Clay County AlArchives News.....Annual Sacred Harp Singing Held at Courthouse Sunday September 27, 1928
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The Ashland Progress September 27, 1928
(Report of Secretary)
The 20th annual session of the Sacred Harp Singing was held at the Courthouse 
in Ashland, Sunday, September 23rd, 1928.

At 9 o'clock a.m., the house was called to order by J. B. Dean.  After singing 
two songs, prayer was led by Brother C. R. Morris.  On motion the following 
officers were elected:  J. B. Dean, Chairman, Mack Johnston, Secretary.  The 
chairman then appointed J. W. Parsons, G. T. Wright, J. T. Cofield as committee 
on arrangements.

1st Lesson: -- Mack Johnston, G. M. Green, J. B. Watts, J. W. Bolt, M. B. 
Wallace

Recess five minutes

2nd Lesson -- R. M. Ray, Ed Headrick, L. H. Jackson of Tallapoosa county; E. E. 
McCullough of Alexander City; Mrs. J. C. Brown of Gadsden.

Recess five minutes.

3rd leson: -- W. I. Lowe, J. A. Brown of Gadsden; T. J. Shivers of Daviston; W. 
J. Shaddix.

Then a fine address was delivered by Senator W. B. Nolen, extending a cordial 
welcome to all visitors.

Dismissed one hour for refreshments which were very bountifully served by the 
ladies of Ashland and surrounding communities.

Afternoon Session

House called to order by Chairman J. B. Dean.

Music by Dr. T. M. Summerlin, E. M. McCullough of Alexander City; Miss Beatrice 
Thompson of Gadsden; J. C. Brown of Gadsden; W. H. Reynolds of Anniston; A. L. 
Hanks of Talladega.  Then good talks ere made by Congressman-Elect A. L. 
Patterson and T. C. Radney of Alexander City.

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