Alfred's parents were:
Frank Elias Luce, b. Jul. 13, 1873 in Hubbell, Thayer County, NE. and d. Jan. 3, 1943 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA. &
Vola E Miller, b. Oct. 4, 1879 in Fairbury, Jefferson County, NE. and d. Jul. 13, 1924 in Hebron, Thayer County, NE.
*On Nov. 14, 1894, 21 yr. old Frank E. Luce & 16 yr. old Vola E. Miller were married in Hebron, NE.

In the 1900 U. S. census, 1 yr. old Alfred L. Luce, b. Nov. 1898 in NE., was living on Gurnsey St. in Hubbell, Thayer county, NE. with his
70 yr. old widowed great-grandmother, Eliza A Collins, no occupation, b. Dec. 1829 in NY.
20 yr. old (married) mother, Vola E Luce, no occupation, b. Oct. 1879 in NE.
Alfred's father was b. in NE. Vola's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IA.
Eliza's parents were both b. in NY.
*Note: Vola's mother died when she was 9 days old, and Eliza raised her.

In the 1910 U. S. census, 11 yr. old Alfred Luce, b. in NE., was attending school and living in Hubbell, Thayer county, NE. with his
36 yr. old father, Frank Luce, an 'Advance Agent in Show (business?)', b. in NE.
30 yr. old mother, Vola Luce, a Public School Teacher, b. in NE.
This was a first marriage for Frank and Vola. They had been married for 15 years.
Vole was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census.
Frank's parents' birthplace was unknown. Vola's parents were both b. in IA.

On Dec. 31, 1917, Alfred L. Luce and Beulah Laura McLellan were married in Cheyenne, NE.
On Aug. 20, 1927, they separated and Alfred on Sep. 29, 1927, Alfred filed for a divorce.

Alfred and Beulah Luce's children were:
1. Female infant Luce, b. Jun. 14, 1920 in Ogden, Weber County, UT. and d. Jun. 15, 1920 of a congenital heart defect (and was also premature) in Ogden, Weber County, UT. (*At the time of this birth, Alfred was working as a RR Switchman.)
2. Leonard De Luce, b. Dec. 23, 1921 in Denver, County of Denver, Colorado and d. Dec. 3, 1984 in San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Albert Luce, b. 1923-1925.
4. Colleen "Diane" Rosemary Luce, b. Jun. 4, 1926 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Dec. 19, 2018 in Payson, Utah county, UT. Colleen marr. Dewey Loyed Godwin in 1944.

According to his Sep. 12, 1918 WWI Draft Registration card, 19 yr. old Alfred Leonard Luce, b. Nov. 10, 1898, was living in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado with his wife, "Buelah" Luce and was working as a farm laborer for Lee Breeding in Stoneham, Weld county, Colorado.
Alfred was described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes, red hair and nothing that would physically disqualify him from serving in the military.

In the 1920 U. S. census, 21 yr. old Alfred L Luce, a Mechanic in a rubber factory, b. in NE., was living on Stout St. in Denver, Denver county, Colorado with his
81 yr. old widowed grandfather, Leonard P Luce, no occupation, b. in
46 yr. old father, Frank E Luce, a Farm Laborer on a truck farm, b. in NE.
19 yr. old wife, Bulea (Beulah) L. Luce, b. in NE.
Alfred's mother was b. in NE.
Leonard's parents were both b. in NY. Frank's father was b. in NY. and his mother in IN.
Beulah's father was b. in NY. and her mother in VA.

Alfred and Beulah divorced. Beulah's second husband's name was _ Freeland/Freiland.

Redlands Daily Facts (Redlands, CA.), P. 9, Col. 5
Thu., Sep. 29, 1927
BOOTLEGGERS GUESTS AT HIS HOME, OFFICER CHARGES IN DIVORCE
SAN BERNARDINO, Sept. 29 - Alfred L. Luce, San Bernardino policeman, filed a complaint in the Superior Court yesterday asking a divorce from Mrs. Beulah L. Luce, asserting that she entertained bootleggers in his home.
Mr. Luce also charges his wife with associating with persons of disreputable character and of neglecting her home and children to geo out to dances. When Mr. Luce protested her actions, she asked what he was "going to do about it," he asserts in the complaint.
The couple were married Dec. 31, 1917, and separated Aug. 20, 1927, according to the complaint. Attorney H. E. Thompson represents Mr. Luce.

