Sunday, May  6, ?

Mrs. Geo. Reafleng's

 52nd Birthday

    A very joyful surprise was carried out by relatives and friends, when they appeared at the home of Mrs. Geo. Reafleng with well filled baskets to celebrate Mrs.'s Reafleng's 52nd birthday, Sunday, May 6. 

   The children presented her with a handsome rocking chair, and other pretty presents were also given.   

    Those present were. Mr. Alex Kerns and family, Mr. Ben Johnson and family, Mr. Gus Reafleng and family, Mr. John Mackey and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jean Reafleng, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson, and Mrs. Herman Reafleng and two children.

Opinion, 27 July 1931

 Birthday Party for Marion Louise Osborne Held Tuesday

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?Date Unknown?

Henry Reafleng

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    The children of Henry Reafleng very successfully planned and carried out a neat little surprise for their father last Sunday, June 24, at his home, it being his 84th birthday.  It was also the tenth birthday of a grand- son, Dallas Mackey. A very bountiful and appetizing picnic dinner was served on the lawn.

   Many useful presents were given, a special remembrance of the occasion of the occasion.  Mr. Ed Gladwin was there busy with his camera. 

    Those present were the children, grand children, and great grand children, also many friends, the number being about 75. Mr. Reafleng greeted all with great pleasure and activity, regardless of his age, and enjoyed the occasion greatly

Opinion, 27 July 1931

Jesse Leet and Lida Reafleng Wed on Tuesday

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Glenwood Man Married Pacific Junction Girl in Rockport, Mo.

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    Jesse Leet of Glenwood and Miss Lida Reafleng of Pacific Junction stole a march on their friends and drove to Rockport, Mo., Tuesday morning and were married by Rev. Snider.

    They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Lincoln, Jr.  The bride wore a beautiful blue chiffon dress and the groom wore a suit of gray.

    Those going with them and witnessing the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Guss Reafleng, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Nixon and daughters Lorraine and Arlene, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Reafleng, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Ross and son Quentin, Mr. and Mrs. John Bantrup, Jr., and daughter Talitha, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Lincoln, Jr.

     They will go to housekeeping in Glenwood.

Tribune ---19. 1910

Old Fashioned Charivari

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Tuesday's Tribune told of the marriage of Herman Reafleng and Miss Josie Johnson, that it was to occur on Wednesday afternoon at the Rev. Briggs home south of Glenwood.

    The wedding took place on schedule time in the presence of 20 relatives and friends.

    Then, that night at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. ben Johnson, there was a noisy old time charivari, 45 men making night hidcous  with guns, cow bells, sleigh bells, circle saw, and tin pans.

     A reception followed at the home, and 60 were present.

     They will go at once to housekeeping on the groom's farm ten miles south of Glenwood.

 October  1917,

Lyons Tribune, Lyons, Iowa

Thomas G. Nixon -  Ila J. Reafleng

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     A wedding of much interest was solemnized Wednesday, October 10, at 3 P. M., in the home of the bride's parent, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Reafleng, of Lyons township.

     The two principals in this wedding are well known in the home community.  These are Thomas G, Nixon and Miss Ila J. Reafleng.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ferdinand Seitz in the presence of half a hundred guests, which included relatives and friends.

     Following the ceremony and the congratulations a delightful wedding supper was served.  We are unable to secure the details of the affair for today's paper.

    The groom is a young man who has demonstrated his worthiness as a citizen and one who has attended to his work of farming with zeal and a good measure of success.  The bride comes from a family of pioneers in that community, and it is the evidence of her acquaintances that she will prove a splendid helpmate to the man of her choice.

     The newly wed will make their home on the Morrow farm, now occupied by the groom, and no doubt those former bachelor quarters will be transformed into a home where it will be evident that woman reigns.

     Among the guests from Glenwood were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones, Mrs. Thomas Jones, James Thomas and Rev. and Mrs. F. Seitz.

     The Tribune joins their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Nixon many years of happiness and prosperity.

?Date Unknown?

To Live in Kentucky

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     Miss Alta Burger of Omaha paid a farewell visit the past week with Glenwood friends.  She came this time to bid good-by to friends for an indefinite time.

     Barring unforeseen matters  Miss Burger will become in the very near future Mrs. C. B. Bryant.  The wedding will be held in Norfolk, Neb. at a sister's home. 

      Plans have been made to spend the winter in California and then Paducah, Ky., will be the place where a will be established.

