The Peratt and Houchen Families
Hoyt Houchen
Below are just some of the many awards that Hoyt Houchen received during his time on the forensics speech team. He won many medals while at Chaffey High School in Ontario, California and went on to be recognized as he continued his education at George Pepperdine College, now Pepperdine University. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have…Read more
This letter seems to be missing at least one page. It brings news from back east to Lula and family. A note on some of these letters – in order to make them more legible I had to fiddle with the contrast to bring the writing to light and more bold.
A letter to Harold and Laura Houchen from their grandson, Dennis. I think he managed to get a quote from everyone in the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Houchen always treated their daughter-in-law, Doris, as if she were their own daughter. Doris loved them strongly and her feelings can be seen and felt in this letter to them after hearing about Laura’s failing health.
The church bulletin dedicated to the memory of Austin Peratt following his death in 1950.
A letter from a young 18 year old Hoyt to his worrying parents.
A sweet letter from Doris to Hoyt in December of 1939
A 1923 postcard from grandmother Lula Peratt to little 4 year old Hoyt Houchens.