Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Friday, October 21, 1910, Sapulpa Daily Democrat: Changes at City Hall
“Since the induction of Mayor Denton, Commissioners Murphy, Lowdermilk, and Rice into office, several office changes have been made at the City Hall. Commissioner Lowdermilk and Rice, together with City Auditor Wertzberger, will occupy the room formerly used for sessions of police court, while the auditor’s office will be occupied by Chief of Police Wise and Commissioner Murphy. Mayor Denton now uses former Chief of Police Depp’s private office, while the sessions of the police court will be held in the room where the council proceedings were conducted.”
Wednesday, October 21, 1931, Sapulpa Herald: Chieftains to Clash Cushing Eleven Friday…Negro Football Game Tomorrow at Holmes Park
“Undaunted by an unbroken series of conference defeats, the Sapulpa Chieftains are practicing with enthusiasm for their game with Cushing…The flood lights will be turned on at Holmes Memorial Park at 8 tomorrow night for the Booker T. Washington-Harlinsville football tilt. This is the first night game which the colored team has played at the Holmes Park gridiron.”
Thursday, October 21, 1954, Democrat News: Sapulpa OU Students Named to Homecoming Committee for 1954
“Two students from Sapulpa have been named to a committee to prepare for the 1954 Homecoming at The University of Oklahoma on November 20, Rosemary Skinner, Oklahoma City, and John Haynes, Ada, chairman announced. Almost 50 student houses will decorate in welcome to returning alumni and friends of the University, using ‘Children’s Stories and Rhymes’ as their theme…Committee members from Sapulpa are: Marilyn Willibey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Willibey, 902 S Musckogee, Secretary’s Committee, and Wes Whittlesey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Whittlesey, 614 S Independence, House Decorations.”
Thursday, October 21, 1971, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Rain Pace Slows
“Sapulpa’s flood threat eased Thursday as waters receded in low areas. Official rainfall recorded at the city water treatment plant west of town was 4 inches, although more was recorded in gauges inside the city. It marked a second consecutive month of unusually heavy rain for Sapulpa, running October’s total of 6.94 inches after a staggering 18.22 inch total in September. Damage this time was not as severe as the Labor Day weekend. Rock and Polecat Creeks were going down after spilling out of their banks Wednesday…”
