17905. Security State Bank (Blackwell, OK)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
state
Start Date
January 11, 1932
Location
Blackwell, Oklahoma (36.804, -97.283)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
5866d071

Response Measures

Capital injected, Full suspension

Other: Reorganization: new institution (Security Bank) formed to take over assets and pay depositors 50% on reopening; plan approved by depositors and state board involvement.

Description

A depositor run precipitated the bank's closure by the State Banking Board in mid-January 1932; depositors later organized a new bank (Security Bank) which opened by March 1, 1932 and a plan to pay 50% now and remainder later was reported. Dates derived from publications: run reported beginning the Monday before Jan 13, 1932; closure announced Jan 13, 1932; new bank opened Mar 1, 1932.

Events (4)

1. January 11, 1932 Run
Cause
Bank Specific Adverse Info
Cause Details
Large withdrawals over the prior year reduced deposits from about $2,000,000 to under $1,000,000; a run began Monday morning leading to rapid withdrawals including a presented $10,000 check.
Newspaper Excerpt
It is reported that a run started on the bank Monday morning and the closing of the institution came early Tuesday morning when a depositor presented a check to be cashed to an amount of $10,000.00.
Source
newspapers
2. January 13, 1932 Suspension
Cause
Government Action
Cause Details
Closed by the State Banking Board (article: 'closed by the State Banking Board').
Newspaper Excerpt
The Security State Bank, Blackwell's largest financial institution, closed its doors today.
Source
newspapers
3. February 14, 1932 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
Proposal Is To Pay Out 50 Per Cent Now And Balance Later ... plan would mean the opening of the new about February 24 or 25 ... depositors of the old bank would be paid 50 cents on the dollar on the opening of the new bank, and the remainder after the new stock holders have gotten back ... collection of notes due the bank in the amount of $542,638. (plan for reorganizing and paying depositors).
Source
newspapers
4. March 1, 1932 Reopening
Newspaper Excerpt
THE NEW BANK OPENS Blackwell's new bank, the Security Bank opens today ... The opening of the Bank dispels that gloom.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (4)

Article from Evening Star, January 13, 1932

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BANKS CLOSED. PROVO, Utah, January 13 (P).-The Farmers and Merchants' Bank of this city did not open its doors today. Recent heavy withdrawals were declared to have precipitated the closing, which a notice on the door declared was done "in the interest of depositors." The last statement, December 31, showed demand deposits of $362,073; time deposits of $354,281, and resources of 985,235. It is capitalized at $100,000. BLACKWELL, Okla., January 13 (AP). -The Security State Bank, Blackwell's largest financial institution, closed its doors today. It had capital of $100,000 and deposits of $977,903.


Article from The Valley News, January 14, 1932

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SECURITY STATE BANK OF BLACKWELL, CLOSED Tuesday morning the Security State Bank of Blackwell was closed by the State Banking Board. A year ago the bank had deposits upwards of two million dollars and during the last year of depression they dwindled to a little less than a million. It is reported that a run started on the bank Monday morning and the closing of the institution came early Tuesday morning when a depositor presented a check to be cashed to an amount of $10,000.00.


