Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Thursday, September 2, 1937, Democrat News: New School Will House Junior High
“Washington Building is near completion and cost is estimated at $85,000. In order to complete the office department, work on windows and to clean up the building, the 700 pupils scheduled to attend the new Washington School building this year will be delayed until Monday, September 13. E.O. Shaw, Superintendent of Schools, has announced students form the first through eighth grade will go to the new building. The $85,000 WPA project is nearing completion but some plumbing work, installation of several blackboards and minor construction is yet to be finished and will cause postponement of the regular opening of the fall term next Tuesday morning…”
Thursday, September 2, 1948, Sapulpa Herald: Golf Tournament to be Held at City Park Over Holidays
“Four classes in a two-day golf tournament. The tournament will be held at the City Park on Sunday and Labor Day, Sept. 5 and 6. The top flight will be the championship for golfers with a certified average between 65 and 72. Class “A” from 73-79, Class “B” 80-90, and Class “C” 91-110. Prizes in the medal play will be awarded the winner and runner-up in each class. A $2 entry fee must be paid by noon Sunday. Golfers who do not have a handicap established must have their handicap established and certified by one of the committees in charge…A total of 36 holes will be played during the match and in case of ties, play off will be held…”
Thursday, September 2, 1982, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Street Improvements
“The street improvements on Taft Avenue have begun-a project which entails widening and resurfacing the thoroughfare from Muskogee Street east and beyond Main Street. A related project-signal improvements at Main and Taft-has been scheduled also.”
Friday, September 2, 1988, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Local Youths Honored for Job Performance
“Eleven outstanding area young people recently were honored for their excellent job performance in the Private Industry Training Council’s Summer Youth Employment Program…The local four were among 15 students honored at a banquet at the Education Service Center, Tulsa. The winners were selected because of attitude, attendance, and performance while participating in their jobs…”
