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This Week in Sapulpa History: Freezing temperatures did not stop the fun
Sapulpa Historical Society

This Week in Sapulpa History: Freezing temperatures did not stop the fun

BySubmitted January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

This week in 1940, the Sapulpa area had temperatures ranging from -4 to 34 degrees. Still, some made the most of the chilly temps.

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This Week in Sapulpa History: Frisco leaves the Sapulpa Station
Sapulpa Historical Society

This Week in Sapulpa History: Frisco leaves the Sapulpa Station

BySubmitted January 18, 2023January 19, 2023

This week in Sapulpa history, Sapulpa lost the case to keep Frisco in town. Read the story of how Sapulpa gained and lost the division headquarters for Frisco.

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Forgotten Heroes, Part II
Some Things Never Change

Forgotten Heroes, Part II

BySubmitted January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

During the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1963, three naval officers argued over whether or not the depth charges the US Navy was dropping were the start of World War III. Two of them wanted to launch nuclear missiles in retaliation; one held out.

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Creek County Judges begin another four years
People

Creek County Judges begin another four years

BySubmitted January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

District Judges Doug Golden and Kelly Hake and Associate District Judge Laura Farris were sworn in on Monday, January 9th, to begin another four-year term of service.

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Been There, Done That: A 1950s Child
Columns | Studebaker Dude

Been There, Done That: A 1950s Child

BySubmitted January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

I was born in 1951. Take a look at my yellow Studebaker, it is 41 days older than me and was a futuristic-looking car for its day. Life was different back then and I am so glad I got to experience it.

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Museum Musings: Historical Advertisements for January
Sapulpa Historical Society

Museum Musings: Historical Advertisements for January

BySubmitted January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

January’s “Historical Advertisements” this month in our history show the businesses, sales, and events happening in our local stores. (Look at these meat prices!)

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This Week in Sapulpa History: The History of Friday the 13th
Sapulpa Historical Society

This Week in Sapulpa History: The History of Friday the 13th

BySubmitted January 11, 2023January 6, 2023

The date of Friday the 13th, and the number 13 itself, has been deemed unlucky to some people. The fear of the date Friday the 13th and the number 13 is known as triskaidekaphobia, paraskavedekatriaphobia, and friggatriskaidekaphobia.

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Forgotten Heroes
Some Things Never Change

Forgotten Heroes

BySubmitted January 8, 2023January 6, 2023

John F. Kennedy would later look back and say that “This was not only the most dangerous moment of the Cold War. It was the most dangerous moment in human history.”

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School board leaders recognized in January
Schools

School board leaders recognized in January

BySubmitted January 8, 2023January 6, 2023

January is School Board Recognition Month, providing local schools and communities the chance to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for their dedication and service.

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Creek County Democrats Announce 2023 Scholarship
Creek County Democratic Party

Creek County Democrats Announce 2023 Scholarship

BySubmitted January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

In past years, scholarships have been awarded to students from Bristow, Mannford, Depew, Kellyville, Drumright, and Sapulpa.

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