American Mutual Savings Bank (Louisville, KY)

Episode Information

Episode UID
21006271571
Episode Type
Suspension → Reopening
Bank Type
savings
Bank ID
2100627 routing
Routing Number
21-0062
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
a37236c2da2388d5

Response Measures

None

Description

Closed Nov. 17, 1930 as a precaution tied to rumors; later consolidated with another Negro bank per a 1931 notice.

Events (1)
1. November 17, 1930 Suspension
Cause
Rumor Or Misinformation
Cause Details
Closed by directors as a precautionary measure after wild rumors following the collapse of Caldwell & Co.; affiliated trust failed to open, prompting closures.
Newspaper Excerpt
The Louisville Security bank and the American Mutual Savings bank, the latter Negro-owned and operated, closed their doors here today...
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (11)
1. November 17, 1930 The Indianapolis Times Indianapolis, IN
Article from The Indianapolis Times, November 17, 1930

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DOORS OF FOUR BANKS CLOSED AT LOUISVILLE 65 Millions Are Listed in Combined Resources; Others Shut. Bu United Press LOUISVILLE, Nov. 17. - The Louisville Security bank and the American Mutual Savings bank, the latter Negro-owned and operated. closed their doors here today after the National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trust Company failed to open for business. The Security bank was afffiliated with the National Bank, which was taken over by the federal controller of currency. The Negro bank was affiliated with the Louisville Trust Company, which was placed in the hands of the state banking commissioner. The four banks combined list resources aggregating $65,000,000. All the institutions were declared solvent, but it was said that it "was necessary to close them to conserve the resources and protect creditors, depositors and all others concerned." Closing of the banks was described in local financial circles as an outgrowth of rumors circulated following the collapse of Caldwell & Co., of Nashville, Tenn., largest investment house in the south. However, James Brown, president of the National bank, reiterated today that plans for a group merger with Caldwell & Co., were abandoned several days before the brokerage went into the hands of a receiver.

2. November 17, 1930 Progress-Bulletin Pomona, CA
Article from Progress-Bulletin, November 17, 1930

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BANKS CLOSED (Continued from Page 1, This Section) 35 the number of banks in the state either closed or having suspended business The five day closing law was taken advantage of by the institutions in the bank's group, it was by directors, due to fear of hasty withdrawals Most of the banks announced solvency. The list of A. B. Banks company institutions which close for five days included two of the largest banks in the state, the American Exchange and Trust company of Little Rock and the Merchants and Planters' Bank of Pine Bluff. The state banking department took over three small banks not affiliated with the group. the Bank of McRea. Bank of Branch and Bank of Protect Kentucky Deposits LOUISVILLE Ky., Nov. 17. (U.P.) -The Louisville Security Bank. and the American Mutual Savings Bank. the latter negro-owned and operated. closed their doors here today after the National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trust company failed to open for bust The Security Bank was affiliated with the National Bank which was taken over by the Federal comptroller of currency. The negro bank was affiliated with the Louisville Trust company which was placed in the hands of the state banking The four banks combined list resources aggregating $65,000,000. All of the institutions were declared solvent, but that It "was necessary to close them to conserve the resources and protect creditors. depositors and all others concerned.' Receiver Put In Charge WASHINGTON, Nov. 17. (U.P.)Appointment of Paul Keyes as re. ceiver to liquidate the affairs of the National Bank of Kentucky at Louisville was today by Comptroller of the Currency John W. Pole. The Louisville bank suspended operations today when its directors voted to turn its affairs over to the comptroller of the currency. Keyes is veteran member of the comptroller's staff. General Solvency Reported NEW YORK. Nov. 17. (U.P.)-Several banks were closed today in four states. Some closed as protecttive measure to depositors and several announced probably solSix banks failed to open in Louisville, Ky Two were smaller banks and their closing was attributed to closing of the other The two bigger banks, officials said. were closed as "protective measures to depositors" altho the institutions were solvent. In Arkansas 35 banks did not open today. Officials the largest of these, bank in Little Rock, attributed the closing as due to heavy withdrawals brought on by psychological reaction recent bank difficulties in Nashville, Tenn. Two small banks closed in IIIInois. They were correspondent banks to two which failed recently in Quincy, III. Four banks in Missouri also closed today as result of the Quincy bank's closing. One bank closed in Iowa today owing to frozen assets.

