September 30, 1944
Two days ago, Agustin came from Barotac with two bull carts just in case we wished to evacuate. It is dangerous to go out of… Read More »September 30, 1944
September 1944
September 30, 1944
Went to the Jai Alai. It will be open only on Sundays. Lost thirty pesos betting on Elizondo and Arana. I dislike the game and… Read More »September 30, 1944
September 30, 1944 (Saturday)
Woke up at 5:00 and heard the 6:30 o’clock mass at St. Sofia’s. The Nagasakis were there, too, to pray for my safe return home.… Read More »September 30, 1944 (Saturday)
SEPTEMBER 29, 1944, MY BIRTHDAY: PRISONER OF WAR
Sixty seven years of age, weight 155 lbs; Hungry, bent over, have no sickness; have not seen any member of family since April, have receipts… Read More »SEPTEMBER 29, 1944, MY BIRTHDAY: PRISONER OF WAR
September 29, 1944
No raids today. The bulletin news says, “People of Panay be alert.” The Japanese are expecting an American invasion any day now. The Japanese garrison… Read More »September 29, 1944
September 29, 1944 (Friday)
Lunch at the Daitōa Ministry at Daitōa Kaikan. Received lacquer cigarette set as gift. Despedida Visits. Said goodbye to the Masudas, Maruyamas, Nagasakis, Fr. Hoebbels… Read More »September 29, 1944 (Friday)
September 28, 1944
One week has passed since the raid over the city, and the people are still talking about it, relating numerous surprises of that spectacle which… Read More »September 28, 1944
September 28, 1944
We have spent a very quiet day and life has been normal. News posted on the bulletin board states that a large American fleet has… Read More »September 28, 1944
September 28, 1944
No sign of those Yank planes again — how we wait for them — waiting is now harder than it ever has been before. It… Read More »September 28, 1944