70 Years Ago: 1944

Pfc. And Mrs. Chester Bellick announce the birth of a daughter, Nancy Lynn, on Aug. 8. • Mrs. John Stiles and children of Lake Charles, La., are here visiting Dr. and Mrs. John Hawthorne.

60 Years Ago: 1954

E.M. Jones undergoes surgery at the Vicksburg Hospital. • Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Kitchens announce the birth of a daughter, Martha Cheryl, on Aug. 17.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Jones celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary at a reception. • Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Easley are vacationing at Waynesville, N.C.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Cunny return from a trip to Marianna, Fla. • The Shady Lawn Ladies Slow Pitch Softball Team wins the Red Carpet Tournament.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Reiko Flowers of Vicksburg and her sister, Hisae Shimokura of Yokohoma, Japan, are featured in the Food section.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Vicksburg’s application for a state grant to help fund a public transportation system is a day late, making the city miss $220,290.

10 Years Ago: 2004

ACT scores in the Vicksburg Warren School District are higher than last year’s scores. The average for students at Warren Central High School is 21 and 20.1 at Vicksburg High School.