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ANNOUNCEMENT BY

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTBi
H.2, 1985 No. 35
Actions of the Board
Applications and Reports Received
During the Week Ending August 31, 1985
APPLICABLE
RESERVE BANK

ACTIONS OP THE BOARD

Federal Reserve Board issued for public comment a
proposed change to Regulation K— International
Banking Operations— that would prohibit all
lending to affiliates by Edge corporations that
are not subsidiaries of U.S. insured banks.
Comment is requested by October 28, 1985 (Docket
R-0550).
Announcement by Federal Reserve Board that its
Consumer Advisory Council will meet October 24 and
25, in the Board's Martin Building, in sessions
open to the public.
New York

Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, New York, New
York — investment in bank premises. 1/

New York

Norstar Bank of Long Island, Hempstead, New York,
investment in bank premises. 1/

Philadelphia

Central Bank, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania —
extension of time to March 3, 1985, within which
to establish a branch in Bamesboro,
Pennsylvania. 1/

Richmond

The Parkersburg National Bank, Parkersburg, West
Virginia, proposed merger with Union Central
National Bank, Vienna, West Virginia, and United
Bank, Inc., Parkersburg, West Virginia — report
to the Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

Richmond

Whitesville State Bank, Whitesville, West Virginia,
proposed merger with WSB Bank, Inc., Whitesville
— report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Atlanta

Barnett Bank of Northwest Florida, Fort Walton
Beach, Florida, proposed merger with Cawthon State
Bank, Defuniak Springs, Florida, and First
National Bank of Niceville, Niceville, Florida —
report to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

Cawthon State Bank, Defuniak Springs, Florida,
proposed merger with three offices of Barnett Bank
of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida — report to
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

Commerce and Energy Bank of Lafayette, Lafayette,
Louisiana, proposed merger with New Ccranerce and
Energy Bank of Lafayette — report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on competitive
factors. 1/

Atlanta

First American National Bank of Chattanooga,
Chattanooga, Tennessee, proposed merger with
First American National Bank of Cleveland,
Cleveland, Tennessee — report to the Comp­
troller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

Atlanta

Community State Banking Corporation, Starke,
Florida — extension of time to November 14, 1985,
within which to become a bank holding company
through acquisition of Ccranunity State Bank of
Starke. 1/

Chicago

Premier Bancorporation, Inc., Libertyville,
Illinois — extension of time to November 19,
1985, within which to establish a de novo
subsidiary, First Premier Credit Life Insurance
Company, and to engage in insurance activities
directly related to extensions of credit, in
Northern Cook and Lake counties in Illinois. 1/

Chicago

Western Interim National Bank of Cicero, Cicero,
Illinois, proposed merger with Western National
Bank of Cicero, under the charter of the former
and title of the latter — report to the

1/




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

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ACTIONS OF THE BQAED - Continued
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/
Chicago

New First National Bank in Lincoln, Lincoln,
Illinois, proposed merger with First National Bank
in Lincoln, under the charter and title of the
latter — report to the Comptroller of the
Currency on competitive factors. 1/

Chicago

North Shore Interim National Bank of Chicago,
Chicago, Illinois, proposed merger with The North
Shore National Bank of Chicago, under the charter
of North Shore Interim National Bank of Chicago
and title of The North Shore National Bank of
Chicago — report to the Comptroller of the
Currency on competitive factors. 1/

Chicago

Marine First National Bank of Racine, Racine,
Wisconsin, proposed merger with Marine Bank South,
National Association, Kenosha, Wisconsin, under
the charter of Marine First National Bank of
Racine and title of Marine Bank South, National
Association — report to the Comptroller of the
Currency on competitive factors. 1/

Chicago

Conerica Incorporated, Detroit, Michigan —
extension of time to November 20, 1985, within
which to acquire 21.6 percent or more of the
voting shares of Pontiac State Bank, Pontiac,
Michigan. 1/

St. Louis

GCB Bancorp, Inc., Princeton, Indiana — extension
of time to October 20, 1985, within which to
became a bank holding company through the
acquisition of Gibson County Bank, Princeton. 1/

St. Louis

First National Bank of Clark County, Charlestown,
Indiana, proposed merger with CCI Bank, National
Association, Charlestown — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

St. Louis

Bells Banking Company, Bells, Tennessee, proposed
merger with Bells Interim Banking Company, Bells
— report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 4 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

St. Louis

Headquarters Holding Canpany, Ava, Illinois —
extension of time to December 2, 1985, within
which to become a bank holding canpany through
acquisition of First National Bank of Ava. 1/

