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Parker, Hollis, and Putnam Memorial

Liberty Church (McCormick), Jefferson County, Alabama

Sunday, April 29, 2007

The class was called to order by Velton Chafin leading 33b and 32t. The morning prayer was offered by Harrison Creel.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Arranging Committee—Josie Hyde; Secretary—Brenda Merritt.

Leaders: Velton Chafin 30t; Wilton Donaldson 100, 317; Gravis Ballinger 498, 300; Emily Creel 299, 297; Cecil Sanders and Winell Sanders 569b, 294, 380; Henry Guthery III 434, 436, 340; Richard Mauldin and Dick Mauldin 358; Richard Mauldin 270, 446; Elizabeth Keeton and Rosie Beddie 101t, 108t; Travis Keeton 68b, 129; Brenda Merritt 203, 430, 268; Linton Ballinger 144, 146; Roma Rice 477, 496.

RECESS

Velton Chafin brought the class together leading 127 and 487. Leaders: John Merritt “Higher Ground”, 210, 312b; Glenn Keeton 86, 163b, 178; Margaret Keeton 141, 30b; Danny Creel 34t, 56b, 106, 475; Clarence McCool 490, 565, 349.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Harrison Creel leading 512. Leaders: Henry Guthery 225b, 240, 456; Ken Tate and Hannah Tate 73b, 426b; Amber Davis 391, 276, 142; Larry Ballinger 157, 418; Harrison Creel 111b, 167, 530; Eugene Forbes 27, 277, 452; Josie Hyde 424, 507; Richard Mauldin 426t, 225t; Ken Tate and Hannah Tate 171.

Henry Guthery led 549 as the closing song. Richard Mauldin offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Velton Chafin; Vice Chairman—Harrison Creel; Secretary—Brenda Merritt