Alvarezes celebrate golden anniversary
Joe and Connie Alvarez of Lost Springs were the guests of honor Jan. 10 during a 50th wedding anniversary celebration at the Herington Community Building.
The couple's children hosted a dinner, reception, and dance.
The Alvarezes were married on Jan. 12, 1954. They have six children: Joe Jr. and his wife Barb of Hillsboro, Ruby and Jeff Kilmer of Herington, Ron and wife Tonda of El Dorado, Carmen and wife Peggy of Chapman, Angie Seifert and husband Steve of Lost Springs, and Tony and wife Amanda of Gothenburg, Neb.
The couple has 21 grandchildren.
The band provided Mexican dance music for the approximately 400 people attending. The couple was escorted to and from festivities by a limousine service.
The Alvarezes were accompanied by Connie's sister Margaret Roediger, who served as her maid-of-honor, and their good friends, Jay and Hazel Pontious of Lincolnville.
