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AtHOONCEMENT BY

BOARD OP GOVERNORS
OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
H.2, 1985 No. 17
Actions of the Board
Applications and Reports Received
During the Week Ending April 27, 1985
APPLICAHU3
RESERVE BANK

ACTIONS OF THE BOARD

Paul A. Volcker, Chairman, before the Subcommittee on Financial
Institutions, Supervision and Regulation of the House Banking
Ccrrmittee, to review the issues involved in interstate and
regional banking.
Preston Martin, Vice Chairman, before the Subcommittee on Tele­
communications, Consumer Protection and Finance of the House
Committee on Energy and Commerce, to discuss the recent surge
in merger and takeover activity and its potential effects on
credit market conditions.
J. Charles Partee, Governor, before the Subcommittee on Financial
Institutions of the Senate Banking Committee to discuss the
current difficulties being experienced by banks in agricultural
communities.
Regulation AA, Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices, the Federal
Reserve Board announced a final rule amending its regulation
that will carry out the Credit Practices Rule recently adopted
by the Federal Trade Commission.
Boston

The Merchants Bank, Burlington, Vermont, to acquire certain
assets and assume certain liabilities of the St. Johnsburv,
Vermont, offices of First National Bank of Vermont, Springfield, Vermont, report to the Federal Deposit Insurance Cor­
poration on competitive factors. 1/

Boston

Woodstock Holding Company, Inc., Woodstock, Vermont, extension of
time to July 24, 1985, within which to become a bank holding
company through the acquisition of The Woodstock National Bank. 1/

Boston

The First Colebrook Bank, Colebrook, New Hampshire, proposed
merger with First Colebrook Trust Company, report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
New York

Citizens First National Bank of New Jersey, Ridgewood, New Jersey,
to acquire the assets and assume the liability to pay deposits
in six branch offices of Jersey Shore Savings & Loan Association,
Tans River, New Jersey, report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

New York

Citizens First National Bank of New Jersey, Ridgewood, New Jersey,
to purchase the Fair Lawn Branch of the Interchange State Bank,
Saddle Brook, New Jersey, report to the Comptroller of the
Currency on competitive factors. 1/

New York

The Howard Savings Bank, Livingston, New Jersey, to acquire the
assets of and assume the liability to pay deposits made in a
branch of New Jersey National Bank, Trenton, New Jersey,
report to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on com­
petitive factors. 1/

New York

Citicorp International Bank, S.A., Panama City, Panama, extension
of time to April 30, 1986, within which to establish an
initial branch in Montevideo, Uruguay. 1/

Cleveland

SNB Corp., Greenville, Ohio, extension of time to July 23, 1985,
within which to acquire Second National Bank, Greenville,
Ohio. 1/

Cleveland

Mercantile Bancorp, Inc., Moundsville, West Virginia, extension
of time to May 31, 1985, within which to acquire 100 percent
of the outstanding cannon stock of Mercantile Banking and
Trust Company. 1/

Richmond

Suburban Bancorp, Bethesda, Maryland, extension of time within
which to acquire Suburban Bank/Washington , National Association,
Washington, D. C., a de novo nonbank bank. 1/

Richmond

St. Michaels Bank, St. Michaels, Maryland, extension of time to
December 12, 1985, within which to establish a branch on Lot
#4, Marlboro Avenue, Easton, Maryland. 1 /

Atlanta

First Citizens Bank, Forsyth, Georgia, proposed merger with
Forsyth Interim Bank, Atlanta, Georgia, report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on carpetitive factors. 1 /

Atlanta

Chatcm State Bank, Chatcm, Alabama, proposed merger with Mt.
Vernon Interim Bank, Mt. Vernon, Alabama, report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on carpetitive factors. 1/

_1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Atlanta

Bank South, Macon, Georgia, proposed merger with Forsyth. Interim
Bank, Atlanta,Georgia, report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1 /

Atlanta

First National Bank of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, proposed
merger with Bank of Macon County, Montezuma, Georgia, report
to the Comptroller of the Currency on competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

Florida Commercial Banks, Inc., Miami, Florida, extension of
time to August 1, 1985, within which Hugh F. Culverhouse, Sr.,
is to acquire additional shares. 1/

