July 31, 1944
Bede has brought me some small nasturtium leaves, knowing my hunger for green. He hides them and is almost in tears at finding something for… Read More »July 31, 1944
July 1944
July 31, 1944 (Monday)
GRADUATION. At long last, at 10:00 a.m., our graduation ceremonies were held at the Keisatsu Kōshūjo, and we received our “well-earned” but still “unreadable” diplomas.… Read More »July 31, 1944 (Monday)
July 30, 1944
Yesterday morning Dorothy and I went to Iloilo. We were able to get a carabao cart for transportation, and when we were halfway to the… Read More »July 30, 1944
Sun. July 30/44
Things go about pretty much the same. Food is not bad, and the few inconveniences are not hard to put up with. Last week a… Read More »Sun. July 30/44
July 30, 1944 (Sunday)
Mass and communion at St. Theresa’s Church. Stayed all morning at home and in the afternoon visited the Masudas and later the Gos.
July 29, 1944
I am thinking of sending our most valuable things to San Jose College for safekeeping. Many civilians are living there now. Susie Gurrea is one… Read More »July 29, 1944
July 29, 1944 (Saturday)
Despedida Party. The Nagasakis gave us (Quiambao, Pena and I) a despedida party at their home tonight. A Japanese Jesuit was there, too. Beautiful Japanese… Read More »July 29, 1944 (Saturday)
July 28, 1944
A priceless note from Mr. Yamato: “Oh dear Mr. Chairman [of the internees’ committee] and Mr. Denki—In this scientific age of ours we must make… Read More »July 28, 1944
July 28, 1944 (Friday)
Judo Party. At Pete Sawada’s place at Kōjimachi, there was a judo party for those of us who take lessons at Kōdōkan: Sison, Duque, Sanvictores… Read More »July 28, 1944 (Friday)