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The History of North Canton, Part Six: World War Two

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Release Date: 05/29/2021

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The world goes to war and North Canton answers the call.

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The world goes to war and North Canton answers the call.

Note: the static you hear in this episode is intentional.  It's reason is explained at the end.

Special guests include:

Cheryl and Steve Warren

Dr. Richard Werstler

Harry Schiltz

Special thanks to: Tom Wilson and Susan Hemli

Hometown Heroes: https://vimeo.com/3595056