Atlanta

JBC Bancshares, Inc., Jasper, Georgia, extension of time to
August 17, 1985, within which to become a bank holding company
through acquisition of Jasper Banking Company. 1/

Atlanta

First State Holding Corporation, Sulligent, Alabama, extension
of tine to July 29, 1985, within which to become a bank holding
company through acquisition of First State Bank of Lamar County. 1/

Chicago

Cmnibank Corp., Wyandotte, Michigan, extension of time to July 11,
1985, within which to become a bank holding company through
the acquisition of 100 percent of the voting shares of Wyandotte
Savings Bank. 1 /

Chicago

Wyandotte Interim Bank, Wyandotte, Michigan, extension of time
to July 11, 1985, within which to merge with Wyandotte Savings
Bank. 1/

Chicago

Wyandotte Interim Bank, Wyandotte, Michigan, extension of time
to July 11, 1985, within which to become a member of the Federal
Reserve System. 1/

Chicago

First Clay Corp., Brazil, Indiana, extension of time to August 5,
1985, within which to become a bank holding company through
the acquisition of 100 percent of the voting shares of First
Bank and Trust of Clay County. 1/

St. Louis

MC Bancorp, Inc., Modesto, Illinois, extension of time to July 21,
1985, within which to become a bank holding company through the
acquisition of the successor by merger to Bank of Modesto. 1/

St. Louis

State First Financial Corporation, Texarkana, Arkansas, extension
of time to July 24, 1985, within which to become a bank holding
company through the acquisition of The State First National
Bank of Texarkana, and indirectly First National Bank
in Ashdown, Ashdown, Arkansas, through the acquisition of its
parent, Commercial Investment Company, Texarkana, Arkansas. 1 /

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Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 4 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Minneapolis

CaSH Holding Company, Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, extension
of time to July 24, 1985, within which to acquire Custer County
Bank, Custer, South Dakota, and Southern Hills Bank, Edgemont,
South Dakota. 1/

Kansas City

The State Bank, Winfield, Kansas, an investment in bank premises. 1/

San Francisco

National Bankshares of La Jolla, La Jolla, California, extension
of time to April 21, 1985, within which to begin operation
of National Bankshares Mortgage, Inc., La Jolia, California. 1/

San Francisco

Firstbank Holding Company of California, Lakewood, Colorado,
extension of time to August 6, 1985, within which to become a
bank holding company through acquisition of Firstbank of Palm
Desert, N.A., Palm Desert, California, a proposed new bank. 1/

San Francisco

Interim Pioneer National Bank, Yakima, Washington, proposed
merger with Pioneer National Bank under the charter of the
former and title of the latter, report to the Comptroller
of the Currency on competitive factors. 1/

1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 5 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
To Merge Pursuant to Section 18(c)
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act

Boston

Approved
New Belknap Bank, Belmont, New Hampshire, to merge with Belknap
Bank & Trust, Belmont, New Hampshire. 1/
* * * * *

To Became a Member of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act

Boston

Approved
New Belknap Bank, Belmont, New Hampshire. 1/
* * * * *

To Establish a Dcmestic Branch Pursuant to
Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act

New York

Approved
The Dutchess Bank & Trust Company, Poughkeepsie, New York. To
establish a branch at 5 South Broadway, Red Hook, New York. 1/

Richmond

Central Virginia Bank, Powhatan, Virginia. TO establish a branch
at Cartersville, Cumberland County, Virginia. 1/

Richmond

Central Fidelity Bank, Richmond, Virginia. To establish a branch
at 111 Franklin Road, Roanoke, Virginia. I f

Richmond

Bank of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia. To establish a branch
at Valley View Mall on Valley View Boulevard East, Roanoke,
Virginia. 1/

Richmond

Continental Bank and Trust Company, Springfield, Virginia. To
establish a branch at 8253-D Backlick Road, Newington, Virginia. \J

Richmond

Union Bank and Trust Company, Bowling Green, Virginia. To
establish a temporary branch at Fort A. P. Hill Military
Reservation, Caroline County, Virginia. \J

Atlanta

Mega Bank, Miami, Florida. To establish a branch at the north­
west comer of S.W. 152nd Street and 137th Avenue, Miami,
Florida. 1/

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Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 6 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Atlanta

Boca Bank, Boca Raton, Florida. To establish a branch located
at 7000 West Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida. 1 /

