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Parker, Hollis, and Putman Memorial

Liberty Church (McCormick), Jefferson County, Alabama

March 31, 1996

The class was called to order by Chairman Velton Chafin leading song on page 52t. Prayer was given by Harrison Creel. Velton Chafin led song on page 59. The class was organized, and voted to retain the same officers: Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Secretary—Edith Tate; Arranging Committee—Cecil Sanders. Leaders: Velton Chafin 36b; Keterina Sanders 389, 454; Lora Cargo 460, 340; Mae Conwill 73t, 314; Woodrow Hocutt 63, 208; Christine Gandy 345t, 405; John Hyde 75, 61; Elmer Conwill 319, 337.

RECESS

Singing resumed with Velton Chafin leading song on page 50b. Leaders: Gene Wakefield 108b, 109; Edith Tate 155, 371; Travis Keeton 273, 297; J. A. Mosley 282, 341; Yancey Jett 42, 44; Willodean Barton 145t, 475 in memory of Tom Roberson and for Virgil and Ruby Phillips; Ann Jett 546, 496; Cassandra Franklin 276, 129.

RECESS

Velton Chafin called the class back together leading song on page 388. Leaders: Willie Mae Moon 217, 441; Thurman Nall 47b, 68b; Lena Keeton 498, 222; Jewel Wootten 32t, 39b; Tressie Adkins 422, 298; L. E. Hannah 511, 517; Freeman Wootten 108t, 30t; Flarce Creel 71, 229; Ivalene Donaldson 77t, 145b. The table was graced by Velton Chafin.

LUNCH

John Hocutt brought the class back together leading songs on pages 70t and 78. Leaders: Lola Roberson 137, 436; Alice Mosley 345b, 330b; Cynthia Franklin 523b, 503b; Harrison Creel 89, 512; Julianna Jett 146, 88t for Aunt Marie Aldridge; Cecil Sanders 123t; Wanda Capps 200, 142; Thurman Nall 34b; Jewel Wootten 74b; Alice Mosley 45t; Willie Mae Moon 48t; Christine Gandy 127; Elmer Conwill 33b; Lola Roberson 187; L. E. Hannah 83t; J. A. Mosley 144; John Hyde 569b; Lena Keeton 482; Gene Wakefield 168; Woodrow Hocutt 192; Lora Cargo 434; Flarce Creel 269; Ann Jett 327; Cynthia Franklin 497. Velton Chafin led song on page 437b as the closing song. Announcements were made and the class was dismissed by Harrison Creel.

Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Secretary—Edith Tate.