Wednesday, December 31, 1941
Another evacuee arrived, Mrs. White from Del Monte pineapple plantation and cannery in Mindanao, expecting first baby in two months, must have Caesarean, no doctor… Read More »Wednesday, December 31, 1941
1942
Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 1942
Capt Caldwell got a little money thru Father Owen of San Beda College, he sent me some also some to Mrs. Wilson; Young Chase brought… Read More »Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, 1942
December 30, 1942
It is seven months today that Gen. Christie and the USAFFE forces (including Coné) surrendered to the Japanese and I am wondering how they are… Read More »December 30, 1942
December 27, 1942
Since Christmas Eve all has been quiet and we have been able to relax and rest. This afternoon one plane flew over headed for Banate.… Read More »December 27, 1942
December 26 (Saturday), 1942
Rōvama, Sugimura, Suekawa, Ōshima, five deputy members, and Secretary Akiyama gathered at the residence of Mr. Murata. Rōyama made a brief report on progress in… Read More »December 26 (Saturday), 1942
December 25, 1942
Halleluyah, we are spending our first Christmas in two years quietly and frugally as dictated by the time. Last night we heard midnight mass by… Read More »December 25, 1942
December 25, 1942 (Christmas Day)
This morning I was awakened before daylight by Roland. He went straight to the tree and looked around. I asked him what he was doing… Read More »December 25, 1942 (Christmas Day)
December 24, 1942 (Christmas Eve)
We are very grateful the Japanese have passed and no planes flew overhead today. We are gathered around the Christmas tree singing, “Silent Night, Holy… Read More »December 24, 1942 (Christmas Eve)
December 23, 1942
Yesterday after 4:20 p.m. no more planes flew over and we all relaxed. We ate our supper at 4:45 and at 6:00 the children and… Read More »December 23, 1942