Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Saturday, October 2, 1909, Sapulpa Light: Fire Fought by Hundreds
“Millions of Gallons of Oil Threatened with Destruction – in the Glen Pool Field, Flames Started, It is Said, by School Children – Buckets Wouldn’t Do. Shortly after midnight last night a fire was started on the William Berryhill lease in the Glenn Pool oil field which, for a while, threatened the destruction of millions of gallons of stored oil, besides other property damage. Fortunately shortly after the fire started it was discovered and the shrieking engines of the neighborhood soon brought hundreds of workmen to the scene of the flames, where dry grass and underbrush were burning fiercely. Buckets were immediately pressed into service but it was soon discovered that this means of extinguishing the flames was useless…The fire, it is said, was started by school children in a small pool of waste oil. The damage done was small. Because of conditions resulting from the continued drought, every precaution is being taken in the field against fire. Lease managers have instructed their men to keep a close watch for possible configurations.”
Sunday, October 2, 1955, Sapulpa Sunday Herald: Sapulpa Masonic Orders Move Into New Hall This Week
“Sapulpa Masonic orders involved into their new home at 21 N Elm this week. The building, formerly the Beams of Light Tabernacle, has been completely remodeled and redecorated throughout with most of the actual work being done by members of the organization. New partitions have been added, doors relocated, and asphalt tile has been laid throughout the main part of the building…First regularly scheduled meeting will be held in the new hall Monday night when Euchee Lodge No 524 has regular communication there with degree work…”
Friday, October 2, 1970, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Ground Broken; Dream Fulfilled
“Ground was broken Friday for the new Sapulpa School for Handicapped Children, a landmark in fulfilling a long-time dream. The $60,000 structure is being built on a site in the 1000 block East Grayson. Sam T. Allen III, board member and speaker at the brief ceremony, termed the project one which probably had more individual and civic group participation than any in Sapulpa’s history…Allen cited the work of Mrs. Harold Redick as the driving force in the effort from the beginning. In May of 1964, a small group of parents of [special[ children and other interested adults organized the Sapulpa Association for [Special] Children, aimed at making the public aware of the problem and to raise funds for a school. In 1966, a summer day care program was inaugurated under the name of School for Handicapped Children. The program was a so successful it was carried on into the fall with half-day classes, and in January 1967, a board of directors was named to take over the operation of school. The building fund has progressed since that time, with Bartlett-Collins Co., donating land for the school…”
Monday, October 2, 1995, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Twirler Earns Spot in Top 5 in Nationals
“Sapulpa High School junior Sarah Crabtree placed in the top five in the National Twirling Competition in Southbend, Ind. Crabtree is the daughter of Debbie Eddingfiled and Ron Crabtree. She is a twirler with Sapulpa High School Marching Band. Crabtree placed fourth in solo routine and third in x-strut. She is a state solo twirling champion and runner-up…”