3. November 17, 1930 The Belleville News-Democrat Belleville, IL
Article from The Belleville News-Democrat, November 17, 1930

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47 BANKS ARE CLOSED (Continued from Page Planters Bank Trust Company Pine Bluff, of which Banks director; the Merchants PlantBank of Helena, and seven small institutions in southeast Arkansas. The Pine Bluff bank had deposits Sept. of $2,638,790. CLOSE IN LOUISVILLE Louisville, Ky., Nov. 17. The Louisville Security Bank and the American Mutual Savings Bank, the latter and operatclosed today after the National Bank of Kentucky and the Louisville Trust Company failed to open for business. The Security bank was affiliated with the National Bank which was taken over by the Federal Comptroller of Currency. The Negro bank affiliated with the Louiswas Trust Company which the hands of the State placed The four banks combined list aggregating institutions were declared the solvent, but that necessary close them to conserve the sources and protect creditors, positors all others concerned." BANK CLOSED Louisville, 17. The National Bank Kentucky, capitalized and an filiated the Louisville Trust Company, failed to open today and the former taken over tion Bank notice posted by the Board Directors and signed by Russell Mooney, National Bank Examiner, said the National Bank was solvent but that had been closed resources for creditors." The National Bank claimed of James Brown, president of the and owner of Louisville newspapresident. The bank was ganized in 1834 the Bank Kentucky. operated numerous branches. The notice posted by Mooney bank under the direction the Comptroller of Currency. charge of Russell Mooney, National Bank Examiner. closed by order of the Board of Directors, Nov. MORE CLOSE Pine Bluff, Ark., Nov. Merchants Planters Bank and Trust Company of Pine Bluff, and smaller banking tions in southeastern Arkansas, open their doors today. The smaller institutions were: Bank of Star City, Bank of Altheimer, Bank Trust Comthe Bank Wabbaseka, First pany, State Bank of Stuttgart, Chicot Trust Company of Lake Village, and the Merchants & Planters Bank of Humphreys. HELENA BANK CLOSED Helena, Ark., Nov. 17. The Merchants Planters Bank of Helena, closed today. Officials announced they regardthe institution solvent but closing to protect depositors. TWO IN ILLINOIS Springfield, Nov. more state banks failed open their today bringing the number state banks to since Friday five. All connection with the failure of the State Savings Loan and Trust Company, Quincy, which suspended Saturday. had capitol stock of million dollars and deposits talling $6,000,000. The banks which closed today Bartlett Wallace State and the Timewell State Bank Timewell Both banks correspondents the Quincy bank. The Bartlett and Wallace State Bank, according its last report had capital stock of $50,000 and approximately $500,000 in James Moffett president and Fred cashier. The Timewell State Bank was capitalized $25,000 and had posits of approximately $150,000 Its president is Chapman. Manny cashier. Announcement of the banks' closing was made here by State AudiOscar Nelson Two Quincy Banks, said to have been affiliated with the Savings Trust and Loan Company, the financial institution Quincy, also forced to close their

