Ruth Malcomson
Ruth Malcomson as Miss Philadelphia in 1924
Born(1906-04-16)April 16, 1906
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 1988(1988-05-25) (aged 82)
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TitleMiss Philadelphia 1924
Miss America 1924
PredecessorMary Katherine Campbell
SuccessorFay Lanphier
Spouse
Carl Schaubel
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(m. 1931)​
Children1
Malcomson (left) with her mother, 1925

Ruth Malcomson (April 16, 1906 – May 25, 1988) was named Miss America in 1924, earning the title at the age of eighteen.[1]

Biography

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:

  1. Rise early.
  2. Eat a hearty breakfast.
  3. Exercise.
  4. No alcohol.
  5. Smoking is detrimental.
  6. Get outdoors.
  7. Eat a light lunch.
  8. Eat a satisfying dinner.
  9. Early to bed.
  10. Sleep.[4]

Malcomson died in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1988.

References

  1. ↑ ""Miss Philadelphia" Designated "Miss America" for 1924". The Free Lance. September 9, 1924. p. 2.
  2. ↑ "Miss America History 1924". Archived from the original on September 23, 2006. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
  3. ↑ "Miss America". The Pittsburgh Press. November 9, 1924. p. 5.
  4. ↑ 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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