Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing at Edwardsville Baptist Church, Edwardsville, Alabama was held on the first Sunday in April. Cecil Roberts called the class together leading 59. Robert Chambless offered the morning prayer. After welcoming the singers and visitors Cecil Roberts led 30t. At a short business meeting the following officers were elected: Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice-Chairman—Glenda Collins; Secretary—Judy Chambless. Leaders: Judy Chambless 37b, 61; Glenda Collins 32t, 81t; Winfred Kerr 128, 282; Barbara Brooks 129, 410b; Robert Chambless 410t, 84 (in memory of Philip Denney); Bert Collins 542, 378t; Karen Rollins 87 (in memory of Philip Denney), 35; Oscar McGuire 163b, 34b.

RECESS

Cecil Roberts brought the class back to order leading 312b (in memory of Lois Bowman and Jeanette Laminack). Leaders: Bert Collins 340, 339; Winfred Kerr 515, 516; Barbara Brooks 162, 303; Robert Chambless 503, 225t; Glenda Collins 77t, 566 (both in memory of Richard DeLong); Karen Rollins 129 (in memory of Virginia Dyer), 45t (in memory of Ann Simpson); Oscar McGuire 71, 229.

LUNCH

Glenda Collins brought the class back to order leading 100. Leaders: Judy Chambless 29t; Cecil Roberts 89; Karen Rollins 354b (in memory of Ann Simpson); Bert Collins 142; Robert Chambless 145b; Oscar McGuire 56t; Barbara Brooks 72t; Winfred Kerr 77b; Glenda Collins 143. Announcements were made.

Cecil Roberts and Glenda Collins led 138b as the closing song.

Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice Chairman—Glenda Collins; Secretary—Judy Chambless