Ohio Turnpike to Open 241 Miles by November 1 1954
James W Shocknessy of the Ohio Turnpike Commission announced the entire 241.4 mile Ohio Turnpike will open to traffic on November 1 1954. The completion date was moved up from June 1955 after review by J E Greiner Co. Two critical sections at State Route 7 Summit County and State Route 120 Wood County affect opening with Bay relocation and interchange use planned for Toledo and Detroit. Bids were invited for the Cuyahoga River and Ohio Canal bridge superstructures in Summit County as part of the project.
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Columbus
James W. Shocknessy
Ohio Turnpike Commission
Shocknessy
J. E. Greiner Co
Ohio
Summit County
Wood County
Toledo
Detroit
Turnpike Commission
Cuyahoga River
Ohio Canal
Bids Set For Major Superstructure Project
Bids will be opened Jan 14 for a large superstructure project. Contracts require completion within 500 calendar days after notice to proceed is given to the awarded contractors.
450 New Priests Ordained Today in Rome
In Rome basili cas and churches today 450 new priests were ordained from more than 50 countries. Among the Americans are a 64 year old businessman a former U S Air Force major and a radio announcer. Twenty six Americans studied at North American College for today’s ordination including Joseph Hartman of Washington DC and James Chamber of Buffalo New York. The Midwest businessman is believed to be Patrick Norton of Dubuque Iowa, father of 14.
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Rome
U.S. Air Force
Joseph Hartman
Washington, DC
West Point
James Chamber
Buffalo
N.Y
Dubuque
Iowa
Patrick Norton
Citizens Urged To Be Careful On The Highways
Elyria Mayor Henry W. Ault urges citizens to use plain ordinary care during the holiday season and into 1953. He emphasizes cooperation to preserve human and material values and to prevent avoidable accidents. Police Chief James E. Boggs calls for moderation at parties and safe rides home for those who have drunk.
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Henry W. Ault Hag
Elyria
James E. Boggs
Sows and Gilts Expected Gains During Gestation
The report states sows should gain 75 to 100 pounds and gilts 90 to 125 pounds in the gestation period, outlining expected weight increases for breeding stock.
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Davy
Goodman’s
Lorain County
Goodman
Goodman Sy le Avail
Broad
Lorain County Bank
Elyria Stores
the Fay CO
Gerna
the Bell CO
C. H. Merthe CO
Elyria Furniture
the Bigbee CO
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Berson
Toggery
Neisner Bros., Inc
S. S. Kresge CO
B. F. Goodrich CO
Ohio Edison
Read's Jewelers
Wise Shoe Store
Elyria Surplus Center
FOX Furniture
C. W. Barres, Inc
the Chronicle Telegram
the Glass Shop
J. C. Penney CO
Harry's Men's
Georgia Huntington
Likly-Rockett
Ohio Fuel Gas CO
Gassy's Auto Supplies
Sunrise Food Center
Loomis Camera CO
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