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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
                                    FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

  X      ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
-----    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                     FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE 
-----    SECURITIES  EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                        to
                               ----------------------    ----------------------

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-4065-1

                          LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    OHIO                               13-1955943
       (State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
        incorporation or organization)             Identification No.)

       37 WEST BROAD STREET, COLUMBUS, OHIO              43215
     (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

                                  614-224-7141
                         (Registrant's telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                               Title of each class
                      COMMON STOCK--NO PAR VALUE PER SHARE
       (INCLUDING SERIES A PARTICIPATING PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE RIGHTS)

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.  X
                            -----

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  X   No
                                             -----   -----

         The aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates on
September 1, 1998 was approximately $988,504,000.

         As of September 1, 1998, there were approximately 42,536,000 shares of
Common Stock, no par value per share, outstanding.

                       DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

        Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference to
this annual report: Registrant's 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders - Parts I,
II and IV. Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held
November 16, 1998; to be filed - Part III. The 1998 Annual Report to
Shareholders and 1998 Proxy Statement shall be deemed to have been "filed" only
to the extent portions thereof are expressly incorporated by reference.

EXHIBIT INDEX ON PAGE 12.




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                                     PART I

Item 1.  BUSINESS

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS

         Lancaster Colony Corporation was reincorporated in Ohio effective
January 2, 1992. Prior to this date Lancaster Colony Corporation had been a
Delaware Corporation organized in 1961. As used herein the term "registrant,"
unless the context otherwise requires, refers to Lancaster Colony Corporation
and its subsidiaries.

DESCRIPTION OF AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS SEGMENTS

         The registrant operates in three business segments - specialty foods,
glassware and candles and automotive - which accounted for approximately 41%,
36% and 23%, respectively, of consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1998. The financial information relating to business segments for each
of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1998, appearing in Exhibit 13 in
this Form 10-K Annual Report, is incorporated herein by reference. Further
description of each business segment the registrant operates within is provided
below:

                                 SPECIALTY FOODS

         The food products manufactured and sold by the registrant include salad
dressings and sauces marketed under the brand names "Marzetti," "Cardini's,"
"Pfeiffer" and "Girard's"; fruit glazes, veggie dips and fruit dips marketed
under the brand name "Marzetti", frozen unbaked pies principally marketed under
the brand name "Mountain Top"; hearth-baked frozen breads marketed under the
brand name "New York Frozen Foods"; refrigerated chip dips and dairy desserts
marketed under the brand names "Allen" and "Marzetti"; premium dry egg noodles
marketed under the brand names "Inn Maid" and "Amish Kitchen"; frozen specialty
noodles, pastas, and breaded specialty items marketed under the brand name
"Reames"; croutons and related products marketed under the brand name "Chatham
Village Foods" and caviar marketed under the brand name "Romanoff."

         The salad dressings and sauces are manufactured in Columbus, Ohio;
Wilson, New York; Atlanta, Georgia and Milpitas, California. The dressings,
sauces, croutons, veggie dips and fruit dips are sold in various metropolitan
areas in the United States with sales being made to retail and/or foodservice
markets.

         The frozen unbaked pies are marketed principally in the Midwestern
United States through salesmen and food brokers to institutional distributors
and retail outlets. A portion of the frozen bread sales is directed to the
foodservice market.

         The dry egg noodles and refrigerated chip dips and dairy desserts are
sold through food brokers and distributors to retail markets principally in the
Midwestern United States.

         The "Reames" line is sold through brokers and distributors in various
metropolitan areas principally in the central and Midwestern United States.

         This segment is not dependent upon a single customer or a few
customers, the loss of any one or more of which would have a significant adverse
effect on operating results. Although the Company is a leading producer of salad
dressings, all of the markets in which the registrant sells food products are
highly competitive in the areas of price, quality and customer service.

     During fiscal year 1998, the registrant obtained adequate supplies of raw
materials for this segment.





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         The registrant's firm order backlog at June 30, 1998, in this business
segment, was approximately $4,195,000 as compared to a backlog of approximately
$4,261,000 as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. It is expected that all
of these orders will be filled during the current fiscal year. The operations of
this segment are not affected to any material extent by seasonal fluctuations.
The registrant does not utilize any franchises or concessions in this business
segment. The trade names under which it operates are significant to the overall
success of this segment. However, the patents and licenses under which it
operates are not essential to the overall success of this segment.

                              GLASSWARE AND CANDLES

         Candles and other home fragrance products of all sizes, forms and
fragrance are primarily sold in the mass merchandise markets as well as to
supermarkets, drug stores and specialty shops under the name "Candle-lite." A
portion of the registrant's candle business is marketed under private label.

