1947 (Wednesday) – I woke up about three thirty, lay awake for an hour and, not feeling sleepy, I decided to get up and then sleep in the daytime when I get sleepy. I didn’t hear any of the New Year’s noise. We spent the day quietly at home. Port (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) and Della […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1564 William Lount was born in Sutton Coldfield, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom to Richard Lount, about 33 years old, and Mary Alen, about 31 years old. He was the 3rd of 9 children, and the 2nd of 6 sons, born to the couple. He was born to his parents only known marriage. He joined older […]
Read More This Day In Our Family History1946 (Thursday) – Been busy at home all day except for a trip up town to buy some sheet blankets for Della (Della Lunt), she has been trying all winter to get some and I saw some on sale this morning at Sears. I have been reading, typing and patching most of the day. I […]
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) – Della (Della Lunt) and two younger children (Judith Ann and Ted Lunt Gabbitas) came in before seven o’clock and spent the day until Port (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) picked them up when he came home from work. Della did some Christmas shopping and sent away her parcels.
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (Wednesday) – I spent the day at Della’s (Della Lunt). We didn’t do much but talk. Am trying to get my house cleared, but it is slow work. I clean a window or two, mab, a door, then I rest or go somewhere. I hope to get it all done before the end of […]
Read More Journal: Jeanette Sperry1946 (Written on this day) – **It has been two weeks since I wrote last and it is hard to remember details. Have been doing a lot of shopping for Christmas. Sent packages to Alfred (Alfred Oscar Lunt, Jr.), Georgetta (Georgetta Marie Lunt), Eva (Eva Ruth Lunt) and Lillian (Lillian Lunt). Gave Agnes (Agnes Coalter […]
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 (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 