Chicago

Davenport Bank and Trust Company, Davenport, Iowa. To establish
an ATM at Eagle Food Store, 2100 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport,
Iowa. 1/

Kansas City

The State Bank, Winfield, Kansas. To establish a detached
facility to be located at 119-120 West 9th, Winfield, Kansas. 1/

* * * * *

Issued Intent Not to Disapprove Change of Control
Pursuant to Change in Bank Control Act of 1978

Kansas City

Not Disapproved
Valley Insurance Company, Inc., Junction City, Kansas. 1 /
* * * * *

Applications and Notifications far International
Investments and Other Action Pursuant to Sections 25 and 25(a)
of the Federal Reserve Act and Sections 4 (c) (9), 4 (c) (13), and 4 (c) (14)
of the Bank Holding Caqpany Act of 1956, as emended
New York

New York

Boston

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Approved
Irving Trust Company, New York, New York, grants consent to make
an additional investment in Banca della Svizzera Italiana,
Lugano, Switzerland.
Irving Trust Company, New York, New York, grants consent for
after the fact consent to make an additional investment in
Banca della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland.

Forty-Five Day Notification Period Waived
State Street Bank and Trust Ccnpany, Boston, Massachusetts:
no objection to acquire all of the shares of Continental
Illinois Bank (Switzerland), Zurich, Switzerland.

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors tinder delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 7 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

New York

New York

Ftarty^-Five Day Notification Allowed to Expire
Citibank, N.A., New York, New York: no objection to continue to
hold the shares of its 40 percent owned controlled subsidiary,
Saudi American Bank, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after Bank establishes
an initial branch in Istanbul, Turkey.
Citibank Overseas Investment Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware:
no objection to invest in Diners Club Asia, Inc., Hong Kong.
* * * * *

To Farm a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a) (1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956

Atlanta

Atlanta

Withdrawn
Gulf Coast Holding Corporation ESOT, Panama City, Florida, for
approval to acquire at least 25 percent of the voting shares
of Gulf Coast Holding Corporation, Panama City, Florida, and
indirectly Trust National Bank, Panama City, Florida.

Returned
EMB Financial Holdings, Inc., Fayetteville, Georgia, for approval
to acquire at least 83.9 percent of the voting shares of
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Fayetteville, Georgia.

Chicago

Lincolnshire Bancshares, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois, for
approval to acquire at least 57 percent of the voting shares
of First National Bank of Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Boston

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, for
approval to acquire at least 98.6 percent of the voting shares
of Citizens Corporation, Providence, Rhode Island, and indirectly
acquire Citizens Trust Company, Providence, Rhode Island.

Boston

First National Lincoln Corporation, Damariscotta, Maine, for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of The
First National Bank of Damariscotta, Damariscotta, Maine. 1/

New York

Canadaigua National Corporation, Canadaigua, New York, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of The Canadaigua
National Bank and Trust Company, Canadaigua, New York. 1/

Approved

1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 8ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Cleveland

Peoples Financial Corp., Inc., Ford City, Pennsylvania, for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Peoples Bank of Ford City, Pennsylvania, Ford City, Pennsylvania,
and indirectly New Bethlehem Bank, New Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 1/

Richmond

Citizens Bancshares, Inc., Weston, West Virginia, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of the successor by
merger to The Citizens Bank of Weston, Weston, West Virginia. 1/

Atlanta

First State Corp., West Blocton, Alabama, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of First State Bank of Bibb
County, West Blocton, Alabama. 1/

Atlanta

Shelby Bancshares, Inc., Pelham, Alabama, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Shelby State Bank, Pelham,
Alabama. 1/

Atlanta

United Bankshares, Inc., Nashville, Georgia, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of The United Banking Company,
Nashville, Georgia. 1 /

Chicago

Dentel Bancorporation, Victor, Icwa, for approval to acquire at
least 80 percent of the voting shares of Victor State Bank,
Victor, Icwa. 1/

St. Louis

Sacramento Bancorp, Sacramento, Kentucky, for approval to acquire
at least 80 percent of the voting shares of Sacramento Deposit
Bank, Sacramento, Kentucky. 1 /

St. Louis

Union Bancshares of Benton, Inc., Benton, Arkansas, to acquire
at least 80 percent of the voting shares of The Union Bank of
Benton, Benton, Arkansas. 1/

Kansas City

Luray Bankshares, Lurav, Kansas, for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The Peoples State Bank of
Luray, Luray, Kansas. 1 /

Dallas

Heritage Bankshares, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Turtle Creek National
Bank, Dallas, Texas. 1 /

* * * * *

1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




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ACTIONS OP TOE BOARD - Continued
Tb Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (3) of the Bank Holding Cenpany Act of 1956

Atlanta

Dallas

New York

Withdrawn
Gulf Coast Holding Corporation, Panama City, Florida, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Gulf City
National Bank of South Walton, Destin, Florida, a proposed
new bank.

