1943-03-26 - Mrs Clara Hanson sold her general mercantile store to O Austinson, Wednesday. The deal includes the large stock and building. Invoicing will be commenced next week. The name Hanson has been associated with the business interests of Lyle since 1912 when John Hanson purchased the interest of Geo. Hill, and continued in the business until his death. Since that time, Mrs Hanson has had charge. O Austinson, the new owner, is well known in the community. Just recently he held an auction on his farm east of Lyle to dispose of personal property, and later purchased a house in Lyle known as the Hildebrand house, so is all set for the new adventure. His many friends wish him success.

1946-08-23 - H. O. & Harold Johnson Purchased H. O. Austinson's Stock. - H. O. Johnson and his son, Harold, closed a deal Tuesday morning with O Austinson, whereby they became joint owners of the stock of merchandise and the business which they will continue. The new owners are not strangers in this vicinity, and are too well known for the Tribune to elaborate on that line. H O Johnson better known as the Rawleigh Man, has been compelled to give up the road work on account of his health. For 19 years, he has made a house to house canvass and knows the trade. Harold Johnson was discharged from the Air Corps in Sept. 1946. He just recently graduated from the Minneapolis School of Business, The change will be made on Monday September 2nd. O Austinson is a member of the Board of County Commissioners and with his farm interests will find plenty to do to keep him busy.