Rachel Whitney, Curator,
Sapulpa Historical Museum
Friday, March 24, 1911, Sapulpa Evening Light: Sapulpa Gets Rural Route June First
“Postmaster J. M. DeLozier today received notification from the post office department at Washington that a rural delivery route would be put on out of Sapulpa, June 1. The route will go out of Sapulpa along the Rock Creek Road about six miles, thence to the Anderson Schoolhouse northwest of this city, and from there back to the city by the road coming in from the north. Postmaster DeLozier has been working for months trying to establish rural routes out of this city and it now looks as though his efforts were to be rewarded. It is hoped that several more routes will soon be announced. The rural delivery is a great business and better for a town and the merchants would like to see them in every direction. An examination for a rural route carrier will be announced later.”
Thursday, March 24, 1932, Democrat News: City Manager Appointed for European Trip
“An opportunity rarely offered to men from the small cities, is open to City Manager Frank C. Higginbotham, to study local city governments in England, Belgium, France and Germany, with expenses paid, according to a letter received Saturday by Higginbotham from Roy Eaton of Norman, secretary of the Oklahoma Municipal League. The letter is as follows: ‘This is to advise you that you have the opportunity to represent Oklahoma at the fifth annual Congress of Local Government officials in London, England, May 23. 1932. Reservations are being made to leave New York on May 14. Plans of the trip include not only the conference but a study of the Municipal Organizations in Belgium, Germany and France as well…’ Higginbotham realizes that he was selected for this trip because of his record in government affairs and also because he has selected this line of work for his future endeavors. While accepting the trip, he understands that no strings are attached to his plans after returning to Oklahoma, but that the foundation who sends him expects him to devote his time to putting into practice what he learns, when he returns and goes to work as manager for some other city…”
Wednesday, March 24, 1943, Sapulpa Herald: City Red Cross Drive Way Over Top
“Sapulpa’s Red Cross war relief and roll call fund drive exceeded its quota of $9,200 better than 58 percent to roll up a total membership of $14,567.62, county chairman Guy Berry revealed today. The county quota of $19,400 has been exceeded by better than 41 per cent with a total collected of $25,444.32. City chairman Charles Hill stated, in praising the generous local response, that this figure would be considerably augmented before the drive closes officially on March 31. The total amount in excess of the Sapulpa quota already collected is $5,367.62…”
Friday, March 24, 1950, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Mystery Clothes Found Here Sent to FBI for Check
“From the Creek County Sheriff’s office a set of women’s clothing is being sent today to FBI agents for analysis and further investigation. The complete set of women’s apparel was discovered buried away from any highway or path in the woods a quarter of a mile from Oakgrove school in Edna, Okla., early this week. The clothes puzzled the school children who found them buried. Creek county deputy sheriff, Earl Sellers, was, sent to investigate the discovery. The clothing included a black and white striped blouse, a black skirt, underclothing and a pair of nylon hose. Only marking inside any of the clothes was a ‘size 36’ tag on the blouse. The clothes went without explanation in the town of Edna, population of 30. No one could remember hearing of any missing person or venture any explanation. Sheriff Lee Johnson and office have turned the mystery ensemble to the FBI today after pondering over the find of a complete costume except for shoes!”
