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ANNOUNCEMENT BY
BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
H.2, 1987, No. 38
Actions of the Board
Applications and Reports Received
During the Week Ending September 19, 1987
ACTIONS OF THE BOARD
Adoption of an amendment to Regulation U that
will reduce the paperwork burden for banks
that take margin stocks as collateral for
loans, effective September 23, 1987 (Docket
R-0608) .
New York

First National Bank of Central Jersey,
Bridgewater, New Jersey — proposed merger
with and into The Peoples National Bank of
Central Jersey, Piscataway, New Jersey —
report to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

New York

Citibank, N.A., New York, New York —
proposed assumption of liability to pay
deposits made in Mercantile Company Limited,
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong — report to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

Richmond

Sovran Financial Corporation, Norfolk,
Virginia — extension to December 20, 1987,
to engage de novo in trust activities through
Sovran Investment Corporation, Richmond,
Virginia. 1/

Richmond

Sovran Financial Corporation, Norfolk,
Virginia — extension to December 23, 1987
to engage in brokering options on U.S.
securities through Sovran Investment
Corporation, Richmond, Virginia. 1/

Richmond

Northeast Bancorp, Inc., North East,
Maryland -- extension to January 2, 1988 to
acquire First National Bank of North East.
1/

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Atlanta

Peoples and Union Bank, Lewisburg,
Tennessee -- proposed merger with First
Tennessee Interim Bank -- report to the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

Colonial Bank - Northern Region, Lexington,
Alabama, proposed merger with Colonial Bank
of East-Central Alabama, Pell City, Alabama
— report to the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation on competitive factors. 1/

Atlanta

Marion Bank and Trust Company, Marion,
Alabama, proposed merger with Marion Interim
Bank — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors.
1/

Atlanta

Central Bank, Cahaba Heights, Alabama,
proposed merger with Central Bank of Shelby
County — report to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation on competitive factors.
1/

Atlanta

BancAlabama Inc., Huntsville, Alabama —
extension to December 14, 1987, to acquire
BankAlabama. 1/

Chicago

State Bank of St. Charles, Saint Charles,
Illinois — extension to December 14, 1987,
to establish a branch at the intersection of
State Highways 47 and 64, Lily Lake,
Illinois. 1/

Chicago

State Bank of St. Charles, Saint Charles,
Illinois — investment in bank premises. 1/

Chicago

Tri-County Bank, Brown City, Michigan —
investment in bank premises. 1/

St. Louis

Bank of Trenton & Trust Company, Trenton,
Tennessee — proposed merger with Union
Planters Interim Bank Trenton — report to
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on
competitive factors. 1/

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
St. Louis

First National Bank and Trust Company,
Carbondale, Illinois — proposed merger with
Jackson County Interim Bank, N.A. -- report
to the Comptroller of the Currency on
competitive factors. 1/

Dallas

First Gilmer Bankshares, Inc., Gilmer,
Texas — extension to October 15, 1987, to
acquire First National Bank of Gilmer. 1/

Dallas

Exchange National Bank, San Antonio, Texas,
proposed merger with Kelly Field National
Bank, Leon Valley, Texas — report to the
Comptroller of the Currency on competitive
factors. 1/

San Francisco

BankAmerica Corporation, San Francisco,
California — extension to dispose of certain
property. 1/
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To Become a Member of the Federal
Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal
Reserve Act
Returned
St. Louis

Kentucky Independent Bank, Inc., Frankford,
Kentucky. 1/ (9/18/87)
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To Establish a Domestic Branch
Pursuant to
Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act
Approved
Cleveland

The Fifth Third Bank of Columbus, Columbus,
Ohio, to establish a branch at 1800 Riverside
Drive, Columbus, Ohio. 1/ (9/14/87)

Richmond

Central Fidelity Bank, Richmond, Virginia, to
establish a free-standing drive-in facility
in the parking lot of Crossroads Mall,
Hershberger Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia. 1/
(9/16/87)

1 / Application processed on behalf of the Board of Governors
under delgated authority.




