History

Sapulpa history: 1920 - Mayor initiates crackdown on lawbreakers. 1954 - SHS students in All-State band clinic. 1970 - Past Presidents Club harvest luncheon. 2005 - Chieftains face Sandites after big wins.

Sapulpa history: 1911 - Sapulpa's booming cotton market. 1911 - Bold burglaries hit drug stores. 1977 - Christmas parade with 100+ units. 1987 - Prosecutor change amid grand jury investigation.

"Sapulpa history: New editor in 1917, Santa's parade in 1934, Main St. changes in 1981, and police chief honored in 1991."

Though it hasn't been seen in over 25 years, that nostalgic symbol of local Christmas charm is going to enjoyed again by a new generation of Sapulpans, thanks to Swick, who told Sapulpa Times awhile back he was "planning to bring the star back."

"Thanksgiving 23: A Hubbel family celebration in Oklahoma with farm life, international guests, and a taste of Scotland."

Sapulpa history: 1906 - Liberty School box supper raises $52. 1910 - Prospects for world wrestling championship in Sapulpa. 1920 - Light rate increase discussed with Chamber of Commerce. 1930 - Second Trades Day planned with hopes for city visitors.

The conclusion to the amazing life story of the Sapulpa-born, world-renowned activist and playwright Mary McDougal Axelson and her tragically ironic death.

Sapulpa history highlights: 1923 - Football clash with undefeated Elk City Club. 1949 - Herald's Christmas lighting contest begins. 1975 - Largest Christmas parade with 120+ entries. 2000 - Sapulpan Shane Vincent excels at ABA BMX Nationals.

Sapulpa history highlights: 1909 - Sapulpa Produce Co. opens, praised for $15,000 plant. 1936 - College students home for Thanksgiving. 1964 - Slow entries in Christmas store window contest. 1992 - Merchants upbeat as crowds boost holiday sales.

1933 - Red Cross Drive concludes in Sapulpa. 1959 - New phone directory features more pages, liquor ads. 1988 - Sapulpa sees a surge in holiday shopping. 2016 - Downtown Sapulpa joins Small Business Saturday. #SapulpaHistory