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 few decades. Enjoy.

100 Years Ago: 1923
C.E. Hundley, an Edwards farmer, died. • Marcus Wachenheim was improved following an illness.

90 Years Ago: 1933
The formal opening of the new St. George Orthodox Church was held.

80 Years Ago: 1943
Mrs. Howard Hullum was a patient at the Vicksburg Hospital. • William Gray, cadet at Wentworth Military Academy was here visiting his parents.

70 Years Ago: 1953
Joint installation of officers was held here by three local lodges of the Masonic Temple. • Lt. George Roesch returned to Robbins Air Force Base after a visit here.

60 Years Ago: 1963
Pvt. Henry Lindsey, Bovina resident, died at Fort Sill, Okla. • Don Carter, U.S. Navy was home for the holidays from Newport, R.I.

50 Years Ago: 1973
Mrs. Helen Mulloy retired from the Mississippi River Commission and Lower Mississippi Valley Division, Corps of Engineers.

40 Years Ago: 1983
The Mississippi River was filled with chunks of ice. • Clarissa Behr presented a concert of sacred music in the John O. Raworth Chapel of First Presbyterian Church.

30 Years Ago: 1993
Ameristar Casino was developing its own trailer park for employees. • Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hearn announced the birth of a daughter, Chasity Nicole.

20 Years Ago: 2003
The Strand Theater was expected to open in the new year. • Initiative graduate, Tanya Jones McCleary opened Nappie Roots.

10 Years Ago: 2013
Signs put tourists on Grant’s path. • Dancers of all ages starred in Debra Franco Preparatory School of Dance’s holiday event.