First Standard Bank (Louisville, KY)

Episode Information

Episode UID
21006171571
Episode Type
Run → Suspension → Closure
Bank Type
state
Bank ID
2100617 routing
Routing Number
21-0061
Start Date
November 17, 1930
Location
Louisville, Kentucky (38.254, -85.759)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini (chosen from majority vote of a three-model LLM ensemble)
Short Digest
321ff598a9887838

Response Measures

None

Description

Initial suspension/closures triggered by 'wild rumors'; the two Negro banks later consolidated and the merged bank was liquidated May 4, 1931.

Events (4)
1. November 17, 1930 Run
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Withdrawals and 'wild rumors' on the streets about the bank's condition triggered heavy withdrawals and public gatherings.
Measures
Closed as a precautionary measure; cleared through Louisville Trust Company (later closed).
Newspaper Excerpt
Crowds ... delayed traffic slightly and special police were on duty; 'wild rumors' concerning its condition.
Source
newspapers
2. November 17, 1930 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Suspended/closed as a precautionary measure simultaneous with the National Bank of Kentucky's suspension due to 'wild rumors' about condition.
Newspaper Excerpt
Two small negro banks in Louisville, the American Mutual Savings Bank and the First Standard Bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust Company, later closed.
Source
newspapers
3. May 4, 1931 Other
Newspaper Excerpt
The bank resulting from the merger closed May 04 this year and is being liquidated; liquidating agents have been appointed for several banks closed since November ... The two negro banks ... were later consolidated into the Mutual Standard bank. The bank resulting from the merger closed May 04 this year and is being liquidated.
Source
newspapers
4. May 4, 1931 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
The bank resulting from the merger closed May 04 this year and is being liquidated; Liquidating agents have been appointed.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (12)
1. November 17, 1930 The Paducah Sun Paducah, KY
Article from The Paducah Sun, November 17, 1930

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National of Kentucky Closes Five Smaller Banks Closed as Precautionary Move LOUISVILLE, KY., Nov. Closing the National Bank Kentucky here today followed five smaller banks closing as precautionary measure. here and one in Franklin, Ky. Meanwhile presidents of the other banks in city issued statements asserting their solvent every respect and would not affected. The National Bank of Kentucky which James Brown president was placed the hands of Paul Keyes of the federal comptrolgeneral's office as receiver. The other Louisville banks closed the Security Bank which was stated was closed purely precaution; the Louisville Trust Company which is affiliated with the National Bank of Kentucky, and two small Negro banks, the American Union Savings Bank and the First Standard Bank. The latter two members local clearing house association but their clearing through the Louisville Trust Company. Bankers Optimistic The McElwain Bank and Trust company Franklin, the fifth close. Its said had to shut because the National Bank Kentucky one of its correspondents and that its depositors would paid in full. In Louisville slightly more than the normal numbers patrons gathered the other banks but nothing approaching was noted and bank officials issued timistic statements that the public would not become excited. Crowds the National Bank Kentucky and the Louisville Trust Company delayed traffic slightly and special police were duty. LOUISVILLE, Nov. National Bank of Kentucky, the oldest bank in Kentucky, was closed today by resolution of its board of directors and placed in the hands of national bank examiner. The Louisville Trust company, an affiliated institution, also closed by action of its board of directors. James Brown, president of the National Bank of Kentucky, issued the following statement: "Due to withdrawals in the past and constantly rumors on the streets was deemed advisable by majority of the board of directors to close the bank, least temporarily, for the best interests of depositors and all concerned." Presidents of other Louisville banks issued statements that their institutions were solvent. The National Bank Kentucky, founded in 1834 the Bank Kentucky, and capitalized at $5.last statement listed and deposits Act Protect Creditors Directors of the bank in their resolution the action was taken conserve resources of this bank for the benefit of its crediDirectors of the trust com-

