L.P. and Margaret McNeal of Gainesville celebrated their 60th anniversary on Dec. 21, 2007. A dinner held in their honor at Glen Ella Springs Inn in Clarkesville was given by their family.

At dinner, Mr. McNeal expressed his thankfulness for 60 wonderful years with his lovely bride.

The couple have four children: Sammie McNeal, Julie Aaron, Gay Callahan and Margie Reed, all of Gainesville, and four grandchildren: Eddie Callahan and Heather, Matthew and Jeremiah Reed.