Old Post Files is a regular feature within the pages of The Vicksburg Post’s print edition and digital e-edition. This feature looks back at some of the happenings from the pages of The Vicksburg Post over the past 100 years. Enjoy.

100 Years Ago: 1924

Jeff B. Jones died. • Minnie Williams entertained the Thursday afternoon Bridge Club. • Lucy Podesta was in Vicksburg on a visit from Natchez. 

90 Years Ago: 1934

James D. Thames Jr. was doing well after an operation for appendicitis. • Vivian LaHatte was attending a meeting of state recreation leaders in Jackson. • Birch Eakin, of Washington state, was in Vicksburg visiting Harry Andress.

80 Years Ago: 1944

Minnie Jerome died. • Mrs. Robert Miller, a Valley Park resident, passed away. • Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Emmich and their children were vacationing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

70 Years Ago: 1954

Dr. and Mrs. W.K. Purkes and their son were in Los Angeles. • Services were held for Margaret Harris. • The Rev. H.H. Crisler conducted services at Holy Trinity Church.

60 Years Ago: 1964

Dr. and Mrs. James Allison announced the birth of their daughter, Susan Elizabeth. • Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Heigle, of Rolling Fork, announced the birth of their son, Markel Todd. • Services were held for Letitia Patterson. 

50 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Watkins announced the birth of their son, Willie Watkins II. • Catherine Anne May and Denise Helene Meyer made the LSU Dean’s List. • Nine members of the Satartia High School Class of 1933 held their 41st class reunion.

40 Years Ago: 1984

Gail Walker Trahan, 29, was killed when a rock crashed through the windshield of her car and caused her to lose control. • Lelia J. Robinson died. • Services were held for Lucy Holly.

30 Years Ago: 1994

Ellen Gail Czaika, of Vicksburg, was awarded the Second Century Scholarship from Millsaps College.

20 Years Ago: 2004

The Vicksburg Warren School District Community School Plan was given a final approval by federal officials. 

10 Years Ago: 2014

Vicksburg National Military Park gave the local economy a $30 million boost. • The city discussed the county’s plan for dilapidated buildings. • A Tallulah doctor’s girlfriend pled guilty to five counts of prescription fraud.