September 13, 1955
Describes that a political rally was being hosted by the Tuscumbia Better Relationship Committee at Trenholm High School
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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.
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 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
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.
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.
Florence Negro Family, Home Burned, Needs Plenty Of Help
January 30, 1955
Describes that the family of Mrs. Hattie Perkins, a Black family within the Florence community, lost all of their belongings in a fire and that the Florence Fire Chief, L.D. Lovelace,requested donations for the family
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
Lauderdale County Negro Citizens Backing Red Cross
March 19, 1950
Describes the fundraising efforts of Black citizens in Lauderdale County and conveys that they were requested to raise $1,000 for the Red Cross.
Negroes May Be Forced Out Rural Georgia
October 23, 1950
Explains that politician Roy Harris believed that Black citizens in rural areas would be driven from their homes if schools were integrated and also that he thought organizations suchas the NAACP were harming the Black community
Rufus Jackson Builds Future Upon The Soil: Industrious And Intelligent Man Credit To His Race
December 28, 1950
Describes that Rufus Jackson applied for and received a loan from the Farmers Home Administration in order to better his farmland and also notes that other Black citizens inthe area were taking the same action