History
This Week in Sapulpa History: What Happened This Week 100 Years Ago?
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.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for March 13th
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
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Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for March 8th
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.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for March 7th
Mar 7, 1910: Oil gusher north of refinery; 1919: New Building & Loan Association; 1942: Sugar rationing; 1972: Sidewalk sale set for August.
This Week in Sapulpa History: What do The Texas Playboys, Sapulpa, and “Faded Love” Have in Common?
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…
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Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for March 5th
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: Headlines for March 4th
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Mar 4, 1914: Sneak thief strikes; 1939: College Hornets lose; 1969: Kindergarten plan discussed; 1997: Geobear returns from space.
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines for March 2nd
Spotlight on Sapulpa: Mar 2, 1912: GOP delegate speculation; 1918: Mize Drug Store opens; 1929: Singer joins club; 1935: CCC camp discussed, band queen crowned.
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