Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing held at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, Section, Alabama, on the third Sunday in June was called to order by Dennis George leading 61. The morning prayer was offered by Russell Varner.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Dennis George; Vice Chairman—Tom George; Secretary—Judy Caudle.

Leaders: Dennis George 81t; Judy Caudle 138t, 138b; Tom George 141, 32t; Henry Johnson 73b, 341; Joan Aldridge 110, 300; Elene Stovall 172, 298; Jackie Tanner 318, 182; Richard Ivey 550, 78; Ed Thacker 413, 111b; Boyd Scott 68b, 127; Cindy Tanner 336, 389; Scott Ivey 414, 208; Terry Wootten 93, 187; Paula Oliver 209, 142.

RECESS

Dennis George led 88t to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Aine Ui Cheallaigh 201, 345b; Scot Oliver 313t, 100; Dan Harper 479, 334; Sandra Light and Ramona Light 143, 354b; Pat Temple 128, 473; Claudine Townson 270, 73t; Jimmy Haynes 480, 518 (CB); Charlotte Ehrman 490, 383; Mary Wright 312t, 290; Mary Ruth Stiefel 376. The blessing before the noon meal was offered by Dan Haynes.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Ainslie Allen leading 77t and 217. Leaders: David Light 200, 436; Al McCready 282, 323b; Susan Cherones 63, 74b; Rodney Ivey 512 (for Fay and Koby Allen); Susan Harcrow 400 (for Fay and Koby Allen); Jackson Harcrow 224; David Ivey 309; Charles Stiefel 47b, “He’ll Hold My Hand”; Cassie Allen 374; Loyd Ivey 97; Loyd Ivey and Susan Harcrow 426b; Norma Green 175; Eloise Wootten and Coy Ivey 384, 465 (CB); Marlon Wootten 445; Dan Harper 38b; Al McCready and Aine Ui Cheallaigh 155; Charlotte Ehrman 452; Pat Temple 566.

Following announcements, Dennis George led 511t (CB) as the closing song. Henry Johnson offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Dennis George; Vice Chairman—Tom George; Secretary—Judy Caudle