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ANNOUNCEMENT BY
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
H.2, 1985 No. 43
Actions of the Board
Applications and Reports Received
During the Week Ending October 26, 1985
AEPLICAEU3
RESERVE BANK

ACTIONS OF THE BOARD

Over-the-counter stocks — revised list of OTC
stocks subject to margin requirements, effective
November 12, 1985.
Einanuel Melichar, Senior Economist, statement
before the Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization
of the House Committee on Banking, Finance and
Urban Affairs regarding financial problems among
those farmers who were highly leveraged as the
boom of the 1970s ended, usually because of their
expanded operations.
Philadelphia

First Lehigh Corporation, Walnutport, Pennsylvania
— extension of time to January 25, 1986, within
which to acquire 19.99 percent of the stock of
Albion Bancorp, Inc. 1/

Philadelphia

First National Bank of Loysville, Loysville,
Pennsylvania, proposed merger with loysville
Interim Bank, under the charter of the latter and
with the title of the former — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

Philadelphia

First Eastern Bank, National Association,
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, proposed merger with
The Hawley Bank, Hawley, Pennsylvania, under the
charter and title of the former — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

Richmond

Maryland National Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland
— extension of time to February 4, 1986, within
which to acquire Maryland National Bank/D.C.,
Washington, D. C., a de novo nonbank bank. 1/

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

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Richmond

Community Bank & Trust, National Association,
Fairmont, West Virginia, proposed merger with
National Bank of Monongah, Monongah, Wtest Virginia
— report to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

Richmond

Union Bank and Trust Company, Bowling Green,
Virginia — investment in bank premises. 1/

Atlanta

Mississippi River Bancshares, Ltd., Belle Chasse,
Louisiana — extension of time to January 31,
1986, within which to become a bank holding
company by acquiring Mississippi River Bank. 1/

Chicago

Carroll Financial Corporation, Burlington, Indiana
— extension of time to January 17, 1986, within
which to become a bank holding company through the
acquisition of 100 percent of the voting shares of
First Bank of Carroll County. 1/

Chicago

Bank of Monticello, Monticello, Wisconsin, proposed
merger with New Bank of Monticello, under the
charter and title of the latter — report to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

Chicago

The Citizens State Bank, Newport, Indiana, proposed
merger with FFC Service Bank,, under the charter
of FFC Service Bank and title of The Citizens
State Bank — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

St. Louis

MC Bancorp, Inc., Modesto, Illinois — extension of
time to January 17, 1986, within which to become a
bank holding company through the acquisition of
the successor by merger to Bank of Modesto. 1/

St. Louis

National Bank of Arkansas in North Little Rock,
North Little Rock, Arkansas, proposed merger with
Interim National Bank of Arkansas — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

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

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St. Louis

National Banking Corp., North Little Rock, Arkansas
— extension of time to December 31, 1985, within
which to become a bank holding company through the
acquisition of National Bank of Arkansas in North
Little Rock. 1/

St. Louis

Security Bancorp of Tennessee, Inc., Halls,
Tennessee — extension of time to February 11,
1986, within which to become a bank holding
company through the acquisition of the successors
by mergers to Gates Banking & Trust Company,
Gates, Tennessee; Bank of Halls, Halls, Tennessee;
and Security State Bank, Newbem, Tennessee. 1/

Dallas

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

San Francisco

California Commercial Bankshares, Santa Ana,
California — extension of time to January 25,
1986, within which to engage de novo in mortgage
banking activities. 1/

San Francisco

Cobanco, Inc., Santa Cruz, California — extension
of time to January 30, 1986, within which its
subsidiary, Bancorp Management Services, Inc., may
commence offering data processing services. 1/

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

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TO Establish a Domestic Branch Pursuant to
Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Approved
Nev/ York

Chemical Bank, New York, New York, — to establish
a branch at 77 West 45th Street, New York, New
York. 1/

New York

Manufacturers Hanover Trust Canpany, New York, New
York — to establish a branch at 420 Lexington
Avenue, New York, New York. 1/

Philadelphia

United Jersey Bank/Southwest, Camden, New Jersey —
to establish a branch at Horizon Corporate Center,
Route 73 South, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. 1/

Cleveland

Ohio Citizens Bank, Toledo, Ohio — to establish
CBCT branches at 1455 S. Byrne Road and 1500 S.
Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio. 1/

Richmond

Union Bank and Trust canpany, Bowling Green,
Virginia — to establish a branch near the
intersection of Routes 3 and 639, Spotsylvania
County, Virginia. 1/

San Francisco

Newberg State Bank, Newberg, Oregon — to establish
a branch in the vicinity of 1301 East Fulton
Street, Newberg, Oregon. 1/
* * * * *

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

Walz Stuart Agency Incorporated, Saint Paul,
Minnesota. 1/
Expressway Bank, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1/

Dallas

Wisetex Bankshares, Inc., Rheme, Texas. 1/

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

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ACTIONS OF TOE BOARD - Continued
* * * * *

lb Beocme a Member of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Approved
Cleveland

M. B. Bank, Minerva, Ohio. 1/

Richmond
1/

Green Valley Bank, Inc., Bluefield, West Virginia.

