Is Zanesville the City of Opportunity
A reflective piece on Betty Jones a rural girl who moves to the city seeking work. She finds factory pay of 30 a week but faces loneliness and hardship. The story questions urban poverty, female labor, morality, and the gap between capital profits and human welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jones
Emis
Betty
Oman
Bernuf
Itvis
Tampainy
Irving
Santa
Thikva
Putnam Briefs Mention Local Theatre Change and Visits
Putnam area notes cover theater lease by L. J. Josephs to Wheeling, new management by F. and AM Amusement Co. of Columbus, rename to Rivola Inn, and arrival of Paul W. Zuchike to run daily programs. Local residents Harvey Maddox and Miss Ellen Manley move and travel. church notices and school details mixed with ads for ice cream and local organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zane Theater
F. and AM. Amusement Company of
Columbus
Rivola Inn
Paul W. Zuchike
Ar. Zuenike
Wade & Survey of
Putnam
Putnam House
KB. Gue
Lexington
Woodlawn
Jefferson Sir
David
Jobrnson
Boyd Snyder
Endeavor
Prtiant Avenue
Harrison Street
Elizabeth Ann's Prayer to Santa
A nostalgic item presents a childlike Christmas poem and notices from a local paper. Names such as Elizabeth Ann, Santa Claus, and Mrs Libbe Manley appear among family greetings and holiday wishes. The piece mixes verse with community notes about visits and illnesses and lists residents like William Jewett and Mr. Zimmer.
Community News Need Signatures For Local Notices
Readers are urged to sign their names on local notices to show authorship. The editor emphasizes verifying sources and ensuring items originate from Putten residents, inviting church events and social gatherings while maintaining accountability.
Drivers Ignore New Stop Law in Putnam
A city survey on Putnam cross streets shows that out of 17 vehicles on Harelson street only one stopped for stops signs. Six or seven slowed, the rest appeared unaware signs existed despite costly installation and traffic laws requiring compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Harelson Street
Supper and Bazaar at First M E Church Offer Swiss Steak
The Third Division Lad Ira Aid of the First M E church will host a Swiss steak supper and sale this Saturday in the church basement from 4:30 to 7:00. Menu includes Swiss steak mashed potatoes gravy baked beans slaw bread and butter jelly cherry pie and hot coffee. Various inexpensive fancy articles for Christmas gifts and homemade candy will be sold. Mrs Kay Chandler of Monhata Avenue leads the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. FE
Kay Chandler
Moxnhata
Uaa
Dust Causes Radio Faults in Wet Weather
Dust in radio sets can dampen due to moisture, enabling small leaks in circuits. Owners should keep sets and components clean and free of dust to prevent electrical faults in wet conditions.
Cabinet Sets Beauty in Design for Tables and Rooms
A cabinet display features refined design replacing rough parts with decorative pieces in a room setting. The pieces appear neatly contained and contribute to an organized, stylish appearance.
Putnam Pa Improvement Association Plans Decorations Move
At the January meeting the Pot Pan Improvement Association discussed implementing a Main Street style decoration plan for Param aVente to boost appearance and attire. They also scheduled the annual bangy for early year and called for full attendance at the next meeting on the first Thursday in January to elect officers and pursue future aims for Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pot Pan Improvement Association
Putnam
Popularity contest names announced for Putnam event
Inquires flow about entrants for the Putnam popularity contest with several young women named as candidates. Listed are Miss Besa Echelber Y Ploven atreet, Miss Doris Fraz er Putnam avenue, Miss Marianne Axime Putnam avenue, Miss Josephine Price Van Buren street, and Miss Wanda James of Pierce atreet with additional entrants possible at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Besa Echelber‘y
Ploven Atreet
Doris Frazer
Putnam Avenue
Marianne Axime
Josephine Price
van Buren Street
Wanda
James
Pierce Atreet
Church News items and social notices from Putnam Avenue area
A miscellaneous church page lists meetings and social events for the week. The Young Ladies foreign Missionary society meets at Helen McSwords’s home at 7:36. Women attend the Toledo visit and local gatherings. Other items include midweek Bible study, Ladies Aid, and club meetings, plus local announcements on hospital stays, visits, and holiday shopping and cleaning services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies
Foreign Missionary ‘Society
Helen McSwords
Suinim Avenue
Elmar
Toledo
Sebut-Iroom
Ner
Henstee
Ald
Hale Ot
Ladies
White
Ini
Yan Ies
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Putnam Market
Logan & van Camp
Cemp
Renus
Gibaon
Kinica
Abes
Apples
Mead Terrace
Celery
Pecal
Becker & Son
Shervish Ice Cream Co
Pinkappi
Phoneass
Anchor Concrete
H. R. 8Umbaugh
Harrison St. and
Muskingam Ave
Reed and Reed
Reeds
Chas
W. Hubbell
Putnam Ave
Christus
Tony
Terry
Bernt Lerma
G. W. Hivnor
Zane Theatre
Acy
Open Evenince
John Dueraco
Builders’ Supplies
Maysville Ave
Eval Park
Real Estaute
Washington St
J.B. Wilson
Merrick Coal CO
Putnam News
The
Putnam Improvement Association
Zanesville
City
Columbus Company
Putnam Briefs
Thomas Hammond
Sehorn Avenue
Saltillo
Chander
Moxalala Avenue
Harvey Maddox
Pine Street
Robert Baughman
Harry Baughman
Eppiey Avenue
Ada
Ohio Northern University
Ellen Manley
New York City
Yordham Hospital
Putnam Amusement Association
Revere Pres
First & A
Cor Putnam Ave
Pierce St
John W Danford
Epworth League
Pair Oaks
Maysville
S Woodlawn
Harry B. Hazen
Phona
John
God's House
Putnam Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Ann
Claus
Fouan Pharmacy
William Jewett
Putnam’ Avenue
Edenburg
Pat
Santa Claus
Willliam Sarigtey
Dake Drive
Canton
Teyr
Zimmer
Pierce Street
Co Dumbus
Reed
Puthiam
Falk
T. B. Grieves Wherier Landing
Pient Praseyeburg Na
Church News
Nettis White
Henry Mercer
James Wallace
Mt. Vernon
Rose Echelberry
Mt. Vernon Sanatorium
Clirietmas Tle
R. Torrence
Munyssville Avenue
Russell Reed
Seborn J Avenue
Grant Hospital
George Fouts
Moxahala Avenue
Cincinnati
Christsmas
Crystal Cleaning Co
Aim! Wilson
Real
TUST
Crystal Cleaning
Leo A. Dooley
Miller, Moore-Swank CO
Main St
Tling Service
Chandler
G. W. Hivner
Cal
W.S. Johnson
Opposite Zane Theatre
BillDing
Rivoli Theater
F. & M. Amusement Co
Theatre Dade
Boost Putnam
Ustineum River
Henslee CO. Sheet Metal
Curtis ‘Lumber
Maddox Cement Products Co
Bay Phone
Benjamin Sz
Chas. N. Schervish
Browning & Greiner
Barstow St
Putnam Pharmacy
Zimmer & Burley
Cor
Pierce
Zane Confectionery and Lunch Parlor
Fred R. Coon
Israel Lumber Co
Woodtigen Tel Rit
Chas. A. Atkinson
Seborn Ave
Phom
Biane
Milfadi
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Putnam Aavenue Thane AG
Browning-Greiner
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