Murphy Co. Her reps confirmed her pregnancy following the show. The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses. He said the row of mailboxes was the longest on his route. According to an accompanying article, square dancing was enjoying a revival at the time. In July 1950, women lounged on a floating platform at a swimming hole that was once a quarry. Earlier in the day, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and the citys Police Chief Gerald Smith provided an update on the mass shooting that happened on the citys southside. On Wednesday, City of Richmond Police charged Donald Hemmings, 22, Shyheem Martin, 23, and Sha-Mondrick Perry, 19, with conspiracy to commit murder. The winner was Little Joe Weatherly of Norfolk, who later turned to stock car racing and won NASCAR titles in the 1960s before being killed in a race accident in Riverside, Calif., in 1964. In this rural area, the store was a community gathering place, with an old 1917 Simmons Giant coal-burning stove to keep people warm. & A.M., lay the cornerstone at a ceremony for a $262,000 addition to the former one-room schoolhouse in Glen Allen that Randolph started in 1892 and that was named for her. The Sharnezs grandmother has identified the 11-year-old as Sharnezs niece and her great grandaughter, Deniya Hill. In October 1957, U.Va. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Shields Lake was a whites-only public swimming facility that was closed in 1955. In January 1959, protesters marched through the rain to the state Capitol in Richmond to support school integration. SEE ALSO: Juvenile riding bike hit by car in Roanoke. The whistle was one of nine that was being used in a citywide test of the audibility of air raid signals. Chesterfield County police said in a news release that the incident occurred late Friday afternoon on the 108000 block of Midlothian Turnpike. On Feb. 29, 1956, the Virginia War Memorial was dedicated despite the statue Memory still being unfinished. We interviewed our tech expert, Jaime Vazquez, to learn more about accessible smart home devices. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. Jan 12, 2023. This September 1953 image shows the canal locks in downtown Richmond between 14th and Pear streets. In July 1950, an employee of Richmond optician J.S. RPD cruiser involved in crash at Midlothian and Roanoke. The buildings to be demolished were to the right of Diggs & Beadles Seed Co. Inc. In March 1950, a surprise 5-inch snowfall covered Richmond and kept traffic on the slushy Lee Bridge moving slowly. He enlisted the aid of the fire department and its tallest extension ladder to get fresh angles on historic landmarks, including the Robert E. Lee statue on Monument Avenue. Randolph, whose efforts focused heavily on vocational education, died in 1958. In April 1950, Roscoe Turner (right), famed speed flier who helped develop Richmond's original Byrd Field, shook hands with Adm. Richard E. Byrd, for whom the field is named, at the dedication of Byrd Airport's new terminal building. In spring 1950, work was scheduled to begin to widen this south end of the North Boulevard railroad overpass. As part of event, the Antiquarian Society of Richmond also prepared an exhibit of 18th-century furniture in the library of the house. In December 1951, Mrs. Herbert Flax showed her daughter, Susan April, how the light candles on the menorah in celebration of Hanukkah at Temple Beth Israel in Richmond. Watching the children (from left) were H.F. Taylor, Lions Club president; Joseph Rotella, school principal; and F.M. The school dates to 1917; in late 2013, Bon Secours Virginia Health System announced plans to renovate the complex for use as a nursing college and medical imaging school. Authorities believe the gunmen were targeting a single apartment but ended up striking two adult women, two teenage girls and the 3-month-old girl. In April 1950, firemen W.M. The vessel, which he used for cruises on the Rappahannock and Chesapeake Bay and for fishing trips, was part of the Richmond-based Flotilla 51, a Coast Guard auxiliary unit. Students were in the middle of exam week at the time. The cold made clearing the streets difficult, which led to three-hour delays for some commuters. In April 1950, the 1st Precinct police station at 17th and East Broad streets faced an uncertain future after the decision to consolidate it with the 2nd Precinct station on Marshall Street. Richmond police on Thursday released images of a man they said committed a commercial burglary last week. In 1949, Randolph retired at age 79 from a long career that encompassed teaching and supervising teacher training and curriculums for black schools in the Richmond area. Tornado damage from June 14, 1951 storm. A shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike killed