Old Post Files: September 20, 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

David Boch was in New York on business. • Mrs. Charles Feith and her daughter were in Memphis for the fair. • Earl Jaquith was chosen president of the Altar Boy’s Society. • Karl Kestenbaum left for LSU.

90 Years Ago: 1934

Albert Allen was in New Orleans. • R.F. Wilson died and was buried in Baton Rouge. • Mrs. Louis H. Rivers, sister of Mrs. John F. Halpin, died in New Orleans.

80 Years Ago: 1944

Glenwood Funeral Home announced its plan to formally open in Vicksburg. • Frederick Balaza, a Hungarian violinist, was featured in a concert at All Saints College.

70 Years Ago: 1954

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Angelo announced the birth of their son, Victor Miles. • Abe Young died. • Roberta Meyerkort, of Port Gibson, was in Vicksburg visiting Mrs. Fred Young.

60 Years Ago: 1964

Members of the John H. Nelson family, of Lake Providence, held a family reunion. • Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Roesch announced the birth of their daughter, Ann Claire. • Mr. and Mrs. Allen Fisher and their children were vacationing in Gulfport.

50 Years Ago: 1974

Vicksburg Theater Guild’s first production of the season, “The Owl and The Pussycat,” opened at the Bowmar Avenue Playhouse. • The Council 9 Eagles recovered from a tie and beat the Council 7 Confederates 18-12. • Leon Henry was named to the Concert Choir at Belhaven College. • The 41st Army Band of Mississippi National Guard held a concert in the Battlefield Mall.

40 Years Ago: 1984

Wilbur G. Pittman, of Utica, died. • Joseph Paul Rusche celebrated his first birthday. • Navy Seaman Eric H. Partridge completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center in Orlando.

30 Years Ago: 1994

New cell space for the Warren County Jail was ready for bids, according to architect Paul Ingram.

20 Years Ago: 2004

Tougaloo College Alumni Association met at a Washington Street location as they welcomed new members.

10 Years Ago: 2014

The prescription forgery trial of a Tallulah doctor was moved to October. • Vicksburg Warren School District parents were upset over interview tactics for gifted students in the district. • The Flashes beat Durant 56-14 in football.