The final entry in the booklet entitled “Progressive Austin” is “East Austin.” According to the cover, it was “published under the auspices of the Junior Chamber of Commerce” in 1935.

“East Austin—So designated on account of its position on the east side of the Cedar which flows through the city from north to south.

Nearly every line of business is represented here, including Ward Schools, Movie Theatre, Hotels and Restaurants. The C. M. & St. P. R. R. [editor’s note: Chicago, Milwaukee& St. Paul Rail Road] enters the city at this point. The hundreds of employees of the railroad and other industries make their homes in this section of the city mainly.

The civic pride is shown in the beautiful parks and well-kept lawns of this section of the city.

Not only is East Austin loyal to their own section of the city, but anything pertaining to the welfare and growth of Austin at large, has a ready backing by every organization of the community. When it comes to Community Enterprise and Progressiveness, they stand shoulder-to-shoulder for the betterment of Austin as a city.

The C. M.& St. P. employ approximately 400, with pay-roll, including official staff, of about $650,000 per year. Division Headquarters for Iowa and Southern Minnesota are located here. A new coach service has just been installed between Minneapolis and Chicago, which operates through Austin and is the last word in convenience and comfort. It operates 20 regular freight and several extra freight trains daily and also eight passenger trains. Austin is the biggest-little station from a revenue standpoint on the Milwaukee system, its earnings exceeding many of the larger cities.

The C. G. W. [editor’s note: Chicago Great Western Railway] on the Twin City-to-Omaha lines renders fine service to shippers and passengers for the north, south and west. Four passenger trains and four freights are operated daily, employing about 30 people in Austin.”

Monday, April 4: Autism 101 at the Hormel Historic Home, 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Register with Community Education at 460-1704.

Monday, April 11: HBO’s Temple Grandin movie at the Hormel Historic Home, 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Register with Community Education at 460-1704.

Tuesday, April 12: Danny Muzik’s Karoke for Camp at Torge’s, 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit HHH ASD programs.

Friday, April 15: HyVee’s ASD Semi-Formal Gala at the Hormel Historic Home, 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets: $20 per person at HyVee or the HHH. Proceeds benefit HHH ASD programs

Monday, April 18: KSMQ presents Autism Views at the Hormel Historic Home, 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Register with Community Education at 460-1704.

Tuesday, April 19: Social Concerns: Containers for Food and Flowers by the Mower County Horticulture Society, 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 26: Science & ASD at the Hormel Historic Home,6 p.m. Cost is $10. Register with Community Education at 460-1704.