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: 1925 

Roe and Jones were winners for Vicksburg in a game with Alexandria, 4-3. 

90 YEARS AGO: 1935

Ira H. Davenport of Buffalo leases the Hotel Carroll Coffee Shop. 

80 YEARS AGO: 1945

Don J. Render, industrial relations manager for LeTourneau Co., spoke at the monthly meeting of the Engineers Club of Vicksburg. 

70 YEARS AGO: 1955

Grace Morris and Ernest Turcotte were named recipients of the annual Cobb Trophy awards at the Carr Central Dad’s Banquet. 

60 YEARS AGO: 1965

Mrs. Ben Kremer was elected president of the ladies auxiliary of the Vicksburg Country Club. 

50 YEARS AGO: 1975

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on the new site of the Rasch Chiropractic Clinic. 

40 YEARS AGO: 1985

Services were held for Mrs. Fannie Shoulders. 

30 YEARS AGO: 1995

The Mississippi River was expected to rise three feet above flood stage. 

20 YEARS AGO: 2005

American flags were placed on gravestones at the Vicksburg National Cemetery in observance of Memorial Day. 

10 YEARS AGO: 2015

A damaged sewer line blocked traffic on Baldwin Ferry Road.