St. Louis

Gateway Capital Corporation, Hernando, Mississippi
— extension of time to December 11, 1985, within
which to redeem its shares. 1/

St. Louis

First Missouri Bank of St. Francois County, Flat
River, Missouri, proposed merger with Bank of
Bismarck, Bismarck, Missouri — report to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

St. Louis

Mercantile Bank of Northwest County N.A., St. Louis
County, Missouri, proposed purchase of a facility
of Lewis and Clark Mercantile Bank, St. Louis
County — report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

Dallas

New Plano East Bank, Plano, Texas, proposed merger
with Plano East National Bank — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

Dallas

Central Bank, Monroe, Louisiana —
bank premises. 1/

San Francisco

Messrs. Milton, Brian, and Samuel Sorokin and Terry
Metrovich — extension of time to September 20,
1985, within which to process their notice of
change in control in connection with the
acquisition of 60.65 percent ownership of the
voting shares of Mesa Bancorp, San Diego,
California. 1/

San Francisco

First National Bank of North County, Carlsbad,
California, proposed merger with The Lake San
Marcos Branch of Union Bank, Los Angeles,
California — report to the Comptroller of the
Currency on competitive factors. 1/

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investment in

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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

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ACTIONS OF THE BCftBD - Continued

Tb Become a Matter of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Approved
Minneapolis

Fidelity Bank Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 1/

Dallas

Interstate Bank North, Houston, Texas. 1/
* * * * *
Tb Establish a Domestic Branch Pursuant
to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Arrowed

Philadelphia

Central Bank, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania — to
establish a branch office to be located at 125-129
South Juliana Street, Bedford, Pennsylvania. 1/

Dallas

Central Bank, Monroe, Louisiana — to establish a
branch at 4700 Millhaven Road, Monroe, Louisiana.
1/
* * * * *

To Merge Pursuant to Section 18(c) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Approved
San Francisco

First Interstate Bank of California, Los Angeles,
California — to acquire certain assets and assume
certain deposit liabilities of First Interstate
Bank, Ltd., Los Angeles, California. 1/
* * * *

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

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H.2, 1985 No. 35

ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

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

St. Louis

Marshall Bancshares, Inc., Marshall, Arkansas. 1/

Kansas City

American State Bank of Jackson, Jackson, Wyoming. 1/
* * * * *

To Form a Bank Holding Ccnjaany Pursuant to Section
3(a) (1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Withdrawn
Chicago

Lincolnshire Bancshares, Inc., Lincolnshire,
Illinois — for approval to acquire at least 70
percent of the voting shares of First National
Bank of Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, Illinois.

Returned
Kansas City

Regency Bancorporation, Pueblo, Colorado — for
approved to acquire at least 97 percent of the
voting shares of Pueblo Boulevard Bank, Pueblo,
Colorado.

Approved

Richmond

Big Coal River Bancorp, Inc., Whitesville, West
Virginia — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of the successor by merger to
Whitesville State bank, Whitesville, West
Virginia. 1/

Richmond

Century Bancshares, Inc., Washington, D. C. — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Century National Bank, Washington, D. C.
/

1

1/




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

H.2, 1985 Ho. 35

- 7 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued

Atlanta

Claiborne Holding Company, Inc., Tazewell,
Tennessee — for approval to acquire at least 80
percent of the voting shares of Claiborne County
bank, Tazewell, Tennessee. 1/

Atlanta

First Polk Bankshares, Inc., Cedartcwn, Georgia —
for approval to acquire at least 80 percent of the
voting shares of First National Bank of Polk
County, Cedartown, Georgia. 1/

Atlanta

Lowndes Bancshares, Inc., Hahira, Georgia — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Commercial Banking Company, Hahira,
Georgia 1/

Chicago

W. D. K. Bancorporation, Hampton, Iowa — for
approval to acquire to acquire at least 97.78
percent of the voting shares of Palmer State Bank,
Palmer, Iowa. 1/

St. Louis

Aviston Bancorp., Inc., Aviston, Illinois — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of State Bank of Aviston, Aviston,
Illinois. 1/

St. Louis

First Indiana Bancshares, Inc., Charlestown,
Indiana — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of the successor by merger to
First National Bank of Clark County, Charlestown,
Indiana and at least 52.33 percent of The First
National Bank of Scottsburg, Scottsburg, Indiana.
1/

St. Louis

Hunt & Howell Bancshares, Inc., Fayetteville,
Arkansas ■
— for approval to acquire 99 percent of
the voting shares of First National Bank of
Fayetteville, Fayetteville, Arkansas.

