Alf Reed Jr., fifth son of Alf and Effie (Coil) Reed, was born in 1903
     about 22 miles northwest of Alva, Oklahoma. The children attended Faulkner
     and Red Rock schools. His brothers are Dennis, Day, Henry (deceased), Ray,
     Cecil, and Virgil, who gave his life in WWII. His sisters are Nellie,
     Sylvia (both deceased), Velma (Mrs. Don White), Mary (Mrs. Verlan White),
     Esta (Mrs. Ralph Arnde), and Freda (Mrs. Blaine Wheat).
       The Reeds were farmers and had an orchard. They raised race horses,
     which were trained on their own track, and did blackmsith work in their
     shop.
       Rose Roots, fourth daughter of George and Emma (Hopkins) Roots, was 
     born at Hardtner, Kansas, in 1911. She attended Hardtner, Rose Hill, and 
     Sand Creek Schools. Her sisters are Vera (Mrs. Fred Roth), Viva (Mrs.
     Lester Alley), Nora (Mrs. Jim Cole), Theo (Mrs. Raymond Brown), Virgie
     (Mrs. Dewey Reed), and Kathryn (Mrs. Wayne Ford). Her brother is Orin.
       The Roots were farmers, and George later worked at Medicine Lodge Sales
     Company. Neighbors were Bill Wheats and Charley Reverts. Water had to be
     hauled, and farming was with teams of horses.
       Alf and Rose met at Franklin Rural Church. She was working at Aetna
     Post Office and General Store for Harold Newland. They courted in a Model
     T Ford. Entertainment for young and old was the Saturday night barn dance
     and Sunday afternoon bal games.
       They were married January 29, 1929, at Alva and established their home
     in rural Woods County, where Alf was working for Joe Summers. They experienced
     the dust storms and also one flood when water came to the door. Alf worked
     on the building of the POW Camp near Alva, during WWII.
       The Reeds moved to Medicine Lodge in 1950 when National Gypsum built the
     board plant. Alf worked for Ditmars, Dickman, and Pickens Construction
     Company of Muskogee, Oklahoma.
       They moved to Mulvane, Kansas; Alf did carpentry and helped rebuild Udall,
     Kansas, after the 1955 tornado that nearly destroyed that town. They bought
     and moved to a small farm near Sylvia, Kansas. Alf continued to do cabinet
     making and carpentry. They returned to Barber County and lived awhile in
     Kiowa, then returned to Medicine Lodge, where they purchased and together
     remodeled a house and have retired there.
       They enjoy their sons and their families. Vernon (1929) married Phyllis
     Brewington (now deceased). They had a daughter Alverna (Mrs. E.B. Palmer).
     Vernon married Barbara Reynolds. They have a son Vernon Paul II. Vernon's
     family lives in Olympia, Washington.
       Dwight (1934) married Dorothy Gaunt, and they live in Medicine Lodge.
     Their daughters are Nancy (Mrs. Mike Stringer) of Hutchinson, Kansas, and
     Julie, a student at KSU.
       Keith (1947) married Cathy Fletcher. Their daughter is Mendy. Keith and
     Debbie Carver were married in 1977 and live in Dallas, Texas.
       Alf and Rose celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 1979. The children
     hosted a reception for their parents and grandparents. Many relatives and
     friends shared the happy occasion.
       Alf built play furniture for his grandchildren, which they shared and
     enjoyed. Rose takes pride in her yard, garden, and flowers. Alf enjoys
     fishing. They are both actively involved in Leisure Time Center, where
     they have made many friends.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 378  
     Submitted by: Rose and Alf Reed.