February 15, 1951
Describes that a Black man named K.C. Newell was killed by the electric chair after being convicted of murder. Cites that Newell believed it was self-defense.
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Fight Expected In Attempt To Cut Ga. State School Funds
February 15, 1951
Describes that Governor Talmadge refused to integrate schools and proposed a budget that would suspend funding to public schools with Black students
Will Ingram, Well Known Florence Negro, Dies Friday
February 19, 1951
Describes that a Black man named Will Ingram, who served as janitor at a segregated school in Florence, passed away
Sheffield Negro, Long Resident, Dies Friday Night
January 24, 1951
Describes that Hattie Loyed, a Black woman from Tuscumbia, passed away after being ill for three months
Cherokee Lions To Give Minstrel Show
January 26, 1951
Explains that the Cherokee Lions Club planned to present a minstrel show and perform in blackface and also includes the names of the performers
Young Negro Soprano To Be Vocal Soloist
January 26, 1951
Describes that a young, Black woman named Mary Robbswould appear as a soprano soloist with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra
Race Film, Musical, 2 Sea-Going Dramas Will Show At Wilson
January 28, 1951
Describes different films that were to be shown at Wilson Park, including one that was to touch on the “race problem.”
Negro Girl Dies After Being Hit By Car Saturday
January 29, 1951
Explains that a three-year-old, Black girl named Myra Mae Thorne was killed in Allsboro after being struck by a car driven by John Wallace Poole
Negro Apartment Superintendent Kills Stepdaughter
February 7, 1951
Describes that a Black man named James Goode admitted to attempting to assault his stepdaughter, killing her, and burning her body
Negro Accused of Killing Sheriff is Denied Body
February 8, 1951
Describes that a Black man named William Franklin Webb was accused of killing asheriff and was denied bail. Also, cites an incident where Webb was approached by a lynch mob
March of Dimes Program Set Sunday At Sterling High
February 9, 1951
Describes events that were to take place at the March of Dimes and includes the name of P.B. Swoopes, a Black man who served as the drive chairman
15 Local Negroes, Agents To Attend Tuskegee Meeting
January 8, 1951
Explains that fifteen Black farmers would attend the 60th annual Farmers conference at Tuskegee Institute
Negro Slayer Is Ordered Admitted Hospital For Insane
January 10, 1951
Describes that Alfred J. Mitchell, a Black man in Florence, killed his father at close range and was to be observed at the State Hospital for Insane in Tuscaloosa
Race Riot Breaks Out In Brooklyn School
January 16, 1951
Describes that a fight between a Black boy and a white boy broke out in a Brooklyn High School and that many other students participated, as well
Negroes May Be Forced Out Rural Georgia
October 23, 1950
Explains that politician Roy Harris believed that Black citizens in rural areas would be driven from their homes if schools were integrated and also that he thought organizations suchas the NAACP were harming the Black community
Graded Eating Places In 2 Counties Listed
January 17, 1951
Explains rankings for specific restaurants and includes segregated restaurants in the list
Marker Placed On Grave Of Fiery Secessionist
January 18, 1951
Explains that a Civil War Secessionist and secretary Provisional Confederate Congress, Johnson Jones Hooper, received a grave marker after donations from both “Yankees”and “Rebels.”
Services Held For Ike Coffee, Negro Servant
October 25, 1950
Briefly notes that Ike Coffee, a former slave, had passed away after an illness in the home of a family he was a servant for
Policeman Talk To Negro Students
January 18, 1951
Explains that policeman lectured on safety to the students of Slater and Burrellschools
Accused Negro is Transferred to the Kilby Prison
October 26, 1950
Explains that Cooper Drake, a Black man accused of rape, was transferred to Kilby Prison via ambulance due to the injuries inflicted by an angered posse. Also, gives additional information about the victim, Kathleen Holley
Right Negroes Vote In Texas Primary Upheld: U.S. Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals Re-Affirms Decision
January 24, 1951
Explains that Black citizens were granted their right to vote in Texas after disputes between parties and the court
Negro Wanted Since 1947 Is Returned to Lauderdale County
October 26, 1950
Briefly explains that a Black man named Edward McDaniel was picked up by Tennessee police and transferred to Lauderdale County Jail for a crime committed in 1947