1950 Miss Nevada
TOSCA CAROLYN MASINI
AGE: 24 HAIR: Brown EYES: Brown HEIGHT: 5’4-1/2”
EDUCATION: Graduate of University of Nevada
OCCUPATION: Sparks Jr High School Teacher
TALENT: Musical Comedy Sketch in Spanish, Italian and English
TRIVIA:
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Elected an “Honorary Lion” by the Lions Club – only woman to hold the title
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Made a statewide tour traveling over 6,000 miles and 42 appearances before Miss America
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Original wardrobe from Magiceye, designed by Goya
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Quit teaching to pursue a movie career in 1951
QUOTES:
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“I went to Atlantic City last year expecting the Miss America pageant to be just a figure and face beauty contest designed merely to exploit the energy, enthusiasm and beauty of youth.”
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“I would enthusiastically urge any eligible young American girl to participate in this national event, which recognizes promising talent and rewards it with scholarships directed to practical study.”
MISS AMERICA:
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Top 16 Finalist at Miss America and finished in 7th Place
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There were 16 finalists that year instead of 15 because there was a tie for 15th place
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.Won $1000 scholarship as a finalist at Miss America
MISS NEVADA PAGEANT (Sponsored by Reno Jr Chamber of Commerce):
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3 CONTESTANTS & SPONSORS
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Tosca Masini (Miss Nevada), Miss Sparks
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Taffy Rule, Miss Reno
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Dolores Martinez, Miss Winnemucca
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$2000 in prizes awarded to the winner
LATER YEARS
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Married name: Tosca Means (Husband – Lawrence)
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2 Daughters – Lawri & Kit
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Received Bachelors in Sociology from University of Nevada
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In the 70s, she & husband moved to Bandon, Oregon. She later opened her own theatre called “On Broadway” in Coos Bay, Oregon
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Tosca is deceased (8/17/2002)