More this week from a booklet entitled “Progressive Austin.” According to the cover, it was “published under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce” in 1935.

“Decker Airport, a 160 acre tract of land lying one mile east of the city limits, was given to the city of Austin by E. W. Decker of Minneapolis on Oct. 15, 1930. Impressive ceremonies marked the presentation of the land for airport purposes as the city council accepted the gift as a memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Decker.

Mr. E. W. Decker, who was at the time president of the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis, was motivated in giving the land in memory of his father and mother because it served so admirably the purposes of an airport for his home city, because of his interest in the development of aviation and because he sought to pay a lasting tribute to his forebears. It marked in a graphic manner the progress in aviation since the day Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Decker came to this country over pioneer trails by ox cart.

The field has been graded, tiled, fenced and marked with proper aviation symbols. Efforts are being made to have a hangar erected in the near future and thus more nearly complete the splendid facilities of this airport, which already has a “B” rating for cities of this size. Border and obstruction lights and a field beacon are other improvements in contemplation. Seven airplanes are stationed here now and operated by local flyers interested in promoting aviation in this vicinity.”

Monday: Floral Club, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: “Social Concerns: Acupuncture” by Jason Richard of Austin Acupuncture Clinic at 11 a.m. with lunch served at noon.

Tuesday: Board of Trustees, 4 p.m.

Coming Soon at the HHH

Thursday, March 24: Join us for a special story time celebrating the books of Dr. Seuss. Everyone is welcome at this free event from 4 to 6 p.m. Activities will be geared toward ages 4-8. A fun and educational afternoon of crafts and activities with Dr. Seuss books presented at 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. This event is a part of the Hormel Historic Home’s educational outreach to our community.