parents of two children, Michael Harbourt of Lower Burrel, Pa. and Tanya DeCapito of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren, Miranda and Taylor Harbourt and Amber and Anthony DeCapito.

The couple will celebrate with a dinner today at The Farm Restaurant in Mt. Pleasant.