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Richmond

Central Fidelity Bank, Richmond, Virginia, to
establish a branch at 881 Lynnhaven Parkway,
Virginia Beach, Virginia. 1/ (9/18/87)

Richmond

County Bank of Chesterfield, Midlothian,
Virginia -- to establish a branch at the
intersection of Ironbridge Road and Irongate
Drive, Richmond, Virginia. 1/ (9/18/87)

San Francisco

Union Bank, Los Angeles,
establish a branch to be
Figueroa Street, City of
of Los Angeles, State of
(9/15/87)

California, to
located at 350 S.
Los Angeles, County
California. 1/

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To Become a Member of the Federal
Reserve System
Pursuant to Section 9 of the Federal
Reserve Act
Approved
Boston

Second BNH Acquisition Bank, Manchester, New
Hampshire. 1/ (9/15/87)

Philadelphia

Fidelity Bank Delaware, New Castle County,
Delaware. 1/ (9/17/87)
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International Investments and Other Actions Approved
Pursuant to Sections 25 and 25(a) of the Federal Reserve Act
and Section 4(c)(9); 4(c)(13) and 4(c)(14) of the Bank
Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended
Approved
Boston

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The First National Bank of Boston, Boston,
Massachusetts: prior notification of its
intent to acquire 100 percent of the
preferred shares and 40 percent of the common
shares of The Commercial Bank of Manila,
Manila, Philippines.
(9/15/87)

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Richmond

NBW International Banking Corporation,
Baltimore, Maryland: grants consent to
acquire, indirectly through NBW S.A.,
Industria, Commercial Agricultura, Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil, approximately 19 percent of
the common shares of Sementes Agroceres,
S.A., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(9/18/87)
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Forty-Five Day Notification Allowed to Expire

New York

Irving International Financing Corporation,
New York, New York, a wholly owned subsidiary
of Irving Trust Company, New York, New York:
no objection to invest in Banco De
Investimento Credibanco S.A., Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil.
(9/17/87)
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To Form a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Returned
St. Louis

Chester County Bancshares, Inc. II,
Henderson, Tennessee — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Chester County Bank, Henderson, Tennessee.
(9/18/87)

St. Louis

Independent Community Bancorp, Inc.,
Frankfort, Kentucky — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Kentucky Independent Bank, Inc., Frankfort,
Kentucky, a proposed new bank.
(9/18/87)

Dallas

Myers Bancorp, Inc., Dallas, Texas — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Myers Bancshares, Inc., Dallas,
Texas and indirectly Continental State Bank,
Boyd, Texas; First National Bank of
Bridgeport, Bridgeport, Texas, and Woodhaven
National Bank, Fort Worth, Texas.
(9/17/87)

1/

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
Approved
Boston

Great Bay Bankshares, Inc., Dover, New
Hampshire — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Southeast
Bank for Savings, Dover, New Hampshire. 1/
(9/18/87)

Boston

NewMil Bancorp, Inc., New Milford,
Connecticut — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of New Milford
Savings Bank, New Milford, Connecticut; 9.96
percent of Branford Savings Bank, Branford,
Connecticut; 6.93 percent of Brooklyn Savings
Bank, Danielson, Connecticut; 5.29 percent of
Central Bank for Savings, Meriden,
Connecticut; 9.99 percent of City Savings
Bank, Meriden, Connecticut; 6.3 percent of
Derby Savings Bank, Derby, Connecticut; 9.38
percent of Peoples Savings Bank of New
Britain, New Britain, Connecticut; 9.38
percent of Great Country Bank, Ansonia,
Connecticut; 9.52 percent of West Newton
Savings Bank, West Newton, Massachusetts;
9.99 percent of MidConn Bank, Kensington,
Connecticut; and 7.2 percent of West Mass
Bankshares, Greenfield, Massachusetts.
(9/17/87)

Cleveland

Fir-Ban, Inc., Verona, Kentucky — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Verona Bank, Verona, Kentucky. 1/
(9/17/87)

Chicago

Shoreline Financial Corporation, Benton
Harbor, Michigan — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of
Inter-City Bank, Benton Harbor, Michigan, and
Citizens Trust and Savings Bank, South Haven,
Michigan. 1/ (9/16/87)

Chicago

Spring Bancorp, Inc., Springfield,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Bank of
Springfield, Springfield, Illinois. 1/
(9/16/87)

