1946 (Wednesday) – Lillian Carter (Lillian May Sperry), gave Esther (Emily Esther Sperry) and I a large turkey, weighing at least 17 lbs. Esther cooked it and we went down and got our half in time for dinner. Dad (Alfred Oscar Lunt) took the car down. Everything tasted so good. Esther roasted two potatoes, gave […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (Tuesday) – I kept watching for Della (Della Lunt) to come in to do some shopping until I got quite nervous and phoned and found they had been in the day before while I was at the funeral. I made some puddings and apple sauce. Earl (Earl Sperry Lunt) went down to Pleasant Grove […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (Sunday) – Today is the 22nd December 1946. We have over 36 packages under our Christmas tree. 12 of thirteen are for Della’s (Della Lunt) family and three or four for Bert’s (Charles Gilbert Lunt), the rest for Father (Alfred Oscar Lunt), Earl (Earl Sperry Lunt) and myself. Oh, there’s one for Edna (Edna […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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.
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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 […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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.
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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 […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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.
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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. […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (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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Loony Lunts and Company 