The Janitor's Cure - Paul Harvey - The Rest of the Story

The Folwell Building in Canton, Ohio, was known to everyone. During business hours, the stores and offices which occupied the building were busy with customers and clients. When the offices were closed, a crew of janitors cleaned the building from top to bottom. To learn more about one janitor who worked at the Folwell Building, take a look at this episode of Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story."
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[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

I have known plenty of people who spoke the word janitor with a sneer of the lip. I am not one of those people. When I was in grade school, some 60+ years ago, the janitor at our school was George Vrostek, lovingly called Mr. George by most of us. He taught us lessons that weren't taught in the classroom, and always with a smile. When he retired several years later the local newspaper ran a full article about him and many of us alumni attended the assembly honoring him. I, and I'm sure many of my schoolmates, will never forget him.

[@BradDison]

Our high school janitor, Mr. Basinger, was a great guy all around. He taught us just as yours did. I wonder if that was common. Hmm :)

[@newshodgepodge6329]

@@kevinfiebelkorn4715 It sounds like he was your school's Boothby.

[@Louis-kk3to]

Our janitors name was Mr Straton 45 years ago I met him as a grown up at a gun show and he was buying a 50 cal sniper rifle just to have fun with ❤ he was a cool dude

[@newshodgepodge6329]

@@Louis-kk3to Isn't anything bigger than a 50 cal considered a wmd? And even then, doesn't age/status as an antique play a role in how it would be classified?

[@Louis-kk3to]

@@newshodgepodge6329 don't have any Ida 🤔

[@sharonobryan9713]

Janitors and housekeepers are some of the most important people anywhere!

[@BradDison]

I agree completely. :)

[@stevenf1953]

What did we used to say? " Necessity is the mother of invention." That saying goes back to Plato. Well, it is certainly true of this man. I never knew a janitor had invented the vacuum cleaner. I probably like others, thought it was Hoover. Thank you for setting things straight for me at least. I am so glad for this man and his family, receiving money from every unit built. A very well informative Video Brad. thank you and your team.

[@BradDison]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m so thankful for people who have the intelligence to invent things. :)

[@2puffs770]

My oh my, how we take for granted all our "modern" conveniences. It's so easy to forget how difficult chores were to complete before modern conveniences. Now I'm thinking about the inventors of the washer and dryers, as I am doing my laundry today.

[@BradDison]

Oh my gosh. I know what you mean. We are so spoiled these days. I know I am. :)

[@CC777PATRIOT]

Thank you Brad! It's a shame that they don't teach these GREAT stories in school! Very inspirational and humbling!

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wish the ones in control would teach more history in school that had life lessons rather than just straight facts. :)

[@johnniekay9908]

Thank you Brad! I was the first Sweep girl at my high-school. I cleaned classrooms, rest rooms and offices after school my junior and senior years! Janitorial work is a must in every business!

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. You're right. Every business needs them and would struggle without them. :)

[@cotton-Dave]

Another great story, Brad! I completely agree with you about every single one of us being important to the final result. All of my life, my biggest irritation has been others looking down their noses at their fellow man. Though I graduated some 62 years ago, I still remember my Senior Year School Album and it's dedication. It was to a really sweet and quiet boy who could stand the teasing's of two or three other students no longer. Sadly, he took his own life during that school year. And his father was our janitor.

[@BradDison]

Oh my gosh that’s sad. Very sad.

[@judye2805]

Oh my! So very sad and senseless. My heart goes out to people who are treated like this. I, being one of them. I always do an honest days work for my employer, but stand up for myself when pushed into a corner. Anyway, thank goodness that his cousins husband could expand on the new vacuum cleaner business and treat him right and respectfully as the Hoover Co. grew. I wish all stories could end happily like this one.

[@shirleycordes5239]

Very interesting, enjoyed that. What a wonderful thing he created for people. They didn't have to suffer, as he didn't either. Thank you.

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. It would be hard to imagine life without vacuum cleaners. :)

[@juniettareidhead8310]

Thank you for your very wise and humane concluding remarks. I greatly appreciate them.

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you appreciate them and don't think they're too corny. :)

[@dominichamel4685]

Brad, thanks again. And yes, I couldn't agree with you more on your last sentiments. The world, our home, would definitely be a much better place. Good day

[@BradDison]

Good day to you too. I’m glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@TomSarelas]

Once again, thank you Mr Brad. God bless you & God bless America. TFS

[@BradDison]

God bless you too, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@HaveFunLetsTravel]

That was a real sucker of a story 😅😂 Sorry, I couldn't resist that.

[@BradDison]

Hahaha

[@dwightshelby]

Mr. Brad, again Thank you.

[@BradDison]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@jolenewitzel7919]

Who knew? A great story as always.

[@BradDison]

I'm very glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@garyc39]

Your right everyone should be respected.

[@BradDison]

:)

[@Mr6384]

I’m really enjoying these videos! Thanks so much for the extra research and editing . They are well done

[@BradDison]

I’m very glad you’re enjoying them. :)

[@ronniewatkins]

This story sucks! 😂 Another great story, Brad! Sorry, i juat couldn't resist 😊 Thanks for sharing!

[@BradDison]

Hahahahaha. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I enjoyed the joke. :)

[@user-tf1lq1wg8l]

How OLD are you?

[@geraldharland4357]

Canton,Ohio is a city of a much history of invention and innovation. Sadly it seems in much decline as manufacturing has been sold out and sent overseas. The Hoover company was the pride of North Canton and its building still stands but the company is gone with the exception of a warehouse or two. Also the home of President William McKinley, Timken Roller Bearings , Diebold safes and security equipment, atm machines etc. and home of pro football Hall of Fame.

[@BradDison]

I haven't been there in a long, long time. That's very sad. :)

[@newshodgepodge6329]

I could probably get there within an hour by car. I've passed by there many times but never had a reason to take that particular detour just to see what was there.

[@BradDison]

It may be worth a detour. I'd like to see what it looks like now. :)

[@RayrifiedAire]

Pink sawdust?😅

[@BradDison]

:)

[@lshvfun]

I'm glad that Mr. Spangler benefited from his awesome Vacuume Cleaner!!! And as Forrest Gump may have said, "You know what??? He didn't have to work sweepin' nobody's floors no more!!!" 🧹🧹🧹

[@BradDison]

Hahahaha. I could hear the voice as I read that. :)