Old Post Files is a regular feature in the print and digital e-editions of the Vicksburg Post. This post takes a look back at some of the events of the last 100 years in the pages of the Vicksburg Post. Enjoy.

100 years ago: 1924

Airmail stamps were offered for sale at the post office. • Theo Hardy returned from Memphis. • Ava Adams was in Alexandria, Louisiana.

90 years ago: 1934

Quin Brackett was appointed city health officer. • Mrs. WS Smith of St. Louis arrived to visit Alderman and Mrs. JM Buchanan. • Jesse Young traveled to California to visit her sister, Mrs. Jaffrey.

80 years ago: 1944

Maj. John Goodrum was home after many months overseas. • Mrs. RL Crook went to Birmingham for a visit. • Mollie A. Casey died. • Mr. and Mrs. Keith Williams visited New Orleans.

70 years ago: 1954

Sister Mary Eva, RSM, was appointed principal of St. Michael’s Elementary School, Biloxi. • A service was held for C. Gordon Clark. • Mr. and Mrs. WH Sadler and their children visited New Orleans.

60 years ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. John Bryant announced the birth of their daughter, Barbara Ann. • Mr. and Mrs. MM Hawkins and their children vacationed in Dallas. • Mr. and Mrs. John L. Scott announced the birth of their son, Donald Wayne. • Mary Mansell traveled to Atlanta to teach at a junior high school.

50 years ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Lee Adams were the parents of a son, Johnny Lee Jr. • Gladys Healey returned from a visit to Texas City, Texas. • Mrs. Allen Hynum, Mrs. Ron Miller and Mrs. HS Kelly were honored at an Oak Park Garden Club luncheon.

40 years ago: 1984

Birthday guests included Carrie Jeanette Wade (1) and Don Hill (5). • Roger Major Walker announced his candidacy for the position of Supervisor. • Karla Rae Cato and Francis Lee Jackson announced their wedding plans.

30 years ago: 1994

Nathan Cartwright has died. • Corey Robertson Stabler celebrated his first birthday.

20 years ago: 2004

A one-story residential building on Pearl Street was damaged by fire.

10 years ago: 2014

Former Mayor Paul Winfield’s home was sold. • Warren County constables assumed leadership roles in the Mississippi Constables Association.