4. November 18, 1930 The Jersey Journal Jersey City, NJ
Article from The Jersey Journal, November 18, 1930

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EIGHT KENTUCKY BANKS SUSPEND All Solvent, Bankers Say, But Close to Protect Depositors. LOUISVILLE. (AP) Eight Kentucky financial institutions with re sources totalling more than $75,000.000 were closed today. the largest of the National Bank of these was Kentucky at Louisville, which was under control of a receiver, Paul C. Keyes, of the staff of the comptroller of the currency at WashingIts resources approximate Directors of the National Bank of Kentucky said the suspension yesterdeemed necessary because rumors" concerning its condition. with its the Louisville Trust Company the Security Bank, suspended Their said they were solvent that they closed precautionary measure. The three institutions affiliated through the holding com pany. Two small Negro banks in Louisville, American Mutual Savings Bank and the First Bank, which cleared through Louisville Trust later closed. The Bank Helens, urb, also suspended precautionbanks outside of Louisville when the National Bank Kentucky had pended. They were the McElwain Meguiar Bank and Trust Company Franklin, the First National Bank Horse Cave, The Na tional Bank Kentucky served correspondent for of leading Louisville banks night declaring were greater opened during the day. and reiterated earlier statements that the institutions solvent. rallied against the shorts quite sharply, and looked as though the short interest in Case not making the progress had hoped make. Amusement stocks well. especially Brothers Pictures and there was no weaklate rally erased early declines points, and prices generally above ing the rubber shares the lifted U. Rubber Goodpoints and Goodyear Can, Sears Roebuck and Electric Power Light advanced and Steel, General Electric, Texas Corp. and Montgomery Ward point above the Sales approximated 2,000,000 shares

5. 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.

6. November 18, 1930 The News Journal Wilmington, DE
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BLAME RUMORS 51 BANKS CLOSE IN AND ARKANSAS (Continued from page The Little Rock Clearing House Association by statement assured the public that local banks are in sound condition. Hysteria following receivership proceedings against Caldwell and Company, Tenn., until recently interested in the can was by rectors of the latter as the cause of steady which reached about $4,000,000. Banks in Close Nov. Kentucky financial institutions with resources totalling more than 000 were closed today. largest these was the National Bank Kentucky at which under the control Paul Keyes, the of Currency at Washington. Its approximate Directors of the National Bank of or Kentucky said the suspension yesterday deemed necessary because "wild rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with its closing. affiliated institutions, the Louisville Trust Company the Security Bank. suspended operations. Their directors said they were solvent and that they were closed pre- in three incautionary stitutions affiliated through the holding company Two small Negro banks the American Mutual Savings Bank First Standard Bank. which cleared through the Trust closed. The Bank Louisville suburb, also suspended as precautionary mea- Report Other Banks Solvent banks closed when learned the Bank of Kentucky had tional the McElwain pended. They Bank and Trust Company and the NaKy. Ky The tional Bank National Bank of for both Officers of other leading Louisville banks night were declaring reported greater opened during the were and reiterated eurlier statements the institutions were solvent. that

7. November 18, 1930 Brownsville Herald Brownsville, TX
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BANKS CLOSING AS PRECAUTION Many Kentucky Houses With Closed Doors Solvent, Officials Declare LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18.-(P) -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 control of a 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 yesterday was deemed necessary because of "wild rumors" concerning its condition. Simultaneously with its closing, two affliated 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 BancoKentucky, a holding 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 a precautionary moasure. 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 Kertucky 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.

8. November 18, 1930 The Ogden Standard-Examiner Ogden, UT
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BANKS CLOSED IN TWO STATES Plans For Reopening of 43 In Arkansas Are Developed (AP)-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 a 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 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 3 precautionary measure. The three institutions are affiliated through the Banco-Kentucky, a holding company TWO MORE CLOSE Two small negro banks in Louisville, the American Mutual Savings bank and the First Standard bank, which celared through the Louisville Trust company, later closed. This Bank of St. Helens, a Louisville suburb, also suspended as a precautionary measure. Two banks outside Louisville also ceremony he performed. His wife was witness to the After learning of the Rev. Mr. Allison's statement, Mrs. Rowley said the young couple readily admitted their previous marriage and explained that they had planned to keep it a secret until after their second marriage and honeymeon Mrs. Rowley said her daughter is 19 vears old. Young Mellon is 20. 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. HOPE TO RE-OPEN LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. (AP)-Plans for re-opening some 43 banks which have suspended temporarily or closed, were being worked out today by financial experts of the state. Closing of the American Exchange company here, largest and one of the oldest banks in the state which suspended for five days, was followed by suspension of activities by the 42 other banks. the aggregate depos- its of which were more than $27,000,000. A. B. Banks, president of the American Exchange, and controlling stockholder in 34 of the 42 other banks scattered over the state, said the boards of directors were trying to obtain pledges of loyalty from their communities and supporting capital to assure freedom of danger from run. was divorced from Mrs. Grace Rycroft Colonell with the agreement that they would share the custody of the son, Herbert, Jr., equally. More than a month ago, the mother appeared before Judge John J. Sullivan in superior court to charge Rycroft had not turned the son over to her according to the agreement, but had taken the boy to California.

