70 Years Ago: 1944

Mrs. Sophie Fox celebrates her 81st birthday.

60 Years Ago: 1954

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ellison announce the birth of a son, Howard Jr. • Services are held for William C. Smith.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Whitehead announce the birth of a daughter, Constance.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Geary are the parents of a daughter, Rebecca Ann.

30 Years Ago: 1984

Carolyn Ratliff, Virginia Evans, Mary Lynn Ankeny and Cindy Solis prepare for Low Cholesterol Cooking Classes. • Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ray Geter announce the birth of a daughter, Rachael Kay.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Vicksburg High School defeats Madison Central, 8-4, in prep baseball. • A new garbage and rubbish collection ordinance will add $1.25 per month to bills from private haulers operating in Warren County.

10 Years Ago: 2004

The first step in bringing a railroad museum to Vicksburg is to start a National Railway Historical Society.