Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Friday, November 16, 1923, Sapulpa Herald: He Wanted Ride; Got a Long One
“He asked for a ride and he got it. He found out later that he flagged the wrong car. This was the experience last night of Ed Ballard, Creek County prisoner, who made his escape from road work just north of this city yesterday afternoon. On making his escape from the prisoners camp Ballard started for Drumright. Growing tired of walking he decided about 10 o’clock that he would attempt to secure a ride the remainder of the distance to Drumright. In carrying out his plan he stopped a car and asked for a ride, which Bill Norris, Deputy Sheriff of Drumright, readily granted. Norris had been to Sapulpa on business and was returning to his home when Ballard stopped his car asking for a ride to Drumright. The ride proved to be a longer one than Ballard had contemplated, terminating again at the Creek County jail. Jack Combs made his second escape from the prisoners camp again yesterday. A short time ago Combs escaped from the camp and was apprehended in Drumright and returned to jail. After firing without effect at the fleeing prisoners as they broke camp, the guard reported the escapees to county authorities. This morning those prisoners who had previously escaped or made attempts to escape from road work were shackled. More rigid rules, it was announced this morning, will be enforced at the prisoners camp.”
Wednesday, November 16, 1955, Sapulpa Daily Herald: County Medics Elect Burnett to Head Group Next Year
“Tom Burnett was elected president of the Creek County Medical Association at a meeting held last night. Dr. Burnett will serve during the coming year. Elected vice president was EW King of Bristow, JD Simpson was elected secretary-treasurer. Delegate to the Oklahoma State Medical Association will be JF Curry with Ed Norfleet as alternate. Three of the doctors were named on the insurance committee Dr. Woodward of Drumright, Tom Cale, and Phillip Joseph. On the board of censors, OC Coppedge of Bristow and Louis Martin were named. David Steen, field representative for the Oklahoma Cancer Society appeared before the group and showed a film on cancer.”
Wednesday, November 16, 1977, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Cloverleaf Dancers Make Visitations
“Members of Sapulpa Cloverleafs square dance club made visitations to three clubs during the past weekend. Those Cloverleaves visit the Huffs ‘N Puffs at Bristow on Friday night…visit the Recycles in Tulsa Friday night…visit the Spectaculars in Tulsa…The Cloverleafs have their regular dance on Nov. 19, at Five-County Auction building – the old Grandpa John building…”
Thursday, November 16, 1989, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Middle School Marks its 10th Anniversary
“It has been 10 years since Sapulpa Middle School opened its doors, or rather floors, to students. Tim Cameron, principal, said the school has undergone some changes since fall 1979. When the middle school opened, it had no desks, furniture, or sidewalks. Students sat on the floor. At one time, enrollment was as high as 775 and has been low as 530 students. Today, enrolment at the school is 590…”
