Friday, February 6, 1942
States mail! At least so everyone thought. Yesterday there was a rumor on Central that 2,000 bags of mail for Negros Island had arrived in… Read More »Friday, February 6, 1942
Silay
Saturday, January 24, 1942
Second air alarm, Eleven planes flew near the Central, in clear view, at 12:30. Again report came later that they were U.S. planes looking over… Read More »Saturday, January 24, 1942
Thursday, January 22, 1942
First air alarm today. Twelve two-motored bombers flew directly over the Central at 2:30 P.M, Servants saw planes approaching and came running in house calling… Read More »Thursday, January 22, 1942
Friday, January 16, 1942
Letters to Mom and Aunt Susie censored here and mailed January 14. Wonder when they will be delivered. A letter from Dr. Hallaner on January… Read More »Friday, January 16, 1942
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
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