2. November 18, 1930 The Vicksburg Post Vicksburg, MS
Article from The Vicksburg Post, November 18, 1930

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LEADERS HOPE BANKS Optimism Is Prevalent in Arkansas Financial Situation. SEEK OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC Little Rock Banker Reveals Plans to Return Normalcy. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. permeated statements Optimism Arkansas financial leaders they plans today reopen some banks which temsuspended or closed yesporarily terday. The executive committee of the American Exchange Trust Comhere, largest and one the pany oldest banks in state which together other banks, the aggregate deposits which were more than Banks, president of the Exchange, and controlling stockholder in of the other banks scattered over state, said the boards directors were trying to obtain pledges loyalty from their communities and capital to assure freedom of danger from run. Resumption of normal business the banks, he said, would folsuch to directors. of stability by assured the public that local are in sound have cash resources relatively small amount bills payable. Hysteria receiver proceedings interested of Caldwell and Company, Nashville, Tenn., bankuntil the American Exchange tributed by directors the latter the cause steady which reached about $4,000,000. The American Exchange Bank's capital was with deposits about as the last bank call in September. CLOSED IN KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. Eight Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than $75,000,000 were closed today. The largest of these the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control Keyes, the staff of the comptroller the at Its Directors the Bank Kentucky the yesterday deemed necessary because of. "wild concerning its condition. Simultaneously with closing, two affilLouisville Trust Company and the Security Bank, suspended operations. Their directors they were solvent and that they were closed precautionary measure. three institutions affiliated through the holding company Negro Banks Close Two small negro banks Louisthe Mutual Bank and the First Standard Bank. which through the LouisTrust closed. The Bank of St. Helens, Louisville suburb, suspended as precautionary Two banks outside Louisville also closed when it was learned the National Bank of Kentucky suspended. They were the McElwain Meguiar Bank and Trust Company Franklin, and the First National Bank Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank Kentucky served as correspondent for both. Officers of other leading Louisville statements last night depositors were than als, reported new accounts were opened during the day, and reiterated earlier that the institutions were solvent.

3. November 18, 1930 Cumberland Evening Times Cumberland, MD
Article from Cumberland Evening Times, November 18, 1930

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IN KENTUCKY Largest Of Group Is tional Bank at Louisville Which Is In Hands Of Receiver MOST ARE SOLVENT Suspension Of Business Precautionary, Measure Necessary Because Of Rumors" Louisville, Ky-, Nov. 18 Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than $75,000,were closed today. The largest of these was the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control of receiver, Paul Keyes, of the staff of the comptroller of the currency at Washington. Its resources proximate $60,000,000. Wild Rumors Blamed Directors of the National Bank Kentucky said the suspension was deemed necessary cause rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with closing. two affiliated institutions, the Louisville Trust Company and the Security Bank, suspended operations. Their directors said they were solvent and that closed precautionary measure. The affiliated through the tucky, holding company. Two small negro banks in LouisThe American Mutual ings Bank the First Standard Bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust later closed. The Bank St. Helens, Louisville suburb, also suspended precautionary measure. Two Outside Louisville Closed Two banks outside Louisville closed when was learned the tional Bank Kentucky had Continued on page 2)

4. November 18, 1930 Greensburg Daily News Greensburg, IN
Article from Greensburg Daily News, November 18, 1930

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EIGHT KENTUCKY BANKS ARE CLOSED Precautionary Measures Taken Following Suspension of National Bank of Kentucky. (B) Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18.Eight Kentucky financial institutions with resources totaling more than $75,000,000 were closed today. The largest of these was the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control of a receiver, Phil C. Keyes, of the staff of the comptroller of the currency at Washington.- Its resources approximate $60,000,000. Directors of the National Bank of Kentucky said the suspension yesterday was deemed necessary because of "wild rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with its closing, two affiliated institutions, the Louisville Trust Company and the Security Bank, suspended operations. Their directors said they were solvent and that they were closed as a precautionary measure. The three institutions are affiliated through the Banco-Kentucky, a holding company. Negro Banks Cautions Two small negro banks in Louisville, the American Mutual Savings Bank and the First Standard Bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust Company, later closed. The Bank of St. Helens, a Louisville suburb, also suspended as a precautionary measure. Two banks outside Louisville also closed when it was learned the National Bank of Kentucky had suspended. They were the McElwain Meguiar Bank and Trust Company at Franklin. Ky., and the First National Bank at Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank of Kentucky served as correspondent for both. Officers of other leading Louisville banks issued statements last night declaring yesterday's deposits were greater than withdrawals, reported new accounts were opened during the day. and reiterated earlier statements that the institutions were solvent.

