Olney National Bank (Hartford, MI)

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MICHIGAN BANKS ORDERED CLOSED

Proclamation Provides for Eight Day Holiday

Nearly 600 banks the lower peninsula state Michigan ordered Governor Comstock Tuesday morning of the ment the Union Guardian Trust Company of which with large of branch banks tions the state Unable their the bank meet steady demands made on Conferences called with state officials leading of including the heads of the General Motors. Chrysler Ford The former companies while the Ford company deposits excess of and claims have supported the bank with exceeding request made Ford company interests to those of smaller depositors and of Finance Corporation which already made loans the bank This port which they had already the bank Fearing bank panic after conference with leading and and state officials holiday decided upon until adjustments could made whereby all banks of the state would prepared withstand demands usually follow such financial upheaval Much citizens over the and particularly the large cities such Detroit denied made Wednesday ing. permitted withdraw per their relief and that perfected many the banks of again full before expiration of the eightday appreciable effect the Indiana cities by the the Michigan banks Banks of this county had with Michigan local bankers state that they amply able to render full their and depositors that he knew the general banking condition good. that the plan adoptwith approval struction Finance Corporation simply calculated to maintain steadiness an unstable financial situation.

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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM

The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now, while we still cling to the gold standard?

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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM

The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing, on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs, which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it, the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now?

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THE MICHIGAN MORATORIUM

The Governor of Michigan has closed all the banks and trust companies in his State for eight days. It is the same thing. on a larger scale, as has happened in many small towns in the Middle West and West during Shutdowns the course of this depression. It has happened all over Michigan for the same reason, Vs. Runs which appears to us to be a good reason. This reason simply is that the gold standard dollar has been growing more and more un-get-atable. It is better to freeze money in the banks and go on a scrip basis temporarily than to permit bank runs. which might produce bank failures. We think Gov. Comstock of Michigan has acted wisely and with true prudence. As we see it. the Michigan moratorium is another argument for cheapening the dollar so that people can get it more easily to buy goods, pay debts and keep business in motion. President Hoover told us Monday night in solemn tones that if we go off the gold standard we shall have economic disaster. What does he think we're having now

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Michigan Recovering from State Wide Bank Holiday Order

Nearly 600 banks in the lower peninsula of the state Michigan ordered closed by proclamation of Governor Comstock Tuesday morning because of the embarrassment of the Union Guardian Trust Company of Detroit which with large of branch banks was one of the largest banking institutions in the state. Unable to convert their the bank was able to meet the steady demands made on its reserve. Conferences were called with state officials and with some of the leading industrialists of Detroit. including the heads of the General Motors. Chrysler and Ford Corporations. The two former companies were depositors. while the Ford company had deposits in excess of and claims to have supported the bank with investments exceeding request was made that the Ford company subordinate their interests to those smaller depositors and of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. which had already made heavy loans to the bank This the Ford company refused to do in view of the heavy investment support which they had already given the bank Fearing general bank panic after conference with leading financiers and government and state officials the proclamation for an holiday was decided upon until could be made whereby all banks of the state would be prepared to withstand demands usually follow such financial upheaval. Much inconvenience was occasioncitizens over the entire state, and particularly in the large cities such Detroit when banking privileges were denied them. Arrangements were made Wednesday morning. however. whereby depositors were permitted to withdraw five per cent of their deposits as emergency relief. and is predicted that will be perfected whereby many of the banks of the state again be in full operation before the expiration of the eightday holiday. Much cash was poured into Michigan from outside sources on Wednesday and Thursday and it appeared Thursday that would available for circulation in than in the during the boom times Many banks were expecting to resume operations by Friday in limited and reported that in view of the expected recovery from the situation that state banking department would leave at discreation of the banks the matter of reopening before the expiration of the holiday set.

