Journal: Jeanette Sperry

1945 (Saturday) – The mail brought a letter from George (George Thornton Holman) stating Eva (Eva Ruth Lunt) is not doing very well, her one finger is dead to the first joint and the sore has started on her little finger, she is getting quite discouraged. It upset me until I found it hard to […]

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1945 (Friday) – This morning, do not feel too good, cleaned my two front rooms, felt better as the day progressed. Evening, Esther (Emily Esther Sperry) and I went to an entertainment in the ward. Acts by Sunday School, Primary, Relief Society and M.I.A.

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1945 (Thursday) – I attended Brother Bennett’s class. Afterwards, I talked to him and was told that I could not work among the books in the library anymore, but must take my place among those in the reading room and call for what books I need. That was the hardest thing I have had to […]

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1945 (Wednesday) – I went to the library for an hour and a half then went to the Center Theater to a show. In the evening, Sister Allred and I visited some families on a Genealogical Survey.  First we went to the home of Grant Ensign, his wife, Grace, was home. We discussed with her […]

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1945 (Monday) – Worked around home, went to market, etc. and in the evening, attended a Business Meeting and Social, given by the Bishopric to the officers and teachers of the Ward. When we separated, I met with the genealogical group and I had to give instructions on Home Teaching, after reassembling, there was a […]

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1945 (Sunday) – Taught my class in Sunday School. It was good to be back with them again. Louise Eschler gave a talk on her people who came from Switzerland. After Sunday School, there was a genealogical committee meeting. Evening, I attended Sacrament Meeting. The Howard Jensen Family furnished the program. Their son, Dean (Dean […]

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1945 (Friday) – I did Saturday’s work for three of my rooms and made a batch of cookies. My sister Lillian (Lillian May Sperry) was here for dinner. Afterwards, she and I went over to Esther’s (Emily Esther Sperry) for a while. Lillian slept with me, she isn’t a bit well. 

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1945 (Thursday) – Attended Brother Bennett’s class. Afterwards, I worked, typing some family groups, which I also placed in black box. I think these were for Brother Roach. It was at least 5:45 before I completed my work, ready to leave for home, my last day at work. Port (Porty Lewis Gabbitas) and Della (Della […]

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