State National Bank (Lynn, MA)

Episode Information

Episode UID
1236201584
Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
123620 national
Charter Number
12362
Start Date
December 15, 1931
Location
Lynn, Massachusetts (42.467, -70.949)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
5d4c9700f118c7d0

Response Measures

None

Receivership Details

Depositor recovery rate
73.7%
Date receivership started
1931-12-23
Date receivership terminated
1940-08-16
Share of assets assessed as good
36.3%
Share of assets assessed as doubtful
50.8%
Share of assets assessed as worthless
12.9%

Events (5)

1. April 21, 1923 Chartered
Source
historical_nic
2. December 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Correspondent
Cause Details
Affiliated with the Federal National Bank of Boston which suffered runs; closures followed and the Lynn bank was placed in the controller's hands.
Newspaper Excerpt
State National Bank of Lynn ... closed today and placed in the hands of the Federal controller of the currency
Source
newspapers
3. December 22, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
John B. Cunningham, receiver for the State National bank of Lynn (resigned later) / receiver since Dec. 22, 1931
Source
newspapers
4. December 23, 1931 Receivership
Source
historical_nic
5. September 13, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
J. B. Cunningham to Give Up Boston and Lynn Tasks (resignation as receiver) and later replacement named Sept. 1933
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (20)

Article from The Kokomo Tribune, December 15, 1931

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BANKING FIRMS EAST BUSINESS Boston, Dec. banking with aggregate deposits, according to the latest of $58,700,today. The were closed 000. cluded four national banks and five central figure in The state the closings the Federal NR. tional Bank of Boston, which has and with which city branches five institutions were all the other filiated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs at the its branches yesterday, had deposits, on September 29, of $28.The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank. Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National Bank, Lynn. $2,013,565; the Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; The Trust cester, $5,876,474; the Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence. $9,555,926: the Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; the Brockton Trust Company, $1,508.753; the Salem Trust Company, Sa$2,115,530. Governor Joseph Ely, in statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures, plan the speedy reopening of the Institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Three savings banks in East (Continued on Page Thirteen)


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 15, 1931

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STATE NATIONAL BANK OF LYNN, A BRANCH, CLOSED Dec State Bank of Lynn, subsidiary of the Federal National Bank of closed today and placed the hands of the Federal controller of the currency, it known when Theodore M. president of bank, and Mahoney, issued statement morning. The statement follows: the curity market, because the fact that the Bank with the Federal of Boston, order the interests depositors, directors the State National to ask The State Bank said to deposits and ings, capital of $200,000 and surplus and one of the newest of Lynn's 15 banks.


Article from The Record, December 15, 1931

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NINE BANKS EAST FORCED BOSTON Dec. (Associated Boston banking institutions, aggregate deposits, cording to the statements of $58,700,000 closed today The list included four national banks and five banks The central figure the closings the FedNational Bank Boston which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions The Federal National Bank whose directors voted to ask the Comptroller Currency take charge after runs the bank and its branches had deposits on September OTHER ASSETS The other banks their latest available statements of deposit were The Middlesex National Bank Lowell State National Bank Lynn. $2,013,565 Gloucester National Bank. The Bancroft Trust Company. The Trust Lawrence $9,555,926 The Inman Trust Cambridge The Brock Company Brockton, The Salem Trust ComJoseph Ely in statement. said that with proper measplan for the speedy reopening of the institutions could be complished MAY REOPEN SOON President Daniel Mulloney of the National Bank exthe with careful handling depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar GLOUCESTER Mass. Dec. (Associated The Gloucester National Bank. founded in 1796 and one of the oldest financial institutions the United States voluntarily closed doors today after heavy demands for withdrawals is associated with Federal Reserve Bank Boston


Article from The Waterbury Democrat, December 16, 1931

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Boston, Dec 16.-(UP)-A receiver appointed by the comptroller of the currency to-day took charge of the affairs of the Federal National Bank of Boston, the closing of which has tied up deposits totaling $57,740,238. Herbert Pearson, the receiver, arrived from Washington last night at the end of a day which witnessed the closing of eight affiliated banks in central and eastern Massachusetts, To-day he was to begin an appraisal of the Federal National's assets with a view to liquidatoin. There were several reassuring reports, including the statement of President Daniel C. Mulloney that Federal National depositors would be paid 100 cents on the dollar, and the prediction of Gov Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts that with "proper action" it should be possible to reopen all the closed institutions. The closed banks and their deposits follow:Federal Natoinal $28,235,238. Lawrence Trust Co, $8,000,000. Bancroft Trust Co of Worcester, $6,000,000. Middlesex National Bank of Lowell, $4,505,000. Inman Trust Co of Cambridge, $3,500,000. Lynn State National, $2,200,000. Salem Trust Co, $2,200,000. Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000. Brockton Trust Co, $1,500,000. It was estimated that more than 75,000 depositors were affected by the bank closings. A suggestion by Governor Ely that the newly-organized National