         Glass products include a broad range of machine pressed and machine
blown consumer glassware and technical glass products such as cathode ray tubes,
lighting components, lenses and silvered reflectors.

         Consumer glassware includes a diverse line of decorative and ornamental
products such as tumblers, bowls, pitchers, jars and barware. These products are
marketed under a variety of trademarks, the most important of which are "Indiana
Glass," "Tiara," "Colony" and "Fostoria." The registrant also purchases domestic
and imported blown glassware which is sold under the trade name Colony; and some
domestic handcrafted ware sold through its Tiara home party marketing plan.

     Glass vases and containers are sold both in the retail and wholesale
florist markets under the trade name "Brody" as well as under private label.

         The registrant's glass products are sold to discount, department,
variety and drug stores, as well as to jobbers and directly to retail customers.
Commercial markets such as foodservice, hotels, hospitals and schools are also
served by this segment's products. Although minor, rubber matting sales to
commercial markets are also included in this segment. All the markets in which
the registrant sells houseware products are highly competitive in the areas of
design, price, quality and customer service. Sales of glassware and candles to
one customer accounted for approximately 21% and 15% of this segment's total net
sales during 1998 and 1997, respectively. No other customer accounted for more
than 10% of this segment's total net sales.

         During fiscal year 1998, the registrant obtained adequate supplies of
raw materials for this business segment.

         The registrant's firm order backlog at June 30, 1998, in this business
segment, was approximately $33,327,000 as compared to approximately $44,599,000
as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. It is expected that all of these
orders will be filled during the current fiscal year. Seasonal retail stocking
patterns cause certain of this segment's products to experience increased sales
in the first half of the fiscal year. The registrant does not use any franchises
or concessions in this segment. The patents under which it operates are not
essential to the overall success of this segment. However, certain trademarks
and licenses are important to this segment's marketing efforts.

                                   AUTOMOTIVE

         The registrant manufactures and sells a complete line of rubber, vinyl
and carpeted car mats both in the aftermarket and to original equipment
manufacturers. Other products are pickup truck bed mats, running boards, bed
liners, tool boxes and other accessories for pickup trucks, vans and sport
utility vehicles, truck and trailer splash guards and quarter fenders,




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accessories such as cup holders, litter caddies and floor consoles. The
automotive aftermarket products are marketed primarily through mass
merchandisers and automotive outlets under the name "Rubber Queen" and the
registrant sells bed liners under the "Protecta" trademark, running boards under
the "Dee Zee" name, as well as under private labels. The aggregate sales of two
customers accounted for approximately 29% of this segment's total net sales
during 1998 and 1997. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of this
segment's total net sales. Although the Company is a market leader in many of
its product lines, all the markets in which the registrant sells automotive
products are highly competitive in the areas of design, price, quality and
customer service.

         During fiscal year 1998, the registrant obtained adequate supplies of
raw materials for this segment.

         The registrant's firm order backlog at June 30, 1998, in this business
segment, was approximately $6,348,000 as compared to a backlog of approximately
$6,180,000 as of the end of the preceding fiscal year. Such backlogs do not
reflect certain orders by original equipment manufacturers as, due to its
nature, such information is not readily available. It is expected that all of
these orders will be filled during the current fiscal year. The operations of
this segment are not affected to any material extent by seasonal fluctuations.
The registrant does not utilize any significant franchises or concessions in
this segment. The patents, trademarks and licenses under which it operates are
generally not essential to the overall success of this segment.

NET SALES BY CLASS OF PRODUCTS

         The following table sets forth business segment information with
respect to the percentage of net sales contributed by each class of similar
products which accounted for at least 10% of the Company's consolidated net
sales in any fiscal year from 1996 through 1998:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                1998      1997       1996
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                              <C>       <C>         <C>
Specialty Foods:
  Retail                                         22%       21%         21%
  Foodservice                                    18%       17%         17%
Glassware and Candles:
  Consumer Table and Giftware                    31%       31%         30%
Automotive                                       23%       26%         27%
</TABLE>

GENERAL BUSINESS

                            RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

         The estimated amount spent during each of the last three fiscal years
on research and development activities determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles is not considered material.

                              ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

         Certain of the registrant's operations are subject to compliance with
various air emission standards promulgated under Title V of the Federal Clean
Air Act. Pursuant to this Act, with respect to certain of its facilities, the
Company is required to submit compliance strategies to various regulatory
authorities for review and approval. Based upon available information,
compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act provisions, as well as other various
Federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations, is not
expected to have a material adverse effect upon the level of capital
expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of the registrant for the
remainder of the current and succeeding fiscal year.




