Headlines in History

In 1914, a new "danger signal" was installed at the corner of Park and Dewey, and a popular employee at a clothing store announces he'll be opening a shoe store. Read this and other headlines that made history on February 20th

Seventeen freight cars and the locomotive were piled in a ditch about a mile south of Kellyville. This and other stories making history on February 19th.

On February 18th in Sapulpa's history, the Sapulpa & Interurban outlined a challenging route in 1909. In 1911, a campaign against bootleggers unfolded, leading to school expulsions. 1916 marked a legislative victory, bringing $500,000 to Creek County. In 1926, local news featured recoveries, visits, health concerns, and a new car purchase by Floyd Ritchie.

Bristow bootleggers, Junior police corps, district matchups and "Top Cops" make the headlines today in Sapulpa history.

On Feb 11, 1914, Sapulpa celebrates agricultural progress. In 1944, the Fourth War Loan exceeds the quota, but E Bonds fall short. By 1964, Sapulpa High School's band debuts in a new auditorium. In 1994, Rep. Mike Tyler marks his 50th birthday, kicking off his campaign with gratitude and community support.

"Sapulpa Headlines: Feb. 3rd, '11: Banker Turns Rancher; '41: Scouting Courses Start; '61: Hotel Fire Probe; '91: Chieftains Win Big."

"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 31st, '08: Oil Field Fire; '56: Dream Trip Winners; '82: Sewage Flood; '12: Students Honored."

"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 30th, '33: Dairy Excellence; '58: Fair Meeting; Math Contest; '81: C of C Anniversary Banquet."

"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 29th, '19: Bristow Cleans Up; '42: Funeral for Ex-Sheriff; '56: Keys' Piano Concert; '74: Sewage Crackdown."

"Sapulpa Headlines: Jan. 27th, '54: Toll Road Rejected; '80: Creeks Sworn-In; '06: McMasters Citizen of Year; '17: Jones Wrestler & Singer."