Article from The Los Angeles Times, December 16, 1931

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Group of Banks in Boston Fail Doors to Open BOSTON, Dec. Boston banking with aggreaccording to the last gate deposits statements of were closed list included four natoday. The banks, and five State banks. tional The central figure the closing was the Federal National Bank of Bosfive city branches ton which with the other institutions were affliated. The Federal National Bank. whose directors voted ask the Comptroller of Currency take charge after runs the bank and its branches yesterday. had deposits, September 29. of The other banks and their latest available statements deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; the Bank, Gloucesthe Bancroft Trust ter. the Lawrence Lawrence, Inman Trust Company Cambridge, Trust the Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (AP)Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,00, were closed today in the migst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester Na tional Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474: Lawrence Trust Company Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412 Brockton Trust Company, Brockton. $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield. said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected. Marion, 0., Dec. 15 (P).-The Marion National National Bank with resources of $1,911,422 failed to open today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS sachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,00, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected. Marion, O., Dec. 15 (/P).-The Marion National National Bank with resources of $1,911,422 failed to open today.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS FAIL WITH $58,700,000 DEPOSITS Boston, Dec. 15 (A).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. Move for Reopenings. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Gov. Joseph B. Ely, in a statement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper measures a program for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be worked out and that he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. Run on Savings Banks, Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today. President Daniel C. Mulloney of the Federal National Bank expressed the opinion that, with careful handling of resources, depositors in his bank would receive 100 cents on the dollar. The city of Boston had $900,000 on deposit in the Federal National Bank while the State had $773,889. besides $287,000 in other banks closed today. The bank commissioner's office estimated there were 75,000 depositors in the five State banks affected.


Article from Daily News, December 16, 1931

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9 BAY STATE BANKS CLOSE; HAD $58,700,000 Boston, Dec. 15 (P).-Nine Massachusetts banking Institutions, with aggregate deposits of $58,700,000, were closed today in the midst of the Christmas shopping season. The list included four National banks and five State banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. The Federal National Bank, whose directors asked the Controller of Currency to take charge after runs at the bank and its branches yesterday, had deposits Sept. 29 of $28,235,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000; State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; Gloucester National Bank, $1,600,000; Bancroft Trust Company, Worcester, $5,876,474; Lawrence Trust Company, Lawrence, $9,555,926; Inman Trust Company, Cambridge, $3,808,412; Brockton Trust Company, Brockton, $1,508,753; Salem Trust Company, Salem, $2,115,530. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were experiencing small runs today.


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, December 16, 1931

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STATE'S FUNDS IN CLOSED BANKS TOTAL $1,060,889 The State of Massachusetts has slightly more than $1,000,000 tied up in six of the banks that closed their doors given out yesterday by State Treas Charles Hurley Treas Hurley said that the State had no funds in the Brockton Trust pany, the Lawrenche Trust Company the Trust closed banks, all affiliated with the Federal National Bank of Boston, in which the State has funds, and the amount in each follows: Bancroft Trust Company Worcester. $45,000 Inman Trust Company, $72,000; National Bank, Low $76,000 State National Bank, Lynn, Federal National Bank, $773,889 Gloucester National in the closed banks totaled $1,060,889.


Article from St. Louis Globe-Democrat, December 16, 1931

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STUDENT WHOSE AUTO FEDERAL NATIONAL KILLED MAN INDICTED OF BOSTON CLOSES The grand jury yesterday voted an indictment charging leaving the scene an injury to person against Robert C. Behn, 25-year-old the death of Wilfred Fone, 37. flower salesman, 1407A Ange street, who was injured fatally by an automobile driven by Behn at Lindell and Euclid avenue on November In confession to the police. Behn said he unavoidably struck Fone when the flower seller stepped out from behind traffic going the opposite direction, and that he drove on to Taylor avenue and stopped and walked back. There, his confession said. he heard woman say he had been careless and speeding and became frightened and drove home without Identifying himself as the driver. He told his mother what had OCcurred. and. on advice, surrendered to the police. Governor Expects Speedy Reopening of Bank and Eight Affiliates. By Associated Press MASS., December 15.Nine Massachusetts banking institutions, with aggregate deposits, according to the latest statements. of $58 were closed today. The list included four National Banks and five state banks. The central figure in the closings was the Federal National Bank of Boston, which has five city branches and with which all the other institutions were affiliated. Gov Joseph B. Ely. in statement from his home in Westfield. said that with proper measures. plan for the speedy re-opening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with that end in view. The Federal National Bank, whose directors voted to ask the comptroller of currency to take charge after runs the bank and its branches yesterday. had deposits, on September 29, of $28,285,238. The other banks and their latest available statements of deposit were: The Middlesex National Bank, Lowell, $4,000,000: The State National Bank, Lynn, $2,013,565; The Gloucester National Bank, The Bancroft Trust Company. Worcester. $5,876,474 The Lawrence Trust Comman Trust Company. Cambridge. $3,808,412 The Brockton Trust ComTrust $2,-