5. November 18, 1930 The Herald-Palladium Benton Harbor, MI
Article from The Herald-Palladium, November 18, 1930

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EIGHT BANKS IN KENTUCKY CLOSE DOORS Louisville Institution First To Suspend; 'Wild Rumors' Start Run (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18-Eight Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than $75,000,000 were closed today. The largest of these was the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control of receiver, Paul C. Keyes, of the staff of the comptroller of the currency at Washington. Its resources approximate $60,000,000. Directors of the National bank of Kentucky said the suspension yes. terday was deemed necessary because of "wild rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with its closing, two affiliated institutions. the Louisville Trust company and the Security bank, suspended operations. Their dirctors said they were 'solved and that they were closed as precautionary measure. The three institutions are affiliated through the Banco-Kentucky, a hold. ing company. Two small Negro banks in Louisville. the American Mutual savings bank and the First Standard bank. which cleared through the Louisville Trust company. later closed. The bank of St. Helens, a Louisville suburb, also suspended as precautionary measure. Two banks outside Louisville also closed when it was learned the National bank of Kentucky had suspended. They were the McElwain Negular Bank & Trust company at Franklin, Ky., and the First National bank at Horse Cave, Ky. The National bank of Kentucky served as correspondents for both. Officers of other leading Louisville banks issued statements last

6. November 18, 1930 The Birmingham News Birmingham, AL
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TALLADEGA MISS WHO WILL BE AMONG BEVY OF BEAUTIES AT GAME SARAH HUBBARD McCONNELL Talladega little time select ing of beauty for football festival at Legion Field Saturday. This municipality voted large majority for Sara Hubbard McConnell the town. She appear the South Howard parade and will see the game with the bevy of beauties from over Alabama. Whom will Miss Talladega cheer at the game Well, that's big Just tune Saturday and find out. Their directors said they were vent and they were closed as cautionary The three stitutions are affiliated through the holding company Two small negro banks in ville, the American Mutual Bank and the First Standard Bank which cleared through the Trust later closed. The Bank of St. Louisville suburb ,also suspended as a precautionary measure. Two banks outside Louisville also closed when was learned the Na tional Bank of Kentucky had pended. They were the McElwain Megular Bank Trust Company at Franklin, Ky. and the First National Horse The Na Bank at tional Bank Kentucky served as correspondent for Officers of other leading Louisville banks issued declaring Monday's deposits were greater than reported counts were opened during the day and reiterated earlier the institutions are solvent

7. November 18, 1930 The Lincoln Star Lincoln, NE
Article from The Lincoln Star, November 18, 1930

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RUMORS BLAMED IN BANK CLOSING Eight Kentucky Financial Institutions Suspend Operations. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. Eight Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than $75,000,000 were closed today. of these was the NaThe largest tional Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which under the control of receiver, Paul C. Keyes of the staff of the comptroller of the currency at Washington. Its resources $60,000,000. approximate Directors the National Bank of Kentucky said the suspension yesterday was deemed necessary cause of "wild rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with two affiliated instituclosing. tions the Louisville Trust Co., and Security bank, suspended operthe ations. Their directors said they were solvent and that they were closed as precautionary measure. The three institutions affiliated through holding company. Negro Banks Close. Two small negro banks in Louisville, the American Mutual Savings bank and the First Standard bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust later closed. The Bank of St. Helens, Louisville suburb. also suspended as precautionary Two banks outside Louisville also closed when it was learned National Bank of Kentucky had suspended. They McElwain Meguiar Bank Trust Co. at Franklin, and the First National bank Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank of Kentucky served as correspondent for both. Officers of other leading Louisville banks issued statements night declaring yesterday's were greater than reported new accounts were opened during the day, and reiterated earlier statements that the institutions were solvent.

