13706. Farmers State Bank (Wallace, NE)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
state
Start Date
October 15, 1931
Location
Wallace, Nebraska (40.838, -101.165)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
efeda7d9

Response Measures

None

Description

Bank was closed on Oct 15 and placed in the hands of the state department to forestall a threatened run; later reopened mid-November after recapitalization and depositor agreement. No actual run described—action appears to be a government/state intervention suspension followed by reopening.

Events (2)

1. October 15, 1931 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Placed in hands of state department of trade and commerce (state intervention) to forestall a threatened run.
Newspaper Excerpt
closed since Oct. 15. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce to forestall a threatened run.
Source
newspapers
2. November 18, 1931 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
The management of the Farmers' State bank of Wallace, has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. 15. ... it was found possible to reopen after an agreement had been reached, under terms of which depositors will withdraw only a limited amount of funds. As a means of stabilizing the bank, it has been partially recapitalized to the extent of $25,000.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (10)

Article from Lincoln Journal Star, November 18, 1931

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TWO BANKS WILL REOPEN Wood River and Wallace Institutions Receiving New Capital WOOD RIVER. (UP) Plans for reopening the Farmers' State bank here are completed. It is expected the institution be reorganized and ready for business within short time. Depositors, at recent meeting, drew up plans for reopening which have been approved by the state banking department. The plan provides that depositors waive 20 percent of their deposits. The remaining 80 percent would be paid them the rate of 2½ percent each The 20 waived, under the proposed plan, would be repaid eventually out of the earnings of the have agreed to subscribe $50,000 of new capital. As as have approved the plan, the bank will resume op(UP). The management of the Farmers' State of Wallace, has reopened that institution. closed since 15. The bank had placed in the hands of the state department trade and to forestall threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, officers said, and it was found possible reopen after an agreement had reached. under terms which depositors will withdraw only limited funds. means of stabilizing the has partially italized to the of $25,000. Charles L. Cooper is


Article from Lincoln Journal Star, November 18, 1931

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TWO BANKS WILL REOPEN Wood River and Wallace In stitutions Receiving New Capital. WOOD RIVER. (UP). Plans for reopening the Farmers' State bank here are completed. It is expected the institution can be reorganized and ready for business within short time. at a recent meeting. drew up plans for reopening which have been approved by the state banking department. The plan provides that depositors waive 20 percent of their deposits. The remain ing 80 percent would be paid them at the rate of 2½ percent each month. The 20 waived, under the proposed plan, would be repaid eventually out of the earn ings of the Stockholders have agreed to subscribe $50,000 of new capital. As soon as depositors have approved the plan, the bank will resume operations. WALLACE (UP). The management of the Farmers' State bank of Wallace, has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. 15. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce to forestall a threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, officers said, and it was found possible to reopen after an agreement had been reached, under terms which depositors will withdraw only limited of funds. As a means of stabilizing the bank, it has been partially recapitalized to the extent of $25,000. Charles L. Cooper is president.


Article from Lincoln Journal Star, November 18, 1931

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TWO BANKS WILL Wood River and Wallace Institutions Receiving New Capital. WOOD RIVER. (UP). Plans for reopening the Farmers' State bank here completed. is expected the institution reorganized and ready for business within short time. Depositors, recent meeting, drew plans for reopening which have approved by the state banking department. The plan vides depositors waive 20 percent of their deposits. The remaining 80 percent would be paid them the rate of 2½ percent each month. The 20 percent waived, under the proposed plan, would repaid eventually out of the earnof the hank. Stockholders have agreed to subscribe $50,000 new capital. soon depositors have approved the plan, the bank will resume operations. (UP). The management of the Farmers' State bank of Wallace, reopened that institution. closed since The bank been placed in hands of the state department trade and to forestall threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, officers said, and it was found possible reopen after an agreement had reached, under terms which depositors withdraw only limited amount of funds. means of stabilizing the bank, been partially italized to the extent Charles L. Cooper is president.


Article from Lincoln Journal Star, November 18, 1931

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TWO BANKS WILL REOPEN Wood River and Wallace Institutions Receiving New Capital. WOOD RIVER. (UP) Plans for reopening the Farmers' State bank here are being completed. It is expected the institution can be reorganized and ready for business within short time. Depositors, at a recent meeting, drew up plans for reopening which have been approved by the state banking department. The plan provides that depositors waive 20 percent of their deposits. The remaining 80 percent would be paid them at the rate of 2½ percent each month. The 20 percent waived, under the proposed plan, would be repaid eventually out of the earnings of the Stockholders have agreed to subscribe $50,000 of new capital. As soon as depositors have approved the plan, the bank will resume operations. WALLACE (UP). The management of the Farmers' State bank of Wallace, has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. 15. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce to forestall a threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, officers said, and it was found possible to reopen after an agreement had been reached, under terms which depositors will withdraw only a limited amount of funds As means of stabilizing the bank, it has been partially recapitalized to the extent of $25,000. Charles L. Cooper is president.


