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ANNOUNCEMENT BY
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
H.2, 1987, No. 24
Actions of the Board
Applications and Reports Received
During the Week Ending June 13, 1987
ACTIONS OF THE BOARD
Statement by Vice Chairman Johnson before the
Subcommittee on Financial Instititions
Supervision, Regulation and Insurance of the
House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban
Affairs concerning the Federal Reserve's
supervisory efforts to ensure compliance with
the Bank Secrecy Act and other laws to
discourage the use of banks and the payments
system generally for laundering money, June
9, 1987.
Amendment to Regulation Y implementing
amendments to the Change in Bank Control Act
required by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986
(Docket R-0595).
Boston

Bank of New England, N.A., Boston,
Massachusetts — proposed merger with Patriot
Bank, N.A., — report to the Comptroller of
the Currency on competitive factors. 1/

Boston

Pawtucket Institution For Savings, Pawtucket,
Rhode Island — proposed acquisition of
assets and assumption of liabilities of
Pawtucket Trust Company — report to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

Boston

BankEast Corporation, Manchester, New
Hampshire — extension to August 23, 1987, to
acquire Royal/Grimm & Davis, Inc., New York,
New York. 1/

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Philadelphia

Pennsgrove National Bank and Trust Company,
Pennsgrove, New Jersey — proposed purchase
of assets and assumption of liabilities of
the Woodstown Office of the First National
Bank of Toms River, Toms River, New Jersey —
report to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

Cleveland

Banc One Corporation, Columbus, Ohio —
extension to September 26, 1987, to acquire
Northwest National Bank, Rensselear, Indiana.
1/

Richmond

Century Bancshares, Inc., Washington, D.C. —
extension to August 16, 1987, to acquire
Century Natioanl Bank. 1/

Richmond

First National Bankshares Corporation,
Ronceverte, West Virginia — extension to
September 30, 1987, to acquire The First
National Bank in Ronceverte. 1/

Richmond

Bank of Greenville, Greenville, West Virginia
— investment in bank premises. 1/

Richmond

Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cairo,
Harrisville, West Virginia — proposed merger
with FMC Bank Co., — report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on competitive
factors. 1/

Atlanta

Kisco Financial Corporation, Miami, Florida
— extension to August 27, 1987, to acquire
Kislak National Bank, North Miami, Florida.
1/

Atlanta

First American National Bank, Knoxville,
Tennessee — proposed merger with First
American Bank, Greenback, Tennessee — report
to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

First American National Bank of Nashville,
Nashville, Tennessee — proposed merger with
First & Peoples National Bank of Gallatin,
Gallatin, Tennessee — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency 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

Atlanta

First American Bank, McMinnville, Tennessee
— proposed merger with First American Bank,
Woodbury, Tennessee — report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on competitive
factors. 1/

Atlanta

Caribank, Dania, Florida — proposed merger
with Caribank of Palm Beach County, Boca
Raton, Florida — report to the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation on competitive
factors. 1/

Chicago

Chesterton State Bank, Chesterton, Indiana —
extension to September 1, 1987, to establish
a branch at 1209 Calumet Road, Valparaiso,
Indiana. 1/

Chicago

State Bank of Pearl City, Pearl City,
Illinois — proposed merger with PC Bank —
report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

Chicago

Milledgeville Bancorp, Inc., Milledgeville,
Illinois — extension to September 9, 1987,
to acquire Milledgeville State Bank. 1/

Chicago

Central-State Bancorp, Inc., Frankfort,
Michigan — extension to September 20, 1987,
to acquire State Savings Bank, and Central
State Bank, Beulah, Michigan. 1/

St. Louis

Farmers Bank and Trust Company, Marion,
Kentucky — proposed merger with FBT Bank,
Inc., — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors.
1/

St. Louis

Buffalo Bancshares, Inc., Kansas City,
Missouri — extension to June 27, 1987, to
acquire.0'Bannon Banking Co, Buffalo,
Missouri. 1/

Kansas City

Cherokee Bancorp, Inc., Cherokee, Oklahoma —
extension to September 12, 1987, to acquire
Alfalfa County Bancshares, Inc. 1/

Kansas City

Heritage Bancorp Co., Cleveland, Oklahoma —
extension to September 18, 1987, to acquire
First National Bank. 1/

