Wednesday, January 14, 1942
An uneventful week. A game of bridge where we gave IOU’s instead of money, as cash on Central is most limited. People playing for “pink… Read More »Wednesday, January 14, 1942
Diary of Elizabeth Vaughan
Wednesday, January 7, 1942
Received solution to put on gauze gas masks today. As planes approach we must apply solution to masks and tie over nose and mouth. Have… Read More »Wednesday, January 7, 1942
Tuesday, January 6, 1942
Learning to use and to cook native vegetables. My boast always: “I shall never have to cook.” Studied as many vocational subjects as possible in… Read More »Tuesday, January 6, 1942
Monday, January 5, 1942
On Saturday there was a call (indirectly from Lt. Arnold) that I had a letter salvaged from the S.S. Panay in Bacolod. Hoping that it… Read More »Monday, January 5, 1942
Sunday, January 4, 1942
Dinner—delayed Christmas dinner of “American milk-fed capon” at McMasters’ house. All talk of the new airport being built at Bacolod to accommodate large bombers. Since… Read More »Sunday, January 4, 1942
Saturday, January 3, 1942
Manila in hands of Japanese, also Cavite naval base, though ships and supplies moved. Lt. Arnold (real name Archangelski), Russian from Manapla Central, sent word… Read More »Saturday, January 3, 1942
Friday, January 2, 1942
No news. London broadcasts and Singapore broadcasts not clear. KGEI (General Electric, San Francisco) announces Manila still holding out.
Thursday, January 1, 1942
No Happy New Year today! Manila radio stations quiet during morning. Last station (government operated) 12:45 news broadcast was heartrending. Tears in announcer’s voice as… Read More »Thursday, January 1, 1942
Tuesday, December 30, 1941
Dinner at the McMasters’. A real rolled roast, drinks before dinner, Christmas pudding with whipped cream (canned Nestle’s, of course). Bridge game on Central in… Read More »Tuesday, December 30, 1941