Timeline...
1940 - 1949
The
World
December, 1941 the United States enters the war after the
Japanese attack
on Pearl Harbour
1945 – WW2 ends..
Canada
Aug. 19: Nearly 1000 Canadians die and 2000 are taken prisoner in the
failed raid on Dieppe.
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Manitoba
Rationing and consumer goods shortages become a way of life.
Manitoba Power Commission decides to extend service to more rural
areas.
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The R.M.
of Pipestone
Record harvests in 1940 began a period of relative prosperity to rural
Manitoba. The war effort was foremost in people’s minds throughout the
early 40’s.
1940
On February 7, the Bardal Women's Institute is organized. There were
eighteen members that first year. All hands were needed, for the Red
Cross work was the main project during the war years.
1942
Pipestone Legion Hall built.
The first motor powered road grader is purchased at the March 12th
meeting of the council from Rosseau Equipment Co. at a cost of
$2,480.00.
1946
A community welcome is held in the Pipestone Memorial Hall for the
returned men and women.
1947
Reston Legion Hall moved from Souris Airfield in 1947, where it was a
Guardhouse
Half of the building is in Pipestone where it is a Legion Hall (later
a Drop-In Centre)
Reston Memorial Theatre built.
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