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FILE PETITION TO TERMINATE RECEIVERSHIP
Of B. H. Reopening State Advances Another Step
Reorganization of the Benton Har bor State bank moved along toward its final stages today with the filing in the circuit court of petition asking the court to set a date for hearing on the plan. At the same time, also, the court will fix the terms and conditions on which the receivership may be terminated. The necessary legal procedure expected to be completed within the next month to allow the reopening of the bank before September Baroda Dividend Ordered
Another bright spot in the closed bank situation in Berrien shown through today when Circuit Judge Charles E. White signed an order permitting the Baroda State bank to pay depositors 10 percent dividend. This will amount to approximately $12,000, according to Attorney Rolland Barr, attorney for the receiver. The dividend will be paid as soon the state treasury department sends the money to the bank, which is expected to be the first part of next week. The petition relative to the opening up of the Benton Harbor State bank was made by Rudolph E. Reichert, state banking commissioner, and filed through State Attorney General Paul H. Voorheis and Assistant Attorney General Sid A. Erwin. It states that more than the necessary 85 percent the depositors have signed the depositors' agreement, copy of which is attached. Judge White expected to set date for hearing of the details of the plan soon. At that time, too, date for hearing objections also will be set. Objections must be filed in writing. Will Have $50,000 Capital The plan provides for the reopening of the bank with capital stock of least $60,000. The depositors have agreed to set aside 45 percent their deposits in liquidation trust fund. The balance of 55 percent will be paid out to de positors over period of five years. Fifteen percent will be paid within the first year, 15 percent the second, 20 percent the third and fourth years, and 30 percent the fifth year. The reorganization is in the hands of depositors' committee which some time ago concluded successful campaign to secure 85 percent of the depositors' signatures on the agreement. In signing the order for the payment percent dividend general claims in the Baroda State bank, Judge White also authorized the payment of $2,957.21 of preferred claims, all public funds. These will be paid as follows: Baroda village $203.54; Baroda township, Baroda school district No $537.96; district No. $748.71; No. $410.25, and No. 1, fractional, $35.