8. November 18, 1930 The Shreveport Journal Shreveport, LA
Article from The Shreveport Journal, November 18, 1930

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EIGHT BANKS IN KENTUCKY CLOSED Combined Resources Are Over $75,000,000--Wild Rumors' Blamed for Suspension. (By the Associated Press.) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18.-Eight Kentucky financial institutions, with resources totaling more than $75,000,000, were closed today The largest of these was the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which was under the control of a receiver. Paul C. Keyes, of the staff of the comptroller of the cur. rency at Washington. Its resources approximate $60,000,000. Directors of the National Bank of Kentucky said the suspension yesterday was deemed necessary because of "wild rumors' concerning its condition. Simultaneously with its closing, two affiliated in stitutions, the Louisville Trust Co. and the Security bank, suspended operations. Their directors said they were solvent and that they were closed as a precautionary measure. The three institutions are affiliated through the BancoKentucky, a holding company. Two small negro banks in Louis ville. the American Mutual Savings bank and the First Standard bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust Co. later closed. The Bank of St. Helens. a Louisville suburb, also suspended as a precautionary measure. Two banks outside Louisville also closed when it was learned the National Bank of Kentucky had suspended. They were the McElwain Megular Bank & Trust Co. at Franklin, Ky., and the First National bank at Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank of Kentucky served as correspondent for both. Officers of other leading Louis-

9. November 18, 1930 The Times-Mail Bedford, IN
Article from The Times-Mail, November 18, 1930

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EIGHT BANKS IN KENTUCKY CLOSE Remaining Louisville Banks Issue Statements To Gain Confidence of Public Kentucky financial institutions with resources total. than closed today. The of these the National Bonk Kentucky at Louisville, which was the control Keyes, of the staff of the troller the currency at WashingIts resources approximate Directors of the National Bank Kentucky said the suspension yesterday was deemed necessary because rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously closing, two affiliated stitutions, Louisville Trust Company and the Security suspended operations. Their rectors solvent and that they were closed cautionary measure. The stitutions are affiliated through holding pany. Two small negro banks in LouisThe Mutual SavBank and The First Standard Bank, through the later closed. The Bank of St. Helens, suburb, also suspanded precautionary Two banks outside of Louisville also closed when was learned the National Bank Kentucky had suspended. They were the McElwain Meguiar Bank and Trust Company Franklin, and the First National Bank Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank of Kentucky served as correspondent for both. Officers of other leading Louisbanks issued last night declaring deposits greater than reported were opened during the day, and earlthat the institutions were solvent.

10. November 18, 1930 News Journal Wilmington, OH
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EIGHT KENTUCKY BANKS CLOSED; RUMORS Louisville Institution Among Those To Suspend Operation In Blue Grass State LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. -Eight Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than $75,000,000 were closed today. The largest of these was the tional Bank of Kentucky at Louisville, which under receiver, Paul the staff sources approximate $60,000,000. Directors of the National Bank Kentucky said the suspension yesterday deemed necessary because rumors" concerning its condition. with its closing, two affiliated stitutions, the Lousville Trust Company and the Security Bank, suspended operations. Their rectors said they were solvent. Two small negro banks in Louisville, the American Mutual Sav ings Bank and the First Standard Bank, which cleared through the Louisville Trust Company, later closed. The Bank of St. Louisville suburb, also suspendas precautionary measure. Two banks outside closed when It was learned the National Bank of Kentucky had suspended. They were the McEl wain Megular Bank and Trust Company at Franklin, Ky., and the First National Bank Horse Cave, Ky. The National Bank Of Kentucky served as correspondent for both.

