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
Negro Nightspot Operator Claims $25 Fee Asked For By Police Commissioner
November 10, 1955
Describes that Ozzie Newsome, a Black man who owned a restaurant in Muscle Shoals, was told by Police Commissioner Thomas F. Terry that he would have to pay a $25 fee each week to operate, a fee that Newsome could not afford. The trial that was still being deliberated by the jury at the time.
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
Letters to the Editor: Asks Protection For Rights Of Negroes
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
Silver Beaver Award Presented Negro Scouter
December 23, 1955
Describes that George O. McCalep received the Silver Beaver Award from the Negro Division of the Tennessee Valley Council. He was a member of the American Teachers Association, the Alabama Teachers Association, APAS Fraternity, Missionary Baptist Church, and taught First Aid Classes for the Red Cross
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.
Alabama’s New Blueprint: School Officials Given Keep-Segregation Plans
September 22, 1955
Describes that school officials were given an outline for how the state government planned to preserve segregation. Also, notes that Alabama officials were planning to build new schools
Meat Lectures Scheduled At Negro Schools
September 27, 1955
Describes that students at Burrell-Slater High School in Florence and at Sterling High School in Sheffield would be receiving information about how to prepare and serve meat
Folsom’s Views On Segregation
October 4, 1955
Describes that Governor Folsom had vetoed three pro-segregation bills and had criticized pro-segregation White Citizens Councils
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.
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.
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
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
Voters League To Meet At Sterling
August 30, 1955
Briefly describes that the Colbert County League of Voters was meeting at Sterling High School
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.
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