A Tribute to Jean Embury Freind in Kenton
A remembrance of Jean Embury widow of Allan Embury who died July 21 in the small hours. She taught in Kenton for about fifteen years including Hamiota, taught English and kindergarten, piano, tutored students and served as church worker organizer and choir leader. Her friends recall her warmth generosity faith and acceptance of God’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Embury
Allan Embury
Kenton
Hamiota
U.C.W
4-H Interclub Show and Sale Held at Strathclair Arena
On July 19 1982 the 4 H Interclub Show and Sale took place at Strathclair arena starting at 9 30 with five clubs Shoal Lake Strathclair Rossburn Miniota and McConnell. The public auction of calves saw 45 steers sold at an average 84 cents per pound. Grand Champion calf went to Jamie Weltsey McConnell Club with a Simmental cross steer selling for 1375 a pound to Oak River Locker Plant. Reserve Grand Champion was Darlene Clark Miniota Club with a Hereford steer sold for 104 a pound to Hamiota IGA. Acknowledgments extended to buyers and bidders with a long list of supporting sponsors and businesses.
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Strathclair
Shoal Lake
Rossburn
Miniota
McConnell
Jamie Weltsey
McConnell Club
Simmental
Oak River
Darlene Clark
Miniota Club
Herford
Hamiota I.G.A
Oak River Locker Plant
Fredrick Sales
Bennett Transport
Shoal Lake Credit Union
Hamiota N.G.A
Lakeview Concrete
Stewarts Red
Tolton family marks 40th wedding anniversary in Kenton
A July 18 1982 family dinner at Greg and Wendy Tolton’s Kenton home celebrated Roland and Isabelle Tolton’s 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included numerous Tolton relatives from Surrey Winnipeg Oak Lake Calgary and Brandon among others. The gathering also honored Bob and Beverly Harris on their 25th anniversary and Lauren Tolton’s 5th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton
Greg
Wendy Tolton
Roland
Isabelle Tolton
Larry Tolton
Surrey
B.C
Reg Tolton
Winnipeg
Claude Tolton
Greg Tolton
Oak Lake
Deborah Tolton
Calgary
Joe Brown
Bonnie
Burnaby
Isabelle
Max Hatch
Bob Harris
Roma Stevenson
Fred Stevens
Glenboro
Richard
Robert Stevenson
Pat Forsyth
Maureen Stevenson
Susan McKinnon
Deloraine
Randy Stevens
Brandon
Nerces
Harvey Tolton
Ernie Allis
Margaret
Wawanesa
Scher
Douglas Smith
Wilfred Smith
Gordon Bothe
Oake Lake
Ivan Bray
Lenore
Jim Thompson
Alexander
Mervin Smith
Henry Johnson
Virden
Bob Foster
Geordie Whyte
Molly Vance
Hames
Jim Daniel
Bill Campbell Jr
Ivan Butler
Bill Butler
Ron Sangster
Lizzie Sangster
Ed McAuley
Dorothy Pontifex
Maurice Smith
Bob
Beverly Harris
Lauren Tolton
Century Farm Celebrated with 100 Years of Family Farming
Descendants of Edward and Fanny Little celebrated 100 years of continuous farming at Lloyd Little’s home on a sunny Saturday July 10. About 200 guests from St. Albert Alberta to Shafter California attended, with relatives from Manitoba and beyond. Lloyd welcomed attendees as grandchildren shared family histories and Mam Little and Mag Little received 100 year certificates. Wade Little presented a coat of arms plaque from the grandchildren. Audrey Lints won a wall hanging. The gathering included a cake cutting, a buffet under a tent, and photos on display in the garage.
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Edward
Fanny Little
Lloyd Little
St. Albert
Alberta
Shafter
California
Manitoba
Hector
Jenny
Lloyd
Tommy Stewart
Miniota
Mag
Wade
Wade Little
Also Mentioned on This Page
Andy Clark
United Press Canada
Danny Allan
London
Ontario
Canada
Norma Gray
Strathclair Auction Mart
Strathclair Co-op
Case Power & Equipment
Strathclair Credit Union
Chris Norrie
Art Hiese
Isabella
Shondril Angus Farms
Ellice Trail
Less Skinner
McCreary
Tu Valley Farms
Rivers Sole Store
M & M Livestock
Neepawa
The
Echo
Mag Little
Wee Audrey Lints
Gertie Fry
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