Members of the Richmond public health community and South Richmond Community Nursing Service participated in the ceremony. Hours & Location. In the midst of the states Massive Resistance to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, protests were mounting across Virginia. In March 1959, Donnie and Bobby Alvis enjoyed the first days of spring in Richmond with appropriate seasonal company: a baby lamb and new blossoms. The damaged building was restored and is now occupied by Community Church of God in Christ. This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Raos Restaurant on the corner at left. Rain totals generally about a quarter to a third of an inch across metro Richmond. In May 1950, three members of the Thomas Jefferson High School cadet corps completed their daily flag ritual. Rents at the 17th Street Market also were going up, and the city planned to raise the sanitation tax on vehicles using street space in the market areas from 10 cents to 50. By. He said Richmonders are now left to pick up the pieces. Today, the lake is in on the grounds of Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. A view of East Broad Street in downtown Richmond on a cloudy day in October 1954. 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. In October 1958, chemists Owen R. Blackburne (left) and Bill Simmons distilled volatile acids at the Richmond Sewage Disposal headquarters near Rocketts Landing. Previously, it took two men to do the process - one to hold a piece of rope along the line and another to apply paint. 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. The story said there were 122 such accidents in Virginia in 1949, with 23 people killed. In December 1957, firefighters battled at blaze at L.R. This is where people live, Mayor Stoney said. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. In May 1950, motorcyclists raced in the 10-Mile National Motorcycle Championship at the Atlantic Rural Exposition grounds in Henrico County. He stayed at the Hotel John Marshall, which was certainly more peaceful than City Stadium -- not having lost a punch over the decades, the 55-year-old got involved in the match there and knocked out the tag team partners Dick Lever and Wally Dusek. From left are guard Frank Boxley, center Fred Poss (in front), quarterback Dave Woolwine, end Wendell Shay, back Charlie Lavery and backfield coach Clark King. The program was organized by the city and sponsored by Thalhimers. In early October 1952, temperatures reached into the mid-80s, and people around the area found ways to enjoy the unseasonably warm weather. RICHMOND, Va. -- One man was killed in a shooting on the Midlothian Turnpike on Thursday morning. The student at Douglas Freeman High School in Henrico County spent his entire summer vacation rebuilding the car. Earlier that month, the states nine parks welcomed more than 77,000 visitors during their unofficial opening week for the season. Henrico County had recently reduced the speed limit on its portion of Monument from 50 to 35, and a Richmond News Leader editorial urged the city to raise its limit to match that. Tactical Gun Shops in Midlothian on YP.com. The tobacco companies had moved out by the late 1980s, and today the old buildings have been converted mainly to retail and residential space. Armbrecht, chairman of the PTA recreation committee. From 1940 until it closed in 1963, it was the home for western movies in Richmond. Father Andrew (from left), Benedictine's principal, inspected Maj. Wesley Rhodes in the old West Point style top and Col. Alfred Moss in the new, shorter Eisenhower jacket. This October 1951 shows one side of Bloemendaal House, the former home of Richmond businessman Lewis Ginter and now part of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The men used the hot boxes at the Richmond YMCA, which could be set to 115 degrees and could leave the body cleansed and refreshed. In September 1958, a yard full of bicycles made clear that classes were back in session at Westhampton School in Richmond. 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. Jaishon D. Banks was found guilty of first-degree murder in the May 19 shooting death ofDiamond Brown-Mosby. The tower is believed to have been built after the fourth version of the church had been completed in the mid-1600s. During his show in Richmond, he was backed up by Count Basie's orchestra and completed no fewer than five costume changes. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. This July 1950 image shows the area at the intersection of Axtell and Jesse streets in downtown Richmond. This March 1951 image shows the interior of the City Garage at the old fairgrounds property near Parker Field. THE TIMES-DISPATCH. The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more. 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. At this time we do not believe that they were the target of these shootings, Chief Smith said. At the time, police called it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city. 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. In July 1951, Office of Price Stabilization regulations were posted at the Thalhimers department store. McCutchen said the 11-year-old who was injured is Sharnez Hills niece. CVS Health is conducting rapid testing coronavirus testing (COVID-19) at 13180 Midlothian Tpke Midlothian, VA. The Keydets finished the season with a 5-5 record. From 1896 to 1915, this address housed the Robert E. Lee Camp No. Firefighters were quick to the scene but had to retreat as a cloud of ammonia, leaking from refrigeration equipment, hovered over the destruction (there was no fire). The swimming facility was segregated, and the lake was closed by the city in 1958 to prevent integration. The shop building was located offsite nearby. A man was fatally shot in the 4000 . In March 1959, postman Sam H. Mellichampe delivered mail in a long line of boxes at a trailer park near Petersburg. Richmond Mayor Stirling King joined them. For several decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Fonticello Lithia water company advertised the medicinal properties of the spring water and sold it bottled starting at 20 cents per gallon. With the ceiling of the memorial only 2 feet above the top of the head, it was an arduous six-hour process to get the head installed. When Tech coach Frank Moseley benched star quarterback Johnny Dean because of a questionable knee, former punter Jack Williams made the most of his shot at QB, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter. In November 1950, a multifaith Thanksgiving service was held at Monument Methodist Church, located at Allen and Park avenues in Richmond. