Friday, November 30, 2012

Now don't panic - there is no reunion. 
I've been trying to add a few labels to make this site easier to search...and for some reason this reunion blog jumped from its home in  2010.  Don't ask me why - this is just magic.
Anyway, now hopefully we'll be able to call up a work like Kennington or Seward or  Weber and well have almost everything with that label come up.  I can't seem to get farther back that 2010.  Would one of you tech-savy folks help me out?

Reunion Time rolling around again...

The Kennington Family about 1930
L-R Bert, George, Ida Kennington Jensen, Lon, Molly, Henry, Hyrum

A couple good shots of the Kennington family enjoying reunions. We should all try to snap a group shot for our grandchildren this summer. They'll want something to look back on in 50 years.



Kennington Family 1940’s or early 50's (?)
Back: Osborn Low, Harv Matthews, Ira Kennington, Henry Kennington, Alonzo Kennington, Bert Kennington. Front: Adolph Jensen, Ida Dixon Kennington, Bell Blanchard Kennington, Stella Call Kennington.

Thanks to Carlene and Gary for the correction on the Ida Kennington Jensen and Ida Dixon Kennington.

Friday, November 16, 2012

Weber Purse

Purse crocheted from shoelaces
This purse is finding a new home at the DUP Museum.  Crocheted from shoelaces, it is an artifact from the Weber family.  It is believed to have been made by Maria Weber, grandmother to Martha.
Maria and her daughter Eliza came to America with Samuel and Verena as converts to the LDS Church.  Maria passed away in 1881 at Salt Lake.  The purse would have been a tender momento for Martha.  If anyone has more information on it, please leave a comment.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Forrest about 1937-38 High School

We tend to focus on the tragedy of the Depression,  loosing one's father and WWII when we tell the Kennington story.  But there were many happy times.  The Kennington kids were healthy and active individuals with their focus on school, sports and friends (not necessarily in that order).
Forrest's lifelong friend, Paul Clark, sent these pictures to Mom with the comment that they had a wonderful childhood together. 

Forrest, probably McKay Burton and unknown.  Photo by Paul Clark

Forrest sleigh riding above Afton during high school.  Photo by Paul Clark

Forrest with homemade bow.  Photo by Paul Clark