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

Brother Thomas was named athletic director at St Aloysius. • A marriage license was issued to D.M. Williams and Ella Brumfield. • W.H. Burkett, of New Orleans, and Jeannie Slater were married. • P.W. Mulivihill died.

90 Years Ago: 1934

Mrs. Z.M. Davidson and Mr. and Mrs. William Porter enjoyed a trip to New Orleans, as well as to places along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. • Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Morrison and their children motored to Corinth.

80 Years Ago: 1944

George M. Feeney Jr., with the Army Air Corp, was killed in action. 

70 Years Ago: 1954

W.H. Martin was elected to the Mississippi Senate. • Services were held for A.A. Gamble Sr. • Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Tiblier announced the birth of their daughter. • Fred Groome left to attend Millsaps College. • Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Welsch announced the birth of their daughter, Marilyn. • John Collier, Corps of Engineers employee, retired.

60 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Harmon announced the birth of their son, Maurice. • Services were held for O.W. Jones. • Nancy Martin died. • Leona Powers, of Utica, died. • St Aloysius fell to Brandon 13-7 in its season opener.

50 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Smith announce the birth of their daughter, Kimberly Dawn. • Carol Jean Winston was selected as a Freshman Counselor at USM.  • Jefferson Strong retired after more than 20 years with the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. • Sue Anne Cummins died unexpectedly at 22. • Van Hinman was directing a Jackson Little Theatre play. 

40 Years Ago: 1984

“Sue Shelby Day,” was celebrated at Michael’s Jewelry in honor of Shelby’s 20 years of service. • Karl Neal, Warren Central fullback, was featured as an outstanding football player. • A Billy Graham television special aired.

30 Years Ago: 1994

After years of work, a ribbon cutting and picnic opened Riverside Park.

20 Years Ago: 2004

New Come and See M.B. Church in Port Gibson held its annual Revival. 

10 Years Ago: 2014

Incumbents for the offices on the school board, as well as circuit clerk and constable, were opposed in the upcoming election.  • Hinds CC was named as one of the 100 schools considered a degree-producing school.