of the
SUPERii'l.fEi'IDEi'lr
Of BJ.\1'1-<S
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1953
A.P.PERSONS Superintendent of Banks
STATE OF GEORGIA
CREATED BY ACT APPROVED AUGUST 16, 1919
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1953
DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED An Act to create the Department of Banking of the State of Georgia, to provide for the incorporation and regulation of Banks and penalties for violations of the Law, defining duties of the Superintendent of Banks, and for other purposes, was enacted by the Legislature in 1919, approved by the Governor August 16, 1919, and effective January 1, 1920. This Act has been amended from time to time, through the sessions of the General Assembly, all of which amendments are contained in the Banking Act published by the Department of Banking.
A. P. PERSONS, Superintendent of Banks
lOWEN PRESS, INC., DECATUR, GA.
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING STA.TE OF GEORGIA.
ATLANTA
To His Excellency, Honorable Herman E. Talmadge Governor of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia.
December 31, 1953
As required in Sections 15 and 16 of Article 2 of the Banking Law, I have the honor to submit herewith, this, the 34th Annual Report of the Department of Banking for the year ending December 31, 1953.
This report consists of the following exhibits:
l. Exhibit "A", Official Roster of the Department of Banking.
2. Exhibit "B", a statement of the receipts and disbursements of the Department for the year 1953.
3. Exhibit "C" through "M", covering applications relative to charter amendments, charter renewals, etc.
4. Exhibit "N", a list of branch banks now in operation.
5. Exhibit "0", a condensed statement showing the disposition of banks during the year 1953.
6. Exhibit "P", a list of banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System.
7. Exhibit "Q", a list of Small Loan Companies under the supervision of the Superintendent of Banks during the year 1953, and Exhibit "R", a list of Credit Unions as of December 31, 1953.
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
8. Exhibit "S", abstract of reports showing condition of 299 banks and 16 branches as of December 31, 1953, with a comparative statement of 297 banks and 15 branches as of December 31, 1952.
9. Exhibit "T", Classification of Banks by Capitalization as of December 31, 1953.
10. Exhibit "U", Banks in Voluntary Liquidation.
11. Exhibit "V", Legal Holidays.
12. Exhibit "W", Superintendents of Banks Department of Banking, State of Georgia, from 1919 to date.
In addition to the information as reflected in the exhibits referred to above, the report contains the detailed published statement of each bank as of December 31, 1953. This statement gives an itemized report of the assets and liabilities of the bank, the date the bank was chartered, the date it began business, and the name of the President and Cashier.
Respectfully submitted, A. P. PERSONS,
Superintendent of Banks
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
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Exhibit "A"
DECEMBER 31, 1953
A. P. PERSONS, Superintendent of Banks W. M. JACKSON, Assistant Superintendent of Banks
EXAMINERS
Name and Address
Salary
Adams, John L., Atlanta, Ga-------------------------------------------------------------------$340.00 Arnold, Frank M., Washington, Ga------------------------------------------------------340.00 Brady, R. B., Columbus, Ga------------------------------------------------------------------------340.00 Brooks, B. T ., Decatur, Ga---------------------------------------------------------------------.420.00 Brown, J. B., Vidalia, Ga---------------------------------------------------------------.420.00 Brown, James H., Buchanan, Ga-----------------------------------------------------------340.00 Hall, T. 0. Jr., Atlanta, Ga.________________________________________________________________AOO.OO
Herndon, B. F., Dublin, Ga.____________________________________________________________________.420.00
Kirk, James F. Sr., Roswell1 Ga----------------------------------------------------------------340.00 Loder, Charles T ., Stockbridge, Ga.________________________________________________________.420.00
Willis, Wm. L., Dublin, Ga---------------------------------------------------------------------340.00
CREDIT UNIONS Thompson, W. C., Decatur, Ga------------------------------------------------------------$400.00
OFFICE ASSISTANTS
Blanton, Mrs. D. L., Principal Stenographer--------------------------------------$290.00 Ethridge, Jean, Intermediate TypisL------------------------------------------------215.00 Hughes, Mattie, Intermediate Typist____________________________________________________________215.00 Jones, Mrs. Evelyn, Principal Accounting Clerk______________________________290.00