St. Louis

Marked Tree Bancshares, Inc., Marked Tree, Arkansas
— for approval to acquire at least 80 percent of
the voting shares of Marked Tree Bank, Marked
Tree, Arkansas. 1/

St. Louis

McKenzie Holding Company, McKenzie, Tennessee. —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of McKenzie Banking Company, McKenzie,
Tennessee. 1/

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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 8 ACTIONS OF THE BQAFD - Continued

Minneapolis

The First and Farmers Bank Holding Company,
Portland, North Dakota — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of The First and
Farmers Bank, Portland, North Dakota. 1/

Minneapolis

Pioneer Bank Shares, Inc., Duluth, Minnesota — for
approval to acquire at least 83.75 percent of the
voting shares of Pioneer National Bank of Duluth,
Duluth, Minnesota. 1/

Kansas City

Citadel Bankshares, Inc., Wichita, Kansas — for
approval to acquire 86.7 percent of the voting
shares of Augusta Bank and Trust company, Augusta,
Kansas, and 99.8 percent of the voting shares of
Montgomery County Financial Corporation,
Independence, Kansas and indirectly Independence
State Bank, Independence, Kansas. 1/

Kansas City

First National Holding Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First Jenks Bancorporation, Inc., Tulsa,
Oklahoma and indirectly 99.7 percent of First
National Bank, Jenks, Oklahoma. 1/

Dallas

Kingsville State Bancshares, Inc., Kingsville,
Texas — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of State Bank of Kingsville,
Kingsville, Texas. 1/

Dallas

New East Texas Bancshares, Inc., Livingston, Texas
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of East Texas Bancshares, Inc.,
Livingston, Texas, and indirectly First National
Bank of Jasper, Jasper, Texas and First State Bank
of Livingston, Livingston, Texas. 1/

Dallas

United Bancshares, Inc., Hobbs, New Mexico — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of United Bank of Lea County, Hobbs, New
Mexico. 1/

San Francisco

Salt Lake Holding Corp., Salt Lake City, Utah —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Sandy State Bank, Sandy, Utah.

1/




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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 9 ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Ccnpany Pursuant to Section
3(a) (3) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany of 1956
Returned
Chicago

Tri City Bankshares Corporation, Oak Creek,
Wisconsin — for approval to acquire 2.28 percent
of the voting shares of First National Bank of
Eagle River, Eagle River, Wisconsin.

Minneapolis

JDOB, Inc., Naples, Florida — for approval to
acquire at least 83 percent of the voting shares
of Sandstone State Bank, Sandstone, Minnesota.

Kansas City

Commercial Landmark Corporation, Muskogee, Oklahoma
— for approval to acquire at least 89.1 percent
of the voting shares of Sequoyah State Bank of
Muldrow, Muldrcw, Oklahoma.

Approved
St. Louis

Mid-South Bancorp, Inc., Franklin, Kentucky — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Adairville Banking Company, Adairville,
Kentucky. 1/

Minneapolis

Bank Shares Incorporated, Minneapolis, Minnesota —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Fidelity Bank Northeast, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. 1/

Dallas

United New Mexico Financial Corporation,
Albuquerque, New Mexico — for approval to acquire
24 percent of the voting shares of United
Bancshares, Inc. Hobbs, New Mexico and indirectly
acquire United Bank of Lea County, Hobbs, New
Mexico, a proposed new bank. 1/
* * * * *

1/



A p p lic a tio n

processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under
delegated authority*

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H.2, 1985 No. 35
ACTIONS

CP THE

BOARD - Continued

To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
4 (c) (8) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany Act. of 1956
Returned
San Francisco

U. S. Bancorp, Portland, Oregon — to engage de
novo (making, acquiring and/or servicing loans for
itself or for others of the type made by a
consumer finance company; engaging in full pay-out
personal property leasing; selling credit life,
disability or involuntary unemployment insurance;
selling property and casualty insurance) through
its subsidiary, U. S. Bancorp Financial, Inc.,
Portland, Oregon, to include the United States,
with exception of property and casualty insurance
sales, which would be limited to Idaho, Nevada,
Washington, Oregon, California and Arizona.
(8/27/85)

Approved
New York

Bankers Trust New York Corporation, New York, New
York — for approval to engage de novo through its
wholly owned subsidiary, BT Futures Corp., New
York, New York, in the execution and clearance, on
major ccsrmodity exchanges, of futures contracts on
stock indexes and options on such futures
contracts.

