Jo-Carroll Dennison
| Jo-Carroll Dennison | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 16, 1923 |
| Title | Miss America 1942 |
| Predecessor | Rosemary LaPlanche |
| Successor | Jean Bartel |
| Spouse(s) | Phil Silvers |
Jo-Carroll Dennison (born December 16, 1923) was Miss America 1942.
As she was Miss America during World War II, much of her time as Miss America was spent visiting "defense plants, hospitals and service camps" and selling war bonds. [1] After her time as Miss America, she went to Hollywood and had roles in Winged Victory and The Jolson Story. [1] She later married comedian Phil Silvers.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Miss America History 1942". Retrieved 2012-05-10.
External links
- Jo-Carroll Dennison at the Internet Movie Database
- Profile of Jo-Carroll Dennison on the Miss America website
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Rosemary LaPlanche |
Miss America 1942 |
Succeeded by Jean Bartel |
| Preceded by Gloria Byrnes |
Miss Texas 1941 |
Succeeded by Joyce Courrege |
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