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March 1, 1959
Papago Indian News
Sells, Pima County, Arizona
What is this article about?
San Xavier Hospital's float, with 11 participants including 10 Papagos and 1 Kiowa, wins the grand sweepstakes award at the 34th annual Tucson Rodeo Parade on Feb. 19, viewed by 90,000 people. The float, titled 'From Home to Hospital,' depicts a contrast between reservation life and hospital care.
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SAN XAVIER HOSPITAL FLOAT WINS SWEEPSTAKES AWARD AT ANNUAL RODEO PARADE SEEN BY 90,000
With 11 Indians--10 Papagos and 1 Kiowa--taking part, the San Xavier Hospital entry won the grand sweepstakes award Feb. 19 in the 34th annual Rodeo Parade held at Tucson, the opening event of the Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
Those on the float were Mrs. Gladys Davenport, a practical nurse at the hospital, as the mother. Miss Mary Ascencio, also a practical nurse at San Xavier, appeared as the attending nurse. Mrs. Lucy Pablo, Mrs. Alice Narcho, Mrs. Seraphine Antone, all nurses' aides at San Xavier, were on the float as were Bernardine and Georgine Felix. Nicholas Moreno was the driver. Outriders were Fred Barcello and Joseph Moreno and small son Darnell. Alonzo Moreno is the owner of the team, and Albert Frank is the owner of the wagon used.
The float was mounted on one of the old Papago wagons now rapidly disappearing from use. Entitled "From Home to Hospital," the back section depicted a mother in a hospital bed, with her baby in a bassinet. This contrasted with the front section of the float showing a typical reservation ramada. The entry was praised for its authenticity, naturalness, and human appeal. More than 90,000 persons saw the parade.
With 11 Indians--10 Papagos and 1 Kiowa--taking part, the San Xavier Hospital entry won the grand sweepstakes award Feb. 19 in the 34th annual Rodeo Parade held at Tucson, the opening event of the Fiesta de los Vaqueros.
Those on the float were Mrs. Gladys Davenport, a practical nurse at the hospital, as the mother. Miss Mary Ascencio, also a practical nurse at San Xavier, appeared as the attending nurse. Mrs. Lucy Pablo, Mrs. Alice Narcho, Mrs. Seraphine Antone, all nurses' aides at San Xavier, were on the float as were Bernardine and Georgine Felix. Nicholas Moreno was the driver. Outriders were Fred Barcello and Joseph Moreno and small son Darnell. Alonzo Moreno is the owner of the team, and Albert Frank is the owner of the wagon used.
The float was mounted on one of the old Papago wagons now rapidly disappearing from use. Entitled "From Home to Hospital," the back section depicted a mother in a hospital bed, with her baby in a bassinet. This contrasted with the front section of the float showing a typical reservation ramada. The entry was praised for its authenticity, naturalness, and human appeal. More than 90,000 persons saw the parade.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
San Xavier Hospital
Rodeo Parade
Sweepstakes Award
Papago Indians
Tucson
Fiesta De Los Vaqueros
Float Entry
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Gladys Davenport
Miss Mary Ascencio
Mrs. Lucy Pablo
Mrs. Alice Narcho
Mrs. Seraphine Antone
Bernardine Felix
Georgine Felix
Nicholas Moreno
Fred Barcello
Joseph Moreno
Darnell
Alonzo Moreno
Albert Frank
Where did it happen?
Tucson
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Gladys Davenport
Miss Mary Ascencio
Mrs. Lucy Pablo
Mrs. Alice Narcho
Mrs. Seraphine Antone
Bernardine Felix
Georgine Felix
Nicholas Moreno
Fred Barcello
Joseph Moreno
Darnell
Alonzo Moreno
Albert Frank
Location
Tucson
Event Date
Feb. 19
Story Details
The San Xavier Hospital float, featuring 11 participants (10 Papagos and 1 Kiowa) portraying 'From Home to Hospital' with a contrast between reservation ramada and hospital scene, wins the grand sweepstakes award at the 34th annual Rodeo Parade in Tucson, praised for authenticity and seen by over 90,000.