Mardi Gras Doubloon Krewe of Choctaw 1980 Aluminum

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Mardi Gras Doubloon Krewe of Choctaw 1980 Aluminum:
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the Krewe of Choctaw History Chief Choctaw was just a papoose back in July, 1935, when he first saw the light of day. His dues were 50 cents per month.Originally formed as a social organization, Choctaw did not parade until 1939 when ten old U.S. Government mail wagons were purchased from a salvage company for $50.00 each. The old stripped-down mail wagons formed the chassis for the first Choctaw carnival parade floats.KREWE OF CHOCTAWKREWE OF CHOCTAW Choctaw\'s organizing group were Leonard Santos, L. \"Whitey\" Knollman, Albert Leddy, Louis Zinc, A.P. Gary, W.N. Burmaster, Henry Klink and John Beninate. Meetings were held in the rear of the Santos Cafe, located at Slidell and Brooklyn Ave., Algiers. While Choctaw fought for survival, he rebuilt his ten mail trucks into floats and used the New Orleans Sanitation garage, and a U.S. Naval Station warehouse as dens, before moving into his own permanment lair at 219 Newton St., Algiers. Santos and Wendell N. Burmaster labored long and hard to keep the organization thriving. Burmaster was President from 1935 to 1946, when he retired because of ill health. While clouds of World War II formed, Chief Choctaw and his Krewe found time to offer entertainment for their loyal subjects. The initial Choctaw street parade took place in 1939, with Santos as the first Chief. William Dubret ruled as the second Chief in 1940. Then came A.P. Gary, along with the first Choctaw Princess, Miss June Barnet in 1941. As the war struck closer to home, Chief Choctaw discontinued his activities until 1946. It was at this time that Chief Choctaw revived the annual river parade. John Beninate was the 1946 Chief Choctaw. In 1939, dances and parties were held at various locations which eventually led to a ball and tableau at the Martin Behrman Memorial Gym, until 1949. In 1950, Chief Choctaw moved to the J.P. Skelly Memorial Gym. 1965, Chief Choctaw needed more room for his people and moved to the Municipal Auditorium. In 1980, Chief Choctaw held his first Pow Wow at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. 1998 - Robert Heindel was elected as Captain 2003 - Choctaw moved it\'s parade to the Historic City of Gretna and paraded on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday March 4, 2003 2005 - Choctaw\'s signature Chief\'s float was revaled as Chief Henry Landry rode through the streets of Gretna. Float builder Mr. Phillip Fricano, Jr. 2007 - Choctaw\'s signature Captain\'s float was revealed to the public, built by Mr. Phillip Fricano, Jr. 2008 - The mighty Chief Choctaw returned to his traditional place on the Mardi Gras calendar, parading the first Saturday of Mardi Gras, January 26, 2008 2009 - Chief Choctaw will return to Terrytown and Gretna for the Mardi Gras of Love, February 14, 2009.Unlike some others we do post positive response as soon as payment has cleared and do not wait until the buyer has posted response. If you meet your obligation why should you have to wait. We do appreciate all of our customers but occasionally a problem does arise. All we ask is that you give us a chance to remedy the situation before posting any negative response. Any questions please ask will respond ASAP