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
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Now With Peoria: Sheffield Negro Hurler Signs Pact With Cards
July 29, 1955
Describes that Hiram Allen Gaston, a Black man from Sheffield, had signed with the Saint Louis Cardinals and provides details about his background
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
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
Florence Negro Girl Scout Leader To Attend School
July 20, 1955
Describes that Helen W. Robinson, a Black girl scout troop leader, was to attend Edith Macy Girl Scout Training School in New York. Also, notes that Robinson had attended Lane College and had received a Bachelor’sDegree at Alabama State College.
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: County-wide P-TA Meet Barton Elementary School
March 24, 1955
Describes that there would be a PTA meeting at Barton Elementary. Also, includes information about other happenings in the community
Committee Meets: Tuscumbia Negro Citizens Discuss Teacher Dismissal, School Matters
March 31, 1955
Describes that Black citizens in Tuscumbia held a meeting to discuss the dismissalof a Black teacher and depicts a letter written to the Board of Education
Negro News: Ministerial Alliance Will Present Services Friday
April 7, 1955
Describes that the Tri-Cities Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance was going to present a program for Good Friday and that the public was invited to attend. Also, presents additional news about happenings within the community
2 Negro Boys To Get Ad Altare Dei Awards
April 24, 1955
Describes that Billy Gray William and George Watkins, two Black boys from the Shoals, were to be the recipients of two Boy Scout awards
Negro Red Cross Workers Reach ’55 Quota First
April 28, 1955
Describes that Black Red Cross workers from Colbert County were having asuccessful year of fundraising.
Negro News: Colbert County Chooses 1955 Red Cross Workers
March 11, 1955
Describes that Colbert County Red Cross workers had organized together and includes the names of those participating. Also, provides information about other happening inthe community
Negro News: Qualls-Brown Wedding In Leighton Baptist Church
January 6, 1955
Describes the wedding of Rachel Brown and Ellis Qualls Jr. and also includes other information about happenings in the community, including school news, personal news, and funeral information
Negro News: Church Activities Listed: Notes of Interest In Area
January 13, 1955
Describes specific church activities in the community and also includes other information about happenings in the community, including personal news and funeral information
Negro News: Citizens In Colbert Are Busy On March Of Dimes
January 20, 1955
Describes Black residents in Colbert County working with the March of Dimes in an effort to end polio and includes that they met at Sterling High School to organize workers. Also, contains information about the community, including church news, school news, personal news, and funeral information.
Negroes Back Dimes March In Florence
January 20, 1955
Describes that Black residents within Lauderdale County were planning fundraising events for the March of Dimes and notes that events would take place at Burrell-Slater Schooland W.C. Handy School. Also, notes that the leader of the activities was Professor W.H. Lewis
Negro News: Citizens Asked To Aid In ‘Mothers’ March On Polio’
January 27, 1955
Describes that the Mothers’ March On Polio was scheduled and that organization meetings would be at Sterling High School. Also, includes information about happenings in the community, including church news, school news, personal news, and funeral information.
Negro News: Citizens Give Good Reports March of Dimes Campaign
February 10, 1955
Describes that the March of Dimes fundraiser that took place at Sterling High School was a success. Also, includes other information about happenings within the community