First winners of football contest announced in 1937 newspaper; new bus route added in 1976; Creek County Fair starts in 1994; successful golf tournament in 2010.
Kiefer schools closed due to suspected case of meningitis, cooking contest scheduled, plane crash lands, fire station temporarily closed.
“Our community has a very talented group of artists. Each year we look forward to seeing what they have created and sharing that with our audience.”
Sensational week in Sapulpa: 25 criminal cases scheduled, including 8 murders. Lower train fares implemented. Camp Fire Leader’s Association meeting. Highway construction contracts awarded.
In Sapulpa’s history: a glass factory is to be built, courthouse gets much-needed repairs, high school football season begins, and school zone signs installed for safety.
The National Softball League lasted only a decade in the late 1940s to 1950s, and during that time, the San Pedro All-Stars usually won. But in 1955, it was Sapulpa’s time to shine.
Hardship faced by students who couldn’t afford books in 1930 Sapulpa, the dedication of Sapulpa Campus in 1978, Sapulpa Chamber’s recognition in 1984, and gas prices in 1987.
Red Cross blood drive, OSU contract, CT scanner, youth basketball fee approved.
In September 8th news: Kiefer experienced a destructive fire in 1913, services were held for a Civil War veteran in 1938, VFW offered a free dinner for members in 1957, and a young girl became a top newspaper carrier in 1974.
The Sapulpa Historical Museum showcases the city’s past. From the anticipation of an interurban in 1910 to the approval of an official city flag in 1966, and high ACT scores in 1994, Sapulpa’s history is rich and diverse.
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