Sacred Harp Convention Opens at Fairview Church
The 1918 Sacred Harp Convention at Fairview church in Roopville Georgia forms a temporary organization with W E Abercrombie as chairman and W A Taylor and F M Payne on committees. The program includes morning and afternoon singing sessions led by named conductors, reports from committees, and prayers by various ministers. A closing session thanks Fairview and nearby communities for hospitality with a farewell benediction by Rev S A Baskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Taylor
W. E. W. E. Abercrombie
J. E. Eason
N. E. Denney
W. A. Taylor
B. JD. Styles
Newman Denney
J. B. Entrekin
WT. R. Bentley
J.S. James
T. C. Payne
J. S. James
Good Church Music
J. B. Mc
Jones B. Entrekin
W. E. Hudson
A. Baskin
Jesus
W. E. Abercrombie
E. Eason
Vive
M. Newman E. Denney
Sect
Y. Roopville
In Memory of Samuel R Reese
Obituary note chronicles Samuel R Reese born May 24 1886 died August 23 1819 at age 23 with widow three children parents siblings and many relatives mourning his death. He is described as a kind husband neighbor and honest person.
Remains Laid to Rest at Cross Plains
The message honors a loved one who bore illness calmly and was laid to rest at Cross Plains. It speaks of faith in God’s plan and comfort for family, noting the beloved was ready for the call and describing the loss as Earth losing a precious jewel. Lena Young and Etta Latimer are named in the tribute.
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Cross Plains
Earth
God
Lena Young
Etta Latimer
SICKNESS WIDESPREAD IN SHADY GROVE COMMUNITY
The Shady Grove column notes widespread illness as residents visit and assist one another. Frank Terrell and family from Oak Mountain visited Willis Brown and family, while Lillie Kelley remains sick and Ruby Hendrix recovers from appendectomy in Atlanta. Community members share updates on travels and family care.
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Frank Terrell
Oak Mountain
Willis Brown
Barcay
Bonds Buy Food for SoldiS Liberty Bonds Buy
Local appeal urges citizens to purchase Liberty Bonds to fund wartime food supplies for soldiers. Community drive highlights patriotic duty and supports national emergency needs through bond purchases.
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Liberty Bonds
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Report OF
Sacred Harp Singing Convention
T. B. Newton
James
James Campbell
Abercrombie
W. H. Swafford
W. W. Brown
B. Drake
Charley Brown
Samuel R. Reese
Shady Grove
Media West
Florence West
C. J. Morgan
Lillie Kelley
Bessie Morgan
Viola Costley
Cedartown
Arlena Jordan
Arlena Morgan
Cleo Driver
Lee Edgeworth
Biff Green
Jillie Muse
Hester Sheffield
Luther Smith
Adkin Upchan
Mr. Jordan
Joe Jordan
Bud Sullivan
Alvin Moore
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