6th Scripps National Spelling Bee

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6th National Spelling Bee
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DateMay 27, 1930
LocationNational Museum in Washington, D.C.
WinnerHelen Jensen
Age14
ResidenceCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
SponsorThe Des Moines Register and Tribune
Sponsor locationDes Moines, Iowa
Winning wordalbumen
No. of contestants24[1]
PronouncerCharles E. Hill and Stephen Kramer[2]
Preceded by5th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Followed by7th Scripps National Spelling Bee

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.

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. ^ Note: Sources at time vary on her age from 12 to 14, but public records appear to verify a February 1916 birthdate
  2. ^ (26 May 1930). Spelling, Akron Beacon Journal
  3. ^ Annual Report - United States National Museum (1930), p. 39 ("May 27, 11.30 a.m. (auditorium): The sixth annual national spelling bee.")
  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. ^ a b (28 May 1930). Iowa Girl Wins National Spelling Bee In Capital, Lewiston Daily Sun
  6. ^ (4 June 1930). Queen of Spellers, Southeast Missourian (photo of Jensen)
  7. ^ (24 May 1930). Spelling Bee On Air, Reading Eagle (Associated Press)
  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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