Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Thursday, December 2, 1920, Sapulpa Herald: Start War on Law Breakers
“Mayor Bone told a committee of twenty men and women who gathered at his office yesterday afternoon that on the day previously he had instructed Chief JAck Wisdom to start ‘cleaning up’ in Sapulpa. He made this statement after members of the committee had complained of gambling houses, lewd women, and other immoral conditions in the city…The mayor added that if he decided to appoint a new chief he would ask the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club to name committees to select the man to be appointed. The mayor said he would welcome the help of citizens in cleaning up the town…”
Thursday, December 2, 1954, Democrat News: 5 SHS Students Selected for Band Clinic
“George C. Brite, director of the Sapulpa High School band, and five students have been selected to participate in the All-State groups Saturday, December 4, during which the 23rd Oklahoma A&M college band clinic…Participating in the All-State program from Sapulpa are: Patty Bray, flute; Jim Crawford, clarinet; Dolores Labass, bassoon; Phil Henderson, tenor sax; and Susie Jones, twirler.”
Wednesday, December 2, 1970, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Harvest Luncheon Fetes Past President’s Group
“A harvest luncheon was served Monday to members of Past Presidents Club of American LEgion Auxiliary. It was the club’s December social meeting with Mrs. FW Cooper and Mrs TH Harper hostesses in Mrs. Cooper’s home, 216 W McKinley. A delicious menu of baked pork chops and accompanying dishes was served at tables attractive in the harvest theme…”
Friday, December 2, 2005, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Chieftains to Take on Rival Sandites Tonight
“After two big wins against Muskogee in the season opener Tuesday, Sapulpa travels to Sand Springs tonight to take on their rivals. The No 4 ranked Lady Chieftains won convincingly 54-33 after a slow start…First-year head coach Darlean Calip went deep into her bench and played anyone with a blue and white jersey. Sand Springs lost an overtime nail-biter to Bartlesville 66-63, The Lady Sandites’ two leading scorers had 16 points each. Last season the Chieftains beat Sand Springs twice by a combined 104-44…”