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




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ACTIONS OF THE BOARD - Continued
St. Louis

Green County Bancshares, Inc., Corbin,
Kentucky — for approval to acquire at least
80 percent of the voting shares of Greensburg
Deposit Bank, Greensburg, Kentucky. 1/
(9/18/87)

Minneapolis

First Park County Bancshares, Inc.,
Livingston, Montana — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
First National Park Bank in Livingston,
Livingston, Montana. 1/ (9/15/87)

Kansas City

Mission Hills Bancshares, Inc., Mission
Woods, Kansas — for approval to acquire 97
percent of the voting shares of Mission Hills
Bank, N.A., Mission Woods, Kansas. 1/
(9/15/87)

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

Hartford National Corporation, Hartford,
Connecticut — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Massachusetts
National Bank, Boston, Massachusetts. 1/
(9/15/87)
Approved

Boston

Philadelphia

1/

Bank of New Hampshire Corporation,
Manchester, New Hampshire — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
The Suncook Bank, Suncook, New Hampshire. 1/
(9/15/87)
Fidelcor, Inc., Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Fidelity Bank
Delaware, New Castle County, Delaware, a
proposed new bank. 1/
(9/17/87)

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




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ACTION OF THE BOARD - Continued
St. Louis

Benton Bancorp, Inc., Benton, Kentucky — for
approval to acquire at least 67 percent of
the voting shares of Calvert Bank, Calvert
City, Kentucky. 1/ (9/17/87)

St. Louis

First Illinois Bancorp., Inc., East St.
Louis, Illinois — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Lindell
Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri. 1/
(9/17/87)

Dallas

Vidor Bancshares, Inc., Vidor, Texas — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Plaza National Bank, Beaumont,
Texas. 1/ (9/18/87)
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To Expand a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
4(c)(8) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Withdrawn
Chicago

NBD Bancorp, Inc., Detroit, Michigan — for
approval to engage in NBD Trust Company of
Florida, N.A., West Palm Beach, Florida, in
deposit-taking and the origination of
consumer loans.
(9/15/87)
Returned

Cleveland

Banc One Corporation, Columbus, Ohio — to
engage de novo (engaging in community
development activities) through Banc One
Community Development Corporation, Columbus,
Ohio. 3/ (9/16/87)

Cleveland

First National Cincinnati Corporation,
Cincinnati, Ohio — for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of Leshner
Financial, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio.
(9/18/87)

Chicago

Northern Trust Corporation, Chicago,
Illinois — to engage de novo (engaging in
full pay-out personal and real property
leasing). The activity will be conducted
throughout the United States. 3/ (9/14/87)

1/

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

3/

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




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ACTION OF THE BOARD - Continued
Kansas City

Affiliated Bankshares of Colorado, Inc.,
Denver, Colorado — to engage de novo
(providing financial advice to state and
local governments; 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). 3/ (9/22/87)
Approved

Philadelphia

CCNB Corporation, New Cumberland,
Pennsylvania — for approval to acquire
Inserve Life Insurance Company, Phoenix,
Arizona. 1/ (9/17/87)

Chicago

Bank of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada — for approval to acquire indirectly
Fahnestock Asset Management, Inc., New York,
New York, a company that engages solely in
the activity of serving as investment adviser
to investment companies. 1/ (9/17/87)

Chicago

Charter Bank Group, Inc., Northfield,
Illinois — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Charter
Group, Inc., Northfield, Illinois, and
thereby engage in auditing, consulting and
associated insurance activities. 1/
(9/16/87)

Minneapolis

Norwest Corporation, Minneapolis,
Minnesota — for approval to retain ownership
of its direct subsidiary, Norwest Mortgage,
Inc., and thereby to engage in mortgage
lending and certain bank-eligible,
mortgage-related securities activities. 1/
(9/18/87)

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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ACTION OF THE BOARD - Continued
Permitted
New York

