Pappe History and Genealogy

Newspaper Clipping

Pappe Oil Company and Court's Motel Ad

The Kingfisher Free Press 60th Anniversary Edition,
Kingfisher Oklahoma, April 18, 1949

The Pappe Oil Company was formed in 1929 by three of Richard Pappe Sr's sons -- Richard, Arthur and Court Pappe Sr. (See also partnership.) The Oil Company operated a service station on Main Street in the north end of Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Court operated the station and also had his home on the same property. Court also opened a "Tourist Court" along the east bank of the Kingfisher Creek. When the creek was rerouted years later the street by the motel was renamed "Court Street." George Pappe (1927-1996) was the son of Court Pappe Sr. (1902-1972).

(Side Box)
R. PAPPE
Our Father and Grandfather
CAME TO OKLA. IN 1889!

The Wheels of Time Grind On!

YESTERDAY, FOOTPOWER FOR LOCOMOTION . . . OR THE "OLD GRAY MARE" . . . WERE ABOUT THE ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION!

But today that has all changed ... modem transportation is fast and comfortable. However, modern cars demand modern fuel, so remember that CHAMPLIN GASOLINE is the gasoline that offers you unlimited Power and Economy for use in the rapid transportation vehicles of today.

Let Pappe Oil Company service your car and you'll always be sure that it is in tip-top condition.

Modern Tourist Court Accommodations

COURT'S MOTEL . . . Kingfisher's first tourist court . . . has recently been completely remodeled, and is now modem in every respect. Since 1928 we have offered the finest of facilities for our guests, catering to those who appreciate a good, comfortable bed and a "homey" atmosphere.

Pappe Oil Company and Court's Motel
720 North Main

Court Pappe George Pappe

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