Article from Blackwell Journal-Tribune, February 14, 1932

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1,300 Jap Soldiers Are Reported Slain In Desperate Fight PLANS TO DEPOSITORS G. P. SPARKS Weather BETTER DEMOLEADERS STOCK MARKET 20.000 MORE IS Among Oklahoma Republleans Over Reorganization ON WEDNESDAY Already Apparent SEND OUT CALL SURGES AHEAD REPLY SHIPS Cloudy, RELIEF "hinese Hold Grimly To Positions And Also Bring Up Help LULL NOW BRIEF LONDON from ters Shanghai Woosung but have driven Chinese losses The Japkilled or The anese were invaders to have crossed the point two miles from the Whangpo river, pontoons By Morris Harris Press poured into Fresh Shanghai today while guns on the Chapei boomed to another Sunday and the day there between China and Japan had crossed defenders supposed to creek late SaturPress the Japanese lines 20,000 More Japs entered Foreign here despite efforts cover their secrecy said soldiers had within few hours. steamnight under forts and nese within the The force brought along and loads cavalry the strong Chapei's vast network of trenches the majority the been landed continued to trickle docks, Japs Bring Tanks The force brought number along be used to crush Chinese machine network of positions trenches in These coming rived Friday six cruisers, torpedo boats. crowded stocky old army equipped implement modern The which they entered the Whangpoo military although the the forts tons Chinese bombs have and been rained on them, the long put the of the fortress comagreed that the Chinese scarcely would the big troop guns had been to send the transports to the shape bottom More "Diplomacy" Although thorities they expected drive to start the earlitheir big est believthere would be diplomatic before the guns and Continued on Proposal Is To Pay Out 50 Per Cent Now And Balance Later $50,000 Surplus Will Be $25,000, Placing New Bank On Sound Basis A meeting of depositers of the Security State bank has been called for next Wednesday night when plan will be which if accepted by them, will mean the opening of the new about February 24 or 25. or not later than March The plan was worked out by committee stockholders of the proposed new bank, which would have capital of $50,000 and surplus of $25,000. all of which has been subscribed to by the new siockholders. Under the plan, depositers of the old bank would be paid 50 cents on the dollar the opening of the new bank, and the remainder after the new stock holders have gotten back which they will advance which would be paid out of collection of notes due the bank in the amount of $542,638. Further Plans Plans for payment the remaining 50 per cent on deposits would out committee of nine depositors to be chosen by the themselves, and officials of the new bank. There are 24 stockholders in the new bank. Of these there are 15 who were heavy in the old bank, not only opening the new institution but also in the remaining 50 per cent due after the per cent is paid on reopening. Under the plan proposed by the committee the new bank buy at face value $230,000 of the bonds now owned carried by the old bank. Against all the notes, totaling $542,638 now owned by the old bank and remaining bonds totaling $165,330 and other estate and property of the old bank, the new would make an advance of $246,448.85, and would draw eight per cent interest of this Credits on the amount of the new bank's advance would be made each day and bonds held in the old bank's liquidating account are paid or renewed in the new bank. Take Over House The new bank would take over the banking house at $10,000 and furniture and fixtures at $7,500. The depositors meeting will be held at the Plaza theater Wednesday at 7:30 m., which detailed plan the proposed new bank will placed before them for acceptance or rejection. If they accept, the committee the bank then could apply for a charter, which said would be obtained without cifficulty, organize open for business within about week, or not later than March will the Only depositors The plan has been approved by of the proposed new bank, and only the acceptance epositors remains before the new institution open for business. The which worked out the plans was composed of M. Harris, Harper Poling, Welsh, G. Denton L. K. Meek. After the plan, the new stockholders appointed the followContinued on page 4)


Article from Blackwell Journal-Tribune, March 1, 1932

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AN THE NEW BANK OPENS Blackwell's new bank, the Security Bank opens today under unusually happy auspices. people Blackwell and than the bank usually means, because the the new The need for two banks Blackwell that need business shock the city and community the Security State Bank brought spot gloom the business The opening the Bank dispels that gloom. The The heartily by all, including those were not directly affected by the closing the old The confidence community feels institution in direct proportion confidence reposed in those sible for its management. That why the bank has from the start the confidence of the public but its directors officers, with exception not to Blackwell and Kay county. They are well and most favorably known, both financial standing and business integrity. Blackwell and confidence the Bank because acquaintance many has given them confidence in the personnel the institution now for the exception Mr Wright active the bank comes stranger most the people Blackwell and but comes most highly and the especially good thing about the they from the which Mr. Wright citizen for home town folks learn lot about the man they for quarter century. Officers the Chamber Commerce received number unsolicited letters from Chickasha, Mr. Wright's home We should like to reproduce them here, space but since not do that, briefly them. from the president the Chickasha Chamber from the president the Valley Abstract company: from Charles Brace, of the Oklahoma Utilities company: other Spinning representative the Equitable Life Assurance of the letters say thing. in fect. They recommend Mr. Wright people of Blackwell not only business citizen And going let the home town do of the talking Under the Loses George Evans, the Chickasha Daily has the following editorial which appeared in the February 28 the Chiskasha lost one her citizens last week Mr Wright, for many associated with the progress our went become Security Bank Practically all of his business has been spent Thiskasha. He from ponible another, for the that he had habit delivering the goods satisfactorily. His years in banking and general business fit him admirably for the place he will fill in citizen Mr. Wright could always be depended upon to shoulder his full share and He leaves here record praiseworthy and large circle of friends whose best follow him The desires extend its own part and that of the people of Blackwell most cordial Mr. both in active president the new bank and that of citizen of Blackwell.