Friedrichs married 50 years

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earl Friedrich of Jackson were honored at a luncheon June 3, 2006, in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.

The event was held at Zion United Methodist Church in Gordonville, hosted by their children.

Friedrich and Maxine Blumenberg were married June 3, 1956, at Zion Church. He is a retired carpenter, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Their children and spouses are Emily and Kevin Mandry of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Allen and Cindy Friedrich of Jackson.

They have six grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabriel and Peter Mandry, and Joshua, Caleb and Noel Friedrich.