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Salem Historical Church
28547 220th St, Paynesville MN 56362
In the early years when the first church was built (1871) people would walk to church and many would be there by 9:30. Songs were sung for about 15 minutes until the rest were present for Sunday School. The enjoyment of singing down through the years became a tradition at Salem. Many singing groups emerged from this early beginning. A measure of musical talent was always evident.
Easter SundaySharon Ruhnke & Jennie Manz | Bernice Miller and Ruby WeninoPlaying for the 100th anniversary of the Zion Circuit, 1961 | Salem choirPreparing for the 100th anniversary service in 1961 L to R: Bill Manz, Dorothy Miller, Norma Miller, Ruby Krupke, Donald Krupke, Mae Farnum, Carol Heitke, Linda Krupke, Carolyn Reeck, Jennie Manz and Gloria Scheel. |
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The German Choir 1961Salem and Ebenezer folks | Men's Chorus Oct 1, 1961Front L to R: Harry Snyder, Jim Heitke, Donald Krupke, Bob Heitke, Warren Reeck, and Les Snyder Back L to R: Bill Manz, Wilfred Schultz, Ed Schmidt, Norman Liestman, Orion Miller, Lawrence Liestman (hidden), Curtis Wegner, and Harvey Miller. Director (right) Rev. Dennis Runhke | German ChoirJoint choir from Salem and Ebenezer for the Zion Circuit celebration held in 1961. |
Easter Sunrise servicePastor Ric Koehn from Grace United Methodist Church organized a sunrise service for those who wanted to celebrate Easter as was done years ago at Salem. | 2005 Christmas choir | Christmas Back: Carolyn Swyter, Vicki Jenniges, Laurie Wegner Front: Carol Heitke, Jean Moe, Jean Liestman |
Christmas choir; 2001 | 2005 Salem Christmas | 1987 Men's Chorus |
1987 Salem Fest Choir | 1987 Salem FestArt Voss and Herbert (Hub) Snyder | Salem Fest Choir 1987 |
1987 Salem FestArnie Knebel, Les Snyder & Myrtle Liestman | Salem Fest 19841984, Orion Miller on Harmonica | Dave StumoSalem Fest 2012 |
Bill SchultzSalem Fest | Salem Fest 2013Russell Svenningsen |
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