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SURPRISE SHOCKS WELL RESISTED BY PRICES IN GENERAL and

CHARLES F. SPEARE BY Consolidated Leased Journal. Feb. The episodes in our unexpected business life and with all of their implications, could not have failed to produce certain liquidation securities fact that they did not The create an even greater degree of of this that stocks meaning have The liquidated group of values. other the most reother developments the subtract from what be encouraging appeared had The present average being the lowest since Octhe confitober, dence that has taken place since that time rather than conditions. measuring a The world was unprepared statewide banking moratorium in Michithat greeted it Tuesday morning some months been assured was sound the and that that while might be weaknesses in that will have supported, the crisis in last banking was there was distinct shock in the spectacle an entire one state, the country largest having its banking entirely withdrawn order to prewhose assets the extent of over per cent were invested in real the heart of this situation is of investing large banking portions the those paper that are not marketable and, while profitable fair weather. are liability disturbed public sentiment. realized now in many that the value of their banks little and henceforth is with the of The Michigan incident recalls the credited the Fidirectors that no major trouble would be permitted banking This might be supported the while no institution Detroit deposits over 500 banks and aggregating have been for prescribed period. That there on the part Corporaassist instiand that toward deinflation apparent each Report Scanned This the report of committee to the opinions and where the ing in mat in the past ters some promoted the investitransportation keen for if they the would of in the frank has closely follow Salt Lake City and Louis railroad conagain the position of the the bondhave abused their and up deearly must be accepted There for continuto railroads that handicapped ratio embarrasses such propreasonable financial the for the railroad sitsituations must an the market totheir the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to additional railroad practically defaulted price

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MICHIGAN'S BANKS OPENED TODAY FOR LIMITED BUSINESS gan's banks opened for restricted business today. some of them for the first time since Governor William A. Comstock's emergency closing order ten days ago. Rudolph E. Reichert state banking said that most banks were "doing business in the best possible way," and congratulated the state's bankers on their cooperation during the emergency. He said that most banks were cashing checks that had not already been cleared, on the depository percentage basis laid down in the governor's second proclamation issued Tuesday. Generally, the banks were following the plan under operation for the past week in Detroit, allowing depositors to withdraw 5 per cent of their deposits. In Detroit at the opening hour there were no lineups outside the banks and few instances of unusual numbers of customers inside.

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NEWS

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Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt belated apology from health officer. Page Senator Thomas Walsh sailed for Cuba to marry sugar grower's Page President Roosevelt appointed Representative Douglas of Arizona as budget director. Page Michigan banks reopened. Page 2.

Dr. Charles urged cational guidance for employed adults. Page The repeal proposal was put Page The city council committee recommended the department personnel cut Page The park board had natural goldfish bowl Birch at Page Presidents of state teachers' col. united against the proposed curtailment of the state sys. tem. Page Northwest Feed Dealers told unregulated trucks affected their business. Knowledge of school subjects was called not the essential of education of girls by Dr. Malcome Mc. Lean. Page Miss Helen Wilson, former resident of Minneapolis, died Tre mezzio, Page 6. Patrick 79. deputy sheriff, fell dead. Page Two suspended Paul policemen were sentenced for larceny. Page

SINCE prohibition went effect several states which were dry have shown wet sentiment. map and story indicate the Page President-elect Roosevelt has decided he'll rely on service agents guard him the inanguration. He told Arlayne Brown, world champion revolver shot. offered that she won't be needed. Page The intelligence that gets marks not the only from educator. Dr. Malcolm college rector the University of urged education that will fit life. Page

The big Japanese drive in Jehol started. Page The Mount Everest plane party from Sicily after five Page WOMEN'S NEWS. Evon Nollette describes garments designed for double duty. Page 13. for Swedish meat balls by Kate Smith. Page 13. Restlessness is Elsie Page 13. Jessie DeBoth presents Sunday dinner menu. Page 13. SPORTS. Mickey shaded Frankie Knauer the six-round of the boxing Page 16. The city high school basketball will wind up today. Page 16 Page 17. Alexandria's quintet was elimi nated by the St. Paul Flyers in the feature of the amateur basketball the Ascen sions, Holy Cross and Belle Plaine also won. Page 17.

