April 7, 1942
Up early, left for Cebu before daylight. Spent day there in Civilization [sic], it doesn’t seem possible, good food, no bombers. I felt like a… Read More »April 7, 1942
Cebu
April 2, 1942
Captain Burge brought me the package this afternoon; as I thought it is from Florence. The contents are a beautiful fruit cake and some delicious… Read More »April 2, 1942
Monday, March 23, 1942
Two cables from the States—first messages since the beginning of the war—from Emestine, who asked if I needed anything (nothing, not even money, can be… Read More »Monday, March 23, 1942
Sunday, March 22, 1942
Bacolod, our home, and La Carlota, on this island, machine-gunned by four low-flying Japanese planes. A bus in Bacolod riddled but all passengers had fled… Read More »Sunday, March 22, 1942
March 22, 1942
Sun. Stayed in bed most of the day. Whit. got in from Cebu, brought me two wires, Jean and parents. Sure makes me feel good,… Read More »March 22, 1942
Tuesday, March 17, 1942
Saint Patrick’s Day—but a big day—100th day of war and General MacArthur placed in command of all forces in Far East. Optimism high. We’ve felt,… Read More »Tuesday, March 17, 1942
March 9, 1942
A college bus is rented to carry passengers to Tayabas. Many provincial folks want to go to their provinces, but transportation is lacking, as well… Read More »March 9, 1942
Sunday, March 1, 1942
Cebu and the coast of Negros (near Dumaguete) shelled by Japanese destroyer. Cebu shelled because Japanese thought Quezon was there, but he and his party… Read More »Sunday, March 1, 1942
Feb. 25, 1942
Conditions are rapidly getting worse. Have been on half ration since Jan 1st. All supplies are about exhausted. Receive a few from Cebu by plane.… Read More »Feb. 25, 1942