Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The Muscadine Singing was held at State Line Church, Cleburne County, Alabama, on the third Sunday in July. Cecil Roberts called the class to order leading 49t. Robert Chambless offered the morning prayer. Cecil Roberts welcomed the singers and gave a heartfelt update on Virginia Dyer telling us how much she and her grandchildren had worked on the building to get it ready for the singing, but telling us that she was unable to attend because of her health. Leaders: Cecil Roberts 49b; Winfred Kerr 225t, 36b; Robert Chambless 34b, 33b; Judy Chambless 32b, 68b; Glenda Collins 35, 100; Barbara Brooks 229, 119; Cecil Roberts 30b, 30t; Bert Collins 63, 142; Shane Brown 114, 312b; Tom George 467, 388; Sarah George 145b, 159; Oscar McGuire 82t (in honor of John Hollingsworth), 573 (in honor of Isaac Green).

RECESS

Judy Chambless brought the class back to order leading 29t and 146. Leaders: Winfred Kerr 282, 283; Barbara Brooks 66, 235; Robert Chambless 354b, 163b; Sarah George 373, 122; Oscar McGuire 276, 336; Shane Brown 128, 47b; Glenda Collins 340 (in honor of Virginia Dyer), 566; Tom George 207, 324; Bert Collins 124, 337; Cecil Roberts 89, 37b.

LUNCH

Cecil Roberts brought the class back to order leading 40. Leaders: Judy Chambless 472 (in honor of her sisters); Bert Collins 155; Sarah George 350; Tom George 492; Barbara Brooks 303; Cecil Roberts 45t; Oscar McGuire 515; Glenda Collins 41; Shane Brown 267; Robert Chambless 70t (in honor of David Jackson); Winfred Kerr 314 (in honor Rebecca Over). After announcements, Cecil Roberts and Judy Chambless led 46 as the closing song. Shane Brown offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Secretary—Judy Chambless