MARKETE

Bullish vanished in the Minneapolis pit; Chicago tumbled. Page 18. Stock values slumped to new low averages on large turnover. Page 19. Bonds suffered the worst relapse since the first the 19. Page 19. Dog and lamb trade advanced in South St. Paul: cattle prices mained unchanged. Page

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OLNEY NAT. PUT IN HANDS OF RECEIVER

Government Orders Town's Only Bank To Be Liquidated

HARTFORD, Sept. 27-Hartferd's only remaining bank, and its oldest, was placed in the hands of a receiver this morning. Frank Stapleton, of Decatur, was authorized by a telegram today from J. F. T. O'Connor, comptroller of the currency at Washington, D. take over receivership of the Olney National Bank and liquidate its assets.

Town Without Bank This final closing the town's oldest institution deprives Hartford of any financial house. The First State bank of Hartford closed on June 29, 1931. Frank Stapleton, as receiver for the First State, appointed July 13 of that year, has paid out percent dividends to depositors of the closed bank. Its assets at closing were set at about $200,000.

Half Million In Deposits The Olney National, organized in 1910, had capitalization of $25,000 and reserves of $20,000 more. Its combined savings and commerical deposits aggregated $500,000. Receivership the last chapter in the history of the Olney bank. The Olney National bank first closed its doors when the state moratorium ordered by Governor Comstock last February. Close on its heels, followed the federal bank moratorium on March reopened an acbasis to local on March 28, with Cashier James L Ingalls, who has been associated with the institution since its inception, as bank conservator. Although ostensibly operating under for the purpose of re-opening for active business, no effort was made to the bank. Will Liquidate Bank Receiver Stapleton, when interviewed by The this morning, said: our intention to liquidate the assets of the Olney National, and make return to its depositors.' His words mark the closing chapter in the career Hartford's last institution. Figures for the last financial stateof the bank were not available, but former cashier James L. Ingalls said total assets at time of closing in February were about one half million dollars. This amount was on deposit in combined accounts. Officers of the defunct Olney National bank were E. R. Smith, president; Frank Eagan, president; M. C. Mortimer, H. Myers. and James Ingalls, directors. Mr. Smith and Mr. Eagan were also directors of the bank.

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HARTFORD BANK RECEIVER NAMED

Frank Stapleton, Decatur, Appointed: Reopening Planned, Belief.

HARTFORD received from J. F. O'Connor. comptroller of the treasury at Washington, announces cancellation of the commission of James Ingalls the Olney National Bank of Hartford. appointment of Frank C. Stapleton, Decatur, as recevier. Ingalls, cashier of the bank since its founding in 19 was appointed conservator during the banking holiday February and has since been in charge. E. R. Smith, local lumberman, is the president of the Stapleton is well known here He was appointed receiver of the First State Bank Hartford when it closed in June, and has paid dividends equalling 65 cent of the deposits, the last 10 cent having been last He has assets of the First State sufficient to pay another dividend, and persufficient to pay depositors in full. is believed that efforts will be re-organize and re-open the Olney National Bank, the only bank in the village. was founded by the late Horace M. Olney. man here who gave Ely park to Hartford.

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SEEK PLAN TO REOPEN BANK AT HARTFORD

Receiver Withdraws His Resignation After Sending In

(By Staff Correspondent) HARTFORD, Oct. 11-Hope that some plan of the Oiney National bank, Hartford's banking institution, will somehow worked finding expression business circles here. appointment last week of Frank Stapleton Decatur, as receiver for the bank. expecting that definite effort be made toward re-organizasaid Mr. Stapleton today so because Hartford must have adequate banking facilities." Withdraws His Resignation Mr. Stapleton be known that days ago he in his resignation receiver of the Olney bank and afterwards withdrew it. He says he submitted because of health and because he also has the \affairs of the Hartford State bank, of which he is receiver to attend to. Mr. position that is willing to do everything he can promote the of the bank and that if his resignation to this end he willing to renew it at any time. What Must Be Done If reorganization of the Olney National is possible- Receiver Stapleton thinks course of proof cedure will be along the line of reorganising the capital structure of the getting in new capital and possibly effecting reorganization of the personnel of the bank. the course the is general way, in permitting helping the reorganization of national banks. It is possible that within week or the comptroller at Washington will representative here to confer with the depositors and stockholders of the bank on reorganization plan. This policy has been followed of late er the federal banking department out of usually comes some ed plan to reorganize the affected bank and get its doors reopened. At the present time voluntary stockholders has headed by Supervisor Charles A. An-