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                                    EMPLOYEES

     The registrant has approximately 6,300 employees.

                       FOREIGN OPERATIONS AND EXPORT SALES

         Financial information relating to foreign operations and export sales
have not been significant in the past and are not expected to be significant in
the future based on existing operations.

Item 2.  PROPERTIES

         The registrant uses approximately 6,400,000 square feet of space for
its operations. Of this space, approximately 1,552,000 square feet are leased.

         The following table summarizes facilities exceeding 75,000 square feet
of space and which are considered the principal manufacturing and warehousing
operations of the registrant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                           APPROXIMATE
LOCATION                                 BUSINESS SEGMENT(S)                               SQUARE FEET
--------                                 -------------------                               -----------
<S>                                    <C>                                                <C>
Blue Ash, OH (1)                        Glassware and Candles                                 266,000
Columbus, OH (3)                        Specialty Foods                                       370,000
Coshocton, OH                           Automotive                                            591,000
Des Moines, IA (2)                      Automotive                                            404,000
Dunkirk, IN                             Glassware and Candles                                 934,000
Elkhart, IN                             Automotive                                             96,000
Jackson, OH                             Automotive and Glassware and Candles                  223,000
LaGrange, GA                            Automotive                                            211,000
Lancaster, OH                           Glassware and Candles                                 465,000
Leesburg, OH (3)                        Glassware and Candles                                 875,000
Milpitas, CA (4)                        Specialty Foods                                       130,000
Muncie, IN                              Glassware and Candles                                 153,000
Sapulpa, OK (5)                         Glassware and Candles                                 669,000
Wapakoneta, OH (3)                      Automotive                                            213,000
Waycross, GA (4)                        Automotive                                            142,000
Wilson, NY                              Specialty Foods                                        80,000
Washington Court House, OH (6)          Glassware and Candles                                 134,000
</TABLE>

     (1)  Leased for term expiring 1998 and 1999.

     (2)  Part leased for terms expiring 1998 and 1999.

     (3)  Part leased on a monthly basis.

     (4)  Part leased for term expiring 2000.

     (5)  Part leased for term expiring in 1999.

     (6)  Leased for term expiring 1999.




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Item 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         None

Item 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

         None

                      EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

       Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K, the following list is
included as an unnumbered item in Part I of this Report in lieu of being
included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be
held November 16, 1998.

       The following is a list of names and ages of all of the executive 
officers of the registrant indicating all positions and offices with 
the registrant held by such person and each person's principal occupation or 
employment during the past five years. No person other than those listed below 
has been chosen to become an executive officer of the registrant:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         FIRST    
                                                                        ELECTED   
                      AGE AS OF                                           AN      
                      AUGUST 31              OFFICES AND               EXECUTIVE  
      NAME              1998                POSITIONS HELD              OFFICER   
      ----           -----------            --------------              --------   
<S>                    <C>           <C>                                <C>        
John B. Gerlach, Jr.     44            Chairman, Chief Executive
                                       Officer and President               1982

John L. Boylan           43            Treasurer, Vice President,
                                       Assistant Secretary and
                                       Chief Financial Officer             1990

Larry G. Noble           62            Vice President                      1985

Bruce L. Rosa            49            Vice President - Development        1998
</TABLE>

         Except for Bruce L. Rosa, the above named officers were elected or
re-elected to their present positions at the annual meeting of the Board 
of Directors on November 17, 1997. All such persons have been elected to serve
until the next annual election of officers, which shall occur on November 16,
1998 and their successors are elected or until their earlier resignation 
or removal.




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                                     PART II

Item 5.  MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER 
         MATTERS

         Reference is made to the "Selected Quarterly Financial Data," appearing
in Exhibit 13 of this Form 10-K Annual Report, for information concerning market
prices and related security holder matters on the registrant's common shares
during 1998 and 1997. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

         The presentation of selected financial data as of and for the five
years ended June 30, 1998 is included in the "Operations" and "Financial
Position" sections of the "Five Year Financial Summary" appearing in Exhibit 13
of this Form 10-K Annual Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
         AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

         Reference is made to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition" appearing in Exhibit 13 of this
Form 10-K Annual Report. Such information is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
         
         Not Applicable

Item 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

         The financial statements and supplementary financial information are
set forth in Exhibit 13 of this Form 10-K Annual Report and are incorporated
herein by reference.

