Family and friends are invited to an open house in honor of the 70th wedding anniversary of Willard and Mildred Ballantyne on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chauncey Apartments Social Room, 300 First Ave. NE, Austin, MN 55912. The event will be hosted by their five children: Helen (Richard) Schnorenberg, Lawler, Iowa; Joyce (Roger) Kamrath, North Mankato, Minn.; Marvin (Judy) Ballantyne, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Nancy (Todd) Wiessner, Woodbury, Minn.; Sue (Gregory) Brown, Gilbert, Ariz.

Willard and Mildred were married on Feb. 21, 1944, at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin, Minn. If unable to attend the open house, cards may be sent to the above address, Apartment 115. No gifts, please.