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Hillabee Sacred Harp Singing Convention

Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, Daviston, Alabama

Sunday, July 15, 2012

The 140th session of the Hillabee Sacred Harp Singing Convention at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church near Daviston, Tallapoosa County, Alabama was held on the third Sunday in July. Charlotte Bishop called the class to order leading 32t. Robert Chambless offered the morning prayer.

The following officers were elected: Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Arranging Officer/Secretary—Judy Chambless.

Leaders: Don Clark 36b, 146; Robert Chambless 77t, 225t; Clyde Avery 560, 462; Charlotte Bishop 145b, 229 (CB); Karen Clark 31b, 421; Marilyn Bradley 159, 58; Fred Hoerr 569t, 33b; Myrline Redmon 452, 358.

RECESS

Edna Ruth Phillips brought the class back to order leading 490 and 34b. Leaders: Judy Chambless 565, 37b; Sharon Whitehead 186, 480; Jordan Whitehead 111t, 354b; Carla Davis 274t, 108t; Douglas Hubbard 72b, 45t; Don Clark 511b (CB); Robert Chambless 81t; Karen Clark 511t (CB).

LUNCH

Clyde Avery brought the class back to order leading 155 and 63. Leaders: Marilyn Bradley 571 (CB), 34t; Fred Hoerr 39t, 47t; Myrline Redmon 335, 341; Carla Davis 457, 36b; Sharon Whitehead 143, 288.

After announcements, Charlotte Bishop led 56t as the closing song. The class voted to have the Hillabee Sacred Harp Convention next year at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, Daviston, Alabama.

Chairman—Charlotte Bishop; Secretary—Judy Chambless