Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Friday, October 13, 1933, Sapulpa Free Press: Muskogee Defeats Locals in Opener
“Although defeated 14 to 0 by Muskogee in the conference season’s opener here last Friday, Sapulpa’s Chieftains are not downhearted over the football displayed against the big Roughers. With Muskogee rated as one of the best teams in the conference, the feat of holding them scoreless during the first half raises the stock of the light Chieftains. Muskogee tallied first on the kick-off of the second half…Sapulpa still had some thrills for the spectators…An idle weekend is in store for the locals as there is no game scheduled. Next week Sapulpa goes to Cushing.”
Friday, October 13, 1972, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Carrier Days Recalled
“Fred Greeson, owner of Tasty Pastry, 7 S Main, has been in the bakery business for 27 years, but his first love was the newspaper business. In 1914, Fred had the ‘largest route in town’ delivering papers for the Herald. In those days, the paper sold for 10 cents a week, and the carrier made $1.50 for delivering. Fred’s route was composed of Elm, Park, and Water Streets and his daily delivery was 110 papers…After two years as a carrier, Fred became a ‘Printer’s Devil’ which is an all around helper, in the print shop…”
Friday, October 13, 1989, Sapulpa Daily Herald: County is Hub of Highway Projects
“All roads lead to Creek County. And, two people with Sapulpa ties who are making state decisions are ensuring those roads provide a smooth journey. State Highway Commissioner Barbara Berry of Sapulpa, and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority member Dewey Bartlett, formerly of Sapulpa, were among the speakers at the regional retreat held at the Oaks Country Club. Bartlett said the Turnpike Authority will plant trees and construct a fence for about 1-1.5 miles at the Tulsa gate to the Turner Turnpike in an attempt to deal with the eyesore there. The landscaping also will include sprinklers to assure that the trees live…Berry spoke in roundtable discussion during the local chamber’s morning retreat announcing a $6.8 million project to four-lane SH 51 from Tulsa County line through Mannford to the SH 48 junction. The 5.8-mile project also will include a new Salt Creek bridge…”
Friday, October 13, 1995, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Downtown Parking Change Heads for City Commission
“A change in the downtown Sapulpa parking ordinance to permit more free parking was approved by the Public Safety and Justice Committee of the City Commission. The change will be submitted to the full council in November. The basic change would remove the two-hour parking limitations on remaining portions of E Hobson and Lee Avenues. It also would remove limitations on N Elm St from Dewey…”
