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My grandmother worked in the salon.
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How surreal to see this story. My great grandfather was C.K Whitner. I remember my mom taking us to the…
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Herman was a friend of my Grandfather. I recall hearing the Professor on the radio in the early 60’s. BTW, “Turkey Hollow” is in the Mohnton area. Please enchoy!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=professor+schnitzel+cd
hilarious!!! thanks for sharing!