In May, 1928, Alfred E. Luce, a patrolman with the San Bernardino Police Force and Margaret/Marjorie Eunice Wetland (Libby) (Weiland) were married in Riverside county, CA.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1
Thu., Dec. 27, 1928
POLICEMAN IS UNDER ARREST
Luce Accused of Battery by Ex-Wife, Arraigned in Court, Denies Guilt A.L. Luce, San Bernardino policeman, was arrested yesterday by Constable Joe Hayden and Deputy Constable Fred Harris on a warrant charging battery, sworn to by his former wife, Mrs. Beulah Luce.
Luce was arraigned before Justice George W. Holbrook and pleaded not guilty to the charge. A jury trial was demanded and set for jan. 2. Luce is represented by Attorney H. E. Them,pson. He was released on his own recognizance.
Mrs. Luce charges her husband with striking and kicking her when she called on Christmas Day at his home, 1380 Lugo street, where Luce resides with his present wife.
Luce stated that Mrs. Luce came to his home and attempted to take away his children, the custody of whom he was granted when he was granted a divorce. He said he took the children away from Mrs. Luce and "led her off the premises."

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 15, Col. 4
Sat., Jan. 26, 1929
CIVIL SERVICE CHARGES FILED AGAINST LUCE
Chief Avers Suspended Officer Manufactured Booze and Used Profane, Vulgar Language
In a complaint asking the dismissal of Alfred L. Luce from the San Bernardino police department, Chief of Police John G. Nish yesterday revived the policeman's arresting his estranged wife in 1927 as one of six charges of asserted misconduct.
The charges were filed yesterday afternoon by the police chief with Dr. M. Lestrange, chairman of the civil service commission. A meeting of the commission will probably be held Tuesday and the hearing on the latest city hall wrangle will be set at that time.
Charges Luce Used Intoxicating Liquor
The six charges against Luce are:
"First, using intoxicating liquor as a beverage;
second, using profane and vulgar language;
third, unlawfully removing property and appropriating same to his own use;
fourth, promotion of strife and discontent;
fifth, arresting of Beulah L. Luce and Mrs. Myrtle Freehand, her mother, on Oct. 3, 1927, and
sixth, manufacturing intoxicating liquor while a police officer."
The ex-wife of the policeman, who was freed on charges of selling liquor yesterday when Justice George W. Holbrook dismissed the case, was arrested by Luce and Policemen Hyatt and Uptain on the night of Oct. 3, 1927, on the charge of disturbing the peace.
The two women were taken to police station and, unable to furnish $50 bail each, were committed to jail with Mrs. Luce's baby. The next day they were freed under bond and on Oct. 21, 1927, the charges were dismissed on the motion of the duty city attorney.
Officer Files Appeal For Reinstatement
Luce was suspended on Dec. 27, 1928, by Chief Nish after he had been arrested on a charge of battery brought by his ex-wife. He was subsequently acquitted in a trial of the charge by his former mate that he kicked her when she came to his home to see her children.
After the acquittal Luce filed an appeal with the civil service commission for reinstatement. Chief Nish's charges in which he asks that Luce be dismissed from civil service duty in San Bernardino are in reply to the appeal.
'Frame-Up' Charge Hurled by Luce
Luce was reached at his home, 1380 Lugo street, last night after he had returned from Los Angeles and when informed of the charges said". "The whole thing is a frame-up by my former wife. I have proof to that effect and I'll produce it at the hearing."

