70 Years Ago: 1944

Mrs. R.L. Crook returns from a visit in Birmingham, Ala. • Dr. James G. Patton Jr., preaches at the First Presbyterian Church here.

60 Years Ago: 1954

The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Allen are vacationing in Oklahoma.

50 Years Ago: 1964

Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Kolb announce the birth of a son, Howard, on Aug. 24.

40 Years Ago: 1974

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby McCammon are the parents of a son, Jimmy, born Aug. 25. • Twins David and Deborah Kaufman are awarded scholarships at the University of Mississippi.

30 Years Ago: 1984

George Brewer repaints the letters on the Vicksburg National Military Park sign, which faces Clay Street. • Dawn Griffith is 6 years old today and Heidi Ann Haden celebrates her first.

20 Years Ago: 1994

Alice Katherine “Katie” Koestler celebrates her fourth birthday.

10 Years Ago: 2004

Mitchell Beauman of Vicksburg and Jacqueline Williams of Rolling Fork are among 141 hopefuls who are competing for American Idol at Miskelly’s Furniture in Pearl.