Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 68, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 November 1920 — DIXIE HIGHWAY LINK FINISHED [ARTICLE]

DIXIE HIGHWAY LINK FINISHED

Ceremonies to Mark Completion In Vermilion County, 111. Danville, 111., Nov. 17.—The last link of the Dixie highway through Vermilion county and extending from the statq line, east of this city, to Chicago, will be officially opened to traffic Thursday. A number of state officials will be present. The contr actor completed the work of widening the highway to a width of 18 feet, a short time ago. A banquet will be given by the Vermilion County Automobile club at the Elks’ club as a feature bf the opening ceremonies. Alf but five miles of the paved road between Danville and Chicago has been completed and Soon will be open to the public.