Miss America 1942

Miss America 1942, the 16th Miss America pageant, was held at the Warner Theater in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 12, 1942. Miss Texas, Jo-Carroll Dennison won the title after winning the swimsuit and talent categories. She was the first Miss Texas to win the Miss America title.[1][2]

Miss America 1942
DateSeptember 12, 1942
PresentersBob Russell
VenueWarner Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Entrants30
Placements10
WinnerJo-Carroll Dennison
Texas

Dennison became an actress and had roles in films such as Winged Victory. She was married at one time to comedian Phil Silvers.

Results
Final results Contestant
Miss America 1942
1st runner-up
2nd runner-up
3rd runner-up
4th runner-up
Top 10

Awards

Preliminary awards
Awards Contestant
Lifestyle and Fitness
Talent

Other awards
Awards Contestant
Miss Congeniality
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References
  1. Associated Press (1942-09-13). "Texas Girl Crowned Miss America 1942". Reading Eagle. p. 1.
  2. Associated Press (1942-09-14). "Versatile Miss America Can Rope a Steer or Take Dictation With Equal Skill". St. Petersburg Times. p. 3.

Secondary sources
  • Saulino Osborne, Angela (1995). "Miss Americas and their Courts". Miss America The Dream Lives On. Taylor Publishing Company. ISBN 0-87833-110-7.
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