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John S. Battle first designated such a week in 1950. Trainer J.H. The Byrd Park Methodist congregation, later renamed to Park Avenue, moved into the structure in 1952. 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. It was presented to the school by the PTA, which had collected donations for playground equipment. In April 1952, Eleanor Brown, a student at Brook Hill School, donned a bunny suit for the Richmond Easter Parade. Four such vehicles were put to work to clear city streets. 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 April 1952, no players were in sight at the Byrd Park tennis courts. In the Civil War, the complex served the Confederacy. In December 1957, firefighters battled at blaze at L.R. Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning off near Midlothian Turnpike. 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. The Henrico County schools band previously practiced in the school basement, which caused a noise problem in classrooms. Four firemen were injured, mainly from ice that formed on ladders and sidewalks in the freezing cold. Women won the constitutional right to vote in 1920 and neither of us has missed an election since 1920, Clark said. In April 1950, this coal bin in the Highland Springs High School shop building was cleaned out and converted into a practice room for the school band. Just before 8 p.m. on Feb. 8, police found a man in the 6600 block of Midlothian Tpke with a non-life . The statues head was finally placed on March 13, after which the smoothing process was completed. This July 1950 image shows the area at the intersection of Axtell and Jesse streets in downtown Richmond. It was never officially reopened for swimming (though in the 1960s, fishing was permitted at the lake). In September 1953, two boys surveyed the William F. Fox School, which they were ready to attend within days. In April 1956, members of the Richmond Virginians engaged in a pre-practice bull session in their locker room. His name is still being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. The following year, the church decided to move to River Road; the former building has since been torn down. 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. Tobacco, textiles, newsprint, machinery and steel were among many products that came into or exited the terminal on cargo ships. During Wednesdays press briefing, Chief Smith said the five females were innocent bystanders who were outside enjoying the nice weather in a large courtyard when the shooting happened. The row formed the western boundary of a block that city officials were preparing to acquire. In November 1954, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother visited Richmond on a U.S. tour. On July 11, 1950, part of the ceiling of the Park Theater at 810 E. Broad St. collapsed during a showing, injuring 17. More recently, the farm served as a set for the 2015 film Ithaca, starring and directed by Meg Ryan. What are the two bright lights in the night sky? Shooting on Richmond's Southside leaves one woman dead, four other The parade was first held in 1929 and, after a pause during World War II, resumed in 1946. In April 1955, students at Ridge School in Henrico County enjoyed their new merry-go-round. On April 8, 1952, the Brooklyn Dodgers played an exhibition game in Richmond. There is no suspect description at this time. Thomas B. Stanley escorted her into the Capitol for a tour. FULL VIDEO OF WEDNESDAYS PRESS CONFERENCE, 4/27/21: Shooting on Richmonds Southside leaves one woman dead, four other people injured, 4/27/21: Neighbor reacts to shooting on Richmonds Southside after hearing barrage of gunfire, 4/27/21: Mayor releases brief statement in wake of deadly shooting that left four others injured on Midlothian Turnpike, 4/28/21: Three charged in Midlothian Turnpike homicide that killed a mom and her 3-month-old daughter. Tactical Gun Shops in Midlothian on YP.com. It quickly became a center of extracurricular activities for area children. 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. 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 August 1950, Richmond City Clerk William T. Wells (left) swore in attorney Lewis F. Powell Jr. as member of the Richmond School Board. Today known as Veterans Day, the 1952 events marked the 34th anniversary of the end of World War I. 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 October 1950, Virginia Randolph helped S.O. RPD responded to the mass shooting at The Belt Atlantic Apartments on Midlothian Turnpike around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April . In July 1959, cars were parked along 17th Street in Richmond looking toward Main Street. Previously, it took two men to do the process - one to hold a piece of rope along the line and another to apply paint. In May 1956, Ann Huxley adjusted the blade height on her lawnmower before cutting the grass at her home on Three Chopt Road in Henrico County. 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. Armbrecht, chairman of the PTA recreation committee. Police are investigating a double shooting at the Holiday Inn on Midlothian Turnpike that left one person dead early Monday morning. Childress coonhound won best of breed at the Virginia Kennel Clubs 17th annual dog show at the Atlantic Rural Exposition fairgrounds. 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 June 1958, Reynolds Metals Co. employees Ethel Blue (left) and Bonnie Foy enjoyed some sun at the companys new office space in Henrico County. In February 1957, building supervisors looked out from the platforms, which once were public observation spots. In December, a jury decided that the city was at fault, as evidence pointed to a leaking underground gas main. The queen returned to Virginia in 2007 for Jamestown's 400th anniversary. Drivers on the turnpike have reported phantom cars and trucks that appear suddenly, causing the drivers to swerve. 