Sapulpa Historical Society

Successful court term, football victory, women's club organized, rodeo winners in Sapulpa's history (1912-1957).

Earl Brixey elected president of Sapulpa Horseshoe Pitchers Association; Doctor's medical bag stolen; Light turnout for city bond election; Sapulpa High School student named National Merit Semifinalist.

Mayor Smith's wife and kids avoided a train crash. A Sapulpa resident died. Neighborhood meeting held. Carnival for a sick girl.

Joseph Bruner might've been born in "Tulsey-town," but he moved to the Sapulpa area when he was just six years old, and became a pioneering resident in the city, and later worked extensively to have American Indians recognized as U.S. Citizens.

Loan company organized in Sapulpa; assistant athletic coach hired; residents move to Sapulpa; Auxiliary Police honored.

First interurban car trial trip in Sapulpa (1918), 'Man of Adventure' talk (1957), flash flooding in Tulsa (1971), 100th birthday parade (1988).

Burglary at Miller & Cash Jewelry Store, schoolbook availability improves, new large screen at Criterion Theater, new library hours announced.

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.

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.