WYCKOFF CORNER- LONG WAY FROM HOLLAND WYCKOFF CORNER- LONG WAY FROM HOLLAND April 14, 2017 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. WYCKOFF CORNER LONG WAY FROM HOLLAND If you ask an old-timer how to get somewhere in Rogers County, don’t expect to hear the names of streets. Probably what you’ll hear will be related in terms of “corners.” A mile west of Wolf corner, half… Read More
Claremore History Museum Ready for Spring Claremore History Museum Ready for Spring April 10, 2017 | rmelton | Leave a comment The Claremore Museum of History is ready for spring with some bright and colorful flowers! Remember that the museum is operated entirely by volunteers and is open each Saturday from 11a – 3p. Stop by and take a look!… Read More
Claremore Hall of Fame Committee Taking Nominations Claremore Hall of Fame Committee Taking Nominations January 29, 2017 | DigitalCardinal | Leave a comment The Claremore Hall of Fame committee will be accepting candidate nominations for the consideration of induction into the Claremore Hall of Fame. “We will be taking candidate nominations through February 17”, stated committee chairman Wayne McCombs of the J.M. Davis Arms and Historical Museum. “Anyone may nominate a citizen by letter or e-mail.” Nominations must… Read More
History Maker Award Honors Claremore Native Helen Robson Walton History Maker Award Honors Claremore Native Helen Robson Walton April 16, 2016 | DigitalCardinal | Leave a comment CLAREMORE, OKLA. — A capacity crowd honored Claremore native Helen Robson Walton last night as The Claremore Museum of History handed out their first-ever History Maker Award. The event, held at the Claremore Conference Center, honored the late wife of Walmart founder Sam Walton for her extraordinary life and contributions to the world. Dr. Bob… Read More
CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY HONORS THE EARLY PEOPLE CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY HONORS THE EARLY PEOPLE June 15, 2015 | rmelton | Leave a comment CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY HONORS THE EARLY PEOPLE History is the chronological accomplishments of a certain group of people. If you lose this history, it is as though these people never existed. Claremore Museum of History honors the people that established this great city. The exhibits start in 1802 with the coming of the Osage Indians. … Read More
Dedication of Lynn Riggs Memorial Exhibit Dedication of Lynn Riggs Memorial Exhibit July 15, 2013 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the History of Claremore…one story at a time CLAREMORE MUSEUM OF HISTORY PRESENTS THE LYNN RIGGS MEMORIAL The Lynn Riggs Memorial exhibit, inside the museum, has been professionally designed and constructed. So, who is Lynn Riggs and why is he so important? Lynn Riggs memorialized his hometown, Claremore, Oklahoma, making… Read More
Boathouse Jail Boathouse Jail August 3, 2011 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Claremore Daily Progress August 3, 2011 Larry Larkin Progress Correspondent Boathouse Jail CLAREMORE — It seemed to be a simple request and an interesting one to boot. Family friend Bob Clements approached me after Sunday church services a few weeks back and we were visiting in the parking lot.… Read More
It was a Different Time, it was a Familiar Place It was a Different Time, it was a Familiar Place March 22, 2009 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. This story was published in the Claremore Progress, March 22, 2009. By Larry Larkin As far as I know, Gerome Riley never has authored a book. He certainly knows how to tell a story, however. This was proved once again last week when the lifelong Rogers County resident… Read More
Radium Town, the Smell of Success Radium Town, the Smell of Success March 22, 2008 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Radium Town, the Smell of Success Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on March 22, 2008. The smell of rotten eggs is not a pleasant experience. Remember the last time you hid two dozen eggs for the little ones and they could only find 23… Read More
Claremore Past: December 7, 1941, Life was Forever Changed Claremore Past: December 7, 1941, Life was Forever Changed December 8, 2007 | rmelton | Leave a comment Claremore Past: December 7, 1941, Life was Forever Changed Originally published in the Claremore Daily Progress on December 8, 2007. Written by Larry Larkin. It started out as a typical early December Sunday in Claremore. The weather was cool, but sunny. For most, thoughts were turning toward the approaching Christmas holidays. Many families had attended worship services… Read More
Claremore History: Cadet Grill – A Sign of the Times Claremore History: Cadet Grill – A Sign of the Times August 12, 2007 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Tracking a Claremore Memory This article appeared in the Claremore Progress, August 12, 2007. Written by Larry Larkin. An advertising sign hanging outside a business is a common sight. All types of businesses usually will have one or more. Most of these signs announce the business name… Read More
Ballpark revisited: From farmland to first-class Ballpark revisited: From farmland to first-class January 27, 2007 | rmelton | Leave a comment Telling the history of Claremore…one story at a time. Ballpark revisited: From farmland to first-class Claremore Daily Progress January 27, 2007 -Larry Larkin Column Progress Correspondent The ring of the telephone interrupted the quietness of the house last week. Expecting a salesman telling me how much money I could save by purchasing his product, I started to… Read More