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
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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
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.
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
NAACP To Be Re-Organized
March 1, 1955
Briefly describes that the Tri-Cities Branch of the NAACP was going to have a meeting at the Tennessee Valley Community Church in Florence
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
Recreation For Negroes Is Discussed
March 10, 1955
Describes that the city of Sheffield was considering opening segregated recreation facilities
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
NAACP To Meet Friday Night
March 16, 1955
Briefly notes that the NAACP would be meeting at the Masonic Hall in Sheffield
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