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 0. His name is still being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. In July 1950, women lounged on a floating platform at a swimming hole that was once a quarry. . This October 1956 image shows Tobacco Row at Dock Street, where many cigarette manufacturers were located. Like Black Friday, shoppers were lured to stores with deals such as $1 televisions, 2-for-1 car deals and $1 dresses. According to the story, in about 1922, the 6-year-old son of a preacher-farmer in Powhatan County kept eating persimmons one day until he developed a stomachache and was brought to the hospital. In August 1954, members of the Richmond Civic Ballet rehearsed for an upcoming performance. Galeski wanted to improve the appearance and standardize the production of replacement eyes, which had been made of glass by skilled artisans. At John Marshall, the schools band and color guard took part in the service, and wreaths were placed on two plaques bearing names of former students who gave their lives in the two world wars. 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. The motel had 26 units, and nightly rates began at $5. On Sept. 26, 1953, the Virginia Tech football team celebrated its 20-6 win over the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. Ticket prices were $1.50, $2 and $2.50. For Lease Contact for pricing. In May 1950, Richmond celebrated Park and Recreation Week with a series of events, including an art carnival, puppet shows and concerts. RPD cruiser involved in crash at Midlothian and Roanoke. This February 1952 image shows the High's Ice Cream store at 2410 E. Broad St. High's operated a number of stores in Richmond and had a plant on West Broad Street - its opening-day special in 1932 was buy one Big Cone for 5 cents, get the second free. Police are asking that anyone with information about this crash call 804-748-1251. A firearm was found in the belongings of a Holman Middle School student on Friday, police said. 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. In December 1954, actor Paul Douglas was in Richmond to star in a stage production of The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and he renewed acquaintances and shared family photographs with local actress and singer Patsy Garrett, a friend from their days in radio. In June 1958, Reynolds Metals Co. employees Ethel Blue (left) and Bonnie Foy enjoyed some sun at the companys new office space in Henrico County. The bridge was retired from service in the early 1930s after a new span began carrying southbound U.S. 1/301 traffic over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County. In July 1950, an employee of Richmond optician J.S. In this rural area, the store was a community gathering place, with an old 1917 Simmons Giant coal-burning stove to keep people warm. In May 1950, Clifford Burgess (from left), Harlean Bibb, Charles King and Shirley Kingsley, who attended Summer Hill School in South Richmond, practiced a square dance called Duck for the Oyster.. Alley and J.B. Winston mounted Richmonds oldest fire engine, Old 798. In the Civil War, the complex served the Confederacy. After standing for many years on a pedestal in front of Grays Armory at Seventh and Marshall, this one was destined to join its two mates at the city Works Department trash heap at the old fairgrounds, where those two had lain missing since World War II until being rediscovered in January 1952. More than 150 firefighters and two-thirds of the citys firefighting equipment responded to the blaze, which caused extensive damage. The store opened in 1933 as The Linen Mart. In June 1953, James R. Osterbind posed for a photo during his workday at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond. In July 1950, heavyweight boxing legend Jack Dempsey came to Richmond as a headline attraction for a different event: He was referee of a wrestling match. Neighbors tell CBS 6 a shooting hasn't happened in this quiet neighborhood in at least 20 years. 10047 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 200. Chief Smith called the shooting a very unfortunate incident, saying that the gunmen opened fire into a quad full of children at The Belt Atlantic apartment complex on Midlothian Turnpike. This land today houses part of the parking deck for The River Lofts apartments. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. pic.twitter.com/89jhx4mF7m. The clinic, which opened in January 1952, was staffed by volunteer nurses. This March 1954 image shows Newt, the fire dog at the Henrico County Fire Departments Station No. