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Pumpkintown Singing

Pickens, South Carolina

Sat, May 10, ’25

The 4th session of the singing at Pumpkintown (formerly held at Furman University) was held at Oolenoy Community Center, Pickens, South Carolina, on Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Song selections were from The Christian Harmony, 2010 edition, and The Sacred Harp, 1991 edition.

Frances Carnell brought the class to order by leading 32t. John Plunkett offered the opening prayer. Leaders: Frances Carnell 376; Dave Farmer 191; Mary Baumeister 92; Brian Boris 30t; Rob Kelley 342; Eric Carnell 89; John Plunkett 391; Emma Parrish 324; Dan Huger 569b; Judy Mincey 311; Jonathan Wood 245; Liz Patton 297; Phil Perrin 354b; Barbara Brooks 417; Tom Ivey 485; Jane Cannon 235; Jacob Lindler 421; Sharon Strong 240.

RECESS

Leaders: Frances Carnell 398 (CH); Dave Farmer 25t (CH); Mary Baumeister 472t (CH); Brian Boris 85 (CH); Rob Kelley 220 (CH); John Plunkett 462t (CH); Emma Parrish 170 (CH); Dan Huger 49 (CH) (in memory of “Miss Jean” Tankersley Osteen Gaston who started the Furman Singing); Judy Mincey and Diane Eskenasy 431 (CH); Jonathan Wood 502 (CH); Liz Patton 189 (CH); Phil Perrin 184 (CH); Tom Ivey 546b (CH); Bill Hogan 50 (CH). Chris Carnell offered the blessing before lunch.

LUNCH

Leaders: Dave Farmer 360 (CH); Jane Cannon 205 (CH); Jacob Lindler 484 (CH); Sharon Strong 278 (CH); Jeremiah Ledbetter and Caleb Ledbetter 162 (CH); Mike Spencer 495 (CH); Chris Berg 507t (CH); Eli Snyder 292 (CH); Chris Wilhelm 465b (CH); Eric Carnell 221b (CH); Arwen Declan 185 (CH); Bill Hogan and Avery Blatt 158 (CH) (in memory of Scott Swanton); Nancy Hogan 81t (CH); Liz Patton 54 (CH).

In a business meeting, it was agreed to keep the same officers as follows: Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Secretary—Mary Baumeister.

RECESS

Leaders: Frances Carnell 448t; Jeremiah Ledbetter, Lily Ledbetter, and Caleb Ledbetter 463; Mike Spencer 467; Sarah Carnell and Rebekah Carnell 480; MaryGrace Carnell 277; Chris Carnell 430; Caleb Carnell, Gloria Carnell, and Rebekah Carnell 59; Eli Snyder 328; Leslie Booher 178; Arwen Declan 268; Bill Hogan 189; Chris Wilhelm 308; Liz Patton 373; Gloria Carnell, Chris Wilhelm, and Rebekah Carnell 146; Larry Hall 171; Frances Carnell 143 (in honor of ten years). Announcements were made.

Frances Carnell led 347 as the closing song. Eric Carnell offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Frances Carnell; Vice Chairman—Dave Farmer; Secretary—Mary Baumeister