Dallas

New Independence Bank, Plano, Texas. 1/
* * * * *

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

Princeton Bank, Princeton, New Jersey — to
purchase certain assets and assume certain
liabilities of the Bank of New Jersey, N.A.,
Moorestown, New Jersey. 1/

Cleveland

M. B. Bank, Minerva, Ohio — to merge with The
Minerva Banking Company, Minerva, Ohio. 1/

Richmond

Green Valley Bank, Inc., Bluefield, West Virginia
with Valley Bank & Trust Company, Bluefield, West
Virginia. 1/

Dallas

Independence Bank, Plano, Texas — to merge with
New Independence Bank, Plano, Texas. 1/

San Francisco

Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach, Long Beach,
California — to merge with Town & Country Bank,
Seal Beach, California. 1/
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Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors under
delegated authority.

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To Form a Bank Holding Ccnpany Pursuant to Section
3 (a) (1) of the Bank Holding Ccnpany Act of 1956
Withdrawn
Kansas City

Starr Banc Shares, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas, for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Ark-Valley Bancorp, Inc., Hutchinson,
Kansas and indirectly Ccrrmerce Bank of Hutchinson,
N.A., Hutchinson, Kansas; Garden Banc Shares,
Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas and indirectly Fourth
Bank of Garden City, N.A., Garden City, Kansas;
Santa Fe Trail Banc Shares, Inc., Hutchinson,
Kansas and indirectly The Haskell County State
Bank, Sublette, Kansas; Southwest Kansas Banc
Shares, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas and indirectly
First National Bank of Meade, Meade, Kansas;
Valley Bancorp, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas and
indirectly Valley State Bank, Syracuse, Kansas.

Returned
Dallas

Lamar Financial Corporation, Paris, Texas — for
approval to acquire 80 percent of the voting
shares of Lamar National Bank, Paris, Texas.

Dallas

TEXSTAR FINANCIAL CORPORATION, INC., Azle, Texas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First National Bank of Azle, Azle,
Texas.

Approved
New York

The Chase Manhattan National Holding Corporation,
New York, New York — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Chase Bank of
Maryland, Bethesda, Maryland, a proposed new
bank.

Cleveland

Citizens State Bancorp, Silverton, Ohio — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Citizens State Bank, Silverton, Ohio. 1/

Atlanta

Gulf & Southern Corporation, Fort Myers, Florida —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting

1/



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

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shares of The National Bank of Lee County, Fort
Myers, Florida. 1/
Atlanta

Macon Banctrust, Inc., Lafayette, Tennessee — for
approval to acquire 80 percent of the voting
shares of Macon Bank & Trust Company, Lafayette,
Tennessee. 1/

Chicago

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

Chicago

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

Chicago

IUC Holding, Inc., Columbus, Indiana — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Midwest National Corporation,
Indianapolis, Indiana and indirectly Midwest
National Bank, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1/

Minneapolis

Grant County Bancorporation, Inc., Carson, North
Dakota — for approval to acquire 99 percent of
the voting shares of First Bank Southwest-Carson,
Carson, North Dakota. 2/

Minneapolis

Nicholas, Inc., Dillon, Montana — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the outstanding voting
stock of State Bank and Trust Company, Dillon,
Montana. 1/

Kansas City

Associated Bank Shares corporation, Colorado
Springs, Colorado — for approval to acquire 98
percent of the voting shares of First Bank,
Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Kansas City

LJT, Inc., Holdrege, Nebraska — for approval to
acquire 34.96 percent of the outstanding voting
shares of First Holdrege Banc Shares, Inc.,
Holdrege, Nebraska and indirectly The First
National Bank of Holdrege, Holdrege, Nebraska. 1/

Dallas

First Lubbock Bancshares, Inc., Lubbock, Texas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting

1/




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

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ACTIONS OF THE BOM ® - C o n tin u e d
shares of First National Bank of Lubbock, Lubbock,
Texas. 1/
* * * * *

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

A pproved
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. 1/

Boston

Howard Bancorp, Burlington, Vermont — for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of The
Woodstock National Bank, Woodstock, Vermont. 1/

New York

The Chase Manhattan Corporation, New York, New York
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Chase Bank of Maryland, Bethesda,
Maryland, a proposed new bank.