Arnold, Looney, Porter---------------------------------------------- ------------------------------$133.00
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
Exhibit "B"
Department of Banking, State of Georgia
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 1953
RECEIPTS Balance January 1, 1953_______________________________$ 776.18
Received from Appropriation________________________ 123,088.35
Miscellaneous Income________________________________________
3 9.35
$123,903.88
DISBURSEMENTS Superintendent's Salary------------------------------------$ 7,500.00 Assistant Superintendent's Salary________________ 6,402.24 Examiner's Salaries___________________________________________ 53,633.13 Office Assistants' Salaries________________________________ 13,930.62 Traveling Expenses____________________________________________ 28,299.36 Supplies and MateriaL_____________________________________ 340.16 Communication____________________________________________________ 2,078.21 Printing and Publicity______________________________________ 2,971.65 Repairs and Alterations____________________________________ 108.73 Insurance and Bonding_____________________________________ 402.40 Equipment____________________________________________________________ 974.63 Pensions________________________________________________________________ 4,695.64
Miscellaneous------------------------------------------------------ 152.70
$121,489.47
Balance December 31, 1953------------------------------------------------$ 2,414.41
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
VII
APPLICATIONS FOR CHARTER APPROVED
Exhibit "C"
NAME OF BANK
Dawson County Bank~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~ Wayne State Bank~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LoCATION
Dawsonville~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~ Jesup~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
APPROVED
7-1-19 53 8-5-19 53
Exhibit "D"
PERMITS TO BEGIN BUSINESS
NAME OF BANK
Nicholls State Bank~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dawson County Bank~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Nicho~::~~~~~::~~~~~~~~=~
BEGAN BUSINESS
1-2-1953
Dawsonville~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- --1
11-2-1953
APPROVAL OF MERGER
Exhibit "E"
NAME OF BANK
LOCATION
Merchants & Mechanics Columbus Ba nk ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-
WITH WHOM MERGED LOCATION
First National Bank Columbus of Columbus~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DATE
12-14-1953
Exhibit "F" APPROVAL OF CONVERSION INTO A STATE BANKING INSTITUTION
NAME OF BANK
1--L_o_cA_T_I_O_N_ _D_A_TE_O_F_C_o_N_V_E_R_S_lO__N _
Chatham Savings & Loan CompanY~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Savannah
8-10-1953
Exhibit "G" APPROVAL OF APPLICATION TO CHANGE NAME
NAME OF BANK
LOCATION
To Be Known As LOCATION
APPROVED
The Bank of McRae_ McRae~~~~~~-~~~~~~~ The Security Bank ___ McRae~~~~~~~~~~~
Merchants & Farm-
Rowe Banking Co--~- Comer~~~~~~-~~~~~~
ers Bank~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ Comer. ~~-~~~~~~
Chatham Savings
Chatham Savings
& Loan Co.~~~~~~~~~~ Savannah~~~~~~~- Bank~~~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~ Savannah~~~~~
2-16-1953 11-10-1953 12- 2-1953
Exhibit "H" DISAPPROVAL OF CHARTER
Sawnee Bank~:~=:~~::~~~~~:~:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ Cummi~:~~~~~::~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1--D_rs_1~-~-;4-~-:VE-95-:-
APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF' CHARTER
NAME OF BANK
LOCATION
Bank of Millen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~ Millen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Social Circle Bank~~~~~~~~~~ -~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Social Circle~~
DATE OF CHARTER
1- 4-1893 12-31-1923
Exhibit "I"
APPROVED
3- 9-1953 6-24-1953
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E%hibit "]" APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR TRUST POWERS
-B-a-n-k-o-f--T-h-o-Nm-Aa-Ms-E-C-ouO-ntFy-__-B_-_A_-__N-__K-__-__-__-__-__-_-__-__-__-__l_------Th-o-LmO-as-CvA-ill-eT_I-_O_-N_-__-_-__-_-__-_1_
DATE
3-
OF APPROVAL
3-1953
Industrial Savings & Loan Company_____
Savannah__________________ 8-28-1953
E%hibit "K"
APPROVAL OF APPLICATION TO REDUCE CAPITAL
NAME OF BANK
I
LOCATION
I I APPROVAL AMOUNT OF DECREASE
Bank of McRae ______________________ McRae___________________ 2-16-1953 $50,000.00 to $25,000.00
PERMIT TO ESTABLISH BRANCH BANKS
E%hibit "L"
NAME OF BRANCH
LOCATION
BEGAN BUSINESS
Columbus Bank & Trust Co.__________ 13th Avenue and Warren
Williams Road Columbus, Georgia __________________
Savannah Bank & Trust Co.
