August 30, 1955
Briefly describes that the Colbert County League of Voters was meeting at Sterling High School
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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.
State Negro County, Home Agents Meet
May 5, 1955
Describes that the Association of Alabama Negro County and Home Demonstration Agents was to conduct a meeting in Florence and that Dr. E.B. Norton was to be the principal speaker
New Step To Avoid Integration: Senate Approves Police Power
July 23, 1955
Describes that the Alabama Senate approved the use of police power to maintain segregation in public school
Negro County, Home Agents Meeting Here
May 6, 1955
Describes the session that was conducted by the Association of Alabama Negro County and Home Demonstration Agents. Also, includes that Dr. E.B. Norton, president of FSTC, encouraged agents to continue their work and that B.T Thurston, from the Tuskegee Institute, was presented with an award
For Ring Program: Two Negro Girls Head Monday Night’s Slate
July 24, 1955
Describes that Louise and White and Kathleen Wimberly, both Black women wrestlers, were making their initial appearance at the Community Center in the Shoals area.
Negro News: Dr. H. Council Trenholm Commencement Speaker
May 29, 1955
Describes that Dr. H. Council Trenholm, President of the Alabama State College, was the speaker for the Trenholm High School commencement. Also, notes addition news about schools in the community as well as church and social happening
Kit Can Remember: Killen Negro, ‘Round 104,’ Was Once Slave
July 25, 1955
Describes Kit Butler’s life, a Black man from Lauderdale County whohad been enslaved by Martin Butlerand had lived through the Civil War. Also, notes that he came to Lauderdale County in 1868 and had moved to Center Star in 1872
Segregation End Ordered: Integration Is Ordered, But Local Conditions To Be Taken Into Account
May 31, 1955
Describes that the Supreme Court ordered that public school segregation end as soon as possible, with the consideration of local conditions
Option On Negro Center Lot Renewed
June 1, 1955
Describes that the Sheffield City Commission was considering building a segregated community center and swimming pool for Black residents.
Tri-Cities Negro Churches Set Meetings
June 4, 1955
Describes that a meeting for all Black churches in the Tri-Cities was going to beheld. The Florence meeting would be at Morning Star Baptist Church, and the Sheffield and Tuscumbia meeting would be in Sheffield
Negro News: East End High School Reports Successful Year
June 9, 1955
Describes that East End High School of Rogersville had had a successful year and that their facilities were slowly improving. Also, includes additional information about happenings in the community
Sterling Hi Has Honor Day
June 9, 1955
Describes that Sterling High School, a segregated school for Black students, was having a program to honor distinguished students at the school in Sheffield
Dixie Studies Integration Problem: Segregation Picture, State By State
June 12, 1955
Describes how different states were approaching the Supreme Court’s decision to integrate public schools
Negro Women Seek To Enter University
June 28, 1955
Describes that Polly Anne Myers and Autherine J. Lucy, two Black women from Birmingham, were seeking to enter the University of Alabama.
First Segregation Test Case To Be Heard In State
June 29, 1955
Describes that Autherine J. Lucy and Polly Ann Myers, two Black women seeking entry into the University of North Alabama, were appealing their case
Following Court Victory: Negroes To Ask University Admission
June 30, 1955
Describes that a federal judge ruled that Arthurine J. Lucy and Polly Ann Myers Hudson could not be denied entry into the University of Alabama because of their race
Florence Negro Swimming Pool To Open Tuesday
June 9, 1955
Describes that the segregated swimming pool for Black residents in the Florence community was opening in Handy Height
Negro Baptists To Meet In Florence
July 10, 1955
Describes that an annual session of the Northwest Baptist District State Convention would be held in Florence at St. Mark Negro Baptist Church
Letters To Editor: Continued Segregation In Schools Urged
July 15, 1955
Describes the belief that schools should not be integrated because white children and Black children would begin falling in love with one another. Also, notes the writer’s belief that God did not want schools to be integrated
Negro County Home Agents To Meet Here
May 1, 1955
Describes that roughly 100 agents from the Negro County Home and Demonstration Agency would be conducting a meeting in Florence at W.C. Handy School