Spotlight on Sapulpa: Headlines in History for November 30th

Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum

Friday, November 30, 1917, Creek County Republican: Herald Has New Editor

“The Sapulpa Herald this week was fortunate in that they secured as city editor, Frank E. Loomis, who for the past year has been staff correspondent at this city for the Tulsa World. Mr. Loomis is a very bright and energetic young man and will give to the Herald readers the best news service obtainable. He has severed his connection with the Tulsa paper and will devote all his time to city news for the Herald.”

Friday, November 30, 1934, Sapulpa Free Press: Santa Claus to Meet Children Next Wednesday Night

“Merchants will have floats for the parade with 6,000 sticks of candy for kiddies.Visitors from county towns are expected to be here. Santa Claus in all his glory is to make his 1934 appearance in Sapulpa. Invitations to all children of Creek County as well as their parents to attend this official Christmas party, have been issued…Following the parade, arrangements are being made to give away 6,000 sticks of candy to the youngsters who present themselves for the prize…”

Monday, November 30, 1981, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Construction or Demolition

“Construction or demolition continues along Main Street, north of Dewey, where a new parking lot for employees of American National Bank will fill the site formerly occupied by several old buildings. Another lot, nearly completed, on the northeast corner of Main and Dewey will provide paid parking for visitors and shoppers in the downtown area, an ANB spokesman said.”

Saturday, November 30, 1991, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Clark Honored

“Former Assistant Police Chief Tom Clark was honored Wednesday at the Sapulpa Police Department’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for his 21 ½ years of service. Clark joined the department in January 1970 and retired in July. He joined the detective division in 1972 and was named assistant chief in 1988. Clark was presented with a commemorative plaque by local Fraternal Order of Police President Jim Wall and Chief Ron Sole.”

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