Today's News

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The 71st annual meeting of the Marion County Farm Bureau will be held Monday, Oct. 12, at the Lebanon Masonic Hall.

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My grandmother on my dad's side is often in my thoughts, especially this time of year.

She was born Blanche Ruth Baum in 1893 in Rochester, Ind. She kept the Blanche a secret from everyone. I didn't know that was her first name until she died and Dad was writing the obituary.

She was the only child of Ollie and Sadie, who owned and operated a general store, Baum's Grocery.

She told me many times about spending time in the store, playing or doing her homework. When she was old enough, she started clerking after school.