Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story

Hummel Janitor Leaves Fortune to Bethany College

English · Radio

Paul Harvey: The Rest of the Story presents brief, true stories built around surprising details from history and everyday life. Harvey’s familiar, measured delivery leads listeners through each account, holding back a key piece of information until the closing reveal.

This recording’s title points to the story of a janitor named Hummel who leaves a fortune to Bethany College. The program’s appeal lies in the way an apparently modest or overlooked life can conceal an unexpected legacy, with the final detail reshaping what came before.

Harvey’s warm, distinctive voice and carefully timed pauses give these compact narratives the feel of a personal story shared directly with the listener. The result is an engaging blend of human interest, history, and revelation.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.