Dear List, Again from the yellowed pile of papers, but I don't find this name in the "family" genealogy - perhaps it might be of interest to someone else. But then why was it so lovingly saved ?? The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Tuesday, October 25, 1927 Sketch with the caption - Bank on Him and with Him - Behind the Crops L. Barum is a native of Wasco county for he was born in 1877, when the "largest county in the world," as it was called, comprised in its area what is now Sherman county. When about 16, he took part in the Moro rodeo, wearing chaps and riding wild steers just to help the fair along. Several of the boys saw a group of Gypsies and had their fortunes told, he among them. And right then, "Drew" learned he was not destined for the life of a cowboy, but of a banker. However, in 1897 he entered the employ of the Moro Mercantile company. In 1900 his marriage to a Moro girl, Miss Kay Koonsman, took place. Mr. Barnum at this time was connected with the Wasco Warehouse Milling company at Moro. In 1903 he became a banker, seeking his fundamental knowledge in the banks of Moro, Shaniko and Wasco. He is now vice-president and general manager of the First National Bank of this city, comming to The Dalles in 1919. Mr. Barnum has always been interested in farming and livestock, which aids him in his capacity as banker in a city which still retains its early name of "Gateway to an Empire". While at Moro he served as city councilman, member of the school board, and mayor. He was district trustee for two terms of the local Kiwanis and served four years as president of The Dalles-Wasco Chamber of Commerce. Christine jchavnar@mindspring.com ********************************** The Havnar Family Network Family Internet Exchange http://havnar.home.mindspring.com/