New York

The Summit Bancorporation, Summit, New Jersey —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Bay State Bank, Ship Bottom, New Jersey.
1/

Richmond

Financial Management Bancshares of West Virginia,
Inc., Morgantown, West Virginia — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of the
successor by merger to The First National Bank of
Terra Alta, Terra Alta, West Virginia. 1/

Richmond

First Union Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina
— for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Central Florida Bank Corporation,
Dade City, Florida and indirectly The Bank of
Pasco County, Dade City, Florida. 1/

Richmond

M & M Financial Corporation, Oak Hill, West
Virginia — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of the successor by merger to
Valley Bank and Trust Company, Green Valley, West
Virginia. 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 Bankers Corporation of Florida, Paxpano
Beach, Florida — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The Mall Bank,
West Palm Beach, Florida. 1/

Atlanta

First Railroad & Banking Company of Georgia,
Augusta, Georgia — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Georgia State
Bank, Martinez, Georgia.

Chicago

Hill Investment Co., Jewell, Iowa — for approval
to acquire 100 percent of the voting shares and
100 percent of the nonvoting shares of Story
County Bancorporation, Jewell, Iowa and indirectly
Roland State Bank, Roland, Iowa.

Chicago

Irwin Union Corporation, Columbus, Indiana — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of IUC Holding Inc., Columbus, Indiana and
indirectly Midwest National Bank, Indianapolis,
Indiana. 1/

Chicago

Mt. Zion Bancorp, Inc., Mt. Zion, Illinois — for
approval to acquire 70.4 percent or more of the
voting shares of First National Bank of Mt. Zion,
Mt. Zion, Illinois.

Chicago

The Indiana National Corporation, Indianapolis,
Indiana — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of Union Bank and Trust Ccrrpany,
Delphi, Indiana. 1/

Minneapolis

Anchor Bancorp, Inc., Wayzata, Minnesota — for
approval to acquire 51 percent of the voting
shares of Exchange State Bank, St. Paul,
Minnesota. 1/

Kansas City

Commerce Financial Corporation, Topeka, Kansas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First State Bank and Trust Catpany,
Topeka, Kansas. 1/

Dallas

First Huntsville Corporation, Huntsville, Texas —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of First National Bank of Madisonville,
Madisonville, Texas, a proposed new bank. 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 - C o n tin u e d
* * * * *

To E xpand

a Bank H o ld in g C cnpany P u rsu a n t t o S e c tio n
3(a) (5) o f th e Bank B o ld in g C cnpany A c t o f 1956
Approved

Richmond

Key Bancshares of West Virginia, Inc., Huntington,
West Virginia — for approval to merge with
Centurion Bancorp Inc., Charleston, West Virginia
and indirectly acquire Charleston National Bank,
Charleston; Cardinal State Bank, N.A., Beckley,
West Virginia; and Citizens National Bank of St.
Albans, St. Albans, West Virginia.

Chicago

First Indiana Bancorp, Elkhart, Indiana — for
approval to merge with Syracuse Bancorp, Inc.,
Syracuse, Indiana, and indirectly acquire 100
percent of State Bank of Syracuse, Syracuse,
Indiana. 1/
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* *

*

*

To E xpand a Bank H o ld in g C cnpany P u rsu a n t t o S e c tio n
4 (c) (8) of th e Bank H o ld in g Company A c t of 1956
W ithdraw n
Kansas City

1/




Starr Banc Shares, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas — to
temporarily engage in leasing activities by
acquiring 100 percent of the voting cannon shares
of Thayer Leasing, Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas.

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

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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - C o n tin u e d
P e rm itte d
Philadelphia

First Eastern Corporation, Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania — to engage de novo (discount
securities brokerage activities including certain
securities credit and incidental activities)
through its newly created subsidiary, First
Eastern Brokerage Services, Inc., Wilkes Barre,
Pennsylvania. (10/24/85) 3/

Atlanta

Louisiana Bancshares, Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana
— to engage de novo (discount securities
brokerage activities including certain securities
credit and incidental activities) through its
subsidiary, Premier Securities Corporation, Baton
Rouge, Louisiana. The activity will be conducted
throughout the State of Louisiana. (10/25/85) 3/

Atlanta

Sasser Corporation, Carthage, Mississippi — to
engage de novo (providing to others financially
related data processing and data transmission
services, facilities, and data bases; or access to
them). These activities will be conducted in
Leake County and all adjoining counties which are
Attala, Madison, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and
Winston. (10/23/85) 3/