BAII Holdings S.A., Luxembourg; B.A.l.I.
Finance Company N.V., Curacao, Netherlands
Antilles; Compagrtie Arabe et Internationale
(Nederland) B.V. , Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
and Banque Arabe et Internationale d'
Investissement, Paris, France — to engage de
novo (discount securities brokerage
activities including certain securities
credit and incidental activities) through
Sheppards Overseas, Inc., New York, New York.
3/ (9/16/87)

Chicago

Midwest Financial Group, Inc., Peoria,
Illinois — to engage de novo (making,
acquiring and/or servicing loans for itself
or for others of the type made by a
commercial finance company). 3/ (9/18/87)

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Redemption of Shares
Copper Bancshares, Inc., Silver City, New
Mexico. 1/ (9/16/87)

Dallas

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

Cahaba Bancorp, Trussville, Alabama.
(9/14/87)

1/

Kansas City

Selden Investment, Inc., Selden, Kansas.
(9/18/87)

San Francisco

Charter National Bancorp, Encino,
California. 1/ (9/16/87)

San Francisco

First Commerce Bancorp, Phoenix, Arizona.
(9/17/87)

1/

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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

Norstar Bank of Long Island, Hempstead, New
York -- to establish a branch office at 4250
Veterans Memorial Highway, Holbrook, New
York. 2/

Richmond

Central Fidelity Bank, Richmond, Virginia —
to establish a free-standing drive-in
facility in the parking lot of Crossroads
Mall, Hershberger Road NW, Roanoke,
Virginia. 2/

Chicago

Isabella Bank and Trust, Mount Pleasant,
Michigan — to establish an offsite
electronic facility at 1620 South Mission
Street, Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 2/

Chicago

Isabella Bank and Trust, Mount Pleasant,
Michigan — to establish an offsite
electronic facility at Saginaw Chippewa
Indiana Reservation, 7498 East Broadway Road,
Mount Pleasant, Michigan. 2/
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To Merge Pursuant to Section
18(c) of the
Federal Deposit Insurance Act
Received
Dallas

Cleveland Bank and Trust, Cleveland,
Texas — to merge with Kingwood Bank,
National Association, Kingwood, Texas.

2/

Dallas

Island Bank, South Padre Island, Texas —
merge with Merchants Marine Bank, Port
Isabel, Texas. 2/

to

San Francisco

Valley Bank of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada —
to merge with Security Bank of Nevada, Reno,
Nevada. 2/
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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 Form a Bank Holding Company Pursuant to Section
3(a)(1) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Received
Boston

Boston Private Bancorp, Boston,
Massachusetts — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Boston
Private Bank and Trust Company, Boston,
Massachusetts. 2/

Philadelphia

FNB Financial Corporation, McConnellsburg,
Pennsylvania -- for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The First
National Bank of McConnellsburg,
McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. 2/

Cleveland

Security Financial Corp., Niles, Ohio — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of The Security Dollar Bank Company,
Niles, Ohio. 2/

Atlanta

FMB Financial Holdings, Inc., Fayetteville,
Georgia — for approval to acquire 89.1
percent of the voting shares of Farmers and
Merchants Bank, Fayetteville, Georgia. 2/

Atlanta

The Gwinnett Financial Corporation,
Lawrenceville, Georgia — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
The Bank of Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville,
Georgia, a proposed new bank. 2/

Atlanta

Heritage Enterprises II, Fayetteville,
Georgia — for approval to acquire 89.1
percent of the voting shares of Farmers and
Merchants Bank, Fayetteville, Georgia. 2/

Atlanta

Merchants Bancshares, Inc., Bay St. Louis,
Mississippi — for approval to acquire 80
percent of the voting shares of Merchants
Bank & Trust Company, Bay St. Louis,
Mississippi. 2/
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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
3(a)(3) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956
Received
Cleveland

First National Cincinnati Corporation,
Cincinnati, Ohio -- for approval to acquire
100 percent of the voting shares of The First
National Bank, Sidney, Ohio. 2/

Cleveland

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated, Columbus,
Ohio — for approval to acquire 100 percent
of the voting shares of United Midwest
Bancorporation, Ltd., Troy, Michigan, and
indirectly Liberty State Bank and Trust
Company, Hamtrack, Michigan and Liberty Bank
Oakland, Troy, Michigan. 2/