Trust Funds About Liquidated Practically all of the in called trust funds which were in the bank when was appointed week, when be James Ingalls, have been These funds were deposits after the went on March were subject to full 100 percent. With the by the of funds no other funds will of course out. If the receivership should of dividends would of course depend upon the with which the of the bank's of the banks delargely what the troller would require, and the attitude of the and positors, the latter. In number of Michigan cities where tional banks been the have made possible by agreeing waiver of deposits, usually and also buying the setup When this done the be by the the stock from the the reorgan-

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MARCH

Senator Leland In Grand Rapids

Bank Plans Reopening— 3—The required 92 percent of Paw Paw Savings bank depositors have signed waivers, and $25,000 in stock has been fully subscribed to facilitate the bank's reopening.

Nab Hartford Youths— 3—Ronald Haney, 21, and Robert Stewart, 17, who admitted taking a car owned by Stephen Doyle from a downtown Hartford garage, are being held in jail at Gallup, N. M., charged with robbing and beating a gasoline station owner.

$25,000 Fire in Decatur— 3—Damage of about $25,000 was caused when fire destroyed Decatur's village hall, public library, council rooms, American Legion museum pieces, and the village fire-fighting equipment. Cause of the fire was unknown.

Bank Receiver 'Out'— 5—Frank Stapleton, Decatur, receiver for the defunct Olney National bank at Hartford, was removed and Cecil Runyan, South Haven, who is also receiver for the First National bank of Paw Paw, was appointed to succeed him.

Purchase Old Church— 6—The Catholic parish in Decatur purchased the former Reformed church building and will remodel for a Holy Family edifice. The old church will be torn down.

Turn Down Glass Sales— 6—South Haven voters turned down glass sales of liquor at the spring elections Monday by a vote of 946 to 742.

Aged Man Dies In Fire— 6—Joseph Mowrer, 82, was suffocated by smoke at Bangor in a fire which swept through two downtown store buildings, causing a loss of about $20,000. Six other residents of an upstairs apartment escaped in their night clothing.

Covert Honors Couple— 8—Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Sink, Covert, were honored by 200 townspeople who attended a banquet to observe the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. William Frary, Covert, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this week.

Elect Village Heads— 12—New village officers elected in Van Buren towns on March 12 were: Paw Paw, Dr. F. A. Racette;* Decatur, Dr. William P. Bope;* Lawton, James Weurding; Bangor, Emerson Orr; Gobles, Albert Waucheck; Bloomingdale, Walter Wickett; Breedsville, W. E. Freude;* Hartford, Charles Abbott; Lawrence, George Dillenbeck.* (Star indicates re-election.)

Dr. Penoyar Dies— 13—Dr. Francis C. Penoyar, 64, South Haven X-ray specialist and founder of Penoyar Memorial hospital, died after several weeks' illness.

Supervisor Celebrates— 15—Supervisor and Mrs. Charles E. Robinson, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday. Both are pioneer residents.

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Rural Carrier Retires— 4—S. M. Penwell, rural mail-carrier at Hartford for 26 years, was retired on government pension. Postmaster Harry Turner at Covert was transferred to a South Haven postal route.

Hold 4-H Club Meet— 5—Health championships were won by Esther McGowan, Watervliet, and Walter Lamb, Decatur, at the Van Buren county achievement day program for 27 Four-H clubs at Bangor. About 300 persons were present.

Urge McLeod Bill— 6—Depositors of the defunct Olney National bank of Hartford sent petitions to Washington today urging adoption of the McLeod Bill, which provides for government loans for national banks to pay off in full.

Quell Unruly Dances— 7—Sheriff W. J. Dodge took action to quell unruly dance halls in Van Buren county and to tighten up on liquor violations.