First National Bank (Wakarusa, IN)

Episode Information

Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Start Date
October 3, 1933
Location
Wakarusa, Indiana (41.536, -86.021)
Bank Type
national
Charter Number
11043

Metadata

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
100.0%
Date receivership started
1933-10-03
Date receivership terminated
1935-12-04
Share of assets assessed as good
51.5%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
45.3%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
3.1%

Notes

Known receivership in Oct 1933 is referenced; articles report final dividend paid July 1935.

Events (4)

1. July 20, 1917 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. October 3, 1933 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
institution closed in October, 1933; First National bank receiver
Source
newspapers
3. October 3, 1933 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
4. July 18, 1935 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Hugh M. Hayes, First National bank receiver, said 1,000 persons... will receive a 107.9 per cent reimbursement Saturday.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (3)

Article Text

BANK DEPOSITORS WILL GET 107 PCT. DIVIDEND WAKARUSA, Ind., July 18.โ€”(AP)โ€”Hugh M. Hayes, First National bank receiver, today said 1,000 persons who had approximately $200,000 on deposit when the institution closed in October, 1933, will receive a 107.9 per cent reimbursement Saturday. The 7.9 per cent represents interest, Hayes announced. He pointed out a 100 per cent assessment against holders of $25,000 in stock and a liquidation of assets made possible the settlement.


Article Text

Closed Bank to Pay Depositors 107.9 Pct. Wakarusa, Ind., July 17 (AP)โ€”Hugh M. Hayes, First National Bank receiver, today said 1,000 persons who had approximately $200,000 on deposit when the institution closed in October, 1933, will receive a 107.9 per cent reimbursement Saturday. The 7.9 per cent represents interest, Hayes announced. He said a 100 per cent assessment against holders of $25,000 in stock and a liquidation of assets made possible the settlement.


Article Text

Defunct Bank Will Pay 107 Pct. On Deposits Wakarusa, Ind., July 17 (AP)โ€”Hugh M. Hayes, First National Bank receiver, today said 1,000 persons who had approximately $200,000 on deposit when the institution closed in October, 1933, will receive a 107.9 per cent reimbursement Saturday. The 7.9 per cent represents interest, Hayes announced. He pointed out a 100 per cent assessment against holders of $25,000 in stock and a liquidation of assets made possible the settlement.