Manila life under Japanese rule through Bonnet’s memories
Georges Bonnet, ex Frepen professor in Manila, recalls 17 months in a Japanese prison and shares stories of Manila life under occupation. He notes diverse prisoners and tales from guerrilla recruitment to soap rackets and radio efforts, highlighting daily survival amid wartime repression.
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Santo Tomas
Georges Boncets
Frepen
Manila
Kort
Santiago
Mani
Bennett
Agent
Masiia
Fipines
Vigan
José
Apo
Mon
Bonmet
Juan la Cruz
Japanese prisoners among Santiago inmates recalled
Bonnet recounts harsh conditions in Santiago Prison with Japanese prisoners and a coded social dynamic. He notes release attempts by stretcher and hospitalization at Santo Tomas as others, including Roy Bennet, Dick McCullough, and Loyalists, faced confinement and survival.
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Bonnet
Lfe
Baguio
Santiago
Roy Bennett
Manila Bulletin
Bennet
Dick McCullough
Philippines Free Press
Santo Tomas
Local Servicemen Visitation and Community Notices
Pte Joseph Villoni stationed at Angel Island visits mother Mrs Josephine Villoni on Williams Street. Navy man Gordon Marek, son of Mr and Mrs James Marek of Nedo Street, arrives in San Francisco. High School principal Bernard Murphy notes War Stamp sales to students reached 364.60 with Louise Waite’s room purchasing 100 percent. Melfred Burley hosts a Valentine party at her William Street home. American Legion Auxiliary card party at Mrs Antoine Guerin’s on William Street. prizes to Mrs James Snyman Mrs Carl Frandino and Mrs Evelyn Porter. First Sergt Alfred LaRose commended with service group for air-ground push that drove German forces from Northern France. LaRose is brother-in-law to Mrs Joseph Pryde of Skene Street. Robert Dubay and wife visit his parents Roy and Mrs Dubay. Dubay worked for Delatvare Hudson Railroad Co before service and will be sent to Buffalo after furlough to assist in restoring rail traffic.
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Hritehall Pte
Joseph Villoni
Angel Island
Cal
Josephine Villoni
Williams Street
Gordon J. Marek
Navy
Janes Marek
Ne@do Street
San Francisco
Bernard P. Murphy
Louise Waite
Melfred Burley
Bridge
William Street
American Legion Auxiliary
Antoine Guerin
James Snyman
Carl Frandino
Evelyn Porter
Alfred LaRose
France
Sergeant LaRose
Joseph Pryde
Skene Street
Robert Dubay
Roy Dubay
Du_bay
Delatvare & ‘Hudson Railroad Co
Buffalo
Community Notes from Cossayuna Area
Cossayuna Jane Lawless remains in hospital. A farewell party is planned for February 22 for Rev. and Mrs. John C. Hauenstein at Edward Berney’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bulson and families visited Mr. and Mrs. Millard Littlefield Sunday.
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Jane Lawless
Hoosick Falls Church Services and Local Notices
Hoosick Falls churches held Lenten masses and services with Holy Communion and benediction at the Immaculate Conception and St. Mark's Episcopal Church. A Scout circus was postponed due to gasoline shortages. David Flynn sold his Cobble Hill Road farm to Smith Brown with possession in April. A charity food sale and a Eastern Star meeting featured a patriotic program. Obituary notes Mrs. Albert Thurber died. funeral held at All Saints Episcopal Church Hoosick. Welfare costs in January rose by 24.15 over December in Hoosick Town, with declines versus January 1935.
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Irimacudave Conception
Et. Stark’s Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Jerrain C. Potts
Flynn Farm
David Flynn
Albert Thurber
Harrison Philpott
Ky Falls
Vmm
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Hoosick
Hoosick Rural Cemetery
Garner
Charles Brown
Alvin Smith
George Eldred
Ellsworth Stevens
Albert Utter
Jesse Lewis
Harrison Webster
Webster
John F. Cahill
Veterans’ Relief
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Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation
Brackenridge, Pennsylvania
Serewarn
Qeeliatt
Sor
Cossayuna
Hoosick Falls
Lig Store
Anne Casey
Hastern Star
BS Key United Fund
Eeenns Feat
Shames
Haik Ve Uny Ieee
Plears
Fromi and
Cored
Swart
DEAS
Nearonea Front
Danbiee
Frears
Stetsons
Troy
Stetson Brooks
Stetson Mayfair
Crarie
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