See slide show of past Legion and Auxillary Presidents at bottom of this page.
The United Church was built in 1910 in North Lakeland and moved to Langruth in 1923.
The construction of the Lutheran Church began in 1929, undertaken by a number of paid workers and volunteer assistance from the church congregation. Congregation member Carl Lindal, a master cabinet builder, designed and constructed the platform enclosure and pulpit. The church, dedicated in the summer of 1930 by Reverend K. Olafson, was given the name Herdukried Lutheran church. Herdukried is the name of a mountain in Iceland and, in the Icelandic language, means Œwide shoulders.¹ In 1963, the name of the church was officially changed to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Like other settlement groups, church construction was always a priority among the Icelandic community, most of which was of the Lutheran faith. Church buildings were of a simple design‹a wood-frame, rectangular-shaped structure with a tower and a gable roof. Buildings were enlivened with Gothic Revival elements, such as pointed arched entrances and windows and crenellated porch sections.
On March 14, 1994, the church was designated a Municipal Heritage site. Designation Authority: The R.M. of Lakeview. Present Owner: Trustees of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langruth. Picture
Like other settlement groups, church construction was always a priority among the Icelandic community, most of which was of the Lutheran faith. Church buildings were of a simple design‹a wood-frame, rectangular-shaped structure with a tower and a gable roof. Buildings were enlivened with Gothic Revival elements, such as pointed arched entrances and windows and crenellated porch sections.
On March 14, 1994, the church was designated a Municipal Heritage site. Designation Authority: The R.M. of Lakeview. Present Owner: Trustees of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Langruth. Picture
Council
The first Council included Magnus Peterson, Councillor Ward 3; G. W. Langdon, Reeve; Jas. M. Birnie, Councilor Ward 5; John Arksey, Councillor Ward 2. Second row: Alf. W. Law, Councillor Ward 4; George Hall, Councillor Ward 1; Thor Finnbogasson, Weed Inspector. Back row: Earl E. Davidson, Councillor Ward 6; E. Hughes, Clerk; T. Robertshaw, Assessor.
Councillors in 1998: Ward 1: Brent Armstrong. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Don Smith. Ward 4: Philip Thordarson. Trustees for Pine Creek School Division, Ward 1: 2000: Phyllis Thordarson. 2003: Jacqueline Robertshaw
2003: Don Smith, Barbara Hill, Garry Hill, Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Jim Rinn. In the Pine Creek School Division, the trustee for Ward 1 is Jacquelyn Roberstshaw.
2006: Ward 1: Wayne Gardiner. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Tom Teichroeb. Ward 4: Richard Callander. Reeve: Philip Thordarson. The new school trustee for Ward 1 is Marlene Craik.
Lakeview Initiatives Community Development Corporation
The Lakeview Initiatives is a volunteer group dedicated to the promotion of Langruth and the surrounding area. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm in the CFAN Central building. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mailing address is Box 129, Langruth, Manitoba R0H 0N0
The first Council included Magnus Peterson, Councillor Ward 3; G. W. Langdon, Reeve; Jas. M. Birnie, Councilor Ward 5; John Arksey, Councillor Ward 2. Second row: Alf. W. Law, Councillor Ward 4; George Hall, Councillor Ward 1; Thor Finnbogasson, Weed Inspector. Back row: Earl E. Davidson, Councillor Ward 6; E. Hughes, Clerk; T. Robertshaw, Assessor.
Councillors in 1998: Ward 1: Brent Armstrong. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Don Smith. Ward 4: Philip Thordarson. Trustees for Pine Creek School Division, Ward 1: 2000: Phyllis Thordarson. 2003: Jacqueline Robertshaw
2003: Don Smith, Barbara Hill, Garry Hill, Wayne Gardiner, Isaac Wiebe, Jim Rinn. In the Pine Creek School Division, the trustee for Ward 1 is Jacquelyn Roberstshaw.
2006: Ward 1: Wayne Gardiner. Ward 2: Jim Rinn. Ward 3: Tom Teichroeb. Ward 4: Richard Callander. Reeve: Philip Thordarson. The new school trustee for Ward 1 is Marlene Craik.
Lakeview Initiatives Community Development Corporation
The Lakeview Initiatives is a volunteer group dedicated to the promotion of Langruth and the surrounding area. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:30pm in the CFAN Central building. Everyone is welcome to attend. Mailing address is Box 129, Langruth, Manitoba R0H 0N0
Legion
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #162 received it's charter on May 4, 1945. Members and their families organize the annual Decoration Day and Remembrance Day Services which include a parade to the cenotaph, a service to remember those killed in action and laying of flowers. The Legion has a pool table, shuffle board, slot machines and occasionally holds social events with entertainment and meat draws. In 1992 the Flag Bearers were: Elvern Sorenson, Everett Schneider, Jim Clearwater, George Edgeworth, Bill Kuhn, Bert Brown, Harvey Parson. Front Row: Ileen Witt, Emil Kleemola, George Hanneson, Jim Stanley, Howard Stanley, Charlie Blair, Gordon Hall.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #162 received it's charter on May 4, 1945. Members and their families organize the annual Decoration Day and Remembrance Day Services which include a parade to the cenotaph, a service to remember those killed in action and laying of flowers. The Legion has a pool table, shuffle board, slot machines and occasionally holds social events with entertainment and meat draws. In 1992 the Flag Bearers were: Elvern Sorenson, Everett Schneider, Jim Clearwater, George Edgeworth, Bill Kuhn, Bert Brown, Harvey Parson. Front Row: Ileen Witt, Emil Kleemola, George Hanneson, Jim Stanley, Howard Stanley, Charlie Blair, Gordon Hall.
Langruth Legion Presidents
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Ladies Auxillary (not in order)
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