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St. Landry Bank And Trust Co. Organized (Continued from page 1) terests of the J. A. Haas estate, who has been highly successful in his numerous business undertakings for several years, was named as president of the new bank, while Jesse P. Barnette, one of the state's outstanding business men, was selected as first vice-president. Large withdrawals, it is stated, had been in progress for several days, in Opelousas, and fearing a heavier run, it is rumored, President Dubuisson closed the doors, and turned the affairs of the institution over to the state banking commission. Depositors having in excess of $25 were given certificates of deposit, Wednesday, over a period of four years, with five per cent being paid in cash, it being understood that another 15 per cent would be paid December 31, of next year, 25 per cent in 1933, 25 the following year, and 30 per cent the last time. All deposits of $25 and under were released, immediately after opening, and paid if desired by the depositors. A. R. Johnson was the Garland.
