Arthur and Muriel Allen of Statesboro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family and friends on June 9 with a reception hosted by their daughter, Deana, at Friendship Baptist Church. The couple was married on June 2, 1968. They have two children: son, Arthur Allen Jr. and daughter and son-in-law, Deana and Bo Donaldson, all of Statesboro; and four grandchildren, Alex and Olivia Allen and Andrew and Cassie Donaldson. The couple will continue the celebration by going on their first cruise to the Bahamas.