Skidway Road and Victory
of Savannah__________________________________ Dr., Savannah, Georgia__________
Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust Company_____________ ------- Gwinnett and Eleventh Sts.,
Gwinnett Street Branch -------------- Augusta, Georgia ____________________
6-16-1953 11- 9-1953
12-15-1953
E%hibit "M" APPLICATION ,TO INCREASE CAPITAL STOCK APPROVED
NAME OF BANK
LOCATION
The Citizens Bank of Tifton_____ Tifton__________ State Bank of Cochran_____________ Cochran_______ Bank of Camilla_________________________ Camilla________
Trust Company of Georgia____ Atlanta._______ The Farmers Bank of Tifton. Tifton__________
Bank of TerrelL---------------------- Dawson_______ Bank of Acworth______________ ___ ____ Acworth______ Commercial Bank.______________________ Thomasville Tri-County Bank._______________________ Royston.______ Farmers State Bank_________________ Lincolnton___ Central Bank_______________________________ Swainsboro. Citizens Bank_____________________________ Glennville____ Bank of Tifton___________________________ Tifton__________ The Bank of Albany_________________ Albany________ Bank of Milan___________________________ Milan___________
Cook Banking Company___________ Cochran______ Cobb Exchange Bank_______________ Marietta_____ Cornelia Bank_____________________________ Cornelia______
Citizens & Southern Bank of East Point_______________________________ East Point_
Citizens Bank_____________________________ Colquitt.. ____ Hinesville Bank.________________________ Hinesville ____ Bank of Cumming_____________________ Cumming ___ Bank of Oglethorpe___________________ Oglethorpe.. Bank of Wrightsville_________________ Wrightsville Sea Island Bank_________________________ Statesboro..
APPROVAL
1-17-1953 1- 5-1953 1-13-1953 1-14-1953 1-15-1953 1-19-1953 1-29-1953 2- 3-1953 2- 3-1953 2- 3-1953 2- 5-1953 2-16-1953 2-16-19"53 3-17-1953 3-25-1953 4- 3-1953 5- 4-1953 7-14-1953
7-23-1953 7-27-1953 9- 2-1953 9- 3-1953 10- 9-1953 10-27-1953 12-30-1953
AMOUNT OF INCREASE
$ 50,000 to $ 100,000 25,000 to 50,000 25,000 to 50,000
2,000,000 to 4,000,000 50,000 to 100,000 25,000 to 50,000 25,000 to 50,000
100,000 to 200,000 25,000 to 50,000 25,000 to 50,000 25,000 to 50,000 30,000 to 60,000
100,000 to 200,000 100,000 to 150,000
20,000 to 25,000 25,000 to 60,000 100,000 to 150,000 50,000 to 75,000
100,000 to 40,000 to 25,000 to
25,000 to 15,000 to 25,000 to 50,000 to
150,000 60,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 50,000 125,000
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
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BRANCH BANKS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1953
Exhibit "N"
NAME OF BRANCH
LocATION
NAME OF PARENT
LOCATION
The .Bank of Georgia 494 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E. __ Atlanta _____ The Bank of Georgia____________ Atlanta_____
The Bank of Georgia West End 936 Gordon Street, S.W.____________ Atlanta ____ The Bank of Georgia___________________ Atlanta_____
The Citizens & Southern Bank
of Atlanta, 790 Marietta
St.,
N.w.____________ Atlanta ____
The Citizens & Southern Bank of Atlanta _________________________
Atlanta _____
The Citizens & Southern Bank
of Atlanta,
The Citizens & Southern
140 Peachtree St., N.W.__________ Atlanta_____ Bank of Atlanta ____________________ Atlanta_____
Trust Company of Georgia West Peachtree & Third St.____ Atlanta_____ Trust Company of Georgia_______ Atlanta _____
Georgia Railroad Bank &
Trust Co.,
Georgia Railroad Bank &
1111 Broad Street____________________ Augusta____ Trust Co._________________________________ Augusta____
Georgia Railroad Bank &
Trust Co., Gwinnett St. Branch
Georgia Railroad Bank &
Gwinnett & Eleventh Street____ Augusta____ Trust Co.___________________________________ Augusta___ _
Columbus Bank & Trust Co. 14th Street___________________________________ Columbus__ Columbus Bank & Trust Co._______ Columbus__
