Rachel Whitney
Curator, Sapulpa Historical Museum
Wednesday, October 6, 1948, Sapulpa Herald: Body of Kellyville Officer is Aboard Returning Ship
“Remains of 7,000 Americans who lost their lives during World War II have been returned to the United States from Europe aboard the United States Army Transport Carroll Victory, the department of army announced today. Armed forces dead originally interred in temporary military cemeteries in France and Holland are among those brought back to this country. A total of 116 remains were returned upon instructions of next of kin residing in Oklahoma…The body of Second Lt. Charles E. Harris, Air Force, is being returned to William Harris, Kellyville, as next of kin.”
Wednesday, October 6, 1971, Sapulpa Daily Herald: School Vandalized Third Time
“Booker T. Washington School was the scene of vandalism for the third time in five weeks as employees found cartons of milk and other foodstuffs scattered around classrooms. The Sapulpa Police reported that gaining access to the building wasn’t difficult, because of the missing windows. The school is presently used for kindergarten classes and a proposed lease of use of the building by the CAP is under consideration…Vandals have struck the school on two other occasions in recent weeks, ransacking offices, and inflicting damage.”
Sunday October 6, 1985, Sapulpa Daily Herald: State Officials Probe Sapulpa House Fire
“The state fire marshal’s office and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are examining an arson-house burglary that occurred here early Saturday morning. Neighbors reported Bobby L. Sheets home, 619 S Muskogee St. on fire about 1:52 a.m. Saturday while the family was away. The blaze apparently caused $35,000 damage to the house and its contents. Officials found the melted remains of a plastic container of paint thinner, taken from the back porch, on the dining room table. Police noted a rear bedroom window open with the screen removed, and neighbors later reported that the back door had been open when they looked for the fire. One neighbor also reported seeing a white four-door Pontiac with chrome spoked wheels enter the Sheets’ driveway…Missing, Sheets said, are his wife’s $25 watch and her $250 necklace…”
Sunday, October 6, 1996, Sapulpa Daily Herald: Mounds Homecoming Queen Crowned
“Trina Dooly was crowned the 1996 Mounds High School Football Homecoming Queen Friday night to cap a day of festivities that included a homecoming parade through downtown Mounds. Dooly receives her crown from Jason Grant. Mounds defeated the Drumright Tornadoes 49-21.”