11. February 14, 1931 New Pittsburgh Courier Pittsburgh, PA
Article from New Pittsburgh Courier, February 14, 1931

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As Other Races Support Theirs, So We Must Support Ours HILADELPHIA, Feb. 12-Possibly the most encouragabout the banking situation, as it concerns the ownerand management of banks by members of our own race, fact that at least one of the banks which closed has a successful comeback. The two banks in Louisville, an example which is worthy of imitation by all every section of of the American Mutual Savings Bank and the First Standard Bank, have not only succeeded in having their stockholders merge these two banks, but have even merged their own aspirations by demoting themselves to the position of vice presidents, in order that the people may have in their com munity bank owned and controlled by memb of the This is truly an excellent spirit and shows that Negroes can succeed in banking. Frequently a great deal of the dissatisfaction and sometimes immedi ate occasion for trouble, not only in banks but in others of our businesses. is the ambition of men who are willing to destroy their institution rather than submerge their per sonal ambitions The Louisville bankers have shown us the way They deserve the thanks of every man and community which desire strong bank. Letters from both Mr. Blanton and Mr. Ray have unwittingly expressed this most encouragbelieve that in N hville the same thing could happen as has happened in Louisville, Ky., and I sincerely hope that it will happen. A splendid communication pub- lished in the Dunbar News from Mr. P. B Young, editor of the Norfolk Journal and Guide, indicates that there is a strong purpose on the found. part of those responsible for the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Com pany to demonstate that these responsible and influential men and women come to the rescue of Mr. William Rich, the able president of the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company Mr. Rich was a victim of untoward which affect not only colored banks but white banks throughout the entire country This business depression has dismantied more than 1300 wh ite bar during the year of 1930 and more than 6000 white banks during the past decade. We do not alles this as an excuse for the fullure of 11 of our banks. but we state as a fact. a stubborn fact, which has affected millions of the people of the United States. The unemployment tu which embract more than 7,000,000 people has affected astrously 50 per cent of the wage-earning colored people In the ted States, the thousands of people who are supporting our banks The c.onclusion is not hard to guess. Few people realize the difficulties and the tribulations which must be met by th pioneer men and women who undertake to manage a bank for, our people. I am sure that no class of bankers have had a more difficult task than that which has been undertaken by our race bankers. am glad, however, to state that believe that our people are becoming more and more interested in the success of banks of their own race. They are beginning to realize that we must have banks. It matters not what sacrifices we have to make variety. to have these banks. Here in the city of Philadelphia our people are becoming more and more interested in banking by our race. A few days ago one of the largest white banks. with some 21 offices, closed its doors, tying up the money of thousands of colored people in the city of Philadelphia. The same thing was true when another white bank, not quite so large, but among the largest banks of Philadelphia, followed the example of this strong bank and closed its doors. tying up additional sums of money of colored people who had their deposits in these banks. At first blush