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Dallas

Bank of Bernice, Bernice Union Parish,
Louisiana — proposed merger with The Bank of
Choudrant, Choudrant Lincoln Parish,
Louisiana — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors.
1/

Dallas

RepublicBank Post Oak, N.A., Houston, Texas
— proposed merger with InterFirst Bank Post
Oak — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors.
1/

San Francisco

Founders Bancorp, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona
— extension to October 13, 1987, to acquire
Founders Bank of Arizona. 1/
* * * * *

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

Chemical Bank, New York, New York — to
establish a branch office at 300 Jericho
Quadrangle, Jericho, New York.
(6/10/87)
* * * * *

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

Dutchess Bank & Trust Company, Poughkeepsie,
New York — to establish a branch office in
the Poughkeepsie Galeria, Old Post Road at
Route 9, Poughkeepsie, New York. 1/
6/11/87)

Richmond

Albemarle Bank and Trust Company,
Charlottesville, Virginia — to establish a
branch at 2208 Ivy Road, Charlottesville,
Virginia. 1/ (6/12/87)

Richmond

Central Fidelity Bank, Richmond, Virginia —
to establish a branch at 11 Canal Center
Plaza, Suites 101 and 103, Alexandria,
Virginia. 1/ (6/10/87)

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Richmond

Central Virginia Bank, Powhatan, Virginia —
to establish a branch in the Village
Marketplace Shopping Center, 13100 Midlothian
Turnpike, Midlothian, Virginia. 1/
(6/12/87)

St. Louis

Landmark Bank of Fairview Heights, Fairview
Heights, Illinois — to establish a branch at
Highway 159 and Drake Road, Fairview Heights,
Illinois. 1/ (6/1/87)
* * * * *

To Become A Member of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Approved
New York

Norstar Bank of Long Island, Hempstead,
New York. 1/ (6/8/87)

Cleveland

Iron and Glass Interim Bank, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. 1/ (6/8/87)

Richmond

Heritage Bank of Northern Virginia, McLean,
Virginia. 1/ (6/12/87)

Chicago

Farmers State Bank, Poy Sippi, Wisconsin.
(6/11/87)

1/

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

Iron and Glass Interim Bank, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania — to merge with Iron and Glass
Bank, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1/ (6/8/87)

Cleveland

The Provident Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio — to
merge with The Hamilton County State Bank,
Lockland, Ohio. 1/ (6/12/87)
* * * * *

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Applications and Notifications for International
Investments and Other Actions 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
Approved
Philadelphia

Chase Bank International, Newark, Delaware —
grants consent to substitute a new Article
THIRD, in the Articles of Association of
Chase Bank International, Newark, Delaware,
to reflect a change in the location of Edge's
home office from New Castle County, Delaware,
to Miami, Florida.
(6/8/87)
* * * * *

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

First BancShares, Inc., of Cold Spring,
Cold Spring, Minnesota— for approval to
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares
of The First National Bank of Cold Spring,
Cold Spring, Minnesota (6/11/87)
Returned

Dallas

Lindale National Bancshares, Inc., Lindale,
Texas — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of Lindale National
Bank, Lindale, Texas.
(6/11/87)

Dallas

Midlothian Bank Shares Corporation,
Midlothian, Texas — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of
Midlothian National Bank, Midlothian, Texas.
(6/12/87)
* * * * *
Approved

Boston

1/

DS Bancor, Inc., Derby, Connecticut — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares The Derby Savings Bank, Derby,
Connecticut. 1/ (6/10/87)

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Philadelphia

Honat Bancorp, Inc., Honesdale, Pennsylvania
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of The Honesdale National Bank,
Honesdale, Pennsylvania. 1/ (6/9/87)

Cleveland

Iron and Glass Bancorp, Inc., Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of the Iron and
Glass Bank, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1/
(6/8/87)

Richmond

Branch Corporation of South Carolina, Wilson,
North Carolina — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Community
Bank, Greenville, South Carolina. 1/
(6/12/87)

Atlanta

Citizens' Capital Corporation, Robertsdale,
Alabama — for approval to acquire 80 percent
of the voting shares of Citizens' Bank, Inc.,
Robertsdale, Alabama. 1/ (6/11/87)