In the 1930 U. S. census, 31 yr. old Alfred L Luce, a Policeman with the Police Dept., b. in NE., was living in a home which rented for $22 at 1262 Walnut in San Bernardino Third Precinct, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
23 yr. old wife, Margaret E Luce, b. in MN.
7 yr. old son, Leonard D Luce, b. in Colorado
6 yr. old stepson, Randall R Weiland, b. in MN.
5 yr. old stepdaughter, Marian J Werland (Weiland), b. in MN.
3 yr. old daughter, Colleen R Luce, b. in CA.
There was a radio set in the home.
Alfred was 16 (19) and Margaret was 15 at the time of their respective first marriages.
Alfred's parents were both b. in NE.
Alfred was a WWI veteran.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, last column
Sat., Oct. 14, 1939
'LOOKOUT' FOR SAFECRACKERS SLUGS OFFICER
Burglars Attempting to Force Way Into Business House as Luce Interrupts 'Job'
With the discovery of a makeshift blackjack and a paring knife near the scene of the attack, police yesterday intensified their search for the assailant who beat and kicked Patrol Sergeant A. L. Luce into unconsciousness in an alley near Court and E streets.
Luce, who was attacked near the rear entrance of the Montgomery Ward & Co. store as he patrolled a beat at 11:45 o'clock Thursday night, is in serious condition at St. Bernardine hospital from head and internal injuries.
STORE DOOR MARKED
His physician, Dr. E. L. Tisinger, said, however, that Luce showed improvement yesterday. He will be kept at the hospital several days at least, until there is no further danger of complications. The blows did not fracture his skull.
Meanwhile, Sgt. M. J. Hyatt and Officer James Ellis found also evidence indicating Luce interrupted a burglary attempt upon the Montgomery Ward store. The rear door showed the marks of a screwdriver or wrecking bar used in an effort to force the door, and employee said these marks were not there the previous day.
STRUCK BY LOOKOUT
The officers advanced the opinion that Luce had walked into the lookout for a burglary job. The patrol sergeant was checking doorways opening on the alley, including that of S. H. Dress Co., whose safe was rifled several nights previously.
The blackjack was a homemade weapon, fashioned from a one-foot length of rubber hose. A wooden plug had been inserted in each end, and one end was taped heavily to form a hand for the club. The knife found by Officer Ellis was of the type used for peeling vegetables.
Sergeant Luce said the attack came from behind. After he had fallen unconscious to the ground, he was kicked viciously in the abdomen. Partially regaining his senses some time later, he managed to crawl to Court street, where he again lapsed into unconsciousness. He was found there by a pedestrian who notified police.
Luce was revived soon after reaching the hospital and told his fellow officers he had been struck twice on the head. He said that he caught only a fleeting glimpse of his assailant, an instant before the blows fell.
Assisting in the investigation were Police Officers Howard Kaltenborn, John Brazil, L. I. Robb, Ben Thayer and Gordon Stewart, and Deputy Sheriff George Pickett. Brazil and Pickett found the blackjack.

In the 1940 U. S. census, 41 yr. old Alfred L Luce, a Policeman, b. in NE., was living in a home he owned, valued at $3,000 at 2121 Lugo Ave. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his
32 yr. old (second) wife, Margaret E Luce, b. in MN.
18 yr. old son (from his first marriage), Leonard De Luce, a Drug Clerk at a drug store, b. in Colorado
16 yr. old stepson, Randall Weiland, b. in MN.
15 yr. old stepdaughter, Joyce Wedand (Weiland), b. in MN.
13 yr. old daughter (from his 1st marriage), Colleen Luce, b. in CA.
The highest grade Alfred had completed was 8th; Margaret & Randall had finished two years of high school; Leonard, 3 years of high school; Joyce, 1 year of high school; and Colleen had gone as far as 6th grade.
Everyone in the household was living in the same house in 1935.
Alfred worked 56 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
His income was listed as $2,040 and he had no income from other sources.
Leonard worked 34 hours in the week prior to the census and 52 weeks in 1939.
His income was listed as $300.

According to his Feb. 14, 1942 WWII Draft Registration card, 43 yr. old Alfred Leonard Luce, b. Nov. 10, 1898 in Hubbell, NE., was living at 2121 Lugo Ave. in San Bernardino, CA. with (his wife) Margaret E. Luce and working at City Hall for the City of San Bernardino.
Alfred was described as 5' 8 1/2" tall, weighing 208 lbs., with blue eyes, red hair, a ruddy complexion and a mole on the right side of his chin, and hair, curly.

In the 1950 U. S. census, 51 yr. old Alfred L Luce, Police Captain at the Courthouse, was living on Lugo St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.

Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 12, last 3 columns
Sun., Jul. 24, 1960. (See photo to the left)
Caption: LEISURE TIME AHEAD - Capt. Alfred L. Luce is a man of leisure now - after more than 35 years of law enforcement service with the San Bernardino Police Department.
FIRST S.B. CAPTAIN HANGS UP BADGE
A Lawman Looks Back
Police Capt. Alfred L. Luce looked out on the shady street.
His eyes focused on the cars, the people. His mind drifted back about 35 years - to the time he began law enforcement work in San Bernardino. Back to the days he decided on a police career - a career spanning more than three decades that ended this month with his retirement.
Luce moved to San Bernardino in 1922 from Nebraska. His first job was with the Santa Fe Railway. While with the Santa Fe, he also worked as special deputy with the Sheriff's Department.
"It was this job that got me started in law enforcement work," he recalls.
FIRST JOB
One of his first assignments as special deputy was a manhunt in Mexico for the killer of a San Bernardino taxicab driver. He knew the suspect, so he went along. The killer turned up a few months later.
"This experience was enough for me; I knew what I wanted," said Capt. Luce.
He took the first police examination offered by San Bernardino. He passed high on the list and became a police officer Oct. 1, 1925.
Luce, born in Hubbell, Neb., attended Teachers Normal School and the Colorado State Teachers School. 'My mother wanted me to be a teacher. She was a superintendent of schools at the time. But teaching just wasn't right for me," comments Luce.
When Officer Luce had only been on the police force four years he set up the city's first record and fingerprint bureau. Three years later, he saw another need in the department. He established the first detective bureau in the San Bernardino Police Department.
In 1934 he took an instructor's course for police training at the University of California in Los Angeles.
For many years he served in the vice department; for many years he was the vice department. New officers were trained under him.
On July 1, 1937, Officer Luce was made a police sergeant. "During y years with the force," he recalls, "I worked in practically every division. Every division but traffic."
In 1942 he took leave from his police duties to serve in the U. S. Coast Guard. He also saw military duty in World War I - first with the Army Air Corps, then with the U. S. Marine Corps. After Coast Guard duty, it was back to San Bernardino and the police department.
In 1947, he was appointed to the rank of captain of police - the first time this title was ever used in San Bernardino.
In 1952 he was assigned as instructor of police reserves.
Cast Luce took on another duty in November, 1952. He became director of civil defense for san Bernardino. A new area for him. He fulfilled these duties until retirement.
"Lack of cooperation and public apathy toward civil defense in general made this assignment a rather disheartening one," observes Capt. Luce.
Capt. Luce resides with his wife, Margaret, at 2121 Lugo Ave., San Bernardino. "We have a ranch in the Devore area where we hope to spend more time," said the 61-year-old captain. The retired captain is recovering now from recent surgery, but must undergo additional surgery when his health allows.
Capt. and Mrs. Luce have a son, Leonard D. Luce, who is a=carrying on the Luce tradition of police work. He wis with the traffic division of the san Bernardino Police Department - the only division his dad didn't work during his career.
They also have two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Harrison and Mrs. Colleen Godwin.
"He is responsible for a great deal of success in the department and is responsible for training many of the officers," said Chief of Police Melvin L. Harbauer.
Capt. Luce is gone from the department. The work he did there for 25 years will never be.

The Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 28, Col. 2
Fri., Nov. 10, 1967
Alfred L. Luce, Retired Police Captain, Dies
Alfred Leonard Luce, 68, longtime San Bernardino resident and a retired city police captain, died yesterday at a San Bernardino hospital.
A native of Hubbell, Neb., Luce has lived in San Bernardino for more than 45 years. He resides at 2574 Palm Ave.
His memberships include the Phoenix Masonic Lodge, Eagles Lodge No. 506, the San Bernardino Retired City Employee Association, and the California Retired State Employee Association.
Luce is survived by the widow, Margaret of San Bernardino;
a son, Leonard D.,
and a daughter, Colleen R. Godwin, both of San Bernardino;
and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mark B. Shaw Chapel with burial following at Mt. View Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 7 p.m. today.