ANNIVERSARY

Carroll and Edith Israel Carroll and Edith Israel of Gaffney celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 8, 2008.

Mr. and Mrs. Israel were married in 1955.

They have a daughter and son-inlaw, Janice and Sam Booker, and one granddaughter, Ashley.

Mrs. Israel is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Wood.

Mr. Israel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Israel.