Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Monday, February 26, 1912, Sapulpa Evening Democrat: Will Cut Off Employees
“Four months of the present fiscal year, so far as the municipal government is concerned, are yet to run, with pay for five months, the latter being February. The salary fund is low and the receipts of the city government have fallen off to practically nothing. In order to prevent a complete depletion of this fund the mayor and city commissioners are casting about for a means of retrenchment, so as to live within the means of the city. On the 1st of next month there will be a lopping off of some of the city employees. At least this was the declaration of Mayor Denton this forenoon.”
Monday, February 26, 1917, Sapulpa Herald: Well Known Store Manager Leaves Sapulpa
“H. L. White, manager of Rucker’s department store for the past five years, has resigned to take effect March 1. After that date Mr. White will be in Tulsa where he will probably go into business for himself in the immediate future. His wife and daughter, Francis, will visit friends and relatives at points in Texas until a place of residence can be found in Tulsa. The Rucker store, under Mr. White’s management, has built up a nice business and has established itself as one of the leading firms in the city. We are sorry that Mr. White is leaving us as are no doubt the majority of the businessman because he has always been an enthusiastic booster for Sapulpa and splendid citizen in every way. That he will do well in the new location goes without saying.”
Monday, February 26, 1934, Sapulpa Herald: Salvation Army Aid Not Rushed by Cold…Third Quarter Taxes Delinquent Thursday
“Maj. Percy Fynn of the Salvation Army reported today that the assistance given out after a recent clothing and commodity drive here evidently held over and took care of needs during the cold wave of the past weekend here. While Saturday recorded the completion of the regular list of doles at the citadel, the requests were not obviously increased. About 100 families are being assisted. They received staple groceries, fuel and other necessaries. Fynn stated he did not anticipate any rush as provisions were being given at sufficiently regular intervals to take care of emergencies. He followed routine duties today…Taxes for the third quarter become delinquent Thursday, deputies in the office of Grayn Ray, county treasurer stated today. Saturday the total collection amounted to $66,000. The fourth quarter will become delinquent May 1. Citizens who left checks in the office of Ray in payment of previous quarters, are asked to call at his office and receive their tax receipts since there is no fund available for postage.”
February 26, 1940, Sapulpa Herald: Fat Hog Show Wound Up Here Saturday by Sale of Championship Swine
“The second annual fat hog show was concluded here Saturday with the best showing to date of swine and high enthusiasm on the part of officia’s and participating 4-H and FFA boys. At the sale of the pigs held Saturday the average price was 12 cents a pound. An approximate $317.50 worth of pig meat was sold, authorities said today. The order of the sale at the pig show is as follows: W. T. Smith sold the senior Poland China grand champ of show to St. James hotel for 27 cents a pound. Wilmer McCarthy sold Jr. Chester White reserve champ to American Ntl. bank for 22 cents a pound. Clayton Parks sold Jr. Hampshire first place to Lester Katz, 20 cents a pound. Norma Lee Nash, sold Sr. Duroc, first place to Ed Smith of O. G. & E. for 14 1-2 cents a pound. Frank Spess, sold Jr. Poland China, first p’ace, to Sam Moyen, 16 cents a pound. Ossie Sills, sold Sr. Chester White, first place to Davis-Rule, 11 cents a pound. Arnold Jackson sold Jr. Poland China second place to Rogers Bakery, 12 1-2 cents a pound. F. C. Thomas sold Jr. Poland China third place Wickham,. 12 cents a pound…”
