Ruth Malcomson
American model (1906–1988)
Carl Schaubel
(m. 1931)
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:
- 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
- ^ ""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.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ruth Malcomson.
- Photograph of Ruth Malcomson in 1924
- Another photograph of Ruth Malcomson in 1924
| Awards and achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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