Kansas City

Citadel Bankshares, Inc., Wichita, Kansas — for
approval to indirectly engage in selling credit
life, disability, or involuntary unemployment
insurance through its acquisition of Montgomery
County Financial Corp., Independence, Kansas. 1/

Dallas

MCorp, Dallas, Texas and MCorp Financial, Inc.,
Wilmington, Delaware — to engage in the provision
of data processing and data transmission services
to financial institutions through the acquisition
of First Chicago Data Corporation, Chicago,
Illinois. 1/

Dallas

MCorp, Dallas, Texas and MCorp Financial, Inc.,
Wilmington, Delaware — to engage in the provision
of data processing and data transmission services
consisting of wire transfer and cash management

1/




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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
services; transmitting of other econemic and
financial information; and certain consulting and
software maintenance services through the
acquisition of General Electric Information
Services Company, Rockville, Maryland. 1/

1/




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

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H.2, 1985 No. 35
ACTIONS

OF THE

BOARD - Continued

Permitted
Richmond

United Virginia Bankshares Incorporated, Richmond,
Virginia — to engage de novo (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 its subsidiary, United
Virginia Insurance Agency, Incorporated, Richmond,
Virginia, the activity would be conducted
nationwide. (8/30/85) 3/

Kansas City

FirsTier, Inc., Lincoln, Nebraska — to engage de
novo (in providing management consulting services
to depository institutions) through FirsTier
Management Consultants, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, the
activity will be conducted in Nebraska, Iowa,
Kansas, South Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming and
Montana. (8/30/85) 3/

37

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




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APPLICATIONS RBCEIVHD
To Establish a Domestic Branch Pursuant to
Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
New York

Banco De Ponce, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico — to
relocate its branch fran 1724 Pitkin Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York, to 1620 Pitkin Avenue,
Brooklyn, New York. 2/

New York

Irving Trust Company, New York, New York — to
establish a branch at 445 Broad Hollow Road,
Melville, New York. 2/

Atlanta

Commerce Union Bank, Nashville, Tennessee — to
establish an ATM located at 909 Nashville Highway,
Columbia, Tennessee. 2/

Chicago

The First State Bank, Bourbon, Indiana — to
establish a branch at 436 East Center Street,
Bourbon, Indiana. 2/

Chicago

State Bank of Croswell, Croswell, Michigan —
establish a branch at 66 N. Howard Avenue,
Croswell, Michigan. 2/

Chicago

American Trust & Savings Bank, Dubuque, Iowa — to
establish an automated Teller Machine at Loras
College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa. 2/

Chicago

Harris Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois —
to establish an automated teller machine at 700
East Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 2/

Dallas

Victoria Bank & Trust Company, Victoria, Texas —
to establish an off-site electronic facility at
198 Shepley St., Bloomington, Texas. 2/

to

* * * * *

To Merge Pursuant to Section 18(c)
of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
New York

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A p p lic a tio n

Banco De Ponce, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico — to
purchase certain assets and assume liabilities of

subject to Community Reinvestment Act. The
Community Affairs Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be
contacted as to the length of the c e m e n t period.

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 14 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

a branch located 1620 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New
York of the East New York Savings Bank, New York,
New York. 2/
New York

Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company, New York, New
York — to merge Manufacturers Hanover, N.A.,
Rochester, New York 2/

Minneapolis

Fidelity Bank Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota —
for prior approval to acquire the assets and
assume the liabilities of Fidelity Bank and Trust
company, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2/
* * * * *

To Become a Menfcer of the Federal. Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Minneapolis

Fidelity Bank Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 2/
* * * * *

Applications and Notifications for 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 Company Act of 1956, as amended
New York

Citibank Overseas Investment Corporation,
Wilmington, Delaware — prior notification of its
intent to invest additional shares in Citibank
Trust Limited, London, England in the form of
subordinated debt.

New York

Citicorp, New York, New York — prior notification
of its intent to invest additional shares in
Citicorp Investment Bank Limited, London, England.

New York

Republic International Bank of New York, Miami,
Florida — prior notification of its intent to
acquire United Mizrahi Casa Bancaria S.A.,
Montevideo, Uruguay.

