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Calhoun County Convention

Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Bruce, Mississippi

Saturday, August 7, 2021

The 143rd session of the Calhoun County Musical Association convened at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday before the first Sunday in August. The class was called to order by Drew McGuire leading 101t. The opening prayer was offered by Mark Davis.

Leaders: Drew McGuire 457; Mark Davis 157, 391; Amber Davis 422, 192; Mike Hankins 155, 410t; Glenn Keeton 274t, 385b; Nicholas Thompson 216, 460; Danny Creel 224, 215; Earl Ballinger 392, 217; Will McGuire 181, 313t; Lisa Geist 528, 228 (for Larry Ballinger); Henry McGuire 487t (WB), 505 (WB).

RECESS

Drew McGuire brought the class back together by leading 213t. Leaders: Charlie McGuire 314, 45t; Regina Derstine 566, 214; Andy Davis 198, 218; Drew McGuire 146, 209; Mark Davis 569b, 500; Amber Davis 212, 208.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Drew McGuire leading 40 and 53. Leaders: Mike Hankins 168, 527; Glenn Keeton 229, 86; Nicholas Thompson 189, 398; Danny Creel 269, 106; Earl Ballinger 104, 167; Will McGuire 300, 383; Lisa Geist 472, 273; Henry McGuire 511 (WB); the McGuire boys 486t (WB); Regina Derstine 272, 390; Andy Davis 196, 455.

Drew McGuire led 236 as the closing song. Earl Ballinger offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Drew McGuire; Secretary—Lisa Geist