Way back in the day before computers and the internet "Ma Bell" provided a local information number to call if...

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5. I got a new phone book last week

for Parkersburg, WV. I might be getting one for Marietta, Oh., and 1 that covers the mid-Ohio Valley. I keep them in case I need to let my fingers do the walking

The library is a good source to find local businesses. Ask at the reference department. If you have any kind of community or career centers locally, they might have resources that support their classes, such as current students who need hands on training, or recent grads trying to get started. Many DIY stores have a notice board where locals businesses display they cards or description of their services. Some businesses still advertise in the local newspaper.