3164. Farmers Trust & Savings Bank (Oto, IA)

Bank Information

Episode Type
Suspension โ†’ Closure
Bank Type
trust
Start Date
September 15, 1929
Location
Oto, Iowa (42.284, -95.893)

Metadata

Model
gpt-5-mini
Short Digest
3e5622c367114053

Response Measures

None

Description

Articles (Sept and Oct 1929) refer to the Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Oto as 'defunct' and show the receiver (state superintendent of banking) bringing suits. No mention of a depositor run; bank is in receivership/closed. Categorized as suspension leading to closure (receiver appointed).

Events (2)

1. September 15, 1929 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
A petition to bring suit against the stockholders of the defunct Farmers Trust and Savings bank of Oto has been obtained in district
Source
newspapers
2. October 25, 1929 Receivership
Newspaper Excerpt
Suit for $1,293 has been brought by L. A. Andrew, state superintendent of banking... The note was held by Farmers Trust and Savings bank of Oto.
Source
newspapers

Newspaper Articles (2)

Article from The Sioux City Journal, September 15, 1929

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Article Text

Bank Receiver Will Sue the Stockholders A petition to bring suit against the stockholders of the defunct Farmers Trust and Savings bank of Oto has been obtained in district


Article from The Sioux City Journal, October 25, 1929

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Article Text

Bank Receiver Files Suit on Promissory Note Suit for $1,293 has been brought by L. A. Andrew, state superinten dent of banking. against George E. Rinker on a promissory note. The note was held by Farmers Trust and Savings bank of Oto. The suit is in district court.