Diary pages from this date

Raid on.

Water in hydrant in am but not in taps yet.  

Joint Communion Day.  Went to see Mrs Taylor, then heard plans so left. 

Rumours: the new Jap premier has committed hari kari ((harakiri, ie ritual suicide)) and that Japan has sued for peace: we offered 7 points, 3 of which they have accepted, 4 being considered.

Roosevelt died on 12th April.

'Church Congress' in afternoon.  I read report on Girls' Clubs.  Many other papers read – there wasn't time to read them all out.

Benediction in Quarry (grotto).  Father Hessler's birthday.

Sandbach / Myhil

New air-raid warning notice – No food or water queues – Chairmen not allowed to go about with armbands. Instrs. for serving of food must come from Jap. authorities.

Bright, warm, Wind to S later brought clouds.

Clinic, medical chest. 

A/r, but no action 11am – 12.30pm.

Water on, did some washing.

Allies 65mls W of Berlin. Himmler expresses anger re Allied methods in capturing towns & at the number of places surrendering. Coburg captured (11th) 1st, 3rd & 9th Armies expected to meet .

No postcards this month.