Time capsule

As reported 49 years ago in the pages of The Columbia News, Sept. 25, 1958:

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Queen crowned

The Girls Auxiliary of Evans Baptist Church held its coronation service at the church Sunday night, with Miss Sherrow Herrington being crowned queen.

The program, under the supervision of Mrs. H.V. Kirkland, president of the WMU, had as its theme "Advancing in Love." Mrs. W.H. Bridges and Mrs. Marcus Thompson assisted Kirkland.

Miss Lee King, former queen, lighted the candles, and Miss Elizabeth Littleton was flower girl. Michael Smith was crown-bearer.

Evans Field opens

An estimated 1,600 fans were on hand for the dedication service of the new Evans High football field.

A brief program was held immediately before the second game played by the school's new football team. Charles Allen, chairman of the local Board of Trustees, introduced Johnny Gray, president of the Evans Touchdown Club, who served as master of ceremonies for the program.

Harlem plays Evans in first home game

Harlem plays its first home football game in history Friday night on a new field against what is expected to be its most intense rivalry of the year.

The opposition will be furnished by the Evans Black Knights, who likewise are playing football for the first time in the school's history this year.

An overflow crowd is expected to jam the stadium for the game and pregame activities, including a parade downtown. Evans plans a motorcade to the game.