Mr. And Mrs. Balch Spokane

Conrad J. and Donna L. Balch, Spokane, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering at the Woman’s Club of Spokane, at 2 p.m., Saturday.

Hosts for the event will be two of their children and spouses: Renae and Ned Wendle, Spokane; and Pam and Randy Vietz, Klamath Falls, Ore. Their other children and spouses are: Bill Balch, Sagle, Idaho; Curt and Lisa Balch; Chuck Balch and Ellen Balch, both of Spokane.

Also hosting the event will be Fern Murcar and Jerry Balch, both of Spokane.

The couple were married Sept. 15, 1946, in Sandpoint. They have 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.