Bank of Rupert - Rupert, WV

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: May 21, 1934
Location: Rupert, West Virginia (37.963, -80.690)

Metadata

Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: 90e1256b

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Description

Article (Covington Virginian, 1934-05-21) states records of the Bank of Rupert are 'in the receiver's hands' and moved to new quarters with a receiver in charge. No mention of a prior depositor run; bank is closed and in receivership. Date given is the newspaper date; used as event date since no earlier date is provided.

Events (2)

1. May 21, 1934 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: moved into quarters this week by Mr. Morrison, receiver ... records of the Bank of Rupert ... have been brought to the old banking rooms of the Bank of Greenbrier
Source: newspapers

2. May 21, 1934 Suspension

Cause: Government Action
Cause Details: Bank closed and placed in the receiver's hands; records moved to receiver's new quarters.
Newspaper Excerpt: records of the Bank of Rupert ... are in the receiver's hands
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. May 21, 1934 Covington Virginian Covington, VA

Article from Covington Virginian, May 21, 1934

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Article Text

Bank Receiver Has New Quarters (Special to The Virginian) LEWISBURG, W. Va., May 21. moved into quarters this week by Mr. Morrison, receiver of local closed of the the purpose economy records of the Bank of Rupert, the of Williamsburg, and the Bank Bank of Greenbrier, all in the ceiver's hands, have been brought to the old banking rooms of the Bank of Greenbrier, on the of Main and This is one of the busiest corners in and is ideal for banking town business, being equipped with modern fire and burglar proof vault. Mr. Thos. Price, who has been in charge of the Bank of Greenbrier since closed, will also take charge the two banks brought here and will be assisted Mr. Marvin Via, who been by looking after the Bank of Williamsburg.