Galyon, Reese Franklin Sr.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 11, 1922, page 3

Police Get "Choc" Beer in Raid -- about 75 gallons of "choc" beer was seized in a raid... The raid was made by W. ?. Eads, Leo Clark, Reese Galyon and J. T. Brown.

["Because Oklahoma only allows brew pubs to make 3.2 beer - "strong beer" ... that's what choc beer is these days.

The original choc was probably stronger, though this is a recipe that was passed down only by word of mouth, and beer drinkers can only guess what it tasted like. Today it is best described as a cloudy pale ale, with its malt character (and sweetness) more dominant than hop bitterness despite its tame 3.2 nature." Source: Realbeer.com]

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 7, 1956

GALYON IS PROUD CAPTAIN

Capt. Reece F. Galyon began his 35th year with the Oklahoma City police department this week, continuing a traditon of public service in his family with dates back to 1900.

Although he was eligible for retirement eight years ago, Galyon now 63, says he has no future plans for retirement.

For the past 23 years he has been chief clerk in Oklahoma City's municipal court for Judge Mike Foster.

The son of an Oklahoma City policeman, Galyon became a policeman here in 1921. His only son, Reece Gaylon III, later joined the police department and was killed in 1952.

His son was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the curbing while chasing a speeder near NE 20 and Lincoln. The speeder did not stop and the crime has never been solved.

Although he has never recovered from the loss of his son, Galyon says he would have encouraged his son to be a policeman if he had to do it all over again.

He is proud that his 16 year-old-grandson, Reese Glyon IV, now plans to become a policeman when he is old enough. If he does the grandson will be following the steps of his father, grandfather, and great - grandfather with the Oklahoma City police department.

Galyon joined the Oklahoma City police department in 1921 after serving five years as a city fireman.

He was placed on the vic bureau, then headed by Bill Eads, now chief of police in Nichols Hills. Later he served seven years as a motorcycle officer and detective bureau before being named clerk of the municipal court.

Today he figures he handles between 100 and 150 criminal court cases daily. He has an assistant and two warrant officers to assist him.

Although he has seen many technological changes take place in police work during the pas three decades, Galyon says he thinks the biggest change has been in the people themselves.

"Back in those early days," Galyon said, "the mayor was the real chief of police. When the mayor snapped his fingers the police department jumped to do his bidding.

"Today there is very little if any influence exerted directly over the police department by a city political figure." he said. "Sure policemen will pay attention to your elected heads, but you don't see a councilman or a mayor come down to the police station and start giving order like they once did. I guess we're all growing up."

Galyon make his home with his wife at 4010 N Georgia. He has three daughters and eight grandchildren who live here.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
September 28, 1945, page 11

Miss Galyon Marries Officier

The wedding of Miss Marjoie Isabelle Galyon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reese Galyon, 2430 NW 14, to Lieut. (jg) Thomas Jack Welfelt, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Welfelt, Kansas City, MO., wa solemnized recently in Oakland, Calif... The couple will live at 1503 Oak street, Oakland, until Lieut. Welfelt's discharge, which he expects in a year.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
September 14, 1949, page 8

Mrs. Pearl Galyon Dies of Cancer

Mrs. Pearl "Babe" Galyon, 53, of 2430 NW, died Tuesday afternoon in her home. She was the wife of Reese F. Galyon Sr. municipal court clerk.

Born in Nebraska, she moved to Oklahoma City when 12 years old from Kansas City, Mo. Her father, George E. Buck, was associated with his brother, W.L. Buck, in operating a beauty and barber supply manufacturing concern here and later opened a sporting goods store. Both are now retired.

Mrs. Galyon was a member of Crestwood Baptist church. She is survived by her husband; a son, Reese F. jr. home address; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Hamilton, 1404 SW 33; Mrs. Doris Smith, 3916 N Liberty, and Mrs. Marjorie Galyon, home address, and a sister, Mrs. Lela Lynn, Winfield, Kan.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
May 8, 1958, page 3

Police Captain Plans To Retire

Capt. Reese F. Galyon, municipal court clerk and oldest policeman at the point of service in the police department, will be retired by the police pension board Monday.

The city formerly used civilian in that position, but Galyon was placed in that capacity when he moved out of the uniform ranks. He has done an exceptional job.

Galyon served 37 consecutive years on the police department and has worked in every law enforcement until there.

His son, Reese Galyon jr., a motorcycle policeman, following in his fathers footsteps, was killed by a hit and run motorist on Lincoln boulevard seveal years ago.

Galyon will receive a pension check of $318.75 monthly.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 8, 1966, page 33

R. F. Galyon Services Set On Saturday

Services for Reese Franklin Galyon, a retired police captain and municipal court clerk, will be at 2pm Saturday at Street and Draper Funeral Home, with burial in Fairlawn Cemetery. Galyon, 72, of 4010 N Georgia, died Thursday in Presbyterian Hospital.

Galyon came to Oklahoma City in 1908. He worked with the fire department for five years before joining the police force in 1921. Galyon, whose father also was a policeman, once was the city's senior police officier.

His only son, Reese Galyon II, also a policeman, was killed in a 1952 motorcycle accident.

Galyon worked in the vice bureau and as a motorcycle officer before being named municipal court clerk, where he handled 100 to 150 crimal court cases daily. He was a member of Crestwood Baptish Church, and was a Shiner and 32nd degree Mason.

Survivors include his wife, Genevieve; three daughters, Mrs. John T. Hamilton, 1404 SW 33; Mrs. Kenneth L. Smith, 3916 NW Liberty and Mrs. Donald F. Trimm, Enon, Ohio; a brother, George Patterson, N. J. and three sisters, Mrs. Roy Bridges and Mrs. Margaret Matthews, both of Miami Fla, and Mrs. Ida Starr, Chicago.

Daily Oklahoman, The
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
July 11, 1922, page 3

Police Get "Choc" Beer in Raid -- about 75 gallons of "choc" beer was seized in a raid... The raid was made by W. ?. Eads, Leo Clark, Reese Galyon and J. T. Brown.

["Because Oklahoma only allows brew pubs to make 3.2 beer - "strong beer" ... that's what choc beer is these days.

Sources: stated above

Contributed by Marti Graham, May 2007. Information posted as courtesy to viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.