1928 International Pageant of Pulchritude
The 3rd annual International Pageant of Pulchritude was held at Galveston, Texas. With 42 contestants (32 American and 10 foreign) in the pageant, 10 contestants won cash prizes and one won the grand prize, the title of "Miss Universe".
| 1928 International Pageant of Pulchritude | |
|---|---|
| Date | June 4, 1928 |
| Venue | Galveston, TX |
| Entrants | 42 |
| Debuts | Belgium, England, Germany, (US CITIES) Biloxi, Greater New York, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, St. Louis |
| Withdrawals | Alexandria, Amarillo, Baton Rouge, Beaumont, Bessemer, Brooklyn, Cleburne, Denver, Douglas, Green Bay, Kerrville, Monroe, Oak Cliff, Ogden, Omaha, Ottawa, Pine Bluff, Point Isabel, Shreveport |
| Returns | Nebraska |
| Winner | Ella Van Hueson  |
Results
Miss Chicago, Ella Van Hueson, won first place in the pageant and was crowned "Miss Universe" of 1928. Prizes included $2,000.
The second-place winner received $1,000, the third-place winner $250, and the remaining nine places received $100 each.
Placement
| Place | Contestant |
|---|---|
| 1st | |
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| 3rd |  |
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| 7th |  |
| 8th |  |
| 9th | San Antonio – Anna Debrow |
| 10th | Tulsa – Helen Paris |
Contestants
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U.S. states
References
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