6th_Scripps_National_Spelling_Bee

6th Scripps National Spelling Bee

6th Scripps National Spelling Bee

Spelling bee held at the National Museum, Washington, D.C. in 1930

The 6th National Spelling Bee was held at the National Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 1930.[3] Scripps-Howard would not sponsor the Bee until 1941.

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The winner was 14-year-old Helen Jensen of Council Bluffs, Iowa, correctly spelling the word albumen.[4] Ruth Des Jardins of Michigan came in second, who stumbled on "asceticism", followed by Mildred Froning of Indiana, who went out on "conflagration".[5][6]

The final hour of the contest was broadcast on radio, starting at 3pm Eastern standard time, by the National Broadcasting Company.[7]

There were 24 contestants this year.[8] First place received $1000, followed by $500 for second place, and $250 for third.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Note: Sources at time vary on her age from 12 to 14, but public records appear to verify a February 1916 birthdate
  2. [2]
    (26 May 1930). Spelling, Akron Beacon Journal
  3. [3]
    Annual Report - United States National Museum (1930), p. 39 ("May 27, 11.30 a.m. (auditorium): The sixth annual national spelling bee.")
  4. [4]
    (28 May 1930). Tall Corn Girl Wins National Spelling Bee, Pittsburgh Press (nothing that 2nd place winner missed "asceticism"; Jensen had to correctly spell that word and "albumen" to win).
  5. [5]
    (28 May 1930). Iowa Girl Wins National Spelling Bee In Capital, Lewiston Daily Sun
  6. [6]
    (4 June 1930). Queen of Spellers, Southeast Missourian (photo of Jensen)
  7. [7]
    (24 May 1930). Spelling Bee On Air, Reading Eagle (Associated Press)
  8. [8]
    (28 May 1930). Iowa Girl, 12, Wins National Spelling Bee, Chicago Tribune (article includes full list of spellers, order out, and word they went out on)
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