Kirns mark 50th anniversary

Milford and Mary Kirn of Jackson observed their 50th wedding anniversary June 2, 2006.

A private dinner party was held at Lawry's Restaurant in Las Vegas. Attending were their children and spouses, Kim and Mike Pohlman and Paul and Marie Kirn; grandsons, Geoff Kinder and Matthew Kirn; granddaughter, Jessica Kirn and fiance Mike Sladek; and great-granddaughter, Adrianna Marie.

Upon their return, an anniversary luncheon was held at the couple's home.

Kirn and Mary Stevens were married June 2, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson, by the Rev. A.A. Eckoff.

The Kirns lived in Southern California many years where they owned a chain of auto parts stores. Returning to Missouri in 1988, they have owned/operated Kidstop in Cape Girardeau, and are real estate investors in the Jackson area.