12. August 26, 1931 Messenger-Inquirer Owensboro, KY
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A Scolding By LARS MORRIS Don't One Across When a Friend Has Six Across ACROSS 1-Scold 6-Fits of temperament 11-Trembling 12-Aims of perfection 14-Sun god 15-Book of psalms 17-Pronoun 18-Salutation 20-Russian rulers 21-American humor- 22-Female horse 24-Before 25-Hint 26-Gazed fixedly 28-Pressure 30-Self (Scot.) 31-Attention 32-Courageous 38-Male deer 39-Greek "E" 41-She (Fr.) 42-Rage 43-Lures 45-That there 46-Public notice 17-Zeppelin SATURDAY'S ANSWER 49-Paid (ab.) 50-Pert. to fasting season 52-Escapes 54-Active ones 55-Repetitions DOWN 2-That man 3-Mischievous child 4-Does (poet.) 5-Removed 6-Ecclesiastical head-dresses 7-Short poems 8-Above (poet.) 9-Daddy 10-Slips 11-Trolley cars 13-Boiled meats 16-Household god 19-Deletion 21-Actively 23-Standing 25-Large container 27-Large deer 29-Golf mound 32-Small bottle 33-Greased 34-Longs for 35-Parent 36-Runs away 37-Tears 40-It is 43-Funeral carriage 44-Grain storehous 47-Took dinner 48-Place 51-Negative 53-Prefix: not Bank of Russellville, Russellville, June 12, 1930 $183,660: Hazel Green bank, Hazel Green, June 30. 1930, $184,054; Elsmere Savings bank, Erlanger, July 3, 1930, $192870; Vine Grove State bank, Vine Grove, $91,464. The banks that have reopened since November of last year include the Security bank Louisville with approximate gross deposit liabilities of $1,996,001. It was able to open for business few days after November 17. Other banks, with their gross deposit liabilities, that have reopened are: McElwain-McGular Bank & Trust Co., Franklin. $373,509; Bank of St. Helens, Shively, $412,824; Peoples bank, Sulphur, $132,950; Bank of Caneyville Caneyville, $318,216; Crestwood State bank, Crestwood, $139,297 Fern Creek bank, Buechel, $151.279; Farmers bank Fulton, $292,638; Bank of Sturgis, Sturgis Two negro banks, the First Standard bank and the American Mutual Savings bank, which closed In Louisville November 17. were later consolidated into the Mutual Standard bank. The bank resulting from the merger closed May 04 this year and is being liquidated Liquidating agents have been appointed for the following banks closed since November: Owsley County bank. Booneville, $100,329: Union Central bank, Louisville, $503,578; Bankers Trust company Louisville $553,279: Hopkins County bank, Madisonville, $717,587 Woodbury Deposit bank, Woodbury $37,693; Citizens Bank & Trust Co., Middlesboro. $495,977; Webster County bank, Clay, $164,676; Bank of Ludlow, Ludlow $636,359; Bank of Hardinsburg & Trust Co., Hardinsburg, $253,381. Liquidating agents have not been appointed for five state banks which have closed since the first of July These banks are: Citizens bank, Drakesboro $81,755: Bank of Barlow, Barlow. $91,910: Butler Deposit bank, Butler, $164,388; Bank of Wayland, Wayland $145,348; Beaver Valley State bank, Weaksbury, $113,269. GREENVILLE NEWS Greenville, Ky., Aug. 26.-M. L. Wickliffe was in Paducah several days last week. Dr. B. W. Smock, Mrs. Smock and daughter, of Louisville, are guests of Mrs. Smock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Taylor. Miss Christine Kelley, of Madisonville, was week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Brooks. Mrs. Ed Yonts and son, Edward, went to Louisville Monday to be a guest of relatives. Mrs. Town Martin and Miss Dixie Dexter were in Louisville last week. Mrs. Mabel Bruner, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Chatham were in Louisville last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denny, of Detroit, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Denny. Mr. and Mrs. H. Shaver and family, of Bremen, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wilkins. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Whitmer, of South Carrollton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Summer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Puryear were hcsts to family dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Boradile will leave this week for Lake Erie to spend their vacation. Mrs. Bettle Newman, who has been visiting at Graham, returned home the last of the week. Miss Helen Vincent had one of her eyes removed Sunday. She is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Har erveder and daughter will move to Central City this week. John Jeffries is improving, having been confined to his room two weeks by cut foot. James Brooks, who is attending business college in Bowling Green, was home for the week end. Edward L. Oates has gone to Beaufort, S. C., for two weeks visit to Mr. Hamner McCracken. Mrs. Leona Bailey, of Pueblo, Col., has been a guest of her brother, Mr. A. Y. Craig, and Mrs. Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Noffsinger, of Graham, was guest Sunday of Mr. and Mrs Luke Wilkins, Mrs. James Nadeau and family. also Mrs. Ed Murphy, of Winedot, Mich., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Yeargan last week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackwell, of Jackson, Miss., are guests of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carden, who have been inding school in Lexington, are expected home this week. CALHOUN NEWS Calhoun, Ky., Aug. 26.-Evangelist Burton L. Hoffman, of Hopkinsville, is conducting series of meetings at the Calhoun Christian church and will continue until September 3. Mr. Hoffman is forceful speaker and is delivering fine gospel sermons each evening. Elder Harvey Riggs and family, of Michigan, have returned home after brief visit to his brother, J. L Riggs, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Riggs, of Orlindo, Tenn., have returned home after spending several days with relatives here. Mrs. Clara Crow and Mise Cora Stroud left today for Lexington to attend the county clerks' convention at Lexington. Miss Laura Franklin has returned to Bowling Green after spendIng several days with her mother, Mrs. Lelia Franklin. Mrs. Louis Key Turner, of New Orleans, is a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Gip Cary and daughter, Mary Jane, and Mrs. Ruth Cary, Miss Mary Cary have returned from a motor trip to historical points in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Leachman, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Puyear and daughter, Mary Elizabeth. left today on motor trip to Florida. They will be guests of relatives at Palmetto and Bradentown. Dr. J. W. Scudder and Mrs. Scudder have returned from Reelfoot lake, where they attended a session of public health workers from Kentucky, Tennessee and Missouri. Misses Katie and Maggie Swint. who have been guests of friends here, have returned to their home in Evansville. Dr. P. D. Moore and Mrs. Moore, of Seattle, Wash., who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moore and other relatives, have returned to their home. Charles Reid Greenup has gone to Evansville.