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McGuire Memorial

Bruce, Mississippi

Sunday, April 2, 2023

The 9th annual Hugh Bill McGuire Memorial Sacred Harp singing (formerly held at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church) was held at the Bruce Forestry Museum. Henry McGuire called the class to order leading 480b (WB). Earl Ballinger offered the morning prayer. Henry McGuire then led 526 (WB), and appointed Warren Steel as secretary and Nicholas Thompson as arranging committee.

Leaders: Drew McGuire 213t, 426b; Mark Davis 157, 511; Warren Steel 189, 298; Nicholas Thompson 402, 216; Ken Tate 473, 107; Jeff James 105, 31t; Anne Steel 480, 38b; Mark Tew 406, 299.

RECESS

Henry McGuire and Drew McGuire called the class together leading 511 (WB). Leaders: Amber Davis 300, 224; Danny Creel 456, 475; Larry Ballinger 428, 328; Mike Hankins 59, 527; Chris Ballinger 344, 460; Marlin Beasley 336, 318; Will Gatewood 547b (WB), 378b (WB); Lisa Geist 492, 528; Ricky Beasley 457, 49b; Earl Ballinger 439, 373.

LUNCH

Henry McGuire, and three sons Drew, Will, and Charlie called the class together leading 486t (WB). Leaders: Will McGuire 181, 436; Chris Nicholson 212, 49t; Charlie McGuire 398, 282; Andy Davis 196, 434; Regina Derstine 58, 440; Nicholas Thompson 442; Danny Creel 269; Amber Davis 192; Mike Hankins 155; Margaret Evey 61, 63; Chris Ballinger and Lisa Geist 120; Jeff James 569b; Marlin Beasley and Ricky Beasley 498; Ken Tate 411; Chris Nicholson 546t (WB); Drew McGuire and Will Gatewood 236; Henry McGuire 492 (WB). Following announcements, Henry McGuire and sons led 56t as the closing song. Marlin Beasley dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—Henry McGuire; Secretary—Warren Steel