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) Three men have been arrested in connection with Tuesdays shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike that claimed the life of a young mother and her 3-month-old daughter, and sent three additional victims to the hospital. Police identified the victim who was killed during the shooting as 30-year-old Sharnez Hill. In January 1958, this horse and wagon raced through the streets of Church Hill in Richmond before stopping after hitting a car. In May 1954, James River Garden Club members visited the Branch House on Monument Avenue in Richmond to make last-minute arrangements before the weekends flower show. The 1st Precinct station required major repairs and would have cost about $4,000 per year to maintain. Just days after the service, the church suffered a devastating five-alarm fire the following year, the congregation was part of a merger that formed Reveille United Methodist. The building later was renovated and became a childrens recreation center. This April 1951 image shows St. Andrews School in Richmonds Oregon Hill area. In October 1981, Melvin Shot Walker worked the grill at the White Spot in Charlottesville. The Henrico County schools band previously practiced in the school basement, which caused a noise problem in classrooms. Spriggs, worshipful master of East End Lodge 233, A.F. In October 1953, Mary Workman (holding music stand), better known as Sunshine Sue, sang with her band. In 1954, Liles was using money from her gigs around Richmond to pay for her pursuit of a social work degree at Richmond Professional Institute. In October 1954, traffic stacked up at Fifth and Franklin streets in downtown Richmond on a busy shopping day. The tribe had a profitable year from fishing, so it made a donation to the Richmond Memorial Hospital building fund in memory of tribe member Charles Bush, who had been killed in World War II. That fall, Hofheimer's offered Stride Rite children's shoes - gas-filled balloons with every pair! - for $4.50 to $7.95. It still stands today, serving low-income children. The chief noted that sick tribe members were treated at Richmond hospitals, so the Pamunkey wanted to help the construction effort. This November 1950 image shows the Sixth Street Market, where the city of Richmond was set to raise rents to be more in line with prevailing rates. Smith did pre-trip paperwork in a train caboose before a ride to Washington. North Chesterfield, VA 23235 . The barges were made at Richmond Steel Co. for businesses in New York. Located on Bells Road, Parnell Field had two dirt runways, and at its peak, it was home to as many as 30 light aircraft. The brick buildings that stand there today were built in the late 1800s to early 1900s. In June 1950, these young ladies cooled off during a heatwave and enjoyed a boat ride on Fountain Lake at Byrd Park in Richmond. Pictured are Eddie Shumate, 18, with Rowena Grisso, 16, at the far end; 11-year-old Howard Taylor is not pictured. In May 1958, Richmond Mayor F. Henry Garber crowned Grace Jacqueline Allen as Miss Virginia during a ceremony at the Jefferson Hotel downtown. In January 1953, Richmond city workers painted lane lines on Cowardin Avenue using a new power-driven machine. Starting in the 1800s, the area near what is now Willow Oaks was occupied by a large number of granite quarries. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In April 1952, no players were in sight at the Byrd Park tennis courts. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. 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. MIDLOTHIAN, Va. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning near Midlothian Turnpike. The fire caused $100,000 in damage and displaced Nathans tailor shop and the DeJarnette & Paul insurance agency. In October 1956, members of the Richmond Square Dance Federation danced in Bon Air. When Old 798 was still active, it was pulled by two horses that responded to the fire bell with excitement, a veteran fire chief said. Location is Monroe Park. Notes. In September 1951, the speed limit on Monument Avenue inside the city was 25 mph. Mason, who started working for the Yellow Cab Co. in 1958, said she never had issues because of her gender. In July 1951, two women enjoyed the white sand beach of Cape Charles on Virginias Eastern Shore. It opened in 1912 to house the University College of Medicine, which merged with the Medical College of Virginia the following year. By 1946, the church received a permit to construct a new building on the site of the Church House. It quickly became a center of extracurricular activities for area children. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Two people were injured in a shooting in the 3000 block of Nine Mile Road on Tuesday night. 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. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Square dancing for all ages on the Byrd Park tennis courts was a highlight of the week. Mattox showed off her unique mailbox at her home on state Route 35 in Prince George County. The building is a National Historic Landmark. (The location, in what is now called Carytown, is occupied by Can Can Brasserie.). Amazon pauses construction on 2nd headquarters in, Chesterfield customers can opt out of recycling, Police: Man steals from store, threatens employee, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. . In the dugout at Mooers Field Jackie Robinson visits with teammate Don Newcombe - a star pitcher who was on military duty at Camp Pickett. In July 1954, Kitty Liles performed with her band. 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. The structures, which remained after the electric trolley system folded in the late 1930s, had become a nuisance, with chunks of concrete falling off of them at times. In August 1950, the 176th Infantry of the Virginia National Guard was training at Camp Pickett in preparation for possible duty in Korea. In October 1951, workers constructed a section of Forest Hill Avenue in South Richmond. Circuit Court of Appeals, who wore his best Western outfit for the occasion. The station was formed in 1948 as the Glenwood Farms Fire Department, serving the Mechanicsville Turnpike area. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond police say a man was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening. In June 1955, Central National Bank opened an "auto branch" at Third and Marshall streets in downtown Richmond, a block from the main office. Forristal, seated beside the driver, remained head of the station, and white members who waved to their colleagues were transferred. Buckroe Beach was a popular destination for Richmonders in the first half of the century as railroads offered direct trips to the area, where visitors could rent a cottage for $50 to $75 a week. They were (from left) Giant Food, Peoples Drug Store and G.C. CBS-Philadelphia. Officers were called to the 4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike for a . 