9. November 18, 1930 The Daily Sentinel-Tribune Bowling Green, OH
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Blame Public Hysteria For Closing of Doors LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. hysteria" was blamed day for 39 Arkansas banks suspending business for five-day period Four other banking houses closed for reorganization liquidation. The five day suspenesion mitted under state law. A majority the 39 banks taking advantage the act were affiliated through B. Banks and company of Rock. The combined deposits, including those of change Trust company of Litle Rock given as more than September. Board members of the American Exchange Bank, largest banking institution in the state, said they were forced to suspend payments due hysteria which followed receiverof Caldwell and Company, Nashville, Tenn., investment house. Heavy withdrawals yesterday forthe move, it was announced. Three banks in the group to close had deposits $18,000,000. They included the Merchants and PlantTrust company Pine the Merchants and Planters bank of Helena and the American Exchange. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 18. (INS) -Business was suspended at eight Kentucky banks having resources of Among them was the National Bank of Kentucky old stitution for which named by the Federal Controldepartment. The Louisville Trust company and the Security Bank closed their doors precautionary measure, accordto the directors. Both tutions are solvent. directors said. Other institutions to suspend business were the American tual Savings Bank and the First bank, both clearing thru the LoLuisville Trust company; the Bank of St. Helens, Louisville suburb; the bank and Trust Company of Franklin. and the First National Horse Cave. CINCINNATI, Nov. 18. (INS)The Cincinnati Clearing House Association today took over control of the Bank and Trust the Brighton Bank company and and Trust company. The association, taking over the two financial institutions, announced that it had bought the holdings of certain interests, outside in the two banks The seven signing the declared they standing behind the and Brighton institutions. The transfer of control over the two banks to the clearing house followed "runs' which sociation were attributed to the suspension institutions in Kentucky which sequel to the closturn. was the National Bank of of This latter bank corresfor number of banking pondent houses in the Bluegrass through holding company linked to the others. two banks in Covington, Ky., across the Ohio river from experienced heavy as they opened for soon this They were the and the Central of which, like the Brighton banks in relations with the National Bank of Kentucky. Other banking institutions of Covington announced that they standing behind the Peoples and the Central Savings Banks. The statement of the clearing house association members the signatures of offimade over of seven Cincinnati banks. were: The First National Bank, the Second National Bank. bank, the Lincoln National the Atlas National Bank, the Provident Savings Bank and Trust company and the Western Bank and Trust company.

10. November 19, 1930 The Paducah Sun Paducah, KY
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AUDITORS TO MAKE REPORT ON BANK Books of Closed Institution Being Checked LOUISVILLE, Nov. 19 statement of the condition the National Bank Kentucky, ceivership, may submitted late today tomorrow, examiners in charge of audit said. The bank closed its doors Monday. Auditors today were working also the books two affiliated institutions, the Louisville Trust Company and the Security Bank, which suspended payments when the National Bank of Kentucky closed. Records of two Negro banks here, the American Mutual Savings Bank and the First Standard Bank, and the Bank of St. Helen's, Louisville suburb, also were being viewed after their suspension. Closing these six financial stitutions was followed by sion of business of banks at FrankHorse Cave, Booneville and Sulphur, making total of ten institutions in the state closed.

11. 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.