Columbus Bank & Trust Co. North Highland ________________________ Columbus__ Columbus Bank & Trust Co._______ Columbus_
Columbus Bank & Trust Co. lOth Street____________________________________ Columbus__ Columbus Bank & Trust Co._______ Columbus_
Columbus Bank & Trust Co. 13th Avenue & Warren Williams Road____________________________ Columbus__ Columbus Bank & Trust Co._______ Columbus_ Cornelia Bank________________________________ Demorest_ Cornelia Bank________________________________ Cornelia____
Citizens Bank________________________________ Nahunta ___ Citizens Bank_______ --------------------- Folkston___
Savannah Bank & Trust Co. Midtown Branch, 1120 Bull St. Savannah Savannah Bank & Trust Co.____ Savannah.
Savannah Bank & Trust Co.
West Broad Street Branch 320 West Broad Street ___________ Savannah Savannah Bank & Trust Co. ____ Savannah_
Savannah Bank & Trust Co. Skidway Road and Victory Drive____________________________ Savannah. Savannah Bank & Trust Co. _____ Savannah_
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
Exhibit "0"
DISPOSITION OF BANKS IN GEORGIA DURING 1953
Banks in Operation January 1, 1953______________________________________ Banks in Operation December 31, 1953________________________________
Increase during Year----------------------------------------------------------3 Decrease during Year________________________________________________________!
Banks 297 299
Branches 15 16
Net Increase_________________________________________________________________2
New Banks____________________________________________________________________________3
Dawson County Bank, Dawsonville________________________ Wayne State Bank, Jesup________________________________________ Chatham Savings Bank, Savannah__________________________ M e r g e r ____________________________________________________________________________________ !
Merchants & Mechanics Bank _________________________________ Columbus, Georgia
Exhibit "P"
STATE BANK MEMBERS OF FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Bank of Adairsville ________________________________________________Adairsville
TCrituizset nCs oTmrpuasnty CofomGepoarngiYa _-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_AAttllaannttaa Georgia Railroad Bank & Trust CompanY----------------------------Augusta Citizens Bank & Trust Company_____________________________________Bainbridge Blackshear Bank___________________________________________________Blackshear Columbus Bank & Trust Company___________________________________Columbus CNiotirztehnesasBtearnnkB--a-n-k-i-n-g--C--o-m--p-a-n-y--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_C_oCloqmumiettrce Brand Banking Company___________________________________________Lawrenceville Farmers Bank_____________________________________________________Monroe
Savannah Bank & Trust Company__________________________________Savannah
Washington Loan & Banking Company______________________________ Washington
SMALL LOAN COMPANIES
Exhibit "Q"
NAME OF COMPANY
LOCATION
LICENSE ISSUED
Master Loan Service Inc,____________________________________________ Atlanta___________________ Jan. 1, 1953 Thrift Loan Company________________________________________________ Dalton_____________________ Jan. 1, 1953 Marietta Insurance & Loan Company____________________ Marietta Ga.__________ Oct. 26, 1953 Marietta Insurance & Loan Company____________________ Smyrna, Ga.__________ Oct. 26, 1953
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
XI
Exhibit "R"
CREDIT UNIONS & LOCATIONS
UNDER SUPERVISION OF STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT
ALBANY Albany Federal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office Bldg. Albany Depot of Supplies Credit Union, 408 Edgewood Lane Carlton Credit Union Colonial Dairies Credit Union, P. 0. Box 1350 Ga. Electric Credit Union, 927 Roosevelt Ave. Herald Employee's Credit Union, Albany Herald Keenan Employee's Credit Union, 112 Front St. Modern Coach Employee's Credit Union, 208 South Jackson St.