2/




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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 15 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

Tb Form a Bank Holding Ccnpany Pursuant to Section
3(a) (1) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany Act of 1956
New York

Ccranunity Bancorp, Inc., Rhinebeck, New York — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First National Bank of Rhinebeck,
Rhinebeck, New York. 2/

Richmond

Colson, Inc., Wilmington, Deleware — for approval
to acquire 80 percent of the voting shares of
Washington Banoorporation, Washington, D. C. and
indirectly The National Bank of Washington,
Washington, D. C. 2/

Richmond

Queen City Special Company A, Charlotte, North
Carolina — for approval to acquire Atlantic
Banoorporation, Jacksonville, Florida, and
indirectly 99.89 percent of the voting shares of
Atlantic National Bank of Florida, Jacksonville,
Florida and 99.39 percent of Atlantic National
Bank of Miami, Date County, Florida. 2/

Richmond

Washington National Holdings, N.V., Curacao,
Netherlands, Antilles — for approval to acquire
37.5 percent of the voting shares of Colson, Inc.,
Wilmington, Delaware and indirectly The National
Bank of Washington, Washington, D. C. 2/

Atlanta

Frankewing Bancshares, Inc., Frankewing, Tennessee
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of The Bank of Frankewing,
Frankewing, Tennessee. 2/

Atlanta

Newton County Bancorporation, Inc., Newton,
Mississippi — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of Newton County Bank,
Newton, Mississippi. 2/

Atlanta

Sunbelt Bancshares, Inc., Tifton, Georgia — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Citizens Bank of Tifton, Tifton,
Georgia. 2/

Chicago

Citizens Bancshares of Loyal, Inc., Loyal,
Wisconsin — for approval to acquire 97.8 percent
of the voting shares of Citizens State Bank of
Loyal, Loyal, Wisconsin. 2/

2/




Application subject to Ccranunity Reinvestment Act. Hie
Community Affairs Officer of the applicable Reserve Bank may be
contacted as to the length of the ccmnent period.

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 16 APPUCHTICNS RECEIVED - Continued

Minneapolis

New Superior Financial Corporation, Sault Ste.
Marie, Michigan — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Superior Financial
Corporation, Sault Ste. Marie, and indirectly
acquire Sault Savings Bank, Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan. 2/

Dallas

Brush Country Holding Company, Inc., Freer, Texas
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Freer Bancshares, Inc., Freer,
Texas and indirectly Brush Country Bank, Freer,
Texas. 2/

Dallas

United Bancshares, Inc., Hobbs, New Mexico - for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of United Bank of Lea County, Hobbs, New
Mexico, a proposed new bank. 2/

* * * * *

TO Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (3) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Boston

Amoskeag Bank Shares, Inc., Manchester, New
Hampshire — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of The Souhegan National Bank
of Milford, Milford, New Hampshire. 2/

Boston

Colony Bankcorp, Inc., Fitzgerald, Georgia — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Bank of Dodge County, Chester,
Georgia. 2/

Chicago

Chemical Financial Corporation, Midland, Michigan —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Chemical Bank West, Cadillac, Michigan,
a proposed new bank. 2/

Chicago

First State Bancorp of Monticello, Monticello,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of Prairie State Bank,
Bloomington, Illinois. 2/

2/




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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 17 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

Chicago

First Wisconsin Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Security Financial Services,
Inc., Sheboygan, and indirectly Security First
National Bank of Sheboygan, Sheboygan; South-West
State Bank, Sheboygan; Farmers-Merchants National
Bank in Princeton, Princeton; Eldorado State Bank,
Eldorado; Security Bank, Menasha; and Manitowoc
County Bank, Manitowoc, all located in Wisconsin.
2/

Chicago

The Indiana National Corporation, Indianapolis,
Indiana — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of The Fidelity Bank of Indiana,
Carmel, Indiana. 2/

Chicago

Marshall & Ilsley Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Lancaster Bancshares, Inc.,
Lancaster, Wisconsin and indirectly Lancaster
State Bank, Lancaster, Wisconsin. 2/

Chicago

Tri City Bankshares Corporation, Oak Creek,
Wisconsin — for approval to acquire 2.8 percent
of the voting shares of First National Bank of
Eagle River, Eagle River, Wisconsin. 2/

St. Louis

Southside Bancshares Corp., St. Louis, Missouri —
for approval to acquire 80 percent of the voting
shares of Bank of Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve,
Missouri. 2/

Minneapolis

Bank Shares Incorporated, Minneapolis, Minnesota —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Fidelity Bank Northeast, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. 2/

Kansas City

Commerce Financial Corporation, Topeka, Kansas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First State Bank and Trust Company,
Topeka, Kansas. 2/

