Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The second session of the Winston County Courthouse Memorial Singing was held in memory of all the singers and supporters who have passed away. The singing class was called to order by Amanda Denson leading song on page 101t. The morning prayer was led by Elder Ronald Gilmore. The class was organized by electing the following officers: Chairman—Milford Watts; Vice Chairman—Charlie McCoy; Chaplin—Rev. Ronald Gilmore; Arranging Committee—Travis Keeton and Odie Horton; Secretary—Rose Taylor. The following leaders called were: Milford Watts 29 (t? b?); Hubert Hood 49 (t? b?), 45 (t? b?); A. C. McGough 30 (t? b?); Gene Wakefield 168, 164; Cecil Sanders “Not Made With Hands”, “Jesus Died For Me”; Rev. Blanton Adire 159, 32 (t? b?); Mae Conwill 142, 498; Clifford Wakefield 480, 477; Keterina Sanders 59, 389; Velton Chafin 34 (t? b?), 225 (t? b?); L. E. Hannah 289, 500; Talitha Chafin 551, 294.

RECESS

Milford Watts called the class together leading song on page 27. Leaders: Pernie Pelfrey 343, 317; Roxie Keeton 530; B. B. Mattox 217, 430; Charlie McCoy 220, 240; Elder Ronald Gilmore 316, 276; Reedie Evans 186, 187, 475; Ada Godsey 301, 34 (t? b?).

LUNCH

Milford Watts called the class together by leading song on page 45t. Leaders: Odie Horton 89, 48 (t? b?), 205; Corene White 396, 216; Elmer Conwill 129, 179; Josie Hyde 298, 361; Rose Altha Taylor 208; Tim Gilmore 203, 408; Margaret Keeton 78, 432; Lola Roberson 222, 155; Buell Cobb 205, 326; Nellie Alexander 340, 100; Gladys Bonds 31 (t? b?), 57; Billy Williams 28 (t? b?), 410 (t? b?); Warren Steel 134, 556; Dawson Adams 328, 39 (t? b?); Amanda Denson 300, 224; Loretta Whitman 107, 111 (t? b?); Travis Keeton 400, 288; Charlie McCoy 273; Milford Watts led song on page 36 (t? b?) in memory of Ted Godsey who passed away one week ago, and he will be greatly missed. The class was dismissed with prayer by Elder Ronald Gilmore.

Chairman—Milford Watts; Vice Chairman—Charlie McCoy; Secretary—Rose Taylor.