ATHENS Athens Division Credit Union, % Ga. Power Co.
ATLANTA American Art Metals Credit Union, 433 Bishop St. A. D. Co. Employee's Credit Union, 777 Memorial Dr., S.E. A. M. A. Credit Union, 770 Spring St., N.W. Apaco Credit Union, 950 W. Marietta St. Associated Grocers Credit Union, 638 Lee St., S.W. Armour Atlanta Credit Union, 14 Brady Ave., N.W. Atlanta Armour Fertilizer Wks. Credit Union, 350 Hurt Bldg. Arrow Credit Union, 2202 Murphy Ave., S.W. Atlanta City Employee's, City Hall Atlanta Cooperative Credit Union, 529 Peachtree St. Atlanta Greyhound Terminal Emp. Credit Union, 81 Cain St., N.W. Atlanta Joint Terminals Credit Union, 106 Carroll St. Atlanta Postal Credit Union, 101-M Federal Annex Atlanta Railway Postal Clerks Credit Union, 420 Federal Annex Atlanta Teachers Ass'n Credit Union, 498 8th St., N.E. Atlantic Steel Credit Union, P. 0. Box 1714 Ben Franklin Credit Union, 1600 Healey Bldg. Calvert Iron Works Credit Union, 1195 Victory Drive, S.W. Circle "W" Credit Union, 1299 Northside Dr. D. P. S. Employee's Credit Union, 959 Confederate Ave. Delta Employee's Credit Union, Municipal Airport DuPont Atlanta Employee's Credit Union, 619 Peachtree St., N.E. Employment Service Credit Union, 79 Marietta St. Essell Credit Union, 1197 Peachtree St. F. D. & L. Employee's Credit Union, 1090 Capitol Ave., S.E. Federal Employee's Credit Union, 6th Fl. Old Post Office Fulton County Employee's Credit Union, Court House Fulton Teachers Credit Union, 500 County Adm. Bldg. General Shoe Credit Union, 1251 Caroline St. Genuine Parts Credit Union, 475 W. Peachtree St. Georgia E.S.A. Credit Union, 6th Fl., State Office Bldg. Georgia Health Dept. Credit Union, 319 State Office Bldg. Georgia League Credit Union, 83 Cain St., N.E. Georgia Standard Oil Emp. Credit Union, 50 Whitehall St. Georgia State Highway Dep't Employee's, 2 Capitol Square Georgia Telco Credit Union, 452 Hurt Bldg. Georgia W. P. Gen. Office Credit Union, 4 Hunter St., S.E. Gesco Credit Union, 172 Haynes St., S.W. Hospital Authority Employee's Credit Union, 38 Butler St., S.E. Int. Brotherhood of Elect. Workers Local #613, 345 Washington St., S.W. J. M. High Employee's Credit Union, 96 Whitehall St., S.W. Journal-Constitution Employee's Credit Union, 10 Forsyth St., N.W. Lay Employee's Sav. & Loan Credit Union, 173 Boulevard N.E. Merchants Mutual Credit Corp., 9th Fl. First Nat'! Bk. Bldg. Metro Credit Union, 198 Luckie St. Mutual Savings Credit Union, 243 Peachtree St.
