Bernice Sharpe Alfson was born February 14, 1913, at Shepard, North Dakota, daughter of Andrew and Janna Sharpe. She moved with her parents to Glenfield in 1923, where she attended school through her eleventh year. She was graduated from Cooperstown High School, attended St. Olaf College for one year, and then received her Standard Certificate from Valley City State Teacher's College in 1932. She taught in the Glenfield Public School from 1933-37, during which time she also served as basketball coach. After teaching for 32 years, she retired and is now living in Binford.

LeRoy Alfson was born to Albert and Alpha Alfson in Binford on October 16, 1907. He graduated. from Binford High School in 1927, and later received his BA degree from Valley City State Teacher's College. He was a devoted educator for 43 years. In addition to teaching and coaching basketball in the Glenfield Public School from 1931-37, he served as superintendent, vocal instructor, band instructor, teacher or coach in many other schools in North Dakota. LeRoy always participated in the activities of the communities in which he lived. During his years in Glenfield, he served on the committee which organized the Tri-County Electric Co. He was the State President for the Consolidated Basketball League, serving as its last president. For several years, he served as a member of Valley City State Alumni Association.

As members of the American Lutheran Church, both LeRoy and Bernice always took an active part in church activities. LeRoy served as choir director in many of the communities in which he was teaching.

For about 35 years he spent the summers working for the ASC.

LeRoy was involved in many sports, especially baseball - a game he continued to play and support all his life. LeRoy passed away February 1985.

Bernice and LeRoy have four children: Jerry, Hillsboro; Loren, Binford; Beverly Pearson, Grafton; and Richard, Hillsboro. There are 10 grandchildren.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 180