Betty and Raymond Stockseth in 1973

BELMOND — Raymond and Betty Stockseth, of Belmond, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 24.

Cards may be sent to them at 2390 130th St., Belmond, IA 50421.

Their family includes Andrea and Clint Christians, of Pocahontas; Susan and Mark Potvin, of Decorah; and Amy and Alex Mealy, of Des Moines. They have seven grandchildren.

The couple was married on Aug. 24, 1973, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church.