St. Louis

Landmark Bancshares Corporation, Clayton, Missouri
— to engage de novo (discount securities
brokerage activities including certain securities
credit and incidental activities) through its
subsidiary, LBC Securities, Inc., Ladue, Missouri.
(10/27/85) 3/

St. Louis

Mid-America Bancorp, Louisville, Kentucky — to
engage de novo (underwriting credit life insurance
on consumer loans) through its subsidiary, Eton
Life Insurance Company, Louisville, Kentucky.
(10/25/85) 3/

Dallas

First Ccranunity Bancshares, Inc., Houston, Texas —
to engage de novo (providing to others financially
related data processing and data transmission
services, facilities, and data bases; or access to
them) through a proposed new subsidiary, Central
Texas Ccmputronics, Inc., Killeen, Texas.
(10/25/85) 3/

3/



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

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* * * * *

R edem ption o f S h a re s
A pproved
Kansas City

1/



K.L. and D.M., Inc., Polk, Nebraska. 1/

Application processed 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
New York

United Counties Trust Company, Elizabeth, New
Jersey — to establish a branch at Four Lincoln
Place, Madison, New Jersey. 2/

Chicago

Comerica Bank - Detroit, Detroit, Michigan — to
establish an automatic teller machine at Twelve
Oakes Mall, Management Office, 275 Novi Road,
Novi, Michigan. 2/

Chicago

Comercia Bank-Detroit, Detroit, Michigan — to
establish an automatic teller machine at Fairlane
Town Center, Management Office, Dearborn,
Michigan. 2/

Chicago

Comerica Bank-Detroit, Detroit, Michigan — to
establish an automatic teller machine at Lakeside
Mall, Management Office, 14000 Lakeside Circle,
Sterling Heights, Michigan. 2/

San Francisco

Simi Valley Bank, Simi Valley, California —
application for branch office in the vicinity of
High Street and Moorpark Road, Unincorporated
Community of Moorpark, City of Ventura,
California. 2/

* * * * *

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

C.S. Bank, Silverton, Ohio — to merge with
Citizens State Bank,Silverton, 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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A PPLICA TIO N S RECEIVED - C o n tin u e d
Tb Became a Member of the Federal Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Philadelphia

Knoblauch Bank, Reading, Pennsylvania. 2/

Cleveland

C.S. Bank, Silverton, Ohio. 2/

Dallas

Lorena State Bank, Lorena, Texas. 2/

Dallas

Lakeland State Bank, Austin, Texas. 2/
* * * * *

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

Farmers & Merchants Walterboro Bancshares
Corporation, Walterboro, South Carolina — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Farmers & Merchants Bank, Walterboro,
South Carolina. 2/

Atlanta

General Bancshares, Inc., South Pittsburg,
Tennessee — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of Citizens State Bank, South
Pittsburg, Tennessee, 2/

Atlanta

Newton County Bancorporation, Inc.'s Employee Stock
Ownership Plan, Newton, Mississippi — for
approval to acquire 42.22 percent of the voting
shares of Newton County Bancorporation, Inc.,
Newton, Mississippi and indirectly acquire Newton
County Bank, Newton, Mississippi, 2/

Chicago

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

St. Louis

First Ccrnnunity Bancshares, Inc., Middleton,
Tennessee — for approval to acquire at least 80
percent of the voting shares of Bank of Middleton,
Middleton, Tennessee. 2/

2/




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

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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued
Minneapolis

Darman Financial of Minnesota, Incorporated,
Harmony, Minnesota — for approval to acquire 98
percent of the voting shares of Harmony State
Bank, Harmony, Minnesota. 2/

Kansas City

Bankers Bancorp of Oklahoma, Inc., Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma — for approval to acquire at least 80
percent of the voting shares of The Bankers Bank,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a proposed new bank. 2/

Dallas

Cattleman's Bancshares, Inc., Gordon, Texas — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Gordon Financial Corporation, Gordon,
Texas and indirectly acquire The First National
Bank of Gordon, Gordon, Texas. 2/

Dallas

Rising Star Bancshares, Inc., Rising Star, Texas —
for approval to acquire 85.24 percent of the
voting shares of First State Bank of Rising Star,
Rising Star, Texas. 2/

Dallas

Wichita Falls Bancshares, Inc., Wichita Falls,
Texas — for approval to acquire 80 percent of the
voting shares of First National Bank, Wichita
Falls, Texas, a preposed new bank. 2/

* * * * *

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

Richmond

Southern National Corporation, Lumberton, North
Carolina — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of Horry County National Bank,
Loris, South Carolina. 2/

