Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The 105th session of the annual Labor Day Sacred Harp Singing was held at Shoal Creek Church in the Talladega National Forest, Cleburne County, Alabama, on the first Monday in September. The 136th Cleburne County Convention has been combined with this singing. The class was called to order by Samuel Williams leading 171. The opening prayer was offered by Oscar McGuire.

Leaders: Daniel Williams 74t; Cecil Roberts 75, 37b; Bill DuPre 32t, 426t; Adrian Elper 314, 31b; Daniel Williams 43, 57; Bert Collins 542, 35; Judy Mincey 515 (in memory of George Stiles), [475-1991-1991]; Robert Chambless 163b (in memory of his brother), [303-1991-1991]; Jack Nelson 399b, 480.

The following officers were elected to serve: Chairman—Bill DuPre; Vice Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Secretary—Glenda Collins; Arranging—Judy Chambless.

RECESS

Bill DuPre led 31t to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Oscar McGuire 34b, 66; Karen Rollins 225t, 45t (for her father); Thomas Koehnline 122, 284; Winfred Kerr 36b, 89; Judy Jones 317, 334; Glenda Collins 100, 76b; Barbara Brooks 58, 417; Butch White 74b, 535; Judy Chambless 450 (in memory of her brother-in-law), [29t-1991-1991]. Daniel Williams offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Bill DuPre leading 63. Leaders: Fallon Cook 176t, 235; Chuck Howell 112, 373; Judy Mincey 464; Thomas Koehnline 178; Butch White 547; Robert Chambless 358; Barbara Brooks 162; Winfred Kerr 146; Oscar McGuire 460; Karen Rollins 155; Samuel Williams 337; Cecil Roberts 138b; Jack Nelson 180; Daniel Williams 523; Bert Collins 300; Chuck Howell 569b; Fallon Cook 294.

A talk about the history of Shoal Creek Church, celebrating one hundred thirty years, was given by the Shoal Creek Church representative.

Bill DuPre led 42 as the closing song. Bill DuPre gave the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Bill DuPre; Vice Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Secretary—Glenda Collins