Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Clear Creek Convention West was held at Pleasant Hill Church on the first Sunday in September. The class was called to order by Elene Stovall leading 36b. The morning prayer was offered by Harrison Creel.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairperson—Elene Stovall; Vice Chairman—Larry Ballinger; Secretary—Carolyn Thompson.

Leaders: Elene Stovall 172; Larry Ballinger 164, 157; Travis Keeton 68b, 57; Stella Platt 61, 100; Faye Donaldson 40, 138t; Marlin Beasley and Juanita Beasley 56t, 141.

RECESS

Larry Ballinger called the class back to order leading 112. Leaders: Leona Haynes 146, 335; Wanda Capps 298, 546; Carolyn Thompson 53, 48b, 80t; Elizabeth Keeton 163b, 50b; Joyce Hubbert 209, 81t.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Elene Stovall leading 436. Leaders: Clarence McCool 225t, 73b; Lena Keeton 482, 497; Leona Haynes and Stella Platt 277; John Merritt 487; Gravis Ballinger 142; Wanda Capps 383; Don Robertson 217; Steve Adams 101t, 309; Marlin Beasley 60, 406; Kermit Adams 28b, 192; John Merritt 312b, 274t; Gravis Ballinger 78, 182; Johnnie Humber 460, 445; Don Robertson 434, 272; Glenn Keeton 523, 501; Harrison Creel 498, 512; Lisa Geist 224, 220; Margaret Keeton 422, 517; Marlin Beasley 283; Glenn Keeton and Elizabeth Keeton 349; Kermit Adams 99; Harrison Creel 111b; Johnnie Humber 389; Carolyn Thompson 442; Travis Keeton 290; Elene Stovall 79.

Elene Stovall and Larry Ballinger led 89 as the closing song. John Merritt offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairperson—Elene Stovall; Vice Chairman—Larry Ballinger; Secretary—Carolyn Thompson