Article from Omaha World-Herald, December 16, 1931

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Call Money Complete Range of Prices on the New York Stock Exchange 21/2 Per Cent official on Eastmn 8.00 or when STOCK MARKET AVERAGES day to restrict and Dividends Boston Bank tors Crash Carries Others Down for fine trading limited to nearby said statement issued by the Nine banking insti- New York, Money and Exchange. tutions, with aggregate deposits of 000, were closed today. Omaha bank clearings Tuesday regular The list included four national the both corresp day last banks and five state banks. The 30 holders central figure in the closing was New York Money stock New money the Federal tional bank Bos- that year. per cent which has five city branches with which all the other insti- to cent. tutions were affiliated. Bankers The Federal National bank, whose directors voted to ask the New York Bar Silver comptroller of currency to take higher charge after runs at the bank and Foreign Exchange its branches yesterday, had deposits, on September 29, of $28, Great Britain in others The other banks and their latest available statements of deposits were: cables, The Middlesex National bank, Demands. Any good fixed trust provides Lowell, $4,000,000; the State National bank Lynn, $2,013,565; the for the investor the essential Gloucester National bank, $1,600, element of diversification for 000: the Bancroft Trust company Worcester, $5,876,474; the Law- his funds, plus the convenrence Trust company, Lawrence, ience and protection of the $9,555,926; the Inman Trust comtrust form of holding. pany, Cambridge, $3,808, 412; the Trust company, BrockIn addition to the above, the ton. 508 the Salem Trust company Salem, $2, 115,530. important factor of recogGovernor Joseph B. Ely, in nized and experienced sponstatement from his home in Westfield, said that with proper meas- sorship is provided in ures, a plan for the speedy reCity opening of the institutions could be accomplished and further said he had instructed Bank Commissioner Arthur Guy to proceed with CORPORATE that end in view. Three savings banks in East Boston and South Boston were ex- TRUST SHARES periencing small runs today. They were independent of the group Are Sold by fected in today's closing and officers sought to reassure deposiT. H. Crane & Co. tors that their funds were safe. Sugar. Investment Trust Specialists York, Dec P.)-Raw sugar Local Handling All Types of Investment Trusts Chicago Detroit 717-718 City Nat'l Bank Bldg. there AT 0658 Reports that was further


Article from The Berkshire Eagle, September 29, 1932

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INDUSTRY AND Reveals Possible Assets NEW YORK. Hearing before Federal Referee Davis bankruptey of Match Corp., possible Toll to $3,000,000, now held by the Irving Trust as bankruptey consist 60,000 shares of the Ohio Match are obscured by an financial transaction variety which has made the task of unravelling Ivar monumental one. Ohio Match Corp., purchased in 1928 by Kreuger for Italy's Income Drops NEW national indecreased one-third during 1931, according to official report by Premier to make no in taxation to meet budget deficit, but will decrease Total value of four leading wine, olive oil and hemp, dropped from lire 1930 9,860,000,000 in 1931. Drop industrial output varied from per cent to per cent, with average about onethird while income from investments stocks of all kinds fell off more than Warner Bros. Attached NEW YORK. Attachment for against property of Warner Brothers Inc., was granted in New York Court, Tuesday, suit of Heins, owner Heins Theatre Circuit in Roanoke, to recover that sum on ground of breach of contract. Attachment was served on banks in which defendant was believed to have funds. To Survey Railroads Bernard M. Baruch, one of the members of com- mission headed by Calvin Coolidge to survey status railroads and for legislation, committee probably be called within few days and that work start immediately. Experts will ganize data on phases of the problem and report Baruch pointed out that are number the subject availthe English just having completed transports, truck and railroads, while have been made in Australia and Argentina. Maximum Rate Set of Worcester Clearing House voted that, October the rate be paid ings banks shall be per cent on balance up to $4000 account, instead per cent formerly, and the balance in excess $4000. To Get 30 Per Cent Dividend State National Bank Lynn, Mass., closed since Dec. 15, will be paid per dividend Bank's receiver said dividend is largest original payment be by any closed banks taken over by the eral Comptroller of the Currency. Truce Arranged NEW has been arranged rival groups England, on what lieved to be fair basis. Report was approved by of of Big Four and leading commercial groups. To equalize competition, classes vehicles which carry passengers and freight on highways, are to be required to $36,125,000 more year toward


Article from The Springfield Daily Republican, October 18, 1932

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FILM DANCER ASKS DIVORCE Pittsburg, Oct. 17-(AP) Nancy of the talkLink, 21, specialty ing today filed divorce Billy Link, Hollywood. She charged cruelty. They married in Pittsburg April 1931. BANK RECEIVER FILES WRITS Oct. C. Boston, of State National of Lynn brought two writs of of property Gen Edward Logan and against Francis Logan, brothers, in federal district court.


