Mr. And Mrs. Snell Chattaroy

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Snell, Chattaroy, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 2, with a surprise reception at New Hope Bible Church.

Hosts for the event were their children and spouses: Edna J. Snell, Spokane; Dick and Cheri Young, Chattaroy; Mike and Nancy Selle, Bridgeport, Wash; and Jerry and Becky Day, Omak, Wash.

The couple were married Dec. 31, 1947, in Spokane. They have 10 grandchildren.