Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Christman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 24.

They were married at St. Peter’s EC Church, North Weissport, by the Rev. Donald Gilford.

Mrs. Christman is the former Sandra Leslie, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leslie.

Mr. Christman is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Christman. Mahlon was a lifelong farmer in the Big Creek area with a 53-year egg route in Lehighton, Jim Thorpe and Nesquehoning.

The couple are the parents of three sons, Michael, Mahlon II (Harvey) and Charles and his wife Tara of Lehighton.

A small surprise get together was held at Knepper’s Inn in celebration.