October 21, 1955
Describes that Leroy Goodloe and Gene Goodloe, both Black men from Cherokee county, were arrested for theft
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Negro Killed As Truck Rams Tractor
October 27, 1955
Describes that William Bulls, a Black man from Killen, was killed after a transport truck hit his farm tractor
Burrell-Slater Enrollment Up
October 27, 1955
Describes that Burrell-Slater High School, a Black high school in Florence, had the highest enrollment in the history of the school with 169 students.
Rites Sunday For Negro Crash Victim
October 29, 1955
Provides information about the funeral for William George Bulls as well as personal information following his death in a tractor-truck accident.
School Tax Topic At Trenholm Meeting
November 1, 1955
Describes that Trenholm High School planned to have a program to discuss the Goodwyn Amendment, which was intended to increase taxes in order to support public education,and the recreational facilities provided for Black children in the area
Negro Nightspot Operator Claims $25 Fee Asked For By Police Commissioner
November 10, 1955
Describes that Ozzie Newsome, a Black man who owned a restaurant in Muscle Shoals, was told by Police Commissioner Thomas F. Terry that he would have to pay a $25 fee each week to operate, a fee that Newsome could not afford. The trial that was still being deliberated by the jury at the time.
Negroes Set Goodwyn Tax Bill Rally
November 13, 1955
Describes that a rally in support of the Goodwyn Amendment was to be held at Sterling High School by the Sterling Teachers’ Association
Letters to the Editor: Asks Protection For Rights Of Negroes
December 6, 1955
Defends the rights of Black people by utilizing Biblical scripture and argues that the fight for the rights of Black people should belong to all Americans
Silver Beaver Award Presented Negro Scouter
December 23, 1955
Describes that George O. McCalep received the Silver Beaver Award from the Negro Division of the Tennessee Valley Council. He was a member of the American Teachers Association, the Alabama Teachers Association, APAS Fraternity, Missionary Baptist Church, and taught First Aid Classes for the Red Cross
She’s 105 Years Old
August 20, 1955
Depicts Nancy B. Allen, a Black woman from Tuscumbia who had been enslaved
Negro News: Burrell-Slater Y-Teens Participate In Program
October 13, 1955
Describes that the Young Women’s Christian Association was hosting a programand that Y-teens from Burrell-Slater High School were inviting other students to join. Also,provides information about other happenings in the community
In Lawrence County: Negro Mother of 5 Goes On Trial For Her Life
August 23, 1955
Describes that an unnamed Black woman was on trial for murder and that prosecution was arguing for the death penalty. Also, includes other cases set to go on trial.
Negro 4-H Club Poultry Show Set
October 20, 1955
Describes that a poultry show and sale hosted by the Lauderdale Negro 4-H Clubwas to take place at Burrell-Slater High School.
In Lawrence County: Negro Mother Of Five Gets 5-Year Sentence
August 24, 1955
Describes that Willa Dean Cunningham, a Black woman from Courtland, was charged with manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison
Trenholm Hi School Opens August 29
August 24, 1955
Describes that a segregated school for Black students was opening and that the registration process was beginning.
Negro Voters League To Meet Friday Evening
August 25, 1955
Briefly notes that the Florence Negro Voters League was to meet at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Florence
Judge Denies New Trial: University Of Alabama Is Opened To Negroes
August 27, 1955
Describes that the US District Court denied an appeal from the University ofAlabama to maintain segregation after Autherine Lucy and Polly Ann Myers, both Black women, applied for entry
Voters League To Meet At Sterling
August 30, 1955
Briefly describes that the Colbert County League of Voters was meeting at Sterling High School
Political Rally At Trenholm High
September 13, 1955
Describes that a political rally was being hosted by the Tuscumbia Better Relationship Committee at Trenholm High School
Negro Voters League To Hear Candidates
September 13, 1955
Briefly describes that the League of Negro Voters was going to meet at Cumberl and Presbyterian Church in Florence.
Negro News: Bethel A.M.E. Church Is Scene Of Area Wide Meet
September 15, 1955
Describes that there was a Tri-Cities revival hosted at Bethel A.M.E Church. Also, includes information about other happenings within the community.
‘Wolf-Whistle’ Trial Opens Monday
September 18, 1955
Describes the murder of Emmitt Till and notes that a trial with an all-white jury was beginning. Also, notes that police officers had not found evidence necessary for conviction.
Alabama’s New Blueprint: School Officials Given Keep-Segregation Plans
September 22, 1955
Describes that school officials were given an outline for how the state government planned to preserve segregation. Also, notes that Alabama officials were planning to build new schools
Despite Murder Acquittal: Mississippi Farm From Through With Till Case
September 25, 1955
Describes that the murders of Emmitt Till were acquitted and also provides details about the court hearings