Atlanta

Citizens Corporation, Columbia, Mississippi
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Citizens Bank, Columbia,
Mississippi. 1/ (6/12/87)

St. Louis

Marrowbone Bancorp, Inc, Marrowbone, Kentucky
— for approval to acquire 80 percent of the
voting shares of Bank of Marrowbone,
Marrowbone, Kentucky. 1/ (6/8/87)

Dallas

First Bancorp of Louisiana, Inc., West
Monroe, Louisiana — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of First
National Bank of West Monroe, West Monroe,
Louisiana. 1/ (6/10/87)
* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(3) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Returned
Philadelphia

1/

Citizens Investments, Inc., Vineland, New
Jersey — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of Sun National Bank,
Medford, New Jersey.
(3/30/87)

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD St. Louis

Continued

Country Bancorp, Inc., Mt. Olive, Illinois —
for approval to acquire at least 93.7 percent
of the voting shares of Montgomery County
National Bank, Hillsboro, Illinois.
(6/9/87)
Approved

Richmond

Mercantile Bankshares Corporation, Baltimore,
Maryland — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The Eastville
Bank, Eastville, Virginia.
(6/10/87)

Richmond

Branch Corporation, Wilson, North Carolina —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Community Bancorporation,
Inc., Greenville, South Carolina and
indirectly Community Bank, Greenville, South
Carolina. 1/ (6/12/87)

Richmond

Independent Banks of Virginia, Inc., Norfolk,
Virginia — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Heritage Bank
of Northern Virginia, McLean, Virginia, a
proposed new bank. 1/ (6/12/87)

St. Louis

Mark Twain Bancshares, Inc., St. Louis,
Missouri — for approval to acquire at least
97 percent of the voting shares of
Edwardsville National Bank and Trust Company,
Edwardsville, Illinois. 1/
(6/12/87)

Minneapolis

First National Corporation, Grand Forks,
North Dakota — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of West Fargo
State Bank, West Fargo, North Dakota. 1/
(6/9/87)
* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(5) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Approved
St. Louis

1/

Landmark Bancshares Corporation, Clayton,
Missouri — for approval to merge with CCNB
Bancshares Corporation, Ozark, Missouri and
indirectly acquire Christain County National Bank,
Ozark, Missouri. 1/ (6/11/87)

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




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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
Chicago

Capital One Corp., Brown Deer, Wisconsin —
to engage de novo (making, acquiring and/or
servicing loans for itself or for others of
the type made by a mortgage company; consumer
finance company; commercial finance company)
through its subsidiary, Capital One Finance
Corp., Brown Deer, Wisconsin. 3/ (6/8/87)

San Francisco

Viejo Bancorp, Mission Viejo, California —
to engage de novo (providing management
consulting services to depository
institutions) through its subsidiary, Viejo
Audit Corporation, Mission Viejo, California.
3/ (6/22/87)
Approved

New York

Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale,
Dusseldorf, Federal Republic of Germany —
for approval to acquire 51 percent of the
shares of Vertex Business Systems, Inc., New
York, New York, and thereby to engage in data
processing activities. 1/ (6/12/87)

Philadelphia

Fidelcor, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania —
for approval to acquire Lazere Financial
Corporation, New York, New York and thereby
engage in making and servicing loans. 1/
(6/11/87)
* * * * *
Permitted

New York

National Westminster Bank pic, London,
England and Natwest Holdings, Inc., New York,
New York — to engage de novo (making,
acquiring and/or servicing loans for itself
or for others of the type made by a
commercial finance company) through County
Natwest Capital Markets, Inc., New York, New
York. 3/ (6/12/87)

1/

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

3/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD -

Continued

Richmond

MNC Financial Inc., Baltimore, Maryland — to
engage de novo (making, acquiring and/or
servicing loans for itself or for others of
the type made by a commercial finance
company) through a subsidiary to be known as
MNC Capital Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland.
3/ (6/8/87)

Atlanta

Commerce National Corporation, Winter Park,
Florida — 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, Commerce
National Mortgage Company, Winter Park,
Florida. 3/ (6/10/87)

