Second Annual "Right Foods for Health and Econmy" contest at the Apollo Theatre
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- Second Annual "Right Foods for Health and Econmy" contest at the Apollo Theatre
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- Second Annual "Right Foods for Health and Econmy" contest at the Apollo Theatre Happened Entirely at 255, W 125th St
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- Second Annual "Right Foods for Health and Econmy" contest at the Apollo Theatre Sole event referenced by Negro Grocers Win in Exhibit; Bill Robinson Trophy for Foods Display Won by Whites
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- November 1, 1935
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"The Charles Weisbecker food market, 270 West 125th Street, won the silver loving cup donated by Bill Robinson, the nationally known tap dancer, in the second annual "Right Foods for Health and Economy" window exhibit contest inc Central Harlem... There were 279 grocery stores entered in the contest and from this number forty-four were selected a worthy of consideration."