St. Louis

Bancorp of Mississippi, Inc., Tupelo, Mississippi
— for approval to acquire 4.99 percent (and if
certain debentures are converted into stock up to
41.96 percent) of the voting shares of First
Mississippi National Corporation, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi and indirectly acquire First
Mississippi National Bank, Hattiesburg,
Mississippi. 2/

If




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

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APPLICATICNS RECEIVED - Continued

Chicago

First Colonial Bankshares Corporation, Chicago,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100 percent of
the voting shares of Carmunity Bank & Trust
Company of Edgewater, Chicago, Illinois. 2/

Chicago

The Marine Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin —
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Catmercial Banc-Corp., Monroe, Wisconsin and
indirectly The Carmercial and Savings Bank,
Monroe, Wisconsin. 2/

Kansas City

First Keyes Bancshares, Inc., Keyes, Oklahoma —
for approval to acquire 24 percent of the voting
shares of Thomas Bancshares, Inc., Thomas,
Oklahoma and indirectly acquire The Bank of
Thomas, Thomas, Oklahoma. 2/

Dallas

Artieritex Bancshares Corporation, Dallas, Texas —
(formerly Halton City Bancshares, Inc.) for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Riverbend National Bank, Fort Worth,
Texas, a proposed new bank. 2/

Dallas

National Bancshares Corporation of Texas, San
Antonio, Texas — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of First Bancshares
of Sequin, Sequin, Texas and indirectly acquire
First National Bank of Sequin, Sequin, Texas. 2/

to

* * * * *

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

New York

2/




The Chase Manhattan Corporation, New York, New York
— for approval to acquire Third Century, Inc.,
Moberly, Missouri and Third Century, Ltd.,
Moberly, Missouri and thereby engage in the
leasing of personal property (including acting as
agent, broker and adviser in leasing such
property)

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

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- 17 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

Philadelphia

CoreStates Financial Corp., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the outstanding shares of James
Talcott, Inc., New York, New York.

Richmond

Potcmac Bancorp, Inc., Kevser, West Virginia — to
engage de novo (providing to others financially
related data processing and data transmission
services, facilities, and data bases; or access to
them) through its subsidiary, Eastern
Servicecenter, Inc., Keyser, West Virginia. The
activity would be conducted in Maryland and West
Virginia. (10/23/85)

Atlanta

CB&T Bancshares, Inc., Columbus, Georgia — to
engage de novo (discount securities brokerage
activities including certain securities credit and
incidental activities) through its subsidiary,
Calumet Discount Brokerage Services, Inc.,
Columbus, Georgia. The activity will be conducted
throughout Georgia. (10/11/85)

Chicago

Comerica Incorporated, Detroit, Michigan — to
engage de novo (discount securities brokerage
activities including certain securities credit and
incidental activities) through a proposed new
subsidiary, Comerica Brokers, Inc., Detroit,
Michigan. (10/21/85)

Chicago

NBD Bancorp, Inc., Detroit, Michigan — to engage
de novo (discount securities brokerage activities
including certain securities credit and incidental
activities) through its subsidiary, NBD
Securities, Inc., Detroit, Michigan. It will also
engage in the sale at retail of tax-exempt
securities and money market instruments. The
geographic area to be served will be throughout
the United States. (10/25/85)

Chicago

Northern Trust Corporation, Chicago, Illinois —
for approval to execute futures contract on stock
indexes and options of such futures contract and
to provide futures advisory services to its
customers through its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Northern Futures Corporation, Chicago, Illinois.

St. Louis

Magnolia Bancshares, Inc., Hodgenville, Kentucky —
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
its subsidiary, Magnolia Mortgage Company, Inc.,
Hodgenville, Kentucky. (10/21/85)




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APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Continued

San Francisco

Metro Bancorp, Incorporated, Phoenix, Arizona — to
acquire MB Mortgage Canpany, Phoenix, Arizona and
thereby engage in brokering, servicing,
originating and selling loans.

San Francisco

Rainier Bancorporation, Seattle, Washington — to
engage de novo (discount securities brokerage
activities including certain securities credit and
incidental activities) through its subsidiary,
Rainier Brokerage Services, Inc., Seattle,
Washington. (10/24/85)

* * * * *

REPORTS RECEIVED
Agreements Filed Pursuant to Section 8 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
New York




Banca Popolare di Milano - New York Branch — has
filed an agreement with the Federal Reserve Bank
of New York (which is authorized to accept such
agreements on behalf of the Board of Governors
under delegated authority) undertaking to comply
with all provisions which relate to the use of
credit to finance transactions in securities.
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PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING
None.