[fight_truth_decay]

*snip*

"I didn't even think twice. I just went and did it," she said. "If they'd even dared come close to me, they'd be 6 feet under by now."

"Ramey then flagged down a passing motorist, who called 911."

"Curtis Parrish of Ohio was charged with misdemeanor trespassing, Deputy Dan Gilliam said. The man's hometown wasn't immediately available. Three other people were questioned but were not arrested."

"After winning the pageant with her singing, dancing and comedic talents, Ramey sold war bonds, and her picture adorned a B-17 that made missions over Germany in World War II, according to the Miss America Web site."

"Ramey lived in Cincinnati for several years and was instrumental in helping rejuvenate Over-the-Rhine historic buildings. She returned to Kentucky in 1990 to live on her farm."

"I'm trying to live a quiet, peaceful life and stay out of trouble, and all it is, is one thing after another," she said."

[mtbopfuyn]

What a shame her crown has been tarnished by recent queens. You go, Venus!

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

“Last Friday, she says some people tried to get away with some of her scrap metal.”

The stuff was scrap to the thieves — but, according to other articles, it was antique machinery. Probably worth a lot more than scrap.

[lowbridge]

bump

[Textide]

Interesting life she's had so far!

With a relative who fought in the Revolutionary War, a Grandfather who was a Kentucky State Senator and a father who was a Kentucky State Representative in 1934, it seemed destined that Venus Ramey would develop a passion for public service within the United States political system. In fact, she began this interest at a young age as a page in the Kentucky House or Representatives.

...Being encouraged into show business because of her new fame, Venus performed in vaudeville included in her pageant duties, but made sure she sold war bonds all along the way across the country. Her war efforts in this area resulted in a Special Citation from the United States Treasury Department.

...In her honor her picture was adorned on a B-17 fighter plane, which made 68 sorties over war-torn Germany and never lost a man. The story made the Associated Press.

More here.

[Daaave]

Thanks for the post, and the picture too.
I like reading these kinds of stories. Takes a little of the sadness away from all the stories that don't turn out so good.

[ASA Vet]

Since you liked the previous 4 threads, here’s a ping to number 5.

[BallyBill]

Darn tires, I always just kick 'em

Either this is the same story or there is lot of old beauty queens shooting out tires.

[TheBethsterNH]

This story continues to make me smile today!!! This is one from the “greater generation” i think.

[bilhosty]

More from Venus

http://www.missamerica.org/newsletter/spring2002/opinion.asp

[Jerrybob]

Somebody better give her a medal of honor.

[ReignOfError]

Steel magnolia.

[JoeGar]

She also reportedly said, “Don’t piss me off or I’ll make you eat this walker — and it doesn’t swallow very well.”

[Old Sarge]

Here's the heroine, back then:

[Onelifetogive]

I’m reminded of the old gal in “Any Which Way You Can” who blasted the he!! out of the Black Widows motorcycle gang from her front porch...