Article from The Hastings Daily Tribune, November 18, 1931

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WALLACE BANK REOPENS WALLACE Nov. management the Farmers' State Bank Wallace, has ened that institution, closed since October The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department forestall threatened Resources the bank were paired.


Article from The McCook Daily Gazette, November 18, 1931

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DEPOSITORS OPEN TROUBLED BANKS Institutions at Wallace and Wood River Ready to Serve Patrons Wood River, Neb., Nov. 18Plans for re-opening the closed Farmers State bank here are being completed. It is expected the institution can reorganized and opened for business within a short time. Depositors of the bank, at recent meeting, drew up plans for re-opening which have been approved by the banking department. The plan provides that depositors waive 20 per cent of their deposits. The remaining 80 per cent would be paid them at the rate of per cent each month. The 20 per cent waived, under the proposed plan, would be repaid eventually out of the earnings of the bank. As soon as depositors have approved the plan, the bank will resume operations. Wallace, Neb., Nov. The management of the Farmers State bank of Wallace has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. 15. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce to forestall threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, ficers said, and it was found possible to re-open after an agreemen had been reached under terms of which depositors will withdraw only a limited amount of funds. As means of stabilizing the bank, it has been partially recapitalized to the extent of $25,000. Charles L. Cooper is president of the bank.


Article from York News-Times, November 18, 1931

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State Bank Is Today WALLACE, Neb., 18. The management of the Farmers State bank of Wallace, has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce forestall threatened run. Resources of the bank were not impaired, officers said, and was to open after an agreement had been reached under term which positors will limited amount of funds. As means of stabilizing the been partially recapitalized the extent $25,000. Charles Cooper is president of the bank.


Article from Lincoln Journal Star, November 19, 1931

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TWO BANKS WILL REOPEN Wood River and Wallace Institutions Receiving New Capital. WOOD RIVER. (UP). Plans for reopening the Farmers' State bank here are being completed. It is expected the institution can be reorganized and ready for business within short time. Depositors, at a recent meeting, drew up plans for reopening which have been approved by the state banking department. The plan provides that depositors waive 20 percent of their deposits. The remaining 80 percent would be paid them at the rate of 2½ percent each month. The 20 percent waived, under the proposed plan, would be repaid eventually out of the earnings of the bank. Stockholders have agreed to subscribe $50,000 of new capital. As soon as depositors have approved the plan, the bank will resume operations. WALLACE (UP). The management of the Farmers' State bank of Wallace, has reopened that institution, closed since Oct. 15. The bank had been placed in the hands of the state department of trade and commerce to forestall threatened run. Resources the bank were not impaired, officers said, and it was found possible to reopen after an agreement had been reached. under terms of which depositors will withdraw only a limited amount of funds. As a means of stabilizing the bank, it has been partially recapitalized to the extent of 000. Charles L. Cooper is president.


Article from The Stockman's Journal, November 19, 1931

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Stabilized Bank at Wallace Is Reopened Wallace, Neb., Nov. The the Farmers State Wallace has reopened the closed October The placed in the the state department trade and commerce to forestall threatened of the said, and found to reopen been reached of which will withdraw only a limited amount means of the bank, has the Charles Cooper is president of the bank.


Article from The Times-Tribune, November 26, 1931

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BANK REOPENS WALLACE Nov. manWallace, Nebr., the Farmers State Bank agement that instiWallace, reopened October 15. tution, closed since placed in the bank has been The the state department hands of Reforestall threatened not imof the bank were sources paired. BANK REOPENS HUNTLEY of Huntley, which The State bank has been reclosed October 10, officers and with the same opened directors' satement, directors. connection with the reopensued in that loyal of the bank, said the financially responsible support of of the co-operation possible the reorganihave made State bank of Huntley zation of the secure than basis even more WILL CLOSE STORES of business All stores and places will close at noon Beaver City and will not Thanksgiving day until Friday morning. opened again observe usual office will The post first and second hours. The holiday distributed, but mail will be class window will not general delivery the opened. the told about on page like one of Youth Parof the Knighthood haven't copy Part. (If you the parent's part, you teacher or from your from your The boys county superintendent.) their club advenand will enjoy mother and father tures much more to talk with with them. Try about their the children each evening