Mr. And Mrs. Mael Spokane

Bill and Leatha Mael, Spokane, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dance Aug. 9 at the Diamond Lake Grange.

Hosting the event were their children and spouses: Robin and Andy Gelhausen, Paula and Dan Holman, and Ron Mael, all of Spokane.

The Maels were married Sept. 10, 1947, in Spokane. They have four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.