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. Five men have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at The Belt Atlantic apartments on Midlothian Turnpike on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. In addition to resurfacing the road after removing the streetcar tracks, a concrete center strip was added along with updated traffic signals, new street lights and walk-dont walk signals. A man was fatally shot in the4000 block of Midlothian Turnpike on Thursday night. In April 1952, Know-Your-Bank Week activities in Richmond included behind-the-scenes tours for bank customers and school students. This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. In February 1958, a line of vehicles moved along Chamberlayne Avenue at Lombardy Street on Richmonds North Side. Tornado felled trees in front of Commonwealth Club on Franklin St., June 13, 1951. Police confirm woman killed in Midlothian Turnpike crash in Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Several stories below the clock itself, four small balconies jut out from the clock tower on Old City Hall in downtown Richmond. That fall, Hofheimer's offered Stride Rite children's shoes - gas-filled balloons with every pair! - for $4.50 to $7.95. Richmond's triple railroad crossing 4th time in history 3 trains lined up TD Oct 13, 1958. The camp held meetings and parties at this location, while its home for veterans was at Boulevard and Grove Avenue. It was removed from the park in the late 1950s in a severe state of disrepair. (To that point, only a 1954 exhibition between the New York Yankees and Richmond Virginians drew a larger crowd.) A doctor removed about a pint of seeds from the childs stomach and then planted one, which became this tree. This March 1952 image shows a wagon, believed to have been Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant's during the Civil War, as it was retired to the Armys Richmond Quartermaster Depot at Bellwood. In September 1952, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower was on a whistle-stop tour of Virginia and North Carolina in his campaign for the presidency. In May 1955, shoppers on Broad Street in downtown Richmond rushed to find bargains at the fourth annual Richmond Day. In January 1958, this horse and wagon raced through the streets of Church Hill in Richmond before stopping after hitting a car. Deals included winter coats for $1 for early customers, television sets between $1.98 and $19, and a seven-diamond ring for $39. In May 1956, area residents enjoyed a refreshing swim in the James River a reprieve from record high temperatures during the spring month. In June 1952, trucks loaded with wheat during the harvest season had a long wait including along the Mayo Bridge to reach the Cargill Inc. grain elevator at First and Hull streets in South Richmond. Her reps confirmed her pregnancy following the show. In August 1954, members of the Richmond Civic Ballet rehearsed for an upcoming performance. In September 1951, a boy fished at the dam of Lakeside Lake in Henrico County. Hotel in Midlothian. In September 1954, floats in the National Tobacco Festival parade completed their promenade around City Stadium before the football game between the University of Richmond and Hampden-Sydney College. 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. April 28, 2021. In August 1956, Criglersville general store owner Robert H. Gibbs served customer Lindsay Utz while they discussed topics of the day. 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. A firearm was found in the belongings of a Holman Middle School student on Friday, police said. You can cancel at any time. 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.. 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. On Aug. 28, 1950, Richmond's first black firefighting unit took charge of Engine Co. 9 at Fifth and Duval streets. Download the free 8News and StormTracker 8 mobile apps! Final suspect arrested in connection to Midlothian Turnpike mass shooting 3 hospitalized after shooting on Midlothian Turnpike - WTVR Property Size 2,819 SF. Everybody who farms has to make every kind of gadget he can for himself, Welch said. Four days later, the Mosque was scheduled to host two shows by an emerging star, the day before his self-titled debut studio album was released. In August 1955, Mrs. Burlee stood on her front lawn at Tree Hill Farm in Henrico Countys Varina area and admired the view of Richmond. . In January 1964, Jewell Mason, one of Richmonds few female cab drivers, chatted with her husband, Otha, who also drove cabs. City leaders are urging anyone with information to come forward by calling (804) 780-1000. About 250 trucks delivered on this day alone, and as many as 85 were lined up at one time. Alley and J.B. Winston mounted Richmonds oldest fire engine, Old 798. 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. From left are Margaret Jones, Betty Evans and Anita Hagopian. That year, fall suits were on sale for $11, and dresses for only $5.44. In February 1951, Mrs. J.H. 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. This December 1950 image of East Broad Street at Fifth Street in downtown Richmond shows crowds of holiday shoppers visiting such stores as Baker's, Peoples Drug, Swatty's Pants, Haverty's Furniture and Raylass Department Store. In March 1957, a boy and girl walked through Chesterfield County farmland with their tools, ready to help with planting. This February 1953 image shows East Main Street near 10th Street in downtown Richmond, with Raos Restaurant on the corner at left. At this point, the investigation indicates the unknown suspect fled the area on foot, police said. One person died at the scene and another died at a hospital after the 3:15 a.m. shooting at Your Place Sports Bar & Grill at 101 Wadsworth Drive, which is in a shopping center off Midlothian . In April 1950, firemen W.M. The barges were made at Richmond Steel Co. for businesses in New York. 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. About 20 signs were erected to let motorists know that they no longer shared a single side. RPD cruiser involved in crash at Midlothian and Roanoke. The 475,000-piece circus took five men 48 hours to set up on a 60-by-28 foot-table and seven hours to break down. Man injured in shooting near Midlothian Turnpike in South Richmond