Saturday, December 20, 1941
Sit in complete darkness every evening, even put papers over radio on porch so light inside will not show. All windows not yet covered with… Read More »Saturday, December 20, 1941
Bacolod
Friday, December 19, 1941
Took children with me to see Captain Richard Jones to try to get word of Jim. Got permission for telephone call on second visit in… Read More »Friday, December 19, 1941
Thursday, December 18, 1941
Quezon’s speech on radio—first mention of it since first blocked-out broadcast. Evidently broadcast had been blocked by American headquarters, not Japanese. Puppy lost. Loss seemed… Read More »Thursday, December 18, 1941
Wednesday, December 17, 1941
Announced this afternoon that inter-island ship bound for Visayas from Manila struck mine in Manila Bay, sinking within 10 minutes. Casualties high. Was Jim on… Read More »Wednesday, December 17, 1941
Tuesday, December 16, 1941
President Quezon’s first nationwide talk at 3:30, daylight saving time (changed clocks at midnight last night). Everyone listening. Had told servants to come to listen… Read More »Tuesday, December 16, 1941
Monday, December 15, 1941
More normal life with Elsa as companion. Iloilo-Bacolod air express resumed on Saturday and people more calm.
December 13, 1941, Saturday
No message from Manila. Afraid at night, servants are always threatening to go and sending clothes away already. When Elsa Huni offered to move in… Read More »December 13, 1941, Saturday
December 12, 1941, Friday
Still no word. Called North Negros to ask Mr. L.O. if he knew whether Jim would be located at Manaplat when he did return. (Jim… Read More »December 12, 1941, Friday
December 11, 1941, Thursday
Servants all said they were leaving, but when I told them there would be no pay till Mr. Vaughan returned, they grudgingly returned to work.… Read More »December 11, 1941, Thursday