Clarence and Virginia Hayman will observe their 53rd wedding anniversary on April 18, 2012. Mr. and Mrs. Hayman, the former Virginia Lewis, were married on April 1, 1959, at Portland, Ohio, by the late Rev. Clarence Proffitt.

They have eight children, two of which are deceased, a son Paul and a daughter Jean. Children are daughters, Volet Hayman, Kathy and Craig Dougan, Valerie Large, Lisa and Bob Johnson, and June Mohler, and Clarence Jr. and Robin Hayman. They have 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hayman is the daughter of the late Charles Jr. and Lucile Lewis. Mr. Hayman is the son of the late Harry A. and Garnet Polk Hayman. The Haymans are members of the Ash Street Church in Middleport.

An open house hosted by the children will be held after church on Sunday, April 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hayman. Cards may be sent to the Haymans at: 33547 Naylors Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio, 45769.