Ross Dunfee Japan became an aggressor nation near the turn of the 20th century by attacking and winning two wars with China (1894-95 and the Russo-Japanese war 1904-05). Its successful participation in World War I (1914-18) and other military successes helped to fuel its aggressive ambitions. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, Japan invaded…
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Features, December 2020
This I Have Learned … ‘Til the Season Comes ‘Round Again
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg It was October. We were packing for our annual trip to Sedona. All of a sudden, I heard my husband say (in a wail, really), from the other room, “Oh no!” Oh my gosh, “What happened?” I thought. I ran to him and my heart was pounding … was he alright? Did a…
Features, December 2020
In Passing
Leo Kramer Leo Kramer was born March 19, 1925, in American Falls, Idaho, and was called to his Savior on Nov. 7 peacefully in his sleep. He was the middle of 17 children born to Adolph and Christina Kramer. He was predeceased by most of his siblings except his brother Ralph and sisters Arlene, Frieda,…
Features, December 2020
Unit Happenings
Unit 27 Activities Sue Case During this pandemic, unit social opportunities have largely been limited to small, socially distanced gatherings of close friends and family. However, our Unit Rep, Jeff Depka, and his wife, Eileen, decided to offer unit residents the opportunity to celebrate Halloween by offering food and drink from their garage. The offer…