'MISS PHILADELPHIA' CHOSEN AS 'MISS AMERICA' 1924
Atlantic City, New Jersey (JFK+50) On September 7, 1924, the Associated Press reports that Miss Ruth Malcomson*, 'Miss Philadelphia', "was chosen for the title of 'Miss America' of 1924 at the close of the...Atlantic city beauty pageant."
Miss Malcomson is described as an 18 year old "unbobbed brunette with a wealth of curls." She weighs 132 pounds and has blue-gray eyes.
*Ruth Malcomson (1906-1988) was born in Philadelphia, PA. After winning the title of 'Miss America' she gave her "10 rules to beauty"
rise early, eat a healthy breakfast, exercise, no alcohol, no smoking, eat a light lunch, eat a satisfying dinner, early to bed, sleep
SOURCE
"Unbobbed Girl Winner of U.S. Beauty Contest," The Sunday Star, September 7, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
