Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Tuesday, January 9, 1923, Sapulpa Herald: Many Houses Are Up Here
“Building records show that 97 new residences were built in Sapulpa during the year 1922, and the total amount of construction of all kinds reached the huge total of $608,800.50. This banner building building year is conclusive evidence that the city is continuing to enjoy a healthy growth. Despite the number of new houses built, there are now absolutely no empty residences in the city, and apparently the demand will continue for more. Nor does the city building permits show the houses put up in Southern Heights and other additions which are outside the city limits. It is also believed that some houses were built in the city without any permit being secured. This is a law violation, and city authorities are planning investigations which will bring into court those who are guilty. The records of Building Inspector Frank Scott also show that approximately twenty houses were remodeled this past year. In many cases this means that small, odd houses were made into large, modern dwellings. A number of permits for business houses have been issued during the past year. The largest one was for the new Ford building at Main Street and Lee Avenue. It was for $70,000. On the same block of Main Street, Williams & Moyer have put up a $7,000 display room…”
Wednesday, January 9, 1935, Sapulpa Herald: C. of C. is Making Collections…Old Age Pension Club Organized
“Chamber of Commerce officials moved today to collect fees due that organization. Steps were taken to establish a standard of collection that will be abolished as soon as subscribers become accustomed to payment without the appearance of a collector. Officials are anxious that members pay their duties without a collector calling upon them, however, this week one has been used but this will not become the custom of the group. It is hoped that subscribers will set down on their memorandums the date for payments and make them without being reminded…The Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension Plan Club organized last night at a meeting in the district courtroom here following an address by Rev. Paul Trewhitt, Tulsa. Mrs. C.E. Conway acted as chairman and will continue to do so until officers are selected. The meetings will be held at 106 East Hobson Avenue and petitions may be signed there any time during the next few days. A large group attended the adhering and similar meetings in the near future have been planned.”
Thursday, January 9, 1958, Democrat News: Dr. T.J. Toma, Former Sapulpan Uses Giant Molar as Office Desk
“Probably the only one of its kinds anywhere is the unique office desk used daily by Dr. T.J. Toma, former sapulpan, and now a resident of Bell, CA. Shaped like a giant lower first molar, the desk is approximately 4 ½ feet long, and the rest is built in proportion. The writing service is a large piece of three-fourth inch plate glass, cut to the contour of the tooth, buccally and occlusally. Dr. Toma designed the desk himself, employing a cabinet maker to do the job for him. It took something like 100 hours to carve and glue together this piece of office furniture from hard ashwood. It has a durable finish, having four coats of white enamel applied on the tooth surface. The doctor is located in a new office building and associated with other professional men.”
Friday, January 9, 1987, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Chieftainettes Close In On Win
“To say the Sapulpa Chieftainette basketball squad came very close to winning its first game of the season Thursday night, would be a gross understatement. To say the played their best game of the year would also be completely unfair. The Chieftainettes, playing the first round of the Union Roundball Classic, dropped a dramatic 50-49 decision to the Owasso Lady Rams and are now 0-8. Sapulpa trailed throughout the contest and on each occasion Owasso seemed drimed for a blowout, the Chieftainettes would rally to make the game very close…It was shortly thereafter that the wheels fell off of Sapulpa’ express, allowing Owasso to take a commanding 48-34 lead, with only the fourth quarter remaining…Skinner would make her final shot to make the score 50-49…The Chieftainettes worked the ball into Brown, who attempted an eight-foot bank shot at the buzzer that bounced off of the back of th rim…”
