June 4, 1945 Monday
Again rumors are circulating about the coming of Osmeña and MacArthur. We refuse to believe in order not to suffer another disappointment. We concede, however,… Read More »June 4, 1945 Monday
James Basevi Ord
January 21, 1939
I’ve been discussing lately, with Mamie, exactly what to do in the way of asking for a definite terminating date for my tour. When we… Read More »January 21, 1939
December 12, 1938
I’ve played bridge recently with Pres. Q: once for a weekend on the Casiana; once for an afternoon at Malacañan. He’s a peach of a… Read More »December 12, 1938
November 10, 1938
Arrived in Manila from the States on Nov. 5, and found a vastly different situation, so far as it affects me and my work, than… Read More »November 10, 1938
January 31, 1938 Monday
(Entry is written in another hand, most likely that of the author’s wife) Didn’t ride in the morning. Wore mourning badge for Col. Ord. Spent… Read More »January 31, 1938 Monday
January 30, 1938 Sunday
(This entry is written in another hand, most likely that of the author’s wife.) Antituberculosis race. He stayed at Santa Ana from 8.30 am. to… Read More »January 30, 1938 Sunday
January 5, 1938 Wednesday
Father died at 12:05 this am. Rode as usual. Appeared before Lim of Duty Bd. Col. Dyer, Capt MC & Lt. Roberts. [illegible] Vic and… Read More »January 5, 1938 Wednesday
December 13, 1937
We had considerable excitement recently due to forced landings by three of our airplanes while they were returning from a southern island trip. On eastern… Read More »December 13, 1937
October 18, 1937
Jim is on a trip to Hong Kong. Was offered a free ride the other day on a plane chartered by the Chinese minister of… Read More »October 18, 1937