Ruth Malcomson (April 16, 1906 – May 25, 1988) was named Miss America in 1924, earning the title at the age of eighteen.[1]
Ruth Malcomson | |
|---|---|
 Ruth Malcomson as Miss Philadelphia in 1924 | |
| Born | April 16, 1906 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 1988 (aged 82) |
| Title | Miss Philadelphia 1924 Miss America 1924 |
| Predecessor | Mary Katherine Campbell |
| Successor | Fay Lanphier |
| Spouse |
Carl Schaubel (m. 1931) |
| Children | 1 |
Biography edit
Malcomson, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the amateur winner in the 1923 contest and returned to defeat incumbent Mary Campbell, who was seeking her third consecutive crown.[2] At the time, the relatively new beauty contest was sometimes still referred to as "The Atlantic City Pageant," with the winner called "The Golden Mermaid."[3]
In a published article following the contest, Malcomson provided others with her ten rules for beauty. Listed briefly, they are:
- Rise early.
- Eat a hearty breakfast.
- Exercise.
- No alcohol.
- Smoking is detrimental.
- Get outdoors.
- Eat a light lunch.
- Eat a satisfying dinner.
- Early to bed.
- Sleep.[4]
Malcomson died in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1988.
References edit
- ^ ""Miss Philadelphia" Designated "Miss America" for 1924". The Free Lance. September 9, 1924. p. 2.
- ^ "Miss America History 1924". Archived from the original on September 23, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
- ^ "Miss America". The Pittsburgh Press. November 9, 1924. p. 5.
- ^ N.E.A. Service (September 15, 1924). ""How I Became Miss America" - Ruth Malcomson Gives Ten Rules For Beauty". The Rock Hill Herald. p. 7.
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