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D'EPARTMENT OF BANKING
Orange Disc Credit Union, 131 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E. Pullman Credit Union, 225 Rogers St., N.E. R. E. A. Employee's Credit Union, 325 Mitchell St., S.W. Regensteins Employee's Credit Union, 80 Whitehall & 209 P'tree St. Rich's Employee's Credit Union, % Rich's Inc. Ruralist Press Credit Union, 713 Glenn St., S.W. Russell Company Employee's Credit Union, 117 Central Ave., S.W. Seaboard Employee's Credit Union, 990 Chattahoochee Ave. Sexton Atlanta Employee's Credit Union, 715 W. Whitehall St., S.W. S.M. C. R. C. Credit Union, 873 Spring St., N.W. Southern Dairies Zone 12 Employee's, 593 Glen Iris Drive, N.E. Southern Freight Traffic Bureau Employee's, 101 Marietta Bldg, 11th Fl. State Revenue Department Credit Union, State Office Bldg. Stein Printing Co. Employee's Credit Union, 175 Luckie St., N.W. Swift Atlanta Employee's Credit Union, 93 Peachtree Way Tesco Credit Union, P. 0. Box 173 Station C The Thrift Credit Union, 125 Spring St., S.W. University Center Credit Union, 24 Ivy St.
AUGUSTA A. B. C. Credit Union, 930 8th St. Augusta Fire Dep't Credit Union, Central Ave. & Troupe St. Augusta Police Credit Union, Police Headquarters Georgia R. R. Employee's Credit Union, 615 8th St. King Mill Credit Union, % King Mill Richmond Co. Health Dep't Employee's Credit Union, 501 Greene St.
BROOKHAVEN
C. M. A. Credit Union, Box # 81
BRUNSWICK Glenn County Federal Emp. Credit Union, Federal Building
COLUMBUS Columbus Coca Cola Employee's Credit Union, 305-17th st. Muscogee Co. Health Dep't Credit Union, P. 0. Box 229 Postal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office Seaboard Columbus Employee's Credit Union, Front Ave. & lOth St.
CORDELE Harris F. & M. Employee's Credit Union, % Harris F & M Co.
DALTON N. G. E. M. C. Credit Union, 301 Selvidge St. Whitfield Co. Postal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office
DECATUR Decatur Postal Employe's Credit Union, Post Office Kraft Employee's of Atlanta Credit Union, 1205 DeKalb Industrial Way The Wood Co. Credit Union, 647 East College Ave.
DRY BRANCH Georgia Kaolin Employee's Credit Union
DUBLIN Dublin Federal Employee's Credit Union, Federal Bldg.
EAST POINT Colonial Stores Employee's Credit Union, 2251 N. Sylvan Road Lamplan Credit Union, 1377 Oakleigh Drive Municipal Employee's Credit Union, City Hall Tri-City Postal Credit Union, Post Office
FORT McPHERSON Fort McPherson Credit Union
JACKSON Central Ga. Electric Members Corp. Credit Union
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
XIII
MACON Burke Credit Union, 626 Mulberry St. City Employee's Credit Union, City Hall C. W. Farmer Employee's Credit Union, 521 Fifth St. Davison's of Macon Credit Union, 433 Cherry St. D. D. D. Credit Union, 658 Arch St. Federal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office Hapgrade Credit Union, Broadway & Pine Lepco Credit Union, 245 Second St. McAfee Employee's Credit Union, Waterville Road M. D. & S. Employee's Credit Union, 1115 Boulevard Ave. Macon Fireman's Credit Union, Fire Dep't Headquarters Macon Kraft Employee's Credit Union, Mead Road Macon Police Credit Union, City Hall Macon Textiles Credit Union, 3879 Lake St. Macon Waterworks Credit Union, City Hall P. and G. Macon Employee's Credit Union, 1265 Sixth St. Trice Oil Employee's Credit Union, 1167-Sixth St.
MILLEDGEVILLE Milledgeville State Hospital Credit Union, State Hospital
MOULTRIE Employee's Swift & Co. Credit Union, Swift & Co.