Item 9.  CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND 
         FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

         None

                                    PART III

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

         For information with respect to the executive officers of the
registrant, see "Executive Officers of the Registrant" at the end of Part I of
this report. For information with respect to the Directors of the registrant,
see "Nomination and Election of Directors" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 16, 1998, which is incorporated
herein by reference.

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

         Information set forth under the caption "Executive Compensation" in the
Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 16,
1998 is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

         Information set forth under the captions "Nomination and Election of
Directors" and "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners" in the Proxy
Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 16, 1998 is
incorporated herein by reference.





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Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

         For information with respect to certain transactions with Directors of
the registrant, see "Other Transactions" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 16, 1998, which is incorporated
herein by reference.

                                     PART IV

Item 14.  EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          The consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 1998 and 1997 and
          for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1998,
          together with the report thereon of Deloitte & Touche LLP dated August
          26, 1998, appearing in Exhibit 13 of this Form 10-K Annual Report are
          incorporated herein by reference.

                          INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

          Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended June 30, 1998,
          1997 and 1996

          Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 1998 and 1997

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30,
          1998, 1997 and 1996

          Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended
          June 30, 1998, 1997 and 1996

          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

          Independent Auditors' Report

(a)  2.   FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES REQUIRED BY ITEMS 8 AND 14(d)

          Included in Part IV of this report is the following additional
          financial data which should be read in conjunction with the
          consolidated financial statements in the 1998 Annual Report to
          Shareholders:

          Independent Auditors' Report

          Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for each of the three
          years in the period ended June 30, 1998

               Supplemental schedules not included with the additional financial
               data have been omitted because they are not applicable or the
               required information is shown in the financial statements or
               notes thereto.

(a)   3.  EXHIBITS REQUIRED BY ITEM 601 OF REGULATION S-K AND ITEM 14(c)

          See Index to Exhibits attached.

(b)       REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

          No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of the
          year ended June 30, 1998.



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                                   SIGNATURES


           Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 24th day of
September, 1998.

                                             LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
                                                             (Registrant)

                                             By /s/ John B. Gerlach, Jr.
                                               ---------------------------
                                                    John B. Gerlach, Jr.
                                                 Chairman, Chief Executive
                                                   Officer and President

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
     Signatures                                      Title                                     Date
     ----------                                      -----                                     ----
<S>                                            <C>                                     <C>
/S/ John B. Gerlach, Jr.                        Chairman, Chief                         September 23, 1998
---------------------------                     Executive Officer                       ------------------
John B. Gerlach, Jr.                            and President

/S/ John L. Boylan                              Treasurer, Vice                         September 23, 1998
---------------------------                     President, Assistant                    ------------------
John L. Boylan                                  Secretary and Chief
                                                Financial Officer
                                                (Principal Financial
                                                and Accounting Officer)

/S/ Kerrii B. Anderson                          Director                                September 18, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Kerrii B. Anderson

                                                Director                                ------------------
---------------------------
Frank W. Batsch

/S/ Robert L. Fox                               Director                                September 14, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Robert L. Fox
                                                                                          
/S/ Morris S. Halpern                           Director                                September 15, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Morris S. Halpern

/S/ Robert S. Hamilton                          Director                                September 17, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Robert S. Hamilton

/S/ Edward H. Jennings                          Director                                September 17, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Edward H. Jennings

/S/ Richard R. Murphey, Jr.                     Director                                September 18, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Richard R. Murphey, Jr.

/S/ Henry M. O'Neill, Jr.                       Director                                September 14, 1998
---------------------------                                                             ------------------
Henry M. O'Neill, Jr.
</TABLE>





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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

To the Directors and Shareholders of
Lancaster Colony Corporation:

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Lancaster Colony
Corporation and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998 and 1997, and for each of
the three years in the period ended June 30, 1998, and have issued our report
thereon dated August 26, 1998; such financial statements and report are included
in your 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders and are incorporated herein by
reference. Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement
schedule of Lancaster Colony Corporation and its subsidiaries, listed in Item
14. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In
our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole,
presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.



