Arnold was quite ill by 1985 with a heart condition and difficulties after a series of strokes. He took up hydroponic gardening and grew lots of tomatoes.
Arnie's hydroponic tomatoes |
Arnie was recognized by the U.S. Army for his regular Army service 1942–1944 and Army Air Force 1944–1946 |
back side of the Army recognition |
Joel in Columbus, 1985 |
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