Journal: Jeanette Sperry

1946 (Wednesday) – It is Father’s (Alfred Oscar Lunt) birthday. I gave him a lovely jacket. He received some candy from Dorothy (Dorothy Snader), Earl (Earl Sperry Lunt) and Eva (Eva Ruth Lunt) and some lovely birthday cards. 

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1946 (Tuesday) – Left home about 8:15. Met Esther (Emily Esther Sperry) and went to the Temple, Maurine Snell (Jane Maurine Snell) was married to Clyde A. Swenson (Clyde Albert Swenson). It was a lovely session. Joseph F. Smith (Joseph Fielding Smith) performed the ceremony. They were the first couple called up and we who […]

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1946 (Sunday) – Attended Sunday School. Afternoon – I went down to the Ward House to a practice of the pageant. We had dinner about five ‘clock, so afterwards I lay down and went to sleep. Dad (Alfred Oscar Lunt) didn’t wake up, so I missed going to church.

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1946 (Friday) – Did most of my Saturday’s work, then went over to Esther’s (Emily Esther Sperry) and she helped me to start sending my fur coat, where it is getting rather worn out. Dad (Alfred Oscar Lunt) and I went shopping. Evening – I went to the Genealogical Library where I assisted a sister […]

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1946 (Wednesday) – Dad (Alfred Oscar Lunt) took me out to Della’s (Della Lunt). All were well and Della and the two youngest (Judith Ann and Ted Lunt Gabbitas). I enjoyed the day together.  Evening – I went down to the ward for the pageant practice.

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1946 (Thursday) – Della (Emma Della Sperry) left for home. Oscar (Alfred Oscar Lunt, Jr.) took she and Esther (Emily Esther Sperry) to the station at 8:15. She supposed to leave by 8:45. The train was late and it was almost twelve forty-five before it came in.  Afternoon – I went to the Genealogical Library. […]

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1946 (Tuesday) – Father (Alfred Oscar Lunt) took me out to Della’s (Della Lunt). Found her sick in bed with the flu. Chip (Gordon Lewis Gabbitas) also was sick. I helped Ivy Joan (Ivy Joan Gabbitas) with the work and did some ironing. Port (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) is having his vacation. He had to go […]

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1946 (Friday) – Although the nights are cold, it is a very lovely day today. My Husband (Alfred Oscar Lunt) has been digging the garden east of the house, ready for tulips, hope it isn’t too late.  This evening I went to the Library, found the marriage record of Moses Ventrus. It gave his wife’s […]

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1946 (Tuesday) – Dad (Alfred Oscar Lunt) took me out to Della’s (Della Lunt), they were all well, only Chip (Gordon Lewis Gabbitas) had a cold and stayed away from school. Ivy Joan (Ivy Joan Gabbitas) is in Junior School and quite excited about it. Poor Larry (Larry Lunt Gabbitas) missed the bus and had […]

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1946 (Sunday) – Attended Sunday School. Afterwards, I went to a genealogical meeting. Several of the Stake board were there. Also Minnie Margarets and Joseph Peterson. After reports and remarks by Brother Van Oughton. Sister Margarett’s made some remarks about the pageant to be given in November.  Evening – I attended Sacrament Meeting. Three missionaries […]

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