a woman and left several others injured including a baby that's in critical condition. The man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The brick buildings that stand there today were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. At the time, Judy was one of the most promising skaters in the Richmond area and was working to master some of the most difficult tasks of the rink. In March 1959, postman Sam H. Mellichampe delivered mail in a long line of boxes at a trailer park near Petersburg. Lewis Ginter built the dam in the 1890s to connect Lakeside Park to the Lakeside Wheel Club. A woman inside the restaurant was injured in the incident, which happened just before 11:30 p.m. July 31 at 8241 Midlothian Turnpike. . At this time we do not believe that they were the target of these shootings, Chief Smith said. In December 1951, the Staples Mill Pond froze, giving people the chance to dust off their ice skates and have some fun. In October 1950, Virginia Randolph helped S.O. This is where people live, Mayor Stoney said. More recently, the farm served as a set for the 2015 film Ithaca, starring and directed by Meg Ryan. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. In May 1959, Ronald Yaffe performed a levitation magic trick. The 14-year-olds were attending summer school in the Richmond area. Southside, baby and her mother died and three other bystanders in courtyard shot in crossfire between groups outside apt, at least three guns incl assault rifle In January 1954, shoppers waited for buses in the snow on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike. The Oct. 1, 1950, edition of The Times-Dispatch included a photo essay and story on train and car safety. Police said officers tried to save his life, but were unsuccessful. The Luck family renovated the remaining buildings beginning in the early 1940s. In September 1950, ground was broken for the South Richmond Health Center at 14th and Bainbridge streets. (The grand opening here was supposed to feature retired Army Gen. Omar Bradley, who was on Food Fairs board of directors, but he instead had to appear as a witness at a trial.). In October 1950, the Benedictine Cadet Corps adopted new uniforms. On June 13, 1951, a tornado struck Richmond, causing massive damage in its 4-mile path of destruction --including a truck crushed by a fallen tree at Belvidere and Franklin streets downtown. At this point, the investigation indicates the unknown suspect fled the area on foot, police said. In May 1955, a tugboat from New York City left Richmonds Upper Terminal with three steel barges in tow. Only about 36 feet of the approximate 46-foot tower remain. He had visited Virginia weeks earlier to scout for movie locations, and he was returning to the state to interview promising actors with the Barter Theatre in Abingdon. The 1st Precinct station required major repairs and would have cost about $4,000 per year to maintain. It opened in 1912 to house the University College of Medicine, which merged with the Medical College of Virginia the following year. Reynolds spent more than $150,000 on landscaping, including more than 10,000 trees, shrubs and plants as well as a green house that supplied fresh flowers for the building. Here, baked cookies moved along a conveyor. Some felt that flower vendors at the Sixth Street market, as pictured here, should not have to pay as much tax, but city officials saw no way under the law to charge them less. Pictured (left to right) are Ken Daniels, Warren Mills, Hooker, Ed Harrison and Walt Lysaght. The festival ran in Richmond from 1949 to 1984 and was a top event in the city during its run. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) A woman was found dead early Saturday morning after a reported shooting near Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. 5710 Midlothian Turnpike; Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 230-1212; [email protected] - 804-230-1212. The warehouse blaze destroyed a lot of pieces intended for Christmas gifts. The school, which cost about $1.1 million, opened the previous month and had roughly 500 high school and 500 elementary students. What are the two bright lights in the night sky? In October 1956, members of the Richmond Square Dance Federation danced in Bon Air. 1 Confederate Veterans Hall. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely. This June 1964 image shows the newly renovated Park Avenue Methodist Church. Gov. The Panthers were on an eight-game winning streak, but they lost 76-73 in overtime to NCC. In November 1957, three stores opened for business in Southside Plaza, then part of Chesterfield County. RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Richmond's Southside Saturday evening. A 29-year-old woman and two young girls, ages 11 and 15, were also shot during the incident and remain in stable condition. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8, officers were called to the 6600 block of Midlothian Turnpike in South Richmond for a reported shooting. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. It said, in part: The cancer-cigarette link may be pretty poor science, as some say, but it is indirectly producing some very good research.. Two days before, a snowfall that officially measured 7.6 inches had fallen it was the most since 1948. City leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling (804) 780-1000. The shop building was located offsite nearby. Police say a 2007 Honda Civic was driving west on Midlothian Turnpike at a high rate of speed, and hit a 2016 Ford F-150 traveling in the same direction. In October 1954, students crowded into the new Douglas S. Freeman High School in Henrico County. Square dancing for all ages on the Byrd Park tennis courts was a highlight of the week. In addition to winning a trip to the Miss Virginia contest in Roanoke the next month, Allen received a silver bowl, a $200 scholarship, jewelry and cosmetics. In September 1951, the speed limit on Monument Avenue inside the city was 25 mph. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Chesterfield police at (804) 748-1251 or contact . In September 1953, lightning flashed over South Richmond during a storm that brought heavy rain and stiff wind to the city. Five things to watch in the . In January 1951, three young polio patients in iron lungs were transported by truck and train from Roanoke to Richmond, where they could undergo long-range treatment at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital. In May 1953, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad conductor H.C. Rollins (right) and flagman C.H. The club had a longer history, having been first organized in October 1902. The program helped launch the careers of several country music stars. In September 1950, the Cary Street resurfacing project was approaching completion. In late summer 1951, the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway ran its first diesel-powered locomotives through Richmond on two of its passenger trains. The co-feature was the Richmond Plate race, a 2-mile course that Crown Royal led over the first jump before finishing third, eight lengths behind winner Flying Wing. This June 1958 image shows buildings at Fifth and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond that were soon to be razed to make way for a parking lot. In July 1952, the nation's first 24-hour peacetime air raid alert system, called Operation Skywatch, began operation. Mayor Stoney said this type of incident continues to happen in the city. Mattox and her husband were inspired by a design they saw in a magazine. The branch featured drive-in windows, walk-up service and a night depository. Childress coonhound won best of breed at the Virginia Kennel Clubs 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. Before a crowd of about 6,000 people at Capitol Square, Gov. In a surveillance video released on Oct. 13, a blue Toyota sedan can be seen pulling up to the drive through of the restaurant on the 8200 block of Midlothian Turnpike at around 11:23 p.m. on July 31. From RPD: At 6:31 p.m., Richmond Police responded to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a shooting. The chief noted that sick tribe members were treated at Richmond hospitals, so the Pamunkey wanted to help the construction effort. The next year, it was turned over from the Glenwood Farms Civic Association to Henrico County. Richmond's triple railroad crossing 4th time in history 3 trains lined up TD Oct 13, 1958. That fall, Hofheimer's offered Stride Rite children's shoes - gas-filled balloons with every pair! - for $4.50 to $7.95. In August 1951, June Maile showed youngsters from the Belle Bryan Day Nursery how to play London Bridge is Falling Down during the nurserys annual outing at Byrd Park. In January 1957, Mrs. Hunter Jones hitched a ride behind a ski plane that was visiting Chesterfield Countys Parnell Field, which opened in March 1946 as the first postwar airport in the Richmond area. The 5600 and 5700 blocks had been closed since early August; the full project called for widening Patterson between Maple and Commonwealth avenues. In July 1951, Alonzo Moore, 74, walked down a street in Cape Charles on Virginias Eastern Shore and blew his horn, alerting locals to his sale of the fresh catch of the day. Like Black Friday, shoppers were lured to stores with deals such as $1 televisions, 2-for-1 car deals and $1 dresses. This image of an Atlantic Coast Line diesel locomotive with Broad Street Station barely visible in the background through fog illustrated the need for heightened vigilance in bad weather to avoid collisions