Returned
The Plains Corporation, Lubbock, Texas, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Lockney Bancshares, Inc.,
Lockney, Texas and indirectly acquire First National Bank in
Lockney, Lockney, Texas.

Approved
Bath National Corporation, Bath, New York, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of The First National Bank
of Wayland, Wayland, New York. 1/

Philadelphia

Merchants Bancorp, Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of The Wyoming
National Bank of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 1/

Cleveland

State National Bancorp, Inc., Maysville, Kentucky, for approval
to acquire at least 80 percent of the voting shares of
Fanners Liberty Bank of Augusta, Augusta, Kentucky. 1/

Atlanta

Barnett Banks of Florida, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Barnett
Bank of Hernando County, N.A., Spring Hill, Florida, a proposed new bank. 1/

Atlanta

The Colonial BancGroup, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Bank of Lexington,
Lexington, Alabama. 1/

Atlanta

First National Corporation of Jacksonville, Jacksonville,
Alabama, for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Bank of Anniston, Anniston, Alabama. 1/

Chicago

First Lake Forest Corporation, Lake Forest, Illinois, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of The First
National Bank of Lake Bluff, Lake Bluff, Illinois. 1/

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Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Chicago

First Lake Forest Corporation, Lake Forest, Illinois, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Lake Forest
National Bank, Lake Forest, Illinois. 1 /

Chicago

Heritage Racine Corporation, Racine, Wisconsin, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of American State
Baric, Kenosha, Wisconsin. 1/

St. Louis

First Kentucky National Corporation, Louisville, Kentucky, for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Bank
of Commerce and Trust Ccnpany, Lexington, Kentucky. 1/

Kansas City

Chapman Bancshares, Inc., Chapman, Kansas, for approval to acquire
24 percent of the voting shares and 100 percent of the nonvoting
shares of Valley Insurance Ccnpany, Inc., Junction City, Kansas,
and indirectly First State Bank, Junction City, Kansas. 1 /

Kansas City

Western Kansas Investment Corporation, Inc., Winona, Kansas, for
approval to acquire at least 24.9 percent of the voting shares
of Selden Investment Inc., Selden, Kansas, and indirectly Selden
State Bank, Selden, Kansas. 1 /

* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Ccnpany Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (5) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany Act of 1956

Atlanta

Approved
The Colonial BancGroup, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of First Tuscumbia
Corporation, Tuscumbia, Alabama, and indirectly acquire at least
80 percent of First National Bank in Tuscumbia, Tuscumbia,
Alabama. 1 /
* * * * *

1/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 11 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
4 (c) (8) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956

Returned
New York

Citicorp, New York, New York, to engage de novo in consumer lending
through Citibank, (St. Louis), N.A., St. Louis, Missouri.

New York

First National State Bancorporation, Newark, New Jersey, to
engage de novo in consumer lendinq and deposit-taking through
First National State Bank (Chevy Chase), Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Chicago

Republic Bancorp Co., Chicago, Illinois, to engage de novo
(in making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans for itself or
for others of the type made by a commercial finance company)
(4/9/85)

Boston

Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Providence, Rhode Island, for
approval to engage in thrift institution activities, including
real estate development, through the direct acquisition of
Citizens Savings Bank, F.S.B., Providence, Rhode Island, and
in mortgage banking, consumer finance and credit-related insurance
agency activities through the indirect acquisition of 50 percent
joint venture interest in The Money Store/Georgia, Inc.,
Atlanta, Georgia.