PLAINS Sumter Co. Teachers Credit Union
ROME Battey State Hospital Credit Union, Battey State Hospital Floyd Co. Postal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office
SAVANNAH Blue Flame Credit Union, 114 Barnard St. Central Employee's Credit Union, 227 West Broad St. Chatham Co. Teachers Ass'n Credit Union, Savannah High School G. P. A. Credit Union, Georgia Ports Authority Merchants Credit Union, P. 0. Box 1717 Savannah & Atlanta Rwy. Emp. Credit Union, P. 0. Box 1491 Savannah Elec. & Power Emp. Credit Union, 27 West Bay St. Savannah Federal Employee's Credit Union, Castle Bldg. 200 E. St. Julian St. Savannah Postal Credit Union, P. 0. Box 2002 Seaboard Employee's Credit Union, 104 Union Station, P. 0. Box 302 Transit Credit Union, 900 E. Gwinnette St. Workmans Circle Credit Union, 238 West Broad St.
TIFTON Armour Tifton Employee's Credit Union, Armour & Co.
VALDOSTA Postal Employee's Credit Union, Post Office
INACTIVE CREDIT UNIONS Dixie Pottery Employee's Credit Union, 1800 Murphy Ave., S. W. Atlanta Hodges, Albany Hardware Co., Albany Carling Tile Employee's Credit Union, 175 Lower Poplar St., Macon Carroll Co. Teachers Credit Union, Court House, Carrollton J. P. Hunter Co. Credit Union, 37 Forsyth St., Atlanta Macon R. E. A. Emp. Credit Union, Railway Exp. Agcy., Macon Wofford Credit Union, 140 Spring St., Atlanta
CREDIT UNIONS IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION Gordon Foods Employee's Credit Union, 1075 Sylvan Rd., Atlanta
CREDIT UNIONS IN INVOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION Atlanta Fireman's, 166 Alabama St., Atlanta Canco 51-A, 410 Maretta St., Atlanta Constitution Employee's, 10 Forsyth St., Atlanta Federal Employee's, Augusta Southern Spring Bed Employee's, 290 Hunter St., Atlanta
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
Exhibit "S"
ABSTRACT OF REPORTS OF CONDITION OF STATE BANKS OF GEORGIA AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1953
(With Comparative Statement as of December 31, 1952)
ASSETS
Dec. 31, 1953
299 Banks 16 Branches
Dec. 31, 1952
297 Banks 15 Branches
Increase Decrease
Cash, balances with o the r banks,
cash items in process of collection____$ 250,253,138.30 $ 267,929,539.37 $17,676,401.07-
U. S. Gov't. Obligations, direct and guaranteed ______________________________________________ 321,348,163.04
315,028,364.39
6,319,798.65
Obli&"a~i?ns of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS____________________________________________ 39,151,795.65
32,377,562.72
6, 774,232.93
Other Bonds, notes & debentures____ 5,039,256.45
3,896, 716.25
1,142,540.20
Corporate stock, including stock of Fed Res. Bank______________________________________
1,209,977.85
1,236,681.72
26,703.87-
Loans & discounts, including over-
drafts ------------------------------------------------------ 390,723,183.49 377,118,517.23 13,604,666.26
Bank premises owned and furniture and fixtures __________________________________________
9,966,179.31
9,488,389.80
477,789.51
Real Estate owned other than bank
premises----------------------------------------- Investment & other assets indirectly
489,081.69
226,081.36
263,000.33
representing bank premises or other
R IE_ .------- __ ----------------------------------
133,154.25
227,437.46
94,283.21-
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________________
