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.
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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
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
Voters League To Meet At Sterling
August 30, 1955
Briefly describes that the Colbert County League of Voters was meeting at Sterling High School
In Tuscumbia: Trenholm Adds New Automobile Training
October 9, 1955
Describes that Trenholm High School, a segregated, Black school, was designing a two-year course for industrial training.
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 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.
Joe Louis Thompson
August 13, 1955
Depicts an image of Joe Louis Thompson, a graduate of Sterling High School, who was serving in the US Navy.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Minstrel To Be Presented Again Saturday Night
February 25, 1955
Describes that seniors at Deshler High School were going to perform at minstrel show called Lazy Moon
Negro Red Cross Leaders Plan Campaign
March 2, 1955
Describes that the Black leaders for the Lauderdale County Red Cross met at Burrell-Slater to discuss plans for the fundraiser and provides the names of those at the meeting
Girl Scout News: Negro Troops To Observe Girl Scout Birthday Mar. 12
March 10, 1955
Describes that the Black Girl Scout troop would be meeting at Sterling High School for a Girl Scout program
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: 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
With Nine-One Record: Burrell-Slater Power In North Alabama
February 4, 1955
Describes that Burrell-Slater High School was succeeding in their basketball season and includes their schedule
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
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