Kansas City

Western Kansas Investment Corporation, Inc., Winona, Kansas,
to engage indirectly in acting as insurance agent or
broker for any insurance sold by a bank holding company or a
nonbank subsidiary in a community that has a population not
exceeding 5,000, through Selden State Bank Agency, Selden,
Kansas. 1/

San Francisco

California Commercial Bancshares, Santa Ana, California, for
approval to continue making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans
for itself or for others of the type made by a commercial
finance company and to engage de novo in mortgage banking
activities on a nationwide basis. 1 /

Approved

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Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.




H.2, 1985 Mo. 17

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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Cleveland

Permitted
Fifth Third Bancorp, Cincinnati, Ohio, to engage de novo (underwriting credit life insurance on consumer loans and underwriting
credit disability insurance on consumer loans) through Fountain
Square Insurance Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, the geographic area
serves the State of Ohio (4/26/85) 3/

Atlanta

Mansura Bancshares, Inc., Mansura, Louisiana, to engage de novo
(in providing to others financially related data processing and
data transmission services, facilities, and data bases; or
access to them) to be conducted nationwide, through Cypress
Data Processing Company, Inc., Mansura, Louisiana. (4/26/85) 3/

St. Louis

First State Bancshares, Inc., Somerville, Tennessee, to engage
de novo (in selling credit life, disability or involuntary
unemployment insurance) (4/26/85) 3/

San Francisco

CVB Financial Corp., Chino, California, to engage de novo
(making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans for itself or for
others of the type made by a mortgage company) through Conrmunity
Trust Deed Services, Colton, California, on a nationwide basis
(4/26/85) 3/

San Francisco

First Security Corporation, Salt Lake City, Utah, to engage
de novo (in any insurance activity engaged in by a bank holding
company or a subsidiarv that was approved by the Board prior to
January 1, 1971) to expand the geographic scope to include
the United States through First Security Insurance, Inc.,
Salt Lake City, Utah (4/26/85) 3/
* * * * *

Redemption of Shares

New York

Approved
Center Bancorp, Inc., Union, New Jersey. 1/

Chicago

East Troy Bancshares, Inc., East Troy, Wisconsin. 1/

Minneapolis

Hope Bank Holding Company, Hope, North Dakota. 1 /

Kansas City

Valley Insurance Caipany, Inc., Junction City, Kansas. 1/

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3/

Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under delegated
authority.
Notification processed by Reserve Bank on behalf of the Board of Governors
under delegated authority.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 13 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

Tb Beoane a Menfcer of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Dallas

Landmark Bank-Mid Cities, Euless, Texas. 2J

* * * * *

To Establish a Domestic Branch Pursuant to
Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Cleveland

The Provident Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio. To establish five off-site
electronic facilities in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. 2/

* * * * *

Applications and Notifications far International
Investments and Other Action Pursuant to Sections 25 and 25(a)
of the Federal Reserve Act and Sections 4 (c) (9), 4 (c) (13), and 4 (c) (14)
of the Bank Holding Gcnpany Act of 1956, as amended
Chicago

San Francisco

Comerica Incorporated, Detroit, Michigan, for approval to acquire
MNC Banks International Finance Corporation, N.V., Curacao,
Netherlands Antilles.
Security Pacific International Finance, Inc., San Diego, California,
prior notification of its intent to make an additional invest­
ment in Wifag-Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Offenbach am Main,
Federal Republic of Germany.

* * * * *

To Worm a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (1) of the Bank Holding Gcnpany Act of 1956
Cleveland

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Sutton Bancshares, Inc., Attica, Ohio, for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Sutton State Bank, Attica,
Ohio. 2 /

Application subject to Community Reinvestment Act. The Carmunity Affairs
Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be contacted as to the length of
the ccnment period.




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
Atlanta

Citizens and Southern Acquisition Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia,
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Landmark Banking Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and
indirectly Landmark Bank of Brevard, Melbourne; Landmark First
National Bank, Ft. Lauderdale; Charlotte County National Bank,
Port Charlotte; First Bank of Marco Island, N.A., Marco Island;
First National Bank and Trust Company of Naples, Naples; First
County Bank, Riverview Landmark; Bank of Tampa, Tampa; Peoples
Bank of Hillsborough County, Tampa; East First National Bank,
East Ft. Myers; First Catmercial Bank of Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers;
The First Bank of Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers; Gulf Coast First National
Bank, Ft. Myers; North First Bank, North Ft. Myers; The Palmetto
Bank and Trust Company, Palmetto; Landmark Bank of Orlando,
Orlando; Landmark Bank of Palm Beach County, Boca Raton;
Peoples Bank of Pasco County, Elfers; Gulf Coast Bank of Pinellas,
Madeira Beach; Landmark Union Trust Bank of St. Petersburg,
N.A., St. Petersburg; Palm State Bank, Palm Harbor; Gulf Coast
National Bank, Sarasota; National Bank of Sarasota, Sarasota;
and South County Bank, Venice, all located in Florida.

