The History of North Canton, Part Four: New Berlin and the Great War
Release Date: 04/13/2021
A Heritage Christmas
A Place in Time
LIVE SHOW! Tom Sosnowski is here to teach us the origins of the modern American Christmas! ---------- “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, funded through memberships and the generosity of donations from businesses and the community. Our mission is to connect people to the past by collecting, preserving, and...
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The Autumn Harvest
A Place in Time
A cornucopia of an episode as we explore the autumn harvest! We sample some Townsends content, enjoy a Doug Wechter appetizer, indulge in an autumn harvest lesson from Tom Sosnowski, and for dessert, a column from Ben Long in 1934. Walk it all off with an autumn soundscape! Townsends on YouTube: “A Place in Time” is a presentation of the North Canton Heritage Society. The views, opinions, and comments made by the host, co-host, or guest are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the North Canton Heritage Society. The North Canton Heritage Society is a...
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Days of Halloween Past
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In this Halloween-inspired episode, Kevin is once more joined by his wife Tricia for a trip down memory lane. We do this by going and reading articles about previous Halloween themed events in North Canton’s history. Join us, won’t you? The articles in question: Music provided by The Vivisectors: and HolicinaCC0:
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Ohio and the Friend of the Needy Pioneer
A Place in Time
A quick one but a good one! First off, a correction to the first episode of our "History of North Canton" mini-series. It's a doozy. We also go over some fun Ohio facts! Then, we re-tune our focus on Christian Balmer, and just why he is nick-named "Friend of the Needy Pioneer."
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Bruce Woodside
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North Canton native Bruce Woodside joins us to talk about growing up in suburban Ohio and moving to Colorado and then California to follow his dreams.
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New Berlin Brewery
A Place in Time
We have a chat with Mike and Gretchen Leckie-Ewing about their North Canton story, and how that lead to them opening the New Berlin Brewery! New Berlin Brewery website: https://www.newberlinbrewingco.com/
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The Last Bell
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In this episode, we celebrate the legacy of Orchard Hill, Clearmount, Greentown, and Northwood as North Canton City Schools enters a new era. Special guests: Jeff Wendorf, Darlene Howland, Josh Runner, Don Myers, and many, many, many more! Special thanks to all of our contributers and listeners! Settle in, this is a long one. Recommended Listening:
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Fifty Years and Counting . . .
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We reflect on last years 50th anniversary of the North Canton Heritage Society with organization President, Suzi Pachmayer. Plus, hear the proclamation celebrating our anniversary!
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Eye of the Paranormal Storm
A Place in Time
In this special fun Halloween episode, we ponder the supernatural! Surrounded by milestone paranormal destinations, we wonder if normalcy is North Canton's weird claim to fame? We take a look at the surrounding communities and their infamous spooky spots, and we chat about North Canton being in the eye of a paranormal hurricane. Special Guest: Tricia Woodside
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The Mission
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YOU, the listener, get the inside scoop on the North Canton Heritage Society's new Mission Statement!
info_outlineThe town continues to expand thanks to the success of the Hoover sweeper, but World War One looms large in the minds of its residents. This prompts its citizens to ask - with a war against Germany raging, is it still appropriate to be called New Berlin?
Meanwhile, the Hoover Sweepers eye a National Championship and a terrible pandemic spooks the town.
Special guest stars:
Dan Petricini, Assistant Stark County Prosecutor
Doug Wechter, NCHS Vice President