James A. and Carolyn J. Burton of Lafayette Avenue plan to celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary at a dinner with family and friends.
Mr. Burton and the former Carolyn Jeane Smith were married Oct. 19, 1952, at Guilford by the Rev. Orrin D. Thayer.
Mr. and Mrs. Burton are retired from Cummins Inc.
The couple have three children, Mark Burton of Columbus; Michele Emil of Venice, Fla.; and David A. Burton of Slidell, La. They also have four grandchildren..