Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual Alewine-Laminack-Stephen McElroy Sacred Harp singing was held on the fourth Sunday in April at St. Michael Lutheran Church, north of Muscadine, Cleburne County, Alabama. Cecil Roberts called the class to order leading 49t. Cecil Roberts welcomed the singers and visitors, and offered the morning prayer.

Leaders: Cecil Roberts 49b; Winfred Kerr 47b, 46; Robert Chambless 75, 452 (in memory of Ann Simpson); Karen Rollins 87 (in memory of Philip Denney), 162; Glenda Collins 81t, 100; Barbara Brooks 102, 378b; Oscar McGuire 33b, 34b; Bert Collins 35, 142 (in memory of Philip Denney).

In a business meeting, the following officers were elected: Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice Chairman—Bert Collins; Secretary—Judy Chambless. The class voted yes on the recommendation that Stephen McElroy’s name be added to the title of the singing.

RECESS

Oscar McGuire brought the class back to order leading 145t. Leaders: Cecil Roberts 37b, 229; Judy Chambless 82t, 29t; Barbara Brooks 129, 303; Robert Chambless 68b, 358 (in honor of Lucile McElroy); Bert Collins 335, 339 (in memory of Lois Bowman); Oscar McGuire 163b, 515; Cecil Roberts 410t, 312b; Glenda Collins 45t, 354b (in memory of Ann Simpson); Winfred Kerr 89, 225t; Karen Rollins 227, 36b.

LUNCH

Cecil Roberts brought the class back to order leading 339. Leaders: Winfred Kerr 516; Glenda Collins 566; Robert Chambless 278t; Oscar McGuire 155; Bert Collins 278b; Barbara Brooks 406. Announcements were made.

Cecil Roberts and Bert Collins led 138b as the closing song. Barbara Brooks offered the closing prayer.

Chairman—Cecil Roberts; Vice-Chairman—Bert Collins; Secretary—Judy Chambless