Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Saturday, November 2, 1929, Sapulpa Herald: Alleged Gambling Resort Devices Burned
“The back yard of the Creek County Court House became an incineration plant this morning when Sheriff D.B. Livingston and a group of deputies carried out the order of District Judge Fred Speakman to destroy gambling paraphernalia confiscated last week when state officers raided the Beau Monde Club. the judge ordered the officers to destroy the tops of five tables, but later said he would issue a modified order, requiring the table tops to be dismantled, and the wood saved as the table tops were constructed of solid walnut…This order was to be modified in regard to the table tops, but the roulette wheels, poker chips, dice, cards, and chuck-luck games made quite a bonfire. The court still has in temporary possession the legs of several large tables, some chairs, desks, a safe, and other furnishings taken from the club house the day after the raid…”
Monday, November 2, 1964, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Observance at Library Slated
“This is National Book Week and Sapulpa’s library is observing it with a display and the offering free of a folder and a pencil. The display is in the lobby of the American National Bank and Trust Company with the theme ‘Swing into Books.’ the pencil and folder are gifts to library visitors. The folder is entitled ‘Books I Want to Read’ with space to list books a person wants to read…Invitations to all area residents to visit the library this week and see the new study room recently completed which honors Mrs. Mayme B. Clark, long-time librarian…”
Monday, November 2, 1981, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Police Term Halloween ‘Mild’
“‘A mild weekend for Halloween…’ That is how Sapulpa police characterized the Saturday night holiday which in recent years has often been plagued with extreme acts of vandalism and treats laced with dangerous objects. This year perhaps the thin balance which separates innocent fun and malicious behavior tipped in favor of the innocent fun. Police reports listed three acts of vandalism possibly related to Halloween…”
Monday, November 2, 1992, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Trick or Treat
“Scary faces including this presidential candidate mask worn by Tony Rodriguez were seen downton Saturday evening along with youthful ghosts and goblins before the rains came and discouraged further trick or treating. The yearly trick or treating in downtown Sapulpa is sponsored by Downton Sapulpa Unlimited. Businesses were open from 5:30 to 8 PM, giving treats to the children.”