Atlanta

Headland Capital Corporation, Headland, Alabama, for approval
to acquire at least 80 percent of the voting shares of Wiregrass
Bank & Trust, Headland, Alabama. 2/

Atlanta

Peoples Bancorp of Svlacauga, Inc., Sylacauga, Alabama, for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Peoples
Bank and Trust Company of Sylacauga, Sylacauga, Alabama. 2/

Chicaoo

Lincolnshire Bancshares, Inc., Lincolnshire, Illinois, for approval
to acquire 70 percent of the voting shares of First National
Bank of Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Illinois. 2/

Chicago

Water Tower Bancorp, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for approval to
acquire at least 80 percent of the voting shares of Water
Tower Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois. 2/

St. Louis

Bank of Dardanelle Bankshares, Inc., Dardanelle, Arkansas, for
approval to acquire at least 80 percent of the voting shares
of Bank of Dardanelle, Dardanelle, Arkansas. 2/

Minneapolis

Countricorp, White Sulfur Springs, Montana, for approval to acquire
at least 80.8 percent of the voting shares of The First National
Bank of White Sulfur Springs, White Sulfur Springs, Montana. 7J

Minneapolis

South Central Financial Services, Inc., Bricelyn, Minnesota,
for approval to acquire at least 98.5 percent of the voting
shares of State Bank of Bricelyn, Bricelyn, Minnesota. 2/

2J

Application subject to Catinunity Reinvestment Act. The Cannunity Affairs
Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be contacted as to the length of
the Garment period.




H.2, 1985 No. 17

- 15 AETLICMTCNS RECEIVED - Continued

Dallas

Commerce Bancshares of Roswell, Inc., Roswell, New Mexico,
for approved, to acquire at least 80 percent of the voting shares
of Valley Bank of Commerce, Roswell, New Mexico. 2/

Dallas

Freeman Bancstock Investments & Inwood Holding Corporation, both
in Irving, Texas, for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Inwood Bancshares, Inc., Dallas, Texas and
indirectly Inwood National Bank of Dallas, Dallas, Texas. 2:/

Dallas

Ft. Elliott Bancshares, Inc., Mobeetie, Texas, for approval to
acquire at least 86.4 percent of the voting shares of The
First State Bank of Mobeetie, Mobeetie, Texas. 2/

San Francisco

Center Bancorp, Woodland Hills, California, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Center National
Bank, Woodland Hills, California. 2/

* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Ccmpany Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (3) of the Bank Holding Ccmpany Act of 1956
Boston

New Hampshire Savings Bank Corporation, Concord, New Hampshire,
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
United Savings Bank, Manchester, New Hampshire, a proposed new
bank. 2J

Richmond

Guyan Bancshares, Inc., Gilbert, West Virginia, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of American National
Bank, Logan, West Virginia. 2/

Atlanta

Citizens and Southern Georgia Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia,
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Landmark Banking Corporation, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and
indirectly Landmark Bank of Brevard, Melbourne; Landmark First
National Bank, Ft. Lauderdale; Charlotte County National Bank,
Port Charlotte; First Bank of Marco Island, N.A., Marco Island;
First National Bank and Trust Ccmpany of Naples, Naples; First
County Bank, Riverview; Landmark Bank of Tampa, Tampa; Peoples
Bank of Hillsborough County, Tampa; Fast First National Bank,
East Ft. Myers; First Commercial Bank of Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers;
The First Bank of Ft. Myers, Ft. Jfyers; Gulf Coast First
National Bank, Ft. Myers; North First Bank, North Ft. Myers; The
Palmetto Bank and Trust Ccmpany, Palmetto; Landmark Bank of

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Application subject to Ccnnunity Reinvestment Act. The Caimunity Affairs
Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be contacted as to the length of
the carment period.




