Paul and Debbie Curnes will celebrate their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary on April 1.

The couple was united in marriage on April 1, 1972, at the First Baptist Church of Martins Ferry by the late Rev. Richard H. DeMott.

Paul is the son of the late Ray and Goldie Curnes and is a pump operator for the city of Martins Ferry Water Department. His wife, Debbie, is the daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Wilson and is retired from The Times Leader, Martins Ferry.

They are the parents of four children: Paul D. Curnes Jr. (Melissa) of Wheeling; Christy (Mike) Richards also of Wheeling; Tiffany Krone from Martins Ferry; and Douglas (Katie) Curnes of Troy, Ohio. They have nine beautiful grandchildren: Katlyn, Austin, Gavin, Dylan, Brittany, Victoria (Tori), Trenton, Brady and Bowen.

A surprise getaway is being planned by their children.