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Here are the stories that made headlines throughout history on August 12th in Sapulpa and Creek County

Here are the stories making headlines for August 11th in Sapulpa History

Here's a look at the stories that were headlines for August 10th throughout history in Sapulpa.

This week in Sapulpa History, the Business and Professional Women's Club reported on how Sapulpa was shaping up just after World War 2. What did the 1940s look like for Sapulpa?

Roger’s Bakery was the one-stop shop for all baking needs. Bakeries in early day Sapulpa could be found on nearly every corner; grocery stores and meat markets, too, could be found just around the corner and often in the proprietor’s own residence.

The Creek County Board of County Commissioners went into executive session to interview applicants for the position of County Treasurer. The position became vacant due to the untimely death of  Treasurer Don Engle in June.

The annual League the Way bowling fundraiser for Youth Services of Creek County had its best year yet, according to Director Erin Brook. Approximately $27,500 was raised for the shelter, “more money than previous years, and thus far the highest amount raised,” Brook said.

City Hall has approved another round of GO Bond sales, this time for the Booker T. Washington and Sapulpa Parks projects.

District Attorney Max Cook, the outgoing Lions Club president, was also made an honorary Melvin Jones member—the highest form of recognition as a Lion.

The dawn of the new decade would soon bring many factories to the city. The 1910s brought along glass factories, packing plants, and steelwork businesses. Another new industry would begin in this decade for Sapulpa: motor vehicles.