Old Post Files: August 17, 1924-2014

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

A.M. Barfield was given the contract to build Culkin Academy. • Mildred Redell departed for Leland.

90 Years Ago: 1934

Mrs. W.A. Atwood was recovering from a serious illness. • Dan McGehee, a candidate for Congress, addressed the voters of Vicksburg and Warren County. 

80 Years Ago: 1944

Grace Penley was visiting relatives in St. Louis. • Thomas A. Ware died.

70 Years Ago: 1954

Mr. and Mrs. George Bragg and their children were visiting from New Orleans. • Ethel Sue and Hilda Dent returned from their trip to Chicago and New York. • J.D. Kennedy Sr. was a patient at Mercy Hospital. • Judge Ben Guider was the guest speaker at the Y’s men’s club meeting.

60 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Dawson of Edwards announced the birth of their son, Micheal Wayne. • Dr. Cecil Knox Jr. was appointed to the Vicksburg School Board. • James Johnson, of Newellton, La., died.

50 Years Ago: 1974

Davis Doyle Tindall Jr. was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army at exercises at Eastern Kentucky University. • Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Faulk returned from a nurseryman’s conference in Dallas. • Randall Williams was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Southern Mississippi.

40 Years Ago: 1984

Hugh Hasty painted the spots on the eaves of the auditorium at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School. • Richard F. Atkinson was injured in a motorcycle accident.

30 Years Ago: 1994

San Antonio-based H.B. Zachary Company and its employees pledged $20,000 to the United Way of West Central Mississippi.

20 Years Ago: 2004

Mayor Laurence Leyens said he would seek a second term.

10 Years Ago: 2014

Miss Mississippi 2014 Jasmine Murray held a truck show and send-off party. • John Tillman Thomas played music at Rowdy’s.