Headlines in History

New Creek County Jail on Lee Street, Sapulpa, 1911; Davis-Robbins wedding, 1912; Doubts on turnpike plan, 1976; Water pact and ward boundaries approved, 1985.

Sapulpa history: 1971, City trash regulations; 1981, South Heights rededication; 1991, Sapulpa's 'Parent University'; 2001, ARC Volunteer of the Year nomination.

Sapulpa history: 1939, Courthouse lawn project completed; 1949, Elks' Ladies Night; 1959, lucky shoppers win turkeys; 1969, burglary haul exceeds $1,350.

Sapulpa history: 1923, prisoner's unintended long ride; 1955, Burnett leads medical association; 1977, Cloverleaf dancers' visitations; 1989, Middle School's 10th anniversary.

Sapulpa history: 1918, new law firm; 1948, successful Murphy recital; 1968, Sen. Terrill banquet speaker; 1998, Brite receives Governor's Arts Award.

Sapulpa history: 1916, road to Drumright completion; 1936, narcotics theft and Red Cross drive; 1956, PTA updates; 1986, Christmas Club accounts down.

Sapulpa history: 1928, Armistice Day talk; 1951, 4-H Club congress attendees; 2003, grants for fire departments; 2013, climatologist speaks at Cattlemen’s Association.

Sapulpa history highlights: 1910, auto owners and speeding issues; 1931, shoplifters caught; 1957, Sapulpans inducted into the army; 1981, Okemah resident injured in a plane crash.

"1915 - Boxing draw in Kiefer, 1938 - Annual flower show, 1941 - Sheriff enforces liquor laws, 1960 - Home Demonstration Clubs discuss broiler cookery."

"1967 - New traffic citation forms, 1989 - Local parks featured in state magazine, 2008 - Trojans' turnovers lead to loss, 2013 - October rains end eastern Oklahoma drought."