Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The J.D. Starnes Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held at Mt. Hope Baptist Church on the first Sunday in February. Henry Guthery called the class to order leading 50b. The morning prayer was offered by Richard Mauldin. Henry Guthery led 34b.

Leaders: Kermit Adams 33b, 37b, 36b; Elizabeth Keeton 32t, 30t, 504; Henry Guthery III 434, 436, 45b; Willodean Barton 498, 454; Faye Donaldson 371, 270, 138t; Richard Mauldin 312b, 378t, 100 (in memory of Wilton Donaldson).

RECESS

The class was called together by Glenn Keeton leading 49b (in memory of his co-worker who was killed in a work accident, and Roxy Keeton who died yesterday, February 2nd), 358, and 294.

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers: Co-Chairmen—Henry Guthery and Glenn Keeton; Arranging Committee—Willodean Barton and Travis Keeton; Secretary—Margaret Keeton.

Leaders: Harrison Creel 111b, 512; Margaret Keeton 144, 217, 137; Josie Hyde 349 (in memory of Roxy Keeton), 507, 165. The pastor of the church, Patrick Watson, welcomed everyone and asked the blessing on the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Henry Guthery leading 465. Leaders: Steve Adams 101t, 309, 146; Reba Lawler 82t, 544, 424; Velton Chafin 122, 212, 225t; Travis Keeton 475, 480, 235; Butch White 40, 37b, 86, 178; Willodean Barton 63; Henry Guthery III 62, 297; Elizabeth Keeton 124; Faye Donaldson 430; Kermit Adams 99; Harrison Creel 342; Richard Mauldin 77t (for Amanda Denson Brady); Butch White 31t, 39b; Glenn Keeton and Patrick Watson 45t; Travis Keeton 129, 75; Velton Chafin 76t, 573; Henry Guthery III 340 (in memory of Sherry Guthery, his grandmother); the pastor’s daughter sang “Sweet Beulah Land”.

Henry Guthery led 521 as the closing song. After announcements, Harrison Creel dismissed the class with prayer.

Co-Chairmen—Henry Guthery and Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Margaret Keeton