     Miss Burger's household goods, which have been stored in Glenwood, will be sent to Paducah, Ky.

?Date Unknown?

Jordon - DeLashmutt

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     Two young people of this locality decided to travel life's pathway together.  They went to Council Bluffs Saturday and were there united in marriage.

    The young people were Greyford Jordan of Glenwood and Miss Frances DeLashmutt of Pacific Junction.  The groom is an industrious young man and is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Jordon. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs. Clara DeLashmutt.  She is a graduate of the Glenwood High School and is well is well fitted to preside over a home.

   They returned to the home of the groom on Sunday evening.  A reception was given them at the Jordon home Monday evening.

   They will live on a farm south of Glenwood.

   The Tribune joins with their many friends in congratulations and wishes for a future of happiness.

?Date Unknown?

Bailor - Ettleman

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   Harry Ervin Bailor of Woodbine and Miss Bertha Effie Ettleman of Glenwood were United in marriage on Webdnesday, March 30, by Elder B. I. Lambkin of the L. D. S. Church.

   The bride has been a teacher in our county. All who know her will wish her a life of happiness and congratulate the groom.

?Date Unknown?

Parish - Strickler

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    Wesley Fletcher Parish and Mrs. Laura Strickler, both of Omaha, came today, March 1, to Glendale to celebrate their nuptials. After securing the needed credentials Rev. Goodrich was sent for and he came to the clerk's office.  In due time he had united them in holy matrimony, as a minister

?Date Unknown?

Skinner - Witthour

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    Fred B. Skinner and Mrs. Tillie Witthour, both of Council Bluffs, were united in marriage at Glenwood Wednesday, March 30, the Rev. E. E. Goodrich officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner will live in Council Bluffs.

25 Januaary 1923,

Oak, Mills County, Iowa

Mrs. Nancy Leet

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    Mrs. Nancy Leet, widow, known as Grandma Leet, died suddenly Saturday afternoon, January 20, in a chair at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gus Reafleng, with whom she made her home. 

    Mr. and Mrs. Reafleng were in Glenwood attending the funeral of Mrs. Ferrel when death came.

Funeral services were held today (Monday).

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   [Transcriber note: Nancy G. Leet was the wife of Middleton T. Leet.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Leet were born in Kentucky] 

10 April 1919

Glenwood, Mills County, Iowa

Daisy Reafleng Johnson

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     Daisy Reafleng Johnson died Saturday April 5, from influenza and pneumonia. Her husband, Willie Theodore Johnson, died the Monday previous from the same disease.

     He was buried Tuesday and she was buried Sunday. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the yard at their home. Rev Aitken was in charge.   

    Burial was at Glenwood.  The deceased was aged 24 years, 0 months and 11 days.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reafleng.

   Mrs. Reafleng has been very ill with pneumonia but was reports somewhat better the first of the week.

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     Transcriber note:  Willie Johnson was born 23 Feb 1892, and died 31 March 1919.  Willie is also buried in the Glenwood Cemetery. Source Mills County Gravestone Records.]

10 April 1919

A second Obituary

Daisy Reafleng Johnson

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     Daisy Reafleng Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Reafleng, was born September 24, 1894 and died at home in Mills county, April 5, 1919, of pneumonia fever.

     Daisy Reafleng was born and lived in Mills county all her life. She was a kind and loving daughter and wife, and was loved by all who knew her. She attended and finished the eight grades of the Walnut Grove School, after which she attended the Glenwood High School for three years. Following this she graduated from the McAdams Business College.

    She was a successful teacher in the schools of Mills county for three years.

    She was united in marriage February 23, 1916, to Willie T. Johnson, who preceded her to the place of eternal rest but the brief time of five days. No children were born to this union. 

   She left to mourn her departure her parents, five brothers and one sister: jean, Arthur, Georgie, Henry and Sam and Maybelle. One sister, 2 years old, proceeded her in death. All are residents of Lyons township.

   She became a member of the Friends church at Burr Oak several years ago and remained a faithful member.

   The funeral was held at the home Sunday, April 6, conducted by Rev. Aiken of Bartlett.  Music was furnished by the Burr Oak choir.  The deceased was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Glenwood cemetery.

Card of Thanks

    We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during the sickness and death of our loved ones.  Also for the lovely floral offerings.  --- Mr. and Mrs. George Reafleng and Family.