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Note N3755
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"Fred Gibson and family left Tuesday for Los Angeles where they will reside and Mr. Gibson hopes to find relief from asthma. He sold his residence property at 114 East Tenth to Ralph Parris who purchased it as an investment. They were accompanied as far as Stafford by Mrs. Mary Leebrick,, who will visit there with her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Horn."--7 Oct 1922, The Evening Kansan-Republican (Newton, KS)
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Note N3756
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"Eight young ladies had a delightful picnic yesterday afternoon at Prouty's grove. They had their supper at the grove and later went to the home of Miss Cora and Miss Minnie Leebrick where they had a slumber party. The afternoon and evening were most enjoyable with music and games. About midnight, the neighborhood was awakened by a number of young men who appeared to be trying to serenade the girls. With the exception of this incident, the party was a very pleasant one."--28 Aug 1906, The Evening Kansan-Republican (Newton, KS)
"Leebrick-Gibson --Last evening at eight o'clock Rev. C. H. Woodward of the First Methodist church of this city had the pleasure of uniting the lives of two of Newton's young people, Miss Cora Leebrick and Mr. Fred Gibson. The ceremony was spoken at the parsonage and only the mother and sister of the bride, Mrs. S. Leebrick and Miss Minnie Leebrick, were present. The young people have prepared a home in Crestview addition and will take up their abode there at once.
Both of the young people are Harvey county products and have spent their lives in or within driving distance of Newton. The bride is a younger daughter of Mrs. S. Leebrick, who lives north of Newton and has most pleasing traits of character to endear her to those with whom she comes in contact.
The groom is a successful carpenter and is rising in his chosen trade. The young couple have the brightest prospects before them for a most happy life together and the Kansan joins with their many friends in hoping that these prospects may be realized."--4 May 1911, The (Newton, KS) Evening Kansan-Republican
"CORA A. GIBSON. Mrs. Cora Alice Gibson 81, 120 E. Cottage St., Barstow, died Saturday at home. Native of Kansas, resident of Barstow 38 years, San Bernardino County 43 years, California 46 years.
Survivors: husband, John F., Barstow; son, J. Fred and Lewis, both of Barstow, Jack D., San Bernardino; daughters, Mildred Milsson, San Leandro, Francis Leak, Barstow, Betty Selde, fontana, Pauline Hook, Corcoran.
Services pending at Mead Mortuary, Barstow."--4 Nov 1968, San Bernardino County (CA) Sun
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Note N3757
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"John F. Howard. McDONALD--John F. Howard, 89, McDonald, died Sunday, Jan 17, 1993, at the Good Samaritan Center, Atwood. Mr. Howard was born Sept 4, 1903, northeast of McDonald and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a farmer-rancher and a member of the McDonald Federated Church. He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Beulah Copper, in 1946, his second wife, Maxine Leebrick, in 1989, and a daughter, Elaine Hoover, in 1988.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Howard of Benkelman, Neb; two daughters, Joan Lortscher of National City, Calif., and Judy Ketterl of Herndon, three sisters, Verne Swanson of Bolivar, Mo., Vivian Opell of Washington, Ind., and Vida Gillespie of Kearney, Neb.; a brother, Glen Howard of Goodland; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at the McDonald Federated Church, the Revs. Greg Moyer and Clarence Swihart officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, McDonald. Memorials may be made to the church or Atwood Good Samaritan Center."--19 Jan 1993, The Salina (KS) Journal
"John Fredrick Howard, eldest child of Ed and Ida Beeson Howard, was born Sept. 14, 1903, four miles northeast of McDonald, Kan., and died Jan. 17, 1993 at the Good Samaritan Center, Atwood, Kan., at the age of 89.
He attended country school north of McDonald and graduated from McDonald rural high school with the class of 1922. His life's work included farming and ranching. He and his brother, Charlie, began farming on their own as teenagers 12 miles north of McDonald.
John was united in marriage to his first wife, Beulah Copper in May of 1922 at Benkelman, Neb. Two daughters were born to this union: Elaine and Joan. Beulah died April 10, 1946 and daughter Elaine Hoover, died May 5, 1988.
He was united in marriage to his second wife, Maxine Leebrick, Nov. 22, 1946 at Denver, Colo. To this union two children were born: Judy and Douglas. Maxine preceded him in death Dec. 6, 1989.
John was a member of the Federated Church in McDonald.
He was a devoted family man. One of his main interests was his cattle.
Preceding him in death were his parents; both of his wives; a daughter, and a brother, Charlie Howard."--28 Jan 1993, The Rawlins County (KS) Square Deal
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Note N3758
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"Beulah M. Howard was born at McDonald, Kansas January 8, 1904 and was deceased in her home April 10, 1946. She was the second daughter of David R. and Mabel M. Copper and lived her entire life in the McDonald community. She attended the McDonald public school and was graduated from the McDonald Rural High School in 1922.
On May 17, 1922, Beulah became the wife of John F. Howard. She was the mother of two daughters, Elaine (Mrs. Richard Hoover) and Joan, a student at the University of Kansas.
Mrs. Howard was active in the community life of McDonald. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and held district offices in that organization. Her membership in the Federated Church was one of faithfulness and service. The Farm Bureau club and other community activities found her a willing worker who gave as well as she received.
She is survived by her husband John F. Howard and daughters Elaine and Joan, her mother, Mrs. Mabel Copper, three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Baxter, Mrs. Joan Towns and Mrs. Lawrence Leigh and one brother, Mr. Richard Copper and many other relatives.
"The dear Lord's best interpreters
Are humble human souls;
The gospel of a life like hers
Is more than books or scrolls."
Card Of Thanks
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors who showed their kindness and sympathy for us in both their thoughts and deeds.--Mr. John Howard and daughters, Mrs. May Copper and family; Mr.and Mrs. C. E. Howard and family."--18 Apr 1946, The McDonald (Ks) Standard