Pearsons together 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearson of Cape Girardeau celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception April 3, 2004, at First Christian Church.

Hosts were their children and spouses, Carol and Earl Eftink of Cape Girardeau, Susan and Greg Urhahn of Jackson, and Michael and Tracy Pearson of Springfield, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Pearson were married March 31, 1954. Their attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Austin Braden of Holts Summit, Mo.

The couple has five grandchildren, Stacie and Jason Eftink of Cape Girardeau, Courtney Urhahn of Jackson, Kyle and Lindsay Pearson of Springfield.