/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Columbus, Ohio
August 26, 1998




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                                                                   SCHEDULE II



                          LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES
                          ============================



                       VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

                    FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              COLUMN A                                  COLUMN B       COLUMN C       COLUMN D            COLUMN E    
              --------                                  --------       --------       --------            --------    
                                                                      ADDITIONS                                       
                                                       BALANCE AT     CHARGED TO                           BALANCE    
                                                       BEGINNING      COSTS AND                             AT END    
             DESCRIPTION                                OF YEAR        EXPENSES      DEDUCTIONS            OF YEAR    
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>                                                    <C>             <C>            <C>               <C>       


RESERVES DEDUCTED FROM ASSET TO WHICH
  THEY APPLY - Allowance for doubtful
  accounts:



   Year ended June 30, 1996.................           $1,947,000      $2,089,000     $1,905,000(A)     $2,131,000
                                                       ===========================================================

   Year ended June 30, 1997.................           $2,131,000      $1,813,000     $1,083,000(A)     $2,861,000
                                                       ===========================================================

   Year ended June 30, 1998.................           $2,861,000      $1,834,000     $1,921,000(A)     $2,774,000
                                                       ===========================================================
</TABLE>


     (A)  Represents uncollectible accounts written off net of recoveries.





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                          LANCASTER COLONY CORPORATION
                                    FORM 10-K
                                  JUNE 30, 1998
                                INDEX TO EXHIBITS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 Exhibit
 Number               Description                                                                               Located At
 ------               -----------                                                                               ----------
<S>            <C>                                                                                           <C>
 3.1           Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant
               approved by the shareholders November 18, 1991.                                                1998 Form 10-K

  .2           Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of
               Incorporation approved by the shareholders
               November 16, 1992.                                                                             1998 Form 10-K

  .3           Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of
               Incorporation approved by the shareholders
               November 17, 1997.                                                                             1998 Form 10-K

  .4           By-laws of the registrant as amended
               through November 18, 1991.                                                                     (a)

  .5           Certificate of Designation, Rights and
               Preferences of the Series A Participating
               Preferred Stock of Lancaster Colony Corporation.                                               (b)

 4.1           Specimen Certificate of Common Stock.                                                          (j)

  .2           Rights Agreement dated as of April 20, 1990
               between Lancaster Colony Corporation and The
               Huntington Trust Company, N.A.                                                                 (c)

10.1           1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan.                                                              (d)

  .2           Resolution by the Board of Directors to amend
               registrant's 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
               approved by the shareholders November 21, 1983.                                                (e)

  .3           Resolution by the Board of Directors to amend
               registrant's 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan
               approved by the shareholders November 18, 1985.                                                (f)

  .4           Resolution by the Board of Directors to amend
               registrant's 1981 Incentive Stock Option Plan
               approved by the shareholders November 19, 1990.                                                (g)

  .5           Key Employee Severance Agreement between Lancaster
               Colony Corporation and John L. Boylan.                                                         (g)

  .6           Consulting Agreement by and between Lancaster
               Colony Corporation and Morris S. Halpern.                                                      (h)

  .7           1995 Key Employee Stock Option Plan.                                                           (i)

13.            Annual Report to Shareholders.                                                                 1998 Form 10-K

21.            Significant Subsidiaries of Registrant.                                                        1998 Form 10-K
</TABLE>





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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>           <C>                                                                                           <C>
23.            The consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP to the incorporation by
               reference in Registration Statements No. 33-39102 and 333-01275
               on Form S-8 of their reports dated August 26, 1998, appearing in
               and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K
               of Lancaster Colony Corporation for the year ended June 30, 1998.                              1998 Form 10-K

27.            Financial Data Schedule                                                                        1998 Form 10-K

(a)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an annex to the proxy statement of Lancaster Colony Corporation
               for the annual meeting of stockholders held November 18, 1991.

(b)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1990.

(c)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form 8-K
               filed April 20, 1990.

(d)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1982.

(e)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1984.

(f)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1985.

(g)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1991.

(h)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1993.

(i)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from the
               Lancaster Colony Corporation filing on Form S-8 of its 1995 Key
               Employee Stock Option Plan (Registration Statement No.
               333-01275).

(j)            Indicates the exhibit is incorporated by reference from filing as
               an exhibit to the Lancaster Colony Corporation report on Form
               10-K for the year ended June 30, 1996.

Note(1)        The registrant and certain of its subsidiaries are parties to
               various long-term debt instruments. The amount of securities
               authorized under such debt instruments does not, in any case,
               exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its
               subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The registrant agrees to
               furnish a copy of any such long-term debt instrument to the
               Commission upon request.

Note(2)        The registrant has included in Exhibit 13 only the specific
               Financial Statements and notes thereto of its 1998 Annual Report
               to Shareholders which are incorporated by reference in this Form
               10-K Annual Report. The registrant agrees to furnish a complete
               copy of its 1998 Annual Report to Shareholders to the Commission
               upon request.
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