| Miss America 1942 | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 12, 1942 |
| Presenters | Bob Russell |
| Venue | Warner Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Entrants | 30 |
| Placements | 10 |
| Winner | Jo-Carroll Dennison Texas |
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]
Dennison became an actress and had roles in films such as Winged Victory. She was married at one time to comedian Phil Silvers.