Ruth Malcomson
Ruth Malcomson | |
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Malcomson (left) with her mother (1925) | |
Born |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | April 16, 1906
Died |
May 25, 1988 82) Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged
Title |
Miss Philadelphia 1924 Miss America 1924 |
Predecessor | Mary Katherine Campbell |
Successor | Fay Lanphier |
Spouse(s) |
Carl Schaubel (m. 1931; her death in 1988) |
Children | 1 |
Ruth Malcomson (April 16, 1906 – May 25, 1988) was Miss America in 1924, earning the title at age 18.[1]
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, being only a couple of years old, the 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 10 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]
References
- ↑ ""Miss Philadelphia" Designated "Miss America" for 1924". The Free Lance. 1924-09-09. p. 2.
- ↑ "Miss America History 1924". Archived from the original on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2006-12-23.
- ↑ "Miss America". The Pittsburgh Press. 1924-11-09. p. 5.
- ↑ N.E.A. Service (1924-09-15). ""How I Became Miss America" - Ruth Malcomson Gives Ten Rules For Beauty". The Rock Hill Herald. p. 7.
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Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Mary Katherine Campbell |
Miss America 1924 |
Succeeded by Fay Lanphier |
Preceded by Marion Green |
Miss Philadelphia 1924 |
Succeeded by Annette Jackson |
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