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Ross and Johnnie Boyett Hanks of Conway celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception in the fellowship hall of Second Baptist Church. The Hanks were married Feb. 2, 1942, in Waurika, Okla., by the Rev. George Tabor. Mr. Hanks was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and was retired from the civil service. They had three children and nine grandchildren.