10/11/58 Miss America Mary Ann Mobley crowned Roanoke, Va., Harvest Festival Queen

6560 Theres no question about it. (Start film) Roanoke had one of its biggest weekends in years as the first annual Harvest Festival went off without a hitch. (Show film) Capping the three-day affair was a football game between VPI and Virginia. VPI won the contest after some questionable officiating. But a crowd of about 25 thousand packed Victory Stadium well ahead of game time. They were treated to a fine show. Governor Almond and Mrs. Almond were in attendance as Confederate flags fluttered in the stiff breeze. The parade which wound its way into Victory Stadium was a mile long - and colorful. Most eyes - prior to game time - were on Miss America-Mary Ann Mobley. She was proclaimed Harvest Queen the First. With Miss America was this years Miss Virginia, Miss Barbara Ann Guthrie. She was honor attendant. At half-time Miss America, Miss Virginia and some beautiful attendants emerged from a large pumpkin. The Junior League of Roanoke and VPI Athletic Association sponsored the big event.