Missel
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Missel Sr. of 312 W. Morell Street will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, March 31, 2001. An open house will be held from 2-5 p.m. at Town and Country Bar and Grill. They will also mark the occasion with a trip to Georgia and Branson, Mo.

The former Elizabeth (Betty) Mahnke married Allen Missel on April 8, 1951, at Central Church of Christ.

Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Paul (Rosemary) Missel, Streator, sister of the bride and brother of the groom.

Betty is the daughter of Elizabeth Mahnke, Streator, and the late Roy Mahnke. Allen is the son of the late Ervin and Minta Missel.

The couple are the parents of four children: Allen (Lori) Missel Jr. and Lynn (Mrs. Lloyd) Hillyer, both of Streator; Kelvin Missel, Willowbrook, and Kerry (Kathy) Missel, Lawrenceville, Ga, They have nine grandchildren and two great-grandsons

. Allen is employed by Sauder Implement as a combine technician.