Article from The Daily Item, May 2, 1933

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SUIT ON NOTE OF JUDGE LOGAN SET FOR MAY 9 State National Bank Receiver Seeks Settlement of Loan Made in 1929 Assignment of May 9 as the date for the hearing of the suits of Receiver John B. Cunningham of the State National bank of Lynn. against Judge Edward Logan of South Boston, Francis V. Logan and Emma Mullen. sister-in-law was announced in the Federal District court in Boston today. Atty Harry D. Linscott represents the Lynn bank. The suit is to recover sums of money allaged to be due the bank by the defendants. The three suits are brought in behalf of the receiver and are based on notes the defendants alleged to be held by the closed Lynn bank. The promissory note Judge Logan alleged to be for $25,000, dated Oct. 31, 1929, on which the balance due is $24,850.


Article from The Daily Item, June 22, 1933

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SUIT TO COLLECT STATE BANK NOTE Through its receiver. John B. Cunningham, the State National bank of Lynn today filed in the United States district court the Eigley Investment Harry Eigner, administrator of the estate of the late Joseph Eigner and Patrick F. Crowboth of Lynn, petition seeking to collect the sum of $2036 allegedly due note. The plaintiff, according the suit filed by Harry D. Linscott, counsel for bank's reseeks to have for the amount ordered against all three defendants In the declaration, the bank sets forth that on Dec. 6. 1932, Harry Eigner administrator of the Eigner and estate, as they were the Eigley Investment Co. On Dec. 1931. the investment which is characterized as doing business in real estate mortgages, endorsed a note to the State National bank in the sum of $5000. The note, an asset of the closed bank there remains unpaid of $2036 96, which the plaintiff seeks to collect, plus interest. The bill is returnable July 10.


Article from The Boston Daily Globe, September 13, 1933

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RESIGNS AS BANK RECEIVER J. B. Cunningham to Give Up Boston and Lynn Tasks John B. Cunningham has tendered his resignation as receiver the BosContinental National Bank of Boston and the State National Bank of Lynn, effective at the pleasure of the Controller of the Currency. Mr Cunningha refused this morning to explain his resignation in any way. "This is not the proper time for me to say anything about beyond making the simple statement that have tendered my resignation, he said. The receiver, who has been under extreme pressure for many months liquidating the assets of the and of the Federal National affiliate Lynn, the State National Bank, said this that he had no idea would be named his successor in Boston or in Lynn. "I shall naturally continue in my job until successor is appointed, he told the Globe this morning, "and shall assist him after his appointment in every way possibly Mr Cunningham was asked whether he was going on to another job. He threw up his hands and said: are asking me things can't talk have nothing to say beyond the fact that I am tendering my resignation. He was appointed receiver of the Boston Continental Bank on Dec 28, 1931, and in May of this year was Continued on the Thirteenth Page


Article from Fitchburg Sentinel, September 14, 1933

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Closed Bank Receiver Sends in Resignation BOSTON, Sept 14 (P)-John B. Cunningham, since Dec. 22, 1931, receiver for the closed Boston Continental National bank, has announced he has forwarded his res. ignation to the comptroller of the currency. At the same time he resigned as receiver for the State National bank of Lynn, a position he took over several months ago.


Article from Springfield Evening Union, September 15, 1933

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Marston Leads Munger, Up Philadelphia Veteran Has Edge at End of First 18 Holes. KENWOOD COUNTRY CLUB, Cincinnati, Sept. Making comeback on the home Max R. Marston Philadelphia, veteran former title holder, gained lead two up over young Jack Munger of Dallas, Tex., after their first 18 holes of their 36-hole semifinal match in the Golf By side hill the finished the first 18 holes up on W. Lawson Little. of San Francisco. The New birdie broke up engagement for the time being. Named Bank Receiver. WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (AP) James H. Brennan today was named receiver for Boston Continental National Bank and the State National Bank Lynn, succeeding John B. Cunningham. resigned.


Article from The Morning Union, September 16, 1933

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Named Bank Receiver. James H. Brennan today was named receiver for the Boston Continental National Bank and the State National Bank of Lynn. Mass, succeeding John B. Cunningham, resigned. California has more airports and landing fields than any other state, 214. The home of Schuyler Colfax. ones vice of the United States has been razed at South Bend. Ind