Cleveland

Pikeville National Corporation, Pikeville,
Kentucky — for approval to acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of Commercial
Bank of West Liberty, West Liberty, Kentucky.
2/

Richmond

Commercial BancShares, Incorporated,
Parkersburg, West Virginia — for approval to
acquire 100 percent of the voting shares of
Farmers and Merchants Bank of Cairo,
Harrisville, West Virginia. 2/

Atlanta

First National
Georgia — for
percent of the
Bank of Gilmer

Chicago

Boulevard Bancorp, Inc., Chicago, Illinois —
for approval to acquire 100 percent of the
voting shares of Keekins Financial
Corporation, Downers Grove, Illinois and
indirectly Citizens National Bank of Downers
Grove, Downers Grove, Illinois. 2/

Chicago

Miami Corporation, Chicago, Illinois — for
approval to acquire 100 percent of the voting
shares of Keekins Financial Corporation,
Downers Grove, Illinois and indirectly
Citizens National Bank of Downers Grove,
Illinois. 2/

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Bancorp, Gainesville,
approval to acquire 100
voting shares of First State
County, Ellijay, Georgia. 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

National Bancorp, Inc., Melrose Park,
Illinois -- for approval t:o acquire 100
percent of the voting shares of The; American
National Bank of DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois.
2/

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

Huntington Bancshares Michigan, Inc.,
Columbus, Ohio -- for approval to merge with
United Midwest Bancorporation, Ltd., Troy,
Michigan and indirectly acquire Liberty State
Bank and Trust Company, Hamtrack, Michigan
and Liberty Bank Oakland, Troy, Michigan. 2/

Atlanta

SouthTrust Corporation, Birmingham,
Alabama -- for approval to merge with First
Bankshares, Inc., Marianna, Florida and
indirectly acquire The First Bank of
Marianna, Marianna, Florida. 2/

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

Society for Savings Bancorp, Inc., Hartford,
Connecticut — to engage de novo (selling
property insurance on an extension of credit
of less than $10 thousand by a finance
company or $25 thousand if with regard to a
residential manufactured home) through its
subsidiary, Fidelity Acceptance Corporation,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
(9/15/87)

New York

Compagnie Financiere de Suez and Banque
Indosuez, Paris, France — to engage de novo
(making, acquiring and/or servicing loans for
itself or for others of the type made by a
commercial finance company; engaging in full
pay-out personal property leasing) through
Locasuez America, Inc., and LSA Leasing
Corporation.
(9/17/87)

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
New York

Continental Bancorp, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania -- to engage de novo (discount
securities brokerage activities including
securities credit and incidental activities)
through CB Brokerage Service, Inc.,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
(9/16/87)

New York

U.S. Trust Corporation, New York, New
York — to engage de novo (engaging in the
activities of a trust company of a fiduciary,
agency, or custodial nature; providing
portfolio investment advice to any person)
through its subsidiary, U.S. Trust Company of
California, N.A., Los Angeles, California.
The geographic area to be served will be the
State of California.
(9/16/87)

Cleveland

Banc One Corporation, Columbus, Ohio — to
engage de novo (engaging in community
development activities) through its
subsidiary, Banc One Community Development
Corporation, Columbus, Ohio.
(9/16/87)

Atlanta

First Commerce Corporation, New Orleans,
Louisiana -- to engage de novo(providing
portfolio investment advice to any person;
selling credit life, disability, or
involuntary unemployment insurance) through
its subsidiary, First Commerce Investment
Services, Inc., New Orleans, Louisiana.
These activities will be conducted throughout
the States of Louisiana and Mississippi.
(9/14/87)

Atlanta

Northwest Georgia Financial Corporation,
Dallas, Georgia — to engage de novo
(providing to others financially related data
processing and data transmission services,
facilities, and data bases; or access to
them). The activities will be conducted
throughout the United States.
(9/17/87)

Chicago

Selin Corporation, Chicago, Illinois — 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, NIF Data, Inc., Niles, Illinois.
The geographic area to be served will be the
State of Illinois.
(9/14/87)

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

Commerzbank 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.

New York

The Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, Limited 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.

New York

Nederlandsche Middenstandsbank, N.V. 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.

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.