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Orlando, Orlando; Landmark Bank of Palm Beach County, Boca
Raton; Peoples Bank of Pasco County, Elfers; Gulf Coast Bank
of Pinellas, Madeira Beach; Landmark Uhion Trust Bank of St.
Petersburg, N.A., St. Petersburg; Palm State Bank, Palm Harbor;
Gulf Coast National Bank, Sarasota; National Bank of Sarasota,
Sarasota; and South County Bank, Venice, all located in Florida. 2/

Atlanta

Louisiana Bancshares, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of Gulf National
Bancorp, Inc., Lake Charles, Louisiana and indirectly Gulf
National Bank at Lake Charles, lake Charles, Louisiana. 2 /

Chicago

Charter 17 Bancorp, Inc., Richmond, Indiana, for approval to
acquire at least 1.9 percent of the voting shares of Northwest
National Bank, Rensselaer, Indiana. 2/

Chicago

Coinerica Incorporated, Detroit, Michigan, for approval to acquire
25 percent of the voting shares of Michigan National Corporation,
Bloomfield, Michigan, and indirectly Michigan National Bank
of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan; Michigan National Bank, Lansing;
Michigan National Bank-Oakland, Southfield; Michigan National
Bank-Mid Michigan, Flint; Michigan National Bank-North Metro,
Troy; Michigan National Bank-West Metro, Livonia; Michigan BankPort Huron, Port Huron; Michigan National Bank-Central,
Wyoming; Michigan National Bank-Valley, Saginaw; Michigan National
Bank of Macarib, Warren; Michigan National Bank-South Metro,
Dearborn; Michigan National Bank-Michiana, Cassoplis; Michigan
National Bank-West Oakland, Novi; Michigan National Bank-West,
Kalamazoo; Michigan National Bank-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor; Michigan
National Bank-Sterling, Sterling Heights; Michigan National
Bank-Mid South, Litchfield; Michigan National Bank-Grand
Traverse, Traverse City; Michigan National Bank-Livingston,
Brighton; Michigan National Bank-Huron, East Tawas; Michigan
National Bank-Farmington, Farmington Hills; Michigan National
Bank-North, Petoskey; and Michigan National Bank-Midwest,
Jackson, all located in Michigan. 2/

Dallas

Haltan City Bancshares, Inc., Dallas, Texas, for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of American Bank of
Caranerce, Grapevine, Texas. 2/
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Application subject to Caimunity Reinvestment Act.. The Community Affairs
Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be contacted as to the length of
the conment period.




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To Expand a Bank Holding Ccnpany Pursuant to Section
3(a) (5) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany Act of 1956
Atlanta

CB&T Bancshares, Inc., Columbus, Georgia, for approval to merge
with First United Bancshares, Inc., Montezuma, Georgia, and
indirectly First United Bank, Montezuma, Georgia. 2/
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To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
4 (c) (8) of the Bank Holding Ocupany Act of 1956
New York

The Chase Manhattan Corporation and Chase Manhattan National
Corporation, both in New York, New York, to engage de novo
(selling credit life, disability, or involuntary unemployment
insurance) to be conducted on a nationwide basis, through
any of their existing subsidiaries or subsidiaries yet to be
formed (4/25/85)

New York

Ccnmercial Bancshares, Inc., Jersey City, New Jersey, to engage
de novo (making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans for itself
or for others of the type made by a consumer finance company
and selling credit life, disability or involuntary unemployment
insurance) to be conducted nationwide (4/23/85)

New York

First Jersey National Corporation, Jersey City, New Jersey, to
engage de novo (engaging in full pay-out real property leasing)
(4/23/85)

New York

NOrstar Bancorp Inc., Albany, New York, to engage de novo
(making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans for itself or for
others of the type made by a ccnmercial finance company;
and engaging in full pay-out personal property leasing) to
be conducted nationwide, through Norstar Leasing Services
Inc., Albany, New York (4/23/85)

Cleveland

AmeriTrust Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio, to engage de novo (in
discount securities brokerage activities including certain
securities credit and incidental activities) at 1010 Euclid
Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, the geographic scope will be nation­
wide, through AT Investment Services Corp. (4/23/85)

2/

Application subject to Comnunity Reinvestment Act. The Ccmnunity Affairs
Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be contacted as to the length of
the continent period.




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Cleveland

PNC Financial Corp, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for approval to acquire
a trust company to be formed under New York law.

