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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1985
Page
17
A memorial notice for Jim Maitland who died on August 2 1983 is remembered by his wife Helen and children Diane Dallis Ruth David and Ross with lines of memory and love.
Carey William Lawson Bill of Fairview Home died July 23 1985 in Brandon Manitoba aged about 92 He served forty years with the City of Brandon Fire Department and was a longtime fan of local sports He is survived by Myrtle his wife Jack and Wayne Carey Funeral was held July 25 1985 Interment in Brandon cemetery Emerson Edna Irene died July 20 1985 at Hamiota Health Centre Born February 3 1892 Daughter of William and Emmaline English She and Douglas Emerson married on December 17 1924 Their farming life spanned McConnell and Chumah districts before retiring in McConnell
A Hamiota area obituary notes the death of a longtime community figure active in Grace Rebekah Lodge and church affairs. Survived by son Jim Emerson and wife Vi, grandchildren Paul and Elan, and many relatives. predeceased by husband in 1964 and siblings. Funeral held at Hamiota United Church July 23, 1985 with listed active and honorary pallbearers.
A collection of thank you notices from residents of Hamiota area and nearby towns. Messages express gratitude for condolences, hospital care, refreshments, gifts, and attendance at socials and celebrations including bridal showers and anniversaries. Named individuals include Edna Emerson family, Jim Emerson, Vi Emerson, Paul Emerson, Brace Emerson, Sherry Andersen, Don Carter, Mervyn Pedrow, Kevin Bell, Wendy Bell, Mary Routledge, Ivan Routledge, and others across Hamiota Miniota Brandon and surrounding districts.
A notice from Glen and Leona Stewart thanks Hamiota business people for presenting a Family Bible on their 40th anniversary and expresses gratitude for cards gifts and well wishes. Other messages include thanks for 25th wedding anniversary congratulations and appreciation to coaches parents and friends of the Hamiota Bantams 85 season and to sponsors and volunteers of the Hamiota Fair day activities.
A community note extends gratitude to committees volunteers and concession booths staff and sponsors who organized and ran the event. Special thanks go to Manitoba Pool Van Blanco Van CKLQ Special Events Van and numerous businesses for their announcing facilities and specials. Recognition is given to those who provided hot‑dog meals pork barbecue trophies livestock donations and other contributions from local families and firms including Cargill Grain Co Royal Bank of Canada and Macleods Hamiota among many others.
The Fair Board conveys gratitude to 241 exhibitors including Hamiota Veterinary Clinic Caldwell Motors Quadra Pool Elevators Elints Lints Garry Dale Dale Little Quarter Horses Madsen Harness Oakden jewellery and Wilkinson Cochrane Memorial Trophy participants for another successful 1985 fair.
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