Kansas City

Financial Bancshares, Inc., LaVista, Nebraska —
for approval to acquire 99 percent of the voting
shares of Bank of Nebraska in Omaha, Omaha,
Nebraska. 2/

2/




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

H.2, 1985 No. 35

- 18 APPLrCATICNS RECEIVED - Continued

Dallas

First American Bancshares, Inc., Baytown, Texas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First American Bank and Trust of
Friendswood, Friendswood, Texas, a proposed new
bank. 2/

Dallas

Texas American Bancshares Inc., Fort Worth, Texas
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of American State Bank, Fort Worth,
Texas. 2/

Dallas

United New Mexico Financial Corporation,
Albuquerque, New Mexico — for approval bo acquire
24 percent of the voting shares of United
Bancshares, Inc., Hobbs, New Mexico and indirectly
United Bank of Lea County, Hobbs, New Mexico, a
proposed new bank. 2/

San Francisco

Mission Valley Bancorp, Pleasanton, California —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of The Bank of San Ramon, N.A., San Ramon,
California, a proposed new bank. 2/

* * * * *

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

Williamson County Bancorp, Inc., Franklin,
Tennessee — for approval to merge with Planters
Financial Corporation, Hopkinsville, Kentucky and
indirectly Planters Bank & Trust Ccrnpany,
Hopkinsville, Kentucky. 2/

Chicago

First Indiana Bancorp, Elkhart, Indiana — for
approval to merge with Syracuse Bancorp, Inc.,
Syracuse, Indiana, and indirectly acquire State
Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse, Indiana. 2/

Chicago

The Indiana National Corporation, Indianapolis,
Indiana — for approval to merge with Lowell
National Bancorp, Lowell, Indiana and indirectly
acquire Lowell National Bank, Lowell, Indiana. 2/

2/




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

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To Expand a Bank Holding Canpany Pursuant to Section

4 (c) (8) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Boston

RIHT Financial Corporation, Providence, Rhode
Island — for approval to acquire American
Financial Systems Corporation, Tampa, Florida.

New York

Manufacturers Hanover Corporation, New York, New
York — for approval to acquire certain
receivables of Amhoist Creditcorp., Minneapolis,
Minnesota; thereby engaging in making commercial
finance loans.

Richmond

Colson, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware — for approval
to acquire Washington Mortgage Group, Inc., Tysons
Comer, Virginia.

Richmond

Washington National Holdings, N.V., Curacao,
Netherlands Antilles — for approval to acquire
Washington Mortgage Group, Inc., Tysons Corner,
Virginia thereby engaging in making, acquiring,
selling, and servicing residential mortgage loans;
principally single- and multi-family mortgages.

Atlanta

First Bankers Corporation of Florida, Pcmpano
Beach, Florida — to engage de novo (providing
financially related courier services) through its
subsidiary, The First Bankers Management Group,
Inc., Pcmpano Beach, Florida. These activities
will be conducted in Central and Southern,
Florida. (8/28/85)

Chicago

Irwin Union Corporation, Columbus, Indiana — to
engage de novo (making, acquiring and/or servicing
loans for itself or for others of the type made by
a mortgage company) through its subsidiary, Inland
Mortgage Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana. The
geographic area to be served will be the United
States of America. (8/27/85)

St. Louis

Mid-America Bancorp, Louisville, Kentucky — to
engage de novo (underwriting credit life insurance
on consumer loans subsidiary, Eton Life Insurance
Company, Louisville, Kentucky. (8/29/85)

St. Louis

Mid-America Bancorp, Louisville, Kentucky — to
engage de novo (providing to others financially




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

related data processing and data transmission
services, facilities, and data bases, or access to
them) through its subsidiary, Mid-America Data
Processing, Inc., Louisville, Kentucky. (8/29/85)
San Francisco




Centennial Beneficial Corporation, Orange,
California — to engage in the following nonbank
activities, to expand the geographic scope of
mortgage lending activities conducted by its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Centennial Beneficial
Mortgage Company, to engage de novo in personal
property leasing and acting as agent, broker, or
advisor in connection with such leasing in the
United States through a wholly-owned subsidiary,
Centennial Leasing Company; to act as general
partner of Centennial Mortgage Income Fund II, a
California limited partnership to be organized by
Applicant to invest in commercial, industrial and
residential income-producing real property in the
United States through mortgage instruments.

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REPORTS RECEIVED

None.
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PETITIONS FOR FUUMAKENG

None.