Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Sacred Harp singing held at Old Flatwoods Church was called to order by Arthur Gilmore leading songs on pages 30b and 32 (t? b?). The morning prayer was led by A. C. McGough. The class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman—Arthur Gilmore; Vice Chairman—Joshua Keeton; Secretary—Pam Keeton; Arranging Committee—Glenn Keeton; Chaplain—Joshua Keeton. Leaders: Joshua Keeton 30 (t? b?), 108 (t? b?); Ashley Keeton 354 (t? b?), 343; Hubert Hood 49b, 569 (t? b?); L. E. Hannah 201, 349, 187; Elmer Conwill 186, 200, 82 (t? b?), 129 in momory of Ruby Conwill; Jimmie Gilmore 104 in memory of her sister, Lavada Gilmore, 378 (t? b?) for her parents, Elder Garnsey and Ethel McGough, 288; Arnold Moore 77 (t? b?), 480.

RECESS

The class was called to order by Joshua Keeton leading songs on pages 124, 45 (t? b?). Leaders: Pam Keeton 127, 294; Cecil Sanders 491, 475; Rhoda Norris 177, 317; Gene Wakefield 64, 164; Eunice Kimbrell 213 (t? b?), 65; John Hyde 61, 75; Glenn Keeton 285 (t? b?), 361, 365.

LUNCH

The afternoon session resumed with Joshua Keeton, Lena Keeton, Linda Christian, Arnie Keeton, and Glenn Keeton leading song 143 in memory of Pete Keeton. Joshua Keeton then led 111b. Leaders: Keterina Sanders 73 (t? b?), 389; A. C. McGough 454, 373; Lola Roberson 208, 155; Travis Keeton 426 (t? b?), 209, 384, 400; Mae Conwill 314, 272, 275b; Dovey Jackson 457, 421, 319; Josie Hyde 388, 383, 298, 220; Lena Keeton and Gwen Cornelius 146, 234, “Not Made With Hands”; Delores Canaday 85, 79; Glenn Riddle 294, and 176 (t? b?), 100 with Annette Riddle. Jimmie Gilmore, Pam Keeton, and Arthur Gilmore led the closing song on page 147 (t? b?). The class was dismissed with prayer by Glenn Keeton. Hope to see everyone next year.

Chairman—Arthur Gilmore; Vice Chairman—Joshua Keeton; Secretary—Pam Keeton.