Wed., May 6, 1942
Visitors at camp today. A patrol of eight Filipino armed soldiers just “looking around” and refusing to tell from whence they came or where they… Read More »Wed., May 6, 1942
Hawaiian-Philippine Central
Sat., May 2, 1942
My sewing machine was brought in tied to a long bamboo pole carried by two men. Machine and men covered with dust. Several new and… Read More »Sat., May 2, 1942
Wed., Apr. 29, 1942
To the river for a cold bath and a hair wash. Sitting on rock, in red bathing suit, drying hair, when Jap plane flew low… Read More »Wed., Apr. 29, 1942
Sat., Apr. 25, 1942
Mr. Woods came to camp today and named it “No Belly Ache.” Its real name is Binagsukan, or, The End of the Road. Sejio returned… Read More »Sat., Apr. 25, 1942
Fri., Apr. 24, 1942
Mr. Thompson came today with much news. Only two white families were caught in Iloilo, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr, with two small children, and Mr.… Read More »Fri., Apr. 24, 1942
Thurs., Apr. 23, 1942
Letter by messenger from Mr. Woods that Japs are on Guimeras [Guimaras] Island scouring each inch for food for army. Japanese women are fighting along… Read More »Thurs., Apr. 23, 1942
Sun., Apr. 19, 1942
I am drunk today, as drunk as one can be and still be aware of the world about me. Beth and Clay need their faces… Read More »Sun., Apr. 19, 1942
Fri., Apr. 17, 1942
Wife of one of carpenters came to wash children’s clothes today. Surprised to find she spoke a little English. She set own wage, 6 pesos… Read More »Fri., Apr. 17, 1942
Tuesday, April 14, 1942
Left Central at 7:00 a.m. for evacuation to camp in the hills. In the group: six women—Mdmes. Woods, Conant, Brown, Gibbs, McMaster, Vaughan; five children—June… Read More »Tuesday, April 14, 1942