Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Saturday, October 29, 1927, Sapulpa Herald: DeVore Closes Second Year in Sapulpa Sunday
“The pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church South the Rev. Harry S. DeVore will close his second year Sunday. Sapulpa and Dr. New Harris the presiding elder of the Tulsa district will close his fourth year. Rev. DeVore will preach his last sermon of the conference year Sunday morning and Dr. Harris will preach his farewell sermon Sunday night this being his last year in the district. The First Methodist Church South, has made splendid progress during the two years of the pastorate of Rev. DeVore, over 225 coming into membership in the church, the erection of a $45,000 Sunday School building and progress in all departments of the church. All obligations in connection with the erection of the new Sunday School building are met to date and Rev. DeVore will leave for the conference Tuesday, with all finances up in full. The East Oklahoma Conference will meet at Ada, convening November 2nd, with Bishop Hiram Abill Boaz in charge.”
Sunday, October 29, 1950, Sapulpa Sunday Herald: First Baptist Cornerstone Unsealed After 38 Years
“It was a proud day for the First Baptist Church when they laid the cornerstone of their imposing new home in Sapulpa. Programs for the cornerstone laying were printed and in an impressive service the building was dedicated and documents reflecting the work of the church were put in place to be sealed in the stone and mortar. The time was Dec. 5, 1912…At Sunday School that morning there were more than 250 persons present. All their names are included on the roll that was placed in the cornerstone. A surprising number of documents were packed into the small hollow of the stone. Besides the roll, the stone contained a Bible with a photograph book marker of Rev. P.J. Conkwright, pastor of the church at that time. A program of laying of the cornerstone was included along with copies of three Sapulpa newspapers, The Evening Democrat, The creek County Republican, and The Evening Light…”
Sunday, October 29, 1967, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Tag Reservations Offered
“Sapulpa area residents who want to reserve special numbers for their car license plates for 1968 may do so starting Monday, tag agent Joan Wahl said Saturday. Special numbers may be reserved for a $1 fee by taking car title and money for the license plate to the tag agency, 107 W Dewey, Mrs. Wahl said. Workers will type the forms and have tags ready for pickup when official sale opens Dec. 11. Oklahoma license plates will be orange and black for 1968, matching Oklahoma State University’s colors. This year’s tags are an Oklahoma University red and white…”
Monday, October 29, 1984, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Meet the Owners of Henshaw-Kordis
“Johnny Kordis and Bob Henshaw have been selling cars and trucks on their own lot going on 2 years now and would like to thank all those who purchased transportation from them. Before they will sell you any used car or truck that is on their lot all the defects are repaired and new tires put on. Go on out and see Bob and Johnny, then you’ll see why others refer their friends and relatives to them. Hospitality, friendliness, and a super warm welcome along with free coffee and advice (usually worth what you pay for it) is always prevalent at 8905 New Sapulpa Road so go on out and see them.”