Chicago

Beverly Bancorporation, Chicago, Illinois —
to engage de novo (engaging in the activities
of a trust company of a fiduciary, agency, or
custodial nature) through its subsidiary,
Beverly Trust Company, Chicago, Illinois. 3/
(6/10/87)

Minneapolis

Norwest Corporation, Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Norwest Financial Services, Inc., and Norwest
Financial, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa — to
engage de novo (engaging in the activities of
a trust company of a fiduciary, agency, or
custodial nature). The activity will be
conducted nationwide. 3/ (6/11/87)
* * * * *

Issued Intent Not to Disapprove Change of Control
Pursuant to Change in Bank Control Act of 1978
Approved
St. Louis

First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., Dyersburg,
Tennessee. 1/ (6/9/87)

San Francisco

Wilshire Center Bancorp, Los Angeles,
California. 1/ (6/8/87)

1/

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

3/

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




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

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

Chemical Bank, New York, New York — to
establish a branch at 300 Jericho Quadrangle,
Jericho, New York. 2/

New York

Chemical Bank, New York, New York — to
establish a branch at 47-40 21 Street, Long
Island City, New York. 2/

New York

Chemical Bank, New York, New
establish a branch office at
Manhattan Community College,
Street, New York, New York.

Philadelphia

Meridian Bank, Reading, Pennsylvania — to
establish a branch at the intersection of
Routes 772 and 272, Brownstown, West Earl
Township, Pennsylvania. 2/

Cleveland

The Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio —
establish a branch at 12100 Reed Hartman
Highway, Cincinnati, Ohio. 2/

Cleveland

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio —
establish branches at the following
locations:

York — to
the Borough of
199 Chambers
2/

to

to

4100 Hunt Road, Blue Ash, Ohio
5033 Delhi Road, Delhi, Ohio
7779 Tylersville Road, West Chester, Ohio
Fields-Ertel Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Winston and Kemper Roads, Cincinnati, Ohio
675 Loveland-Maderia Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Kenwood-Kroger Banking Center Facility,
an extension of the Kenwood, Ohio, Banking
Center, 7869 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, Ohio.
2/
Cleveland

The Peoples Bank & Trust Company, Wan Wert,
Ohio — to establish a CBCT branch at 1107
South Shannon Street, Van Wert, Ohio. 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.

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
To Become a Member of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Received
Philadelphia

Dominion Bank, Devon, Pennsylvania.

2/

Atlanta

The Terrace Bank of Florida, Tampa, Florida.
2/

St. Louis

Springs Valley Bank and Trust Company, French
Lick, Indiana. 2/
* * * * *
To Merge Pursuant to Section 18(c) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Received

Cleveland

The Provident Bank, Cincinnati, Ohio — to
merge with the Hamilton County State Bank,
Lockland, Ohio. 2/

Chicago

The Blissfield State Bank, Blissfield,
Michigan — to merge with Blissfield Interim
Bank, Blissfield, Michigan. 2/

Dallas

Allied Nederland Bank, Port Arthur, Texas —
to merge Allied Merchants Bank, Port Arthur,
Texas. 2/

Dallas

RepublicBank Post Oak, N.A., Houston, Texas
— to merge InterFirst Bank Post Oak,
Houston, Texas. 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.




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
Applications and Notifications for International Investments
and Other Actions 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
Received
New York

Morgan International Finance Corporation,
New York, New York — prior notice of its
intent to make an additional investment in a
Japanese banking subsidiary, Morgan Trust
Bank Limited, Tokyo, Japan.

Chicago

International Bank of Detroit, Detroit,
Michigan — requests approval to amend its
Articles of Association in order to decrease
its capital stock.
* * * * *

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

Andover Bancorp, Inc. Andover, Massachusetts
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Andover Savings Bank,
Andover, Massachusetts. 2/

Boston

Intrex Financial Services, Inc., Boston,
Masschusetts — for approval to acquire the
Lawrence Savings Bank, Lawrence,
Massachusetts. 2/

Boston

The Waltham Corporation, Waltham,
Massachusetts — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Waltham
Savings Bank, Waltham, Massachusetts. 2/

New York

The Taiyo Kobe Bank, Ltd., Kobe, Japan — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Taiyo Kobe Bank and Trust Company,
New York, New York, a proposed new bank. 2/

Chicago

Rock River Bancorporation, Inc., Oregon,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of United Bank
of Ogle County, N.A., Oregon, 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.