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. The entire Broad Street renovation project stretched from Laurel to 12th streets. In April 1951, W.H. Her 3-month-old daughter was also shot and died later at the hospital. In July 1950, a curb boy at Arnettes Ice Cream Co., served Beverly Page French a banana split. 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. The station was formed in 1948 as the Glenwood Farms Fire Department, serving the Mechanicsville Turnpike area. Hotel in Midlothian. Now home to the local theater, the site was built in 1663 as a gristmill and changed hands and functions many times over the centuries, according to the theater's history. The club had a longer history, having been first organized in October 1902. The granite arch span, most of which can still be seen today, was built in the 1820s at a cost of just over $2,000. Deals included winter coats for $1 for early customers, television sets between $1.98 and $19, and a seven-diamond ring for $39. When the owner of neighboring fuel tanks was told that his were saved, he called it "the nicest Christmas present ever.". City leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling (804) 780-1000. From 1946 to 1957, Workman was host of the popular Old Dominion Barn Dance music radio show, broadcast nationally on Saturday nights on WRVA from the Lyric Theater in downtown Richmond. Photo taken June 23, 1951. The following year, the church decided to move to River Road; the former building has since been torn down. Newport News High School won the tournament. Childress coonhound won best of breed at the Virginia Kennel Clubs 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. The farm dated to the 1700s, and a large oak on the property, which was felled by a storm in 2012, was known as the Surrender Tree legend says it is where Richmond Mayor Joseph Mayo surrendered the city to Union forces in April 1865 near the end of the Civil War. As they closed and were allowed to fill with water, they became popular recreation spots. In June 1950, Barbara Kilday (from left), Becky Branch and Jill Arnold set up a net for tennis. In March 1952, Mrs. V.C. This July 1950 image shows the Haverty's furniture store at the corner of East Broad and Fourth streets downtown. The shooting on April 27 claimed the life of 30-year-old Sharnez Hill and her 3-month-old daughter Neziah Hill. The mailbox post was made using an old log cabin chain and required an hours worth of welding. Richmond schools were not integrated until 1970. Richard Hayes. The warehouse blaze destroyed a lot of pieces intended for Christmas gifts. This July 1950 image shows McGuire Hall at 12th and Clay streets in downtown Richmond. Flax was chairwoman of Womens Club gift shop. Clary of Engine Co. 1 welcomed some friends on the firetruck: Smokie Jr. and Back Tap, a pair of Dalmatians. 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. On April 9, 1955, the Boston Red Sox topped the New York Giants, 5-2, in an exhibition game seen by more than 12,600 spectators at Parker Field in Richmond. 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. 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. In January 1958, traffic moved through the intersection of Grace and Belvidere streets in Richmond. You can cancel at any time. In October 1957, U.Va. Test types vary by location and will be confirmed during the scheduling process. In January 1964, Jewell Mason, one of Richmonds few female cab drivers, chatted with her husband, Otha, who also drove cabs. On Aug. 28, 1950, Richmond's first black firefighting unit took charge of Engine Co. 9 at Fifth and Duval streets. . The area was enduring a three-week dry spell at the time. Officers arrived on scene and located two adult females, two teenagers, and one child suffering from gunshot wounds. 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.. Richmond endured five days of rain, with an official total of 3.82 inches falling. Everybody who farms has to make every kind of gadget he can for himself, Welch said. (To that point, only a 1954 exhibition between the New York Yankees and Richmond Virginians drew a larger crowd.) A predecessor festival was held in South Boston before World War II. The open-membership volunteer group, which held roughly a dozen performances annually at local events, was organized almost four years earlier by local former professional dancers Betty Carper Grigg and John Hurdle. In November 1951, workers constructed a new lane on Monument Avenue in Henrico County. In January 1957, Dot Perkins led a dance class in the hut at the Powhatan Hill playground in Richmond. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Randolph, whose efforts focused heavily on vocational education, died in 1958. This April 1951 image shows the Richmond skyline as seen from the south end of the Lee Bridge. Former President Trump doubled down on his attacks on superstar singer Rihanna on Sunday night following her Super Bowl performance. Merchants reported strong sales. Only about 36 feet of the approximate 46-foot tower remain. Though long out of use, the engine was brought out for special occasions and parades. The 5600 and 5700 blocks had been closed since early August; the full project called for widening Patterson between Maple and Commonwealth avenues. RPD responded to the mass shooting at The Belt Atlantic Apartments on Midlothian Turnpike around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April . In April 1951, a little girl met a Great Dane as the Virginia Kennel Club held its 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. In January 1954, shoppers waited for buses in the snow on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. The Sharnezs grandmother has identified the 11-year-old as Sharnezs niece and her great grandaughter, Deniya Hill.
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