Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Parker, Hollis, and Putnam Memorial Sacred Harp Singing was held at Liberty Church, Jefferson County, Alabama, on the first fifth Sunday. The class was called to order by Danny Creel leading 30t. The morning prayer was offered by Elder Ronald Gilmore. Danny Creel welcomed everyone.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Honorary Chairman—Velton Chafin; Acting Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Margaret Keeton; Arranging Officer—Yancey Jett.

Leaders: Danny Creel 34t; Yancey Jett 89, 101t; Richard Mauldin 100, 35; Hazel Gilmore and Ronald Gilmore 111t, 111b; Linda Sides 480, 225t; Scott Kennedy 565, 228; Don Keeton 477, 490; Faye Donaldson 78, 138t; Ken Tate 310 (in memory of L.E. Hannah), 183; Jerry Kitchens 56t, 282; Bridgett Kennedy 82t, 276; Lisa Geist 498, 528.

RECESS

The class resumed singing with Danny Creel leading 335. Leaders: Hannah Tate 76b, 436; Margaret Gowan 358, 141; Wanda Capps 299, 187; Betty Baccus 396, 408; Steve Adams and Emily Creel 331, 378t; Larry Ballinger 124, 236; Willodean Barton 454, 270; Ann Jett 546, 500; Emily Creel 176b, 441. Richard Mauldin offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Danny Creel leading 234. Leaders: Emily Creel 217; Elene Stovall 426b, 292; Elene Stovall and Betty Baccus 189; Steve Adams and Lisa Geist 309; Wanda Capps 222; Hannah Tate 198; Lisa Geist 527; Ann Jett 269; Bridgett Kennedy 203; Ken Tate 220; Don Keeton 457; Velton Chafin 68b (for Johnnie Chafin); Scott Kennedy 178; Richard Mauldin 551; Emily Creel and Yancey Jett 512 (in memory of Harrison Creel); Velton Chafin 463, 456 (for Henry Guthery); Hannah Tate 542 (for Brenda Chafin).

Danny Creel led 323t as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Don Keeton, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Danny Creel; Secretary—Margaret Keeton