First State Bank - Gas City, IN

Bank Information

Episode Type: Suspension → Closure
Bank Type: state
Start Date: January 10, 1931
Location: Gas City, Indiana (40.487, -85.613)

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Model: gpt-5-mini
Short Digest: e780a6f6

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Description

Article (Leader-Tribune, 1931-01-10) states a receiver (Rome T. Calendar) was named for the First State Bank of Gas City and describes the bank as now defunct. No run or prior suspension is described in the excerpt; the bank is closed with a receiver appointed, so classified as suspension_closure (closure with receiver).

Events (1)

1. January 10, 1931 Receivership

Newspaper Excerpt: Rome T. Calendar, receiver for Gas City State Bank, named receiver for First State Bank of Gas City, now defunct. Bond fixed at $1,000.
Source: newspapers

Newspaper Articles (1)

1. January 10, 1931 Leader-Tribune Marion, IN

Article from Leader-Tribune, January 10, 1931

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Economics Club. The Monroe Township Home Economics club/met Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 6, at the home of Mrs. Lillian Leonard, with Mrs. Alta Carrol as assistant hostess, Roll call was answered by giving New Year's resolutions. Mrs. Evelyn Strange was elected as the new leader to take the place of Miss Dorothy Smith, who resigned after being employed at Marion. A very interesting demonstration on the making of parchfees. ment waste paper baskets was given by the leaders, Mrs. Lillian Leonard and Mrs. Zada McMillan. The program committee gave report on part of the ensuing year's Clawson. program. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2, at the home of Mrs. Hazel Johnson, with Mrs. Zada McMillan as assistant hostess. Officers for the year are: Mrs. Nina Green, president; Mrs. Zada McMillan, vice-president and publicity director; Mrs. Cecil Smith, secretary-treasurer, and leaders, Mrs. Evelyn Strange and Miss Geneva Haines. A delicious luncheon was served after the demonstration by the hostess and her assistant to Mrs. home. Delene Nelson, guest, Mrs. Cecil Smith, Mrs. Marie Davis and daughter, Marion; Mrs. Georgia Stout, Mrs. Evelyn Strange and son, Jimmie, Mrs. Ruthanna Himelick and sons, Merrill and Donald; Mrs. Alta Carroll Mrs. Nina Green, Mrs. Zada McMillan and Mrs. Leonard and son, Jimmie. Birthday Surprise. Mrs. Charles Ervin celebrated her birthday anniversary Friday, Jan. 2, and large number of her friends and neighbors gathered at her home with baskets of dinner to surprise her, the affair being planned by her daughter, Margaret. After bountiful pot-luck supper the evening was spent with games and a social time. Among those who enjoyed the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Watson and family, Joe and Helen Pfeiffer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wine and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Custer and family, Mrs. Anna Streib, Mrs. Ruby Streib and sons, Mrs. Kate Smith of Detroit, Mrs. Alice Ervin. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kem and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sutton and son, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bish, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Spaulding and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Trout and son, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Groff, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wimmer and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Callantine, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin and family. Les Aimes Club. The Les Aimes Bridge club was delightfully entertained Thursday evening by Mrg. Everett Fleming. Light refreshments were served. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ed Wert, Mrs. Clarence Bruner, Mrs. Harry Redmon and Mrs. Mark Hinkle. tores Guests were: Mrs. Jerry Sheehy, Mrs. William Billiter, Mrs. Paul ERVICE Moore and Mrs. Ed Wert. Members present were: Mrs. Clarence Bruner, Mrs. Harry Redmon, Mrs. Mark Hinkle, and Mrs. Everett Fleming. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. Harry Redmon. Entertain at Dinner The telephone operators at the Swayzee exchange entertained the 2 Pkgs. 29c operators of the Greentown exchange at a chicken dinner at the home of Pkg. 29c Mrs. Emily Fry, Wednesday night. Those present were: Mrs. Merie 24 Lb. Bag 65c Love, Mrs. Flora Roe, Miss Madge Kilander, Mrs. Frank Zirkle, Mrs. Hazel Carr, all of Greentown; and Lb. 23c Miss Edith Niccum, Hazel Key, Lottie Thomas and Mrs. Emily Fry of 2 Cans 25c Swayzee. Class Party. 5 Lbs. 28c The Home Builders' class of the Second Friends Sunday school met 2 Lbs. 29c in the church basement Wednesday evening for a pot-luck supper and business meeting. A report of the 2 Cans 35c charitable work done by the class for the past two months was read. Girls 2 Cans 15c of the Case Radio Co. presented the class with gift of money to help carry on the work. Hostesses were Lb. 43c named for the coming year. The men of the class will entertain the ladies with an oyster supper and minstrel show at the February meeting. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pontzious and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vermillion, Mr. and Mrs. Logan Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Genth, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Smith and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Smisor and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Fite and children, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Druckemiller and son, Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Haldy and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davidson and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wyckoff, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Winchell, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcie Winchell and children, Mildred Harting, Mrs. Kathryn Hopkins and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Korporal Lb. 23c and children, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Fields and children, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Davison, Mr. Don Lenfestey, 4 Lbs. 19c Mrs. Meadows and Mr. and Mrs. L. Cordrey. Class Entertained 2 Lbs. 23c The Loyal Christian Workers' class of the Central Church of Lb. 17c Christ was entertained at the home of Mrs. Flossie Barnes, who was assisted by Mrs. Ida Wirick. After the business session an entertaining 2 Heads 15c one-act play was given by Mrs. Elizabeth Michael and Mrs. Adda Can 19c Joliff. Those present were Myrtle Large Brewer, Martha Decker. Minnie Decker, Pearl Overman, Glen Bolt2 Pkgs. 25c inghouse, Elizabeth Michael, Adda Joliff, Corda Ellison, Ella Tolen, Large Can 19c Edna Lytle, Minnie Wirick, Ruth Fixel, Mrs. Derr, Mrs. Chambers, Ida Clark, Mrs. Flossie Barnes, Ida 2 Lbs. 15c Wirick, Zelma Hewitt, Dale Hewitt and Dick Ellison Spiritualist Church. The Spiritualists will hold meeting in the Yoeman hall, 105 1-2 South Washington street, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Thomas Butcher of Eaton will speak. Message will begin at 8:15. The public is invited. Court News CIRCUIT COURT Maude L. Hunt vs. Fred Carmack, suit on note; demand, $95, principal, interest and attorney's fees. Maude S. Hunt VS. James B. Mark, suit on note; demand $195, principal, interest and atterney's William H. Lindsey vs. William C. Hook, suit on note; granted judgment of $268, by Judge O. D. SUPERIOR COURT Lorene Roberts VS. Raymond Roberts, divorce: granted, and plaintiff given custody of two-year-old child. Defendant ordered to pay $5 weekly for support. Leo Hamilton pleaded not guilty to charge of grand larceny. Emerson Carter pleads not guilty to charge of accessory before the fact, to enticing woman away from Rome T. Calendar, receiver for Gas City State Bank. named receiver for First State Bank of Gas City, now defunct. Bond fixed at $1,000.