Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Thursday, January 1, 1925, County Democrat News: Bill May Seek to Abolish Township and School Board
“A bill to abolish the township boards and another to create a county board of education probably will be introduced at the coming session of the legislature by W.I. Cunningham, representative from Creek County. Creek County abolished the township boards several years ago, but the system was re-established after a year or two, but the demand for economy of government has brought the question to the fore again. If such bill is introduced, it will provide for the county commissioners to take over the work now done by the township boards…This board, if created, would have control of all rural schools. Creek County has 71 school districts and each has a board of three members or a total of 213. These men are paid for the time actually devoted to school business, while there is much wastage in the purchase of supplies, it is said…Creek County, though one of the largest and richest in the state, is paying about the highest taxes…There are also 15 townships in the county, each with a board of three members, and those who have studied the situation say taxes could be considerably lowered by abolishing these boards.”
Monday, January 1, 1968, Sapulpa Daily Herald: It’s a Girl!
“Sapulpa had a New Year’s baby today less than three hours after the ushering in of 1968. A 6 pound, 4 ounce daughter was born at 2:50 a.m. in Bartlett Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Otis Smith of Rt. 2, Mounds. Both the mother, 24-year-old Sue Smith, and daughter, named Marylane, reported doing fine. Smith works at Liberty Glass. The couple has two other children, a 4-year-old girl and 14-month old boy. More than $100 in prizes go to the winners of the New Year’s Baby Contest, sponsored by nine local merchants. Sponsors of the event include Newberry’s, Gibson’s Discount Center, Sears, Levine’s Department Store, TG&Y, George Whitten Oldsmobile-Pontiac, American National Bank and Trust Co., Green Hill Memorial Garden, and Humpty Dumpty Discount Drug Department.”
Wednesday, January 1, 1969, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Cafe Expansion Underway for Long-Time Local Firm
“Don’t get worried folks. That building razing going on at Walnut and Dewey isn’t relieving the city of Sapulpa of one of its oldest landmarks. No, the Little Gem people are just moving their business of 47 years a building west to a newer, bigger, and nicer place. Work began this week on a new Little Gem, and at the present it’s not known whether the name ‘Little Gem’ will be retained…The present building will be torn down and made into parking space for the new restaurant, but not before the new facility is ready for occupance. This means the Little Gem will not close at any time during construction. The new Little Gem will be a 74-by-50 foot structure with a seating capacity of 170 to 180 customers, which almost triples the present capacity of 52. Cost of the remodeling is estimated at $40,000 with work to be completed in 90 days…There will be no counter in the new Little Gem. It will be a dining room with tables, chairs, and booths. At present, four full time employees handle the cafe. Additional personnel will probably be employed…”
Tuesday, January 1, 1974, Democrat News: Four County High School Coeds DAR’s Good Citizen Winners
“Four Creek County High School coeds have been selected for the Good Citizen Awards sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). They include Melinda Cale of Sapulpa, Cathay Poe of Bristow, Cynthia Foresman of Mounds, and Deborah Sue Staiger of Kellyville…The award is a national activity of DAR…Each girl receives a pin and certificate…”
