17691. First National Bank (Portsmouth, OH)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
national
Bank ID
68
Charter Number
68
Start Date
July 1, 1933*
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio (38.732, -82.998)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
1f9fa65a

Response Measures

None

Description

The First National Bank of Portsmouth was closed by the Comptroller (government action) several months before Oct 25, 1933; a receiver (B. F. Kimble) was appointed and pursued litigation/compromises through 1934. No contemporaneous run is mentioned in the articles; events are closure/suspension and receivership actions.

Events (5)

1. July 1, 1933* Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Closed by the Comptroller of the Currency (placed into conservatorship/receiver).
Newspaper Excerpt
the closing of the bank by the Comptroller of the Currency several months ago and the placing of its affairs into the hands of Conservator.
Source
newspapers
2. October 25, 1933 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Daniel W. Conroy, President, Clarence E. Nodler, Vice President the First National Bank, Portsmouth, Ohio, appeared in United States District Court ... pleaded guilty to the first count ... charging them with having made false report to the Comptroller of the Currency ... alleged transactions preceding the closing of the bank by the Comptroller of the Currency several months ago and the placing of its affairs into the hands of Conservator.
Source
newspapers
3. February 6, 1934 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Kimble, receiver of the First National Bank of Portsmouth, Ohio, yesterday filed petition in United States District Court ... receiver sets the Mitchell Manufacturing indebted to the bank ... receiver has been unable ... to collect $200 by mortgage ... proposed compromise ...
Source
newspapers
4. June 21, 1934 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
B. F. Klinble, receiver for First National bank, filed suit against A. S. and ... The petition listed eight notes and mortgages ... He asked that receiver be named to preserve the property and collect the rents. Mr. Kluble said that the bank owed RFC $377,103 ...
Source
newspapers
5. November 27, 1934 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
F. Kimble, receiver for the First National bank of Portsmouth, today was under authorization to proceed with compromising bank claims ... Kimble had asked for permission to accept an offer ... under which the bank would receive her promissory note for $58,018.26 ... to settle claims as set forth in five suits in federal court.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (6)

Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, October 25, 1933

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COUNTY and COURTS FEDERAL Bookie Accuses Wife, Four Deaths Recalled Who Denies All In Suit Of Widow. Avenue East Fourth Wilder 1401 Dalton When Jacob Ammann 26 years old, 34 East Liberty Street appeared before Judge Charles W. Hoffman Domestic Relations Court several weeks for his suit for divorce from Marie Crump Ammann, 23 years old, 1812 Race Street, Mrs. Ammann fainted just after entering the courtroom and the case had be continued was heard yesterday, Ammann charging that his wife associated with men neglected child. He also said that on Novem ber 1932, she asked him for money to go to the Latonia track When he she became angry and told him get out she would pack his things and throw them out. He left. Ammann said. When asked his occupation, Ammann he is "bookmaker He further charged that on May 21. 1931 she left ostensibly to visit She did not return and he enlisted the aid of police and he charged his wife was found in rooming house with another Mrs. Ammann denied all of his charges and she had worked for year. her husband col lecting her pay They got along all right long he had money with which to gamble, she said, but he would angry when she asked for money The wife's stepfather, William Crump. 1812 Race Street, called as witness, that both were to blame and neither have divorce Mrs Ammann begged to be keep child no what the might and Judge Hoffman took the under consideration He Just Came And Went. Except for the first four months 1929 Rayborn did support her. 1604 in her suit for divorce filed She also says that during the their they separated seven times. These separations resulted in reconciliations which failed to last except in 1930 says That time they together for nearly weeks. Each reconciliation ended in Rayborn sending her back to parents because he could not provide for she 1931 Rayborn took a trip to the West and months, she says. Again last year he similar trip, away for five she did he in form her he was leaving or any of going. she says. So she seeking divorce that her maiden name, Wolff be restored to her. Two More Wives Sue. That he denounced her publicly swore at and at "beat made by Angeline Doyle, 520 Hale Apart suing for divorce Frank 4574 Eastern Avewhom she Sep tember 12, 1931 asks that her maiden name, Боусе, be restored to her For the past two years Isaac 915 Dana has provided support for her Lully Belle 855 Lex ington charges in her suit for divorce She restoration of her maiden name, Henle were married November 5, 1902 and no children Sentenced For Robbery Harold Holobaugh of robbery charge few days ago, from 10 25 in the Penitentiary by Stanley Matthews Criminal De cember 18 last Holobaugh Leonard attendant Standard Oil station, Twelfth and Sycamore Streets, washroom at the station, after robbing him of $79 Will Contest Is Settled. By agreement in Judge John H. Druffel's Court yesterday sustaining the will of Mein inger, died 3. 1931 nephews nieces to set aside the will but settle ment was reached cut of court. Death of four and two women a railroad ac cident at Hamilton, Ohio, early in the morning of 7. 1931 was recalled in United States District Court when the suit of Mrs. Lillian Mae utrix of the her late husband Campbell 46 years old, Dayton one the victims the accident, against the Ohio Railroad Company began before District Judge Robert Nevin for $30,000 as for band's death which was the of the of the the Fifth Street ing in of speed. It appears that Campbell was in man named "Master" Haynes and two sisters named Jones, three residents of Hamilton, at the time of the Edward M Ballard Cincinnati and George for the and Her bert der the Schindel & the the railroad expected the trial the will continue over today Closed Bank's Receiver Appeals First Nati Bank of an appeal in United States Appeals yesterday from the District Taylor Knoxville dismissing suit against H. Goodwin Moun tain alleged to be due on check of Goodwin's which payment stopped by Goodwin when learned the Elizabethton bank had its 1931 Judge the suit the of the defendant a motion the bank's receiver rehear Spoiled Fish To Be Destroyed. fish by Federal virtually completely District Judge Robert Nevin the motion District Attorney Francis the United States Marshal to the seized product. fish shipped to Cincinnati from Chicago and were said to be decomposea upon were blue fins from Lake Superior Doctors Are Creditors. Charles W. Danner, 58 West Charlton Street filed his voluntary petition in bankruptcy in United Court for lief from his debts he at $497 He values his assets all which says are His creditors are phy from $50 $150 for Scheduling liabilities totaling $529.50 and assets of $210. all of which he John B railroad brakeman, 320 tered his voluntary petition in bankruptcy His largest creditor is Dr. Astler Vine Elmwood Portsmouth Bankers Plead. Daniel W Conroy President and Clarence Nodler Vice President the First National Bank Ports mouth Ohio. appeared in United States District Court yesterday and entered pleas guilty to the first joint ing them with having false report to the of the Currency not guilty to the counts of this indictment Conroy also entered plea of not guilty separate indictment against him. individually charging misapplication or of the funds the bank of which he was the head Both men were ordered to re turn October at which trict Judge Robert R. Nevin will sentence them and make disposition the other charges contained in the Indictments the en by the Grand Jury here last They out of alleged the closing of the bank by the Comp. troller of the Currency several months ago and the placing of its affairs into the hands Con. Closes Bankruptcy Cases Twenty one bankruptcy records filed in United States Court yes. feree in as follows Stoller and Joseph were H. Roads Highland sets 3222 Madison Liabilities cent salesman West farmer Thompson $201 shoe $563 Nothing Ronald doing sets farmer Assets Nothing deal.


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, October 25, 1933

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Four Deaths Recalled In Suit Of Widow. Death of four persons- men and women-in a railroad accident at Hamilton, Ohio, early in the morning of February 7, 1931, was recalled in United States District Court when the suit Mrs. Lillian Mae Campbell, executrix of the estate of her late husband, Herbert Campbell, 46 years old, salesman Dayton Ohio, one the victims of the against Ohio Railroad Company before District Judge Robert R. Nevin. Mrs. Campbell seeks for $30,000 as damages for husband's death which she was the of the of the railroad the Fifth Street ing an excessive rate speed. appears Campbell automobile man named "Master" Haynes and two sisters named Jones, all three of Hamilton, at the time of George Holland, Dayton, are counsel plaintiff and Herbert Schaffer and Philip Schneider. the firm of Waite, Schindel & Bayless, Cincinnati represent the the railroad company expected the trial the case continue over today. Closed Bank's Receiver Appeals. George Ogdin. receiver of the First Bank of Elizabethton, Tenn., filed an appeal in United States Circuit Court Appeals yesterday from the judgment District Judge George Taylor, Tenn., dismissing his suit against L. H. Goodwin, Mountain City, Tenn. recover $1,278.52 alleged to be due on check of Goodwin's which payment was stopped by Goodwin when he learned the Elizabethton bank had closed its October 17. 1931. Judge the suit upon the of the defendant and afterwards motion of the bank's receiver to rehear the case. Spoiled Fish To Be Destroyed. Because 1,900 pounds seized by Federal authorities last week virtually completely spoiled, District Judge Robert Nevin, on the of District Francis Canny, the United States to the seized product. The fish shipped Cincinnati from Chicago, and were to be arrival They were blue fins from Lake Superior. Doctors Are Creditors. Charles W. Danner, salesman, 58 West Street, filed his voluntary petition in United States Court for lief from his debts he $497 He his $298, all of he says His unsecured creditors are physicians with ranging from $50 $150 for professional Scheduling liabilities totaling $529.50 assets of $210. all of which he says are exempt, John B. Knoblaugh, brakeman, 320 Jonte Avenue, Lockland, Ohio, entered voluntary petition in bankruptcy. largest creditor Dr. Astler 6108 Vine Street, Elmwood Place, $375. Portsmouth Bankers Plead. Daniel W. Conroy, President. Clarence E. Nodler, President the First National Bank, Portsmouth, Ohio, appeared in United States District Court and entered pleas guilty to the first count joint indictment charging them with having made false report the Comptroller of the Currency. They pleaded not guilty to the other three counts of this indictment. Conroy also entered plea of not guilty separate indictment against him, individually, charging misapplication of $2,064.40 of the funds of the bank of which he was the head Both were ordered to reOctober which District Judge Robert R. Nevin will sentence upon them and make disposition of the other charges contained in the indictIndictments which the men enpleas by the Federal Grand Jury here last They of alleged transactions preceding the closing of the bank by the Comptroller of the Currency several months ago and the placing of its affairs into the of Conservator. Closes Bankruptcy Cases. Twenty one bankruptcy cases were in final records in United States District Court yesterday by William Kuertz, referee in bankruptcy, Cincinnati, as follows: Maurice Stoller and Joseph Gander business Sander Liabilities For 7% per were and H. creditors. Bruck business 4903 Whetsel 3222 Beechmont Avenue reCity cent. Liabilities Ohio. 309 West $557 Defarmer Oho. Assets, $154. Oral for Thompson 8471 Nothing for creditors. retail 545 $563 Nothing telephone 2819 Schneider doing ern Millinery 1320 Joseph re985 Wilmington Liabilities. 6115 448 Avenue. Liabilities 307 East Burnet Avenue. $503. 2351 Wilder 1401 Dalton


