Ruth Malcomson (April 16, 1906 – May 25, 1988) was

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in 1924, earning the title at age 18. Malcomson, a native of

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was the amateur winner in the 1923 contest and returned to defeat incumbent Mary Campbell, who was seeking her third consecutive crown. 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." 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. She is interred at the

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Photograph of Ruth Malcomson in 1924
1906 births 1988 deaths Burials at Arlington Cemetery (Pennsylvania) Miss America 1920s delegates Miss America winners People from Philadelphia Place of death missing {{US-pageant-bio-stub