Richmond

Bank of Virginia Company, Richmond, Virginia, to engage de novo
(in any insurance activity engaged in by a bank holding company
or a subsidiary that was approved by the Board prior to January 1,
1971) the activities would be conducted throughout the State
of Virginia, through Bank of Virginia Insurance Agency, Inc.,
Richmond, Virginia (4/26/85)

Atlanta

Correction:
The application for CB&T Bancshares, Inc., Columbus, Georgia,
to engage (in providing portfolio investment advice to any
person; and underwriting and dealing in obligations of the
United States, general obligations of states and political sub­
divisions, and other obligations in which state member banks
are authorized to underwrite and deal) through the acquisition
of Calumet Financial Associates, Knoxville, Tennessee, the
activities will be conducte nationwide which appeared on H.2
No. 12, 1985 as Received as a de novo was incorrect. The
application was already listed on H.2 No. 9, 1985.

Atlanta

Citizens and Southern Acquisition Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia,
to acquire Capital Group, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale; Landmark Financial
Services, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale; Landmark Mortgage Corporation,
Tampa; The National Trust Company, Ft. Myers; and Florida
Interchange Group, Inc., Orlando, all located in Florida.

Atlanta

Citizens and Southern Georgia Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia,
to acquire Capital Group, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale; Landmark
Financial Services, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale; landmark Mortgage
Corporation, Tampa; The National Trust Company, Ft. Myers;
and Florida Interchange Group, Inc., Orlando, all located
in Florida.

Chicago

Ccmerica Incorporated, Detroit, Michigan, for approval to
acquire Michigan National Investment Corporation, Bloanfield
Hills, Michigan; MNC Leasing Company, Farmington Hills, Michigan;
and Wolverine Life Insurance Company, Bloomfield Hills,
Michigan.

Chicago

Irwin Union Corporation, Columbus, Indiana, to engage de novo
(providing portfolio investment advice to any person; providing
economic information and advice, statistical forecasting
services, and industry services; providing management con­
sulting services to depository institutions; underwriting
and dealing in obligations of the United States, general
obligations of states and political subdivisions, and other
obligations in which state member banks are authorized to
underwrite and deal) through its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Irwin Union Capital Corporation, Columbus, Indiana (4/23/85)




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
St. Louis

Mid-America Bancorp, Louisville, Kentucky, to engage in de novo
expansion (in making, acquiring, and/or servicing loans for
itself or for others of the type made by a mortgage company,
consumer finance company, and commercial finance company in
Indiana and selling credit life, disability or involuntary
unemployment insurance in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky) through
its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Loan Store, Inc., d/b/a Amity
America Corp. (4/29/85)

St. Louis

Monticello Bankshares, Inc., Monticello, Kentucky, to engage
de novo (in selling credit life, disability, or involuntary
unemployment insurance) the geographic area will serve the
State of Kentucky (4/22/85)

Minneapolis

Norwest Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota, to engage in any
insurance activity engaged in by a bank holding company or a
subsidiary that was approved by the Board prior to January 1,
1971, through the acquisition of assets from O.K., Inc., Kearney,
Nebraska.

Dallas

Independent Banker Financial Corporation, Dallas, Texas, to enter
through its subsidiary, Independent Brokerage Corporation of
America, Inc., into a joint venture through 49 percent interest
in Garvin Independent Brokers, for the purpose of providing
brokerage services to municipal bond dealers including
municipal bond brokers and banks.

San Francisco

BankAmerica Corporation, San Francisco, California, to engage in
an indirect joint venture with RATUS Leasing, Inc., Louisville,
Kentucky, in the leasing of personal property and real property.

San Francisco

U. S. Bancorp, Portland, Oregon, to engage de novo (providing
to others financially related data processing and data trans­
mission services, facilities, and data bases; or access to
them) (4/24/85)

San Francisco

U. S. Bancorp, Portland, Oregon, to engage de novo (engaging
in the activities of a trust company of a fiduciary, agency,
or custodial nature; retail selling of money orders and
similar consumer payment instruments with a face value not
more than $1,000; selling U. S. savings bonds; selling travelers
checks) (4/24/85)




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
REPORTS RECEIVED
None.
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PETITIONS FOR RHEJMUONG
None.