Hugh and Nobie Wansley Keener Hugh and Nobie Wansley Keener of Tignall celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends on September 26 at the Tignall Road home of Debbie Bennett.

Hosting the party with Mrs. Bennett were Gene and Linda Anthony, Danny and Nancy Barnett, James and June Baston, O.A. and Jerry Denard, Bob and Kathy Dinneweth, Joey and Polly Fievet, Jack and Vicki Harvey, Laura Houpt, Bob and Judy Kirkland, Ricky and Kathy Lindsey, Ray and Priscilla Moore and Tommy and Debbie Wells of Washington-Wilkes; Eddie and Susan Drinkard of Watkinsville, Renee Brown of Sharon and Tim and Ann Hansford of Athens.

The entrance to the wooded drive was marked with a torch and anniversary flag. As guests arrived, they were shuttled from their cars to the front walkway in a limousine golf cart driven by Nicholas Reville.

A gold grapevine wreath stuffed with white and gold tulle and embellished with a streaming tulle and gold bow and gold hearts enhanced the entrance to Mrs. Bennett's home. Black urns filled with white gladioli and magnolia leaves dressed each side of the door. In the foyer, an antique table held a framed black and white photograph of the Keeners and their 1959 wedding party, the guest book and an engraved tussie mussie of sweetheart roses and greenery, a gift from the hostesses. Mrs. Keener's bridal portrait was displayed on the hall secretary. At the end of the foyer, a tall chest topped with a crystal pedestal bowl of ecru roses and greenery was flanked by a portrait of the bridal couple and brass candleholders.

The dining table, covered with a black linen cloth and a sheer handembroidered gold overlay, was cen- tered with an elegant arrangement of 50 roses with gold leaf sprigs and greenery. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres of shrimp, chicken, beef tenderloin, rolls, squash casserole, marinated vegetables, rosemary potatoes, fruit and dip and cheese and crackers.

A two-tiered anniversary cake crowned with the Keeners' bride and bridegroom wedding cake topper as well as wedding cookies were served for dessert. The cake and cookies were gifts from Terrie Smith and Carolyn Smith of Newtown.

Adjacent to the dining area, the covered veranda was bedecked with Boston ferns and illuminated with lights along the railings along with pillar candles in wrought iron holders. A baker's rack served as a water bar.

The outdoor loggia served as a café-style dining area. Guest tables were covered with white linen cloths with mirrors and pillar candles in hurricane globes as centerpieces. The brick columns were adorned with Charleston candle lanterns streaming with white tulle and gold ribbons. Macho, Queen or Boston ferns and yellow chrysanthemums surrounded each column.

Sabrina Bennett photographed the festive event and presented the guests of honor with pictures as an anniversary gift.

Approximately 100 guests attended. Along with the Keeners, special guests were their sons, Vince Keener of Snellville and Chris Keener and his wife, Angie, of Loganville; Lawrence Burton and Boots Gunter of Washington and Wesley Garrett of Monroe, who served as groomsmen in the Kenners' wedding party; and Shirley Gunter of Washington, who was vocalist for the wedding ceremony.