1941

1941

Cities Service Company becomes a major oil company with the purchase of I.T.I.O. for $70 million.
1940

1940

The Senior High School and Junior College, commonly called “Col-Hi,” is dedicated.
1934

1934

Wiley Post, wearing the first space suit, makes the first stratospheric flight. There are 64 days above 100 degrees and 25 consecutive days above 100 degrees. On August 14th, Bartlesville is the hottest spot in the nation at 107 degrees.
1930

1930

REDA Pump is organized by Arutunoff. (See photo.) The first Garden Club is established.
1929

1929

H. V. Foster, president of the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company, builds his town home, “La Quinta.”