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, February 6, 1934

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Bank Receiver Seeks To Compromise Claim. Kimble, receiver of the First National Bank of Portsmouth, Ohio, yesterday filed petition United States District Court for the against the Mitchell Manufacturing In his petition the receiver sets the Mitchell Company indebted bank for and unable He has been Mitchellace, the for not $200 by mortgage the that in the best the that the proposed that authoraccept the Mit To Open February Term. District Robert Nevin United District Cincinnati morning for the The Court will assign the equity for trial There be civil jury cases for trial during this Gymnasium Instructor Bankrupt. Ray Cate, teacher, 1316 filed untary United Court totaling $1,603.63 lief He at $1,700 said exempt His creditor Keith Building,


Article from The Portsmouth Times, June 21, 1934

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BANK RECEIVER FILES SUIT Notes For Real Estate B. F. Klinble, receiver for First National bank, filed auit against A. S. and LOVE Winkel today in com mon pleas count asking for Judge mortgages and appointment of re- The petition listed elght notes real estate be sold to satisfy the claim. He asked that receiver be named to preserve the property and collect the rents. Mr. Kluble said that the bank owed RFC $377,103 and that the notes and mortgages listed lu the lateral security on the RFC loau obtained by the bank Sept. i, 1933. RFC Is entitled to receive the money collected through snie of the


Article from The Cincinnati Enquirer, August 8, 1934

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Sisters-In-Law Fail. Mrs. Amelia M. Williams, housewife, 1119 Eighth Street, Portsmouth, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anne E. Williams, housewife, 1515 Jackson Avenue, Portsmouth, yesterday filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy in United States District Court for relief from debts totaling $14,588.4 and $14,446.92, respectively. Each lists as her principal creditor B. F. Kimble, receiver for the First National Bank of Portsmouth, on note for $11,759.88 Mrs. Amelia Williams lists no assets. Mrs. Williams lists assets valued at $332, all of which she says are exempt.


Article from The Newark Advocate, November 27, 1934

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BANK RECEIVER GETS AUTHORITY Cincinnati, Nov. F. Kimble, receiver for the First National bank of Portsmouth, today was under authorization proceed with the compromising bank ims Simon LaBold, late president the bank; his daughter, Miss LaBold, and number of other Portsmouth residents, by cepting promissory The compromise was ordered by Federal Robert Nevin. Kimble had asked for permission to accept an offer Miss LaBold under which the bank would receive her promissory note for $58,018.26. pay able within two years and secured by real estate full of its claims against the LaBold estate as set forth in five suits in federal court more than two years ago by Charles Brown, conservator of the bank Defendants the suits included Miss LaBold. Dan W. Conroy, Lemon, Hattie Lemon, Sennett, Sennett, Frank and Emma Eakins, Mrs. Mayme R. Conroy, Charles W. and Fannie Bierly, Joseph and Anna Switalski, Fred and Vida Rublman, and others.