between trains and cars. This July 1950 image shows the area at the intersection of Axtell and Jesse streets in downtown Richmond. It opened as the Lubin in 1909, became the Regent briefly in 1916 before changing name to the Isis in the same year. Photo taken June 23, 1951. RPD responded to the mass shooting at The Belt Atlantic Apartments on Midlothian Turnpike around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April . Richmond schools were not integrated until 1970. The damaged building was restored and is now occupied by Community Church of God in Christ. The Richmond school, on Hanover Avenue in the Fan District, was dedicated in September 1911. The cost of supplying water to all three was about $500 per year. CBS-Philadelphia. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the 1990s. The International League baseball team held spring training in Haines City, Fla., before returning to their local base of Parker Field. In June 1952, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. Parsley storage plant on Rady Street. The shooting claimed the life of a young mother . In January 1957, the University of Richmond's Boatwright Memorial Library created a vivid reflection in Westhampton Lake. Several stories below the clock itself, four small balconies jut out from the clock tower on Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. Working to get more details for @CBS6 News at Noon. This April 1955 image shows men dipping for herring in Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. The swimming facility was segregated, and the lake was closed by the city in 1958 to prevent integration. In December 1957, firefighters battled at blaze at L.R. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. Here, students from Thomas Jefferson High School were given a look inside the State-Planters Bank and Trust Co. vault by assistant cashier Ramon G. Smith. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. Christopher T. Chenery, Hill Prince did not return to racing until fall 1951 and only raced one more year after before being retired. (The location, in what is now called Carytown, is occupied by Can Can Brasserie.). Drivers on the turnpike have reported phantom cars and trucks that appear suddenly, causing the drivers to swerve. Three fuel oil and kerosene tanks caught fire, sending black smoke across much of the city. Richard Hayes. Earlier that month, the states nine parks welcomed more than 77,000 visitors during their unofficial opening week for the season. The Virginia War Memorial was dedicated in February 1956. There is no suspect description at this time. The John Marshal High School freshman began learning short wave code the year before. In February 1953, Richmond Department of Utilities workers used a 65-foot hook-and-ladder fire truck to install new lights on Broad Street after attempts to secure other ladder facilities from private companies had failed. By 1946, the church received a permit to construct a new building on the site of the Church House. Galeski wanted to improve the appearance and standardize the production of replacement eyes, which had been made of glass by skilled artisans. From 1940 until it closed in 1963, it was the home for western movies in Richmond. Property Size 2,819 SF. The station was formed in 1948 as the Glenwood Farms Fire Department, serving the Mechanicsville Turnpike area. This September 1951 image shows the Bridge at Falling Creek. In May 1958, Bill Shockley of Greenville, S.C., spun out in an eight-lap midget auto heat on the half-mile dirt track at the State Fairgrounds. In August 1956, Criglersville general store owner Robert H. Gibbs served customer Lindsay Utz while they discussed topics of the day. In July 1951, Office of Price Stabilization regulations were posted at the Thalhimers department store. In April 1951, a couple strolled through the gardens at Shooters Hill in Goochland County. Today known as Veterans Day, the 1952 events marked the 34th anniversary of the end of World War I. In September 1954, the Canadian ship Notting Hill was docked at Richmonds Deepwater Terminal on the James River. Jaishon D. Banks was found guilty of first-degree murder in the May 19 shooting death ofDiamond Brown-Mosby. More than 4,000 spectators saw Bobby Hill of Columbus, Ohio, the nations top racer, ride bike No. In June 1950, gleeful children left Ginter Park School in Richmond as they were dismissed for the summer months though they did need to return a few days later for their report cards. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. This June 1950 image shows the former Westwood Circle in Richmond, a traffic circle at the intersection of North Boulevard, Hermitage Road and Westwood Avenue. Here, he greeted a crowd of 25,000 from his train in Petersburg, the last stop before heading to Richmond for his sixth speech of the day. In April 1951, W.H. 1 dead in Midlothian Turnpike shooting. Four firemen were injured, mainly from ice that formed on ladders and sidewalks in the freezing cold. In January 1958, an explosion at Merchants Ice & Cold Storage Co. at Sixth and Byrd streets in downtown Richmond killed seven people and shattered windows up to seven blocks away. Richmond Police Department officers responded to the 600 . Duvals pills, part of a trio of 30-inch granite Turkish cannonballs, in its new location at John Marshall High School at Eighth and Marshall streets in Richmond. By. In April 1952, Betsy Marrin and Doris Bolton admired the springtime blooms in the Italian Garden at Maymont Park. Forristal, seated beside the driver, remained head of the station, and white members who waved to their colleagues were transferred. This one was instead saved with a move out of the way of downtown traffic. It was presented to the school by the PTA, which had collected donations for playground equipment. The local baseball team drew more than 18,500 fans in total for single games on Friday and Saturday and the Sunday double-header. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police at (804) 646-0712 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. In October 1952, University of Richmond cross country coach Fred Hardy trained his runners team captain Bill Jordan set the pace ahead of a meet against Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. Just up the street, multiple officers are on scene of a reported shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments. Many stores participated in the sales event, and customers lined up as early as 8:30 p.m. the night before in hopes of getting the best deals. The following year, the church decided to move to River Road; the former building has since been torn down. This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Raos Restaurant on the corner at left. The barges were made at Richmond Steel Co. for businesses in New York. In November 1950, Richmond firefighters battled an early morning blaze at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues. Regarding segregation, she suggested that in later years we will find teachers of all races meeting here together.. In May 1950, Lady Wonder, Richmonds psychic horse, spelled out a greeting when a reporter visited for her latest predictions. 6.5 Review score 216 reviews. Our detectives have reviewed multiple cameras that were out there at this apartment complex we have multiple leads that we are following up on, Chief Smith said. North Chesterfield, VA 23235 . A food broker that owned adjacent property wanted to buy the land to expand its warehouse. In September 1959, Jimmy Harrison gave some friends a ride to school in his antique car. This January 1953 image shows houses on Belvidere Street in Richmond, as seen near Rowe Street, which were to be taken by the city for a proposed war memorial. In March 1956, jazz trumpeter Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong and his All-Stars played a concert at the Mosque, along with Woody Herman and his Third Herd. In December 1952, while baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was in Richmond for sightseeing and duck hunting, he took time to speak to reporters about his recent articles in Life magazine disparaging modern baseball as lacking the individual skill his era demanded. This November 1956 image shows Richmond disc jockey Alden Aaroe, who started in radio in 1938 and landed his signature morning show on WRVA in 1956. Sportspage Bar & Grille Midlothian was established at 14245 Midlothian Turnpike in 2003. In June 1950, Barbara Kilday (from left), Becky Branch and Jill Arnold set up a net for tennis. Just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 8, police found a man in the 6600 block of Midlothian Tpke with a non-life . 0. Today, the ramp linking southbound Belvidere Street to southbound Interstate 95 occupies the area. The student at Douglas Freeman High School in Henrico County spent his entire summer vacation rebuilding the car. In May 1953, shoppers crowded the streets of downtown for Richmond Day, a promotion that began the year before. "The most exciting thing is whoever's walking the dog this day," said one resident. The combat teams roots included the Confederacys 1st Virginia Infantry, which fought with the Army of Northern Virginia. In January 1964, Jewell Mason, one of Richmonds few female cab drivers, chatted with her husband, Otha, who also drove cabs. Please subscribe to keep reading. Douglas may be most known for the film Angels in the Outfield; Garrett was known for her roles in the Benji films and as the Purina Cat Chow Lady in TV commercials.
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