Junia and Doris Schmidt of Hesston will celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 13 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Hesston Area Senior Center.

Junia Schmidt and Doris Flebeau were married on Feb. 19, 1955, in Middletown, Conn.

Junia retired from Hay & Forage Industries, in quality control, after 25 years.

Doris was a registered nurse at St. John's Hospital in Salina for nine years, was with the medical department at Hay & Forage Industries for 16 years, and worked at Friendly Acres and the Kansas Christian Home for 10 years.

The open house was hosted by their five daughters and their families: Laurel and Karl Louderbaugh of Yates Center; Carol and Monty John of Chanute; Patricia and Randy Stauffer of Hesston; Cynthia and David Payton of Lawrence; and Paula and Troy Martin of Milford, Neb.; and 11 grandchildren.