February, 1942— 36th to 63rd Day
New camp committee elected — Nakamura takes charge — We report our cash holdings to the ]aps — Rice becomes our main diet — Singapore… Read More »February, 1942— 36th to 63rd Day
Brent School
February 25, 1942
Several people still smile as they remember how I held a vase of sweet peas in Brent office the night we were taken over and… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 9, 1942
A bag came from Ismael with loaf of bread and two tins of jam we had left as their portion! We were thrilled. Nearly two… Read More »February 9, 1942
December 28th, 1941 to January 31, 1942— 1st to 33th Day
Dr. Mukaibo greets tis — Internment begins at Brent School — Complete disorganization — We walk to Camp John Hay — The food and water… Read More »December 28th, 1941 to January 31, 1942— 1st to 33th Day
January 30, 1942
The missionaries were called onto the court where an announcement was read that they were to be packed to go out at two! It does… Read More »January 30, 1942
December 28, 1941
Moving from one room to another all day as they kept bringing more people in. Finally to another dorm on the first floor. Very little… Read More »December 28, 1941
December 8th to 27th, 1941
War comes to the Philippines — Filipino farmers become demoralized — Communication with Manila ends — Col. W. E. Brougher visited — Rumours — Capt.… Read More »December 8th to 27th, 1941
December 26, 1941
We have lived a lifetime in the three days since I last wrote. I guess it was three days. I’m not sure. Since we were… Read More »December 26, 1941
December 9, 1941
Was I ever glad to see the servants back on the job cleaning up this dusty house and getting things in order after yesterday’s whirlwind?… Read More »December 9, 1941