History

Many things took place in Sapulpa 100 years ago this week; School attendance and students made the news, the Sapulpa Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a huge event, and something strange happened to the post office. These headlines kept a highlight of what was going on in the city.

March 13th Headlines from Sapulpa: 1908: Sapulpa's growth predicted 1914: Street car line extension underway 1936: WPA projects await materials 1973: OSU alumni honor top students

Mar 10, 1931: Fatal plane crash near Sapulpa; 1955: Separate schools teachers meeting; 1980: Radar enforced speed limits; 2006: New CCEM director appointed.

Mar 9, 1909: City council discusses county seat fight; 1911: Retail Merchants Association formed; 1934: Townlot sale by commissioners; 1949: Red Cross officials active.

Mar 8, 1906: Smith Gas Company wells yield gas; 1912: Plans for dam concrete coating; 1918: Sapulpa girl to work in D.C.; 1935: Cotton meeting; cattle checks arrive.

Mar 7, 1910: Oil gusher north of refinery; 1919: New Building & Loan Association; 1942: Sugar rationing; 1972: Sidewalk sale set for August.

Rachel Whitney, Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum What does the western band the Texas Playboys, the town of Sapulpa, and the song “Faded Love” have in common? Bob Wills. “Bob Wills shared an American art form known as Western swing. He was a visionary, fiddler, composer, bandleader, and showman. His impact was personal. People met and…

Mar 6, 1908: Bristow-Sapulpa county seat dispute; 1914: Sapulpa clean-up day announced; 1924: Victorian theater grand opening; 1936: Efforts to form garden clubs.

Mar 5, 1945: Sapulpa FFA enters 17 barrows; 1964: Snow melts quickly; 1989: High winds damage community center; 2009: JROTC cadet becomes state shooting champ.

Spotlight on Sapulpa: Mar 4, 1914: Sneak thief strikes; 1939: College Hornets lose; 1969: Kindergarten plan discussed; 1997: Geobear returns from space.