Half Moon Bay History Quiz: What’s This Photo?

What is so interesting to these men about this copy of the Half Moon Bay Review? Why are they together smiling and proudly holding up this newspaper for the photo? The year this photo was taken is significant to the history of Half Moon Bay.

Tell us a brief history of this historic photo, courtesy of the Half Moon Bay History Association (HMBHA), by writing your answer in the comments section below.

The HMBHA crossed out the headline in the photo because it would give the answer away!

All correct answers will be entered into a random drawing, which will determine the winner.

Another winner will be selected for most plausible answer, which will also be determined in a random drawing. Plausibility will be loosely judged by the Half Moon Bay History Association.

The two winners each get a prize: a copy of “Treasures of Half Moon Bay” walking guide to historic locations in town (usually sells for a $10 donation to the HMBHA).

Please reply with your answer in the comments section below by Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. The winner will be announced in Half Moon Bay Patch on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. 

OFFICIAL RULES, DEADLINES & INSTRUCTIONS:

·         Of course, this contest is just for fun! But a contest is a contest, and as such there must be official rules. Here are official rules:

·         Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are 18 and older.

·         To enter, write your answer to the question in the comments section of this article.

·         The winners will receive an award from the Half Moon Bay History Association.

·         A random drawing of all the correct and most plausible answers will determine the winner. Plausibility will be loosely judged by the Half Moon Bay History Association.

·         All entries must be received and votes must be logged by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012.

·         You may enter only one answer per person.

·         The prizes are 1) The fun of winning plus 2) A copy of the colorful history walking tour guide book, “The Treasures of Half Moon Bay.” It is a pleasant “Now and Then” look at historic buildings, places, and things in the Half Moon Bay community. It is published by the HMB History Association, and “sells” for a $10 donation.

·         The Sponsor of the “What’s This Photo” contest is the Half Moon Bay History Association.

For more information about the Half Moon Bay History Association, located at 326 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, visit www.HalfMoonBayHistory.orghttp://www.HalfMoonBayHistory.org or call (650) 726-4468. The HMBHA is always looking for new members and volunteers. Annual dues are $25. Tell the stories, keep the records and be a part of how our Coastside came to become itself. Call or e-mail Info@HalfMoonBayHistory.org for a 2013 membership.

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