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
Chicago

Wonder
— for
voting
Wonder

Bancorp, Inc., Wonder Lake, Illinois
approval to acquire 100 percent of the
shares of Wonder Lake State Bank,
Lake, Illinois. 2/

St. Louis

Southern Bancshares, Ltd., Carbondale,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of First
National Bank and Trust Company, Carbondale,
Illinois. 2/

St. Louis

Weakley County Bancshares, Inc., Dresden,
Tennessee — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Weakley
County Bank, Dresden, Tennessee. 2/

Minneapolis

North Star Holding Company, Inc., Jamestown,
North Dakota — for approval to acquire 79.9
percent of the voting shares of Stutsman
County State Bank, Jamestown, North Dakota.
2/

Minneapolis

Northern Plains Investment, Inc., Jamestown,
North Dakota — for approval to acquire 40.05
percent of the voting shares of North Star
Holding Company, Inc., Jamestown, North
Dakota and indirectly Stutsman County State
Bank, Jamestown, North Dakota. 2/

Dallas

Brazos Bancshares, Inc., Joshua, Texas —
approval to acquire 81.32 percent of the
voting shares of The First National Bank
in Joshua, Joshua, Texas. 2/

for

* * * * *
To Expand a Bank Holdig Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(3) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Received
Philadelphia

2/

Commonwealth Bancshares Corporation,
Williamsport, Pennsylvania — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shres of
Liberty State Bank, Mount Carmel,
Pennsylvania. 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.




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
Chicago

Central Wisconsin Bankshares, Inc., Wausau,
Wisconsin — for approval to acquire 90
percent of the voting shares of Peoples
Bancshares of Antigo, Inc., Antigo,
Wisconsin, and indirectly The Peoples Bank,
Antigo, Wisconsin. 2/

Chicago

First Union Bancorporation, Inc., Streator,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The First
National Bank of Triumph, Triumph, Illinois.
2/

Chicago

Peotone Bancorp., Inc., Peotone, Illinois —
for approval to acquire 28 percent of the
voting shares of Rock River Bancorporation,
Inc., Oregon, Illinois and indirectly United
Bank of Ogle County, N.A., Oregon, Illinois.
2/

St. Louis

Banterra Corp., Eldorado, Illinois — for
approval to acquire 98.8 percent of the
voting shares of Egypt Bancorp., Inc.,
Marion, Illinois and indirectly Bank of
Egypt, Marion, Illinois. 2/
* * * * *

To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(5) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Received
Kansas City

Valley Bancorp, Inc., Brighton, Colorado —
for approval to merge with Lyons Bancorp,
Inc., Brighton, Colorado and indirectly
acquire Valley Bank of Lyons, Lyons,
Colorado. 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.

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
4(c)(8) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Received
Boston

Amity Bancorp, Inc., New Haven, Connecticut
— to engage de novo (making, acquiring
and/or servicing loans for itself or for
others of the type made by a consumer finance
company) through Amity Loans, Inc. The
activities will be conducted in the State of
North Carolina.
(6/9/87)

New York

Bayerische Vereinsbank, Munich, Federal
Republic of Germany — for approval to waive
or modify a commitment made in connection
with BV's application, to continue engaging
through AE Capital Management, Inc., New
York, New York, in certain nonbanking
activities. BV committed inter alia in that
application that within six months from the
date of approval it would either cause BVCM
to resign as investment adviser of any
investment company in which BV has an indirect
interest, or arrange for the divestiture of that
interest.

San Francisco

Area Financial Corporation, Redwood City,
California — for approval to acquire Bay
Counties Builders Escrow, Inc., San Carlos,
California.
(6/9/87)

San Francisco

Central Banking System, Inc., San Francisco,
California — to expand the activities of its
subsidiary, CBS Leasing, Inc., Walnut Creek,
California, to include (making, acquiring
and/or servicing loans for itself or for
others of the type made by a mortgage
company; consumer finance company; credit
card company; commercial finance company;
factor). (6/9/87)

San Francsico

First Independent Investment Group, Inc.,
Vancouver, Washington — to engage de novo
(selling credit life, disability, or
involuntary unemployment insurance).
(6/11/87)