| Birth date | April 16, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death date | May 25, 1988 (aged 82) |
| Death place | Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Title | Miss Philadelphia 1924 Miss America 1924 |
| Term | September 6, 1924 – September 11, 1925 |
| Predecessor | Mary Katherine Campbell |
| Successor | Fay Lanphier |
| Spouse | Carl Schaubel (m. 1931) |
Ruth Augusta 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]
Her niece, Lorna Ringler Graham, was Miss Pennsylvania 1956 (and a non-finalist talent winner at the 1956 Miss America pageant), and Ruth's grand-niece, Jodi Meade Graham, was Miss Delaware 1981, who did not place or win awards at the 1981 Miss America competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Malcomson died in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania on May 25, 1988 at age 82.
References
- ^ ""Miss Philadelphia" Designated "Miss America" for 1924". The Free Lance. 1924-09-09. p. 2.
- ^ "Miss America History 1924". Archived 2006-09-23 at the Wayback Machine. 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.