72,617.26
-0-
72,617.26
Othe~~~1~ -ASSETi:::::::::::::::::::::::-;;:$-=-1,-=o"""2~""':--=-~4-:-5-:~"""';-::c!~=--:~:-:~$::-1c~,=0---1;;02:-,,::05--63-=34--=,,-52;;34--11'-:..:69-:55='-::-=c-$==1---0=-,=52-=8c7::0-7:,:,1--13'-1:8-:8.:2-.=-17=-8-:---
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits____________________________________$ Time deposits________________________________________
557,406,284.93 210,193,897.44
$
561,7 44,348.94 186,694,245.37
$ 4,338,064.0123,499,652.07
Deposits of U. S. Gov't,______________________ 20,572,913.27
22,871,166.30
2,298,253.03-
D.el?o~its of States and political sub-
diVISions___ ------------------------------------- 86,232,403.14 Deposits of banks________________________________ 43,853,647.22
92,292,7 44.25 49,739,833.37
6,060,341.115,886,186.15-
Other deposits (certified and officers
chec
ks, etc.) TOTAL
--D--E--P--O---S---I-T---S--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-~--$-=-9=-~-2~=~7,5'-=~5: :,-2772,'-:--=,2.:..,.:9=o9..8,~5.1..,,:.4=$-:--:-o:9;4;2-4-70~::,,5-47:=:48:-:'57=0~,,=03::.1-5=532-~-..:492==-70-=--~;~;:=-=-$:=-=-:4~:,-~9-=:79:=-74':-=,,'20=-:8=9:-=53:==..-=53c=:74:=-=:-=-
Bills payable, rediscounts & other liabilities for borrowed money__________
108,599.72
268,758.78
160,159.06-
Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding__
72,617.26
-0-
72,617.26
Other liabilities ----------------------------------_ _12_,,_3_80_,,_5_80_._8_7_ _ _11-,-2'3-8-,-8-4-9'-.-8-8-----"1'-,1-4'-1-,-7-3-0'.-9-9---
TOTAL LIABILITIES (not in-
cluding capital accounts) --------------------=$==9=38='=3=43='=2$=439=3=2=,239=49,=9=6=0=.8=6====$==6=,=0=4'8=,=2=8=2=.5=3===
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital debentures________________________________
32,500.00
49,350.00
16,850.00-
Capital _____ --------------------------------------------- 25,262,500.00
22,230,500.00
3,032,000.00
Surplus ---------------------------------------------- 31,434,319.80
32,246,799.80
812,480.00-
Undivided profits__________________________________ 17,191,644.40
15,314,510.72 1,877,133.68
Reserve. ------------------------------------------------_ __:_8,c:3..:.7.:.9'c:4..:.6=-2-=-5..:.7_ _ _7C!,9.C2_-7-',-4'-1==0-.:5-=7--=--'----.::.4:5:.2.:,-0--5'-2'.-0-~0'-'--
s_________________________________ TOTAL CAPITAL
ACC0 UNT
$:c__.::8~2s,3-=-00::..!.,=-42:..:6_::_7. :..:7--$-=~~~::.7.c7..':7:.6=-8:.,.5:c7=_1__.:0c_9-=:...:.$.:::4c',-5"-3"-1--,:8.5..5:..6.:8:..:=-
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS------------$~1~,0::,:::2~0,~6~43:::!:,6~7~0::,:::.1~6==$~1:,0:1:0:,0:6:3:,5:3:1:.:95:~~~$=1=0=,5~8=0=,1=3=8=.2=1==
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
XV
Number of Banks
12 1
97 13
3 5 81 1 4 1 2 6 1 42 1 8 10 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1
CLASSIFICATION OF BANKS BY CAPITALIZATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1953
Exhibit "T"
Capital
$ 15,000.00 20,000.00 25,000.00 30,000.00 35,000.00 40,000.00 50,000.00 55,000.00 60,000.00 62,500.00 65,000.00 75,000.00 80,000.00
100,000.00 125,000.00 150,000.00 200,000.00 250,000.00 275;000.00 300,000.00 325,000.00 400,000.00 500,000.00 1,000,000.00 4,000,000.00
Total Capital
180,000.00 20,000.00
2,425,000.00 390,000.00 105,000.00 200,000.00
4,050,000.00 55,000.00 240,000.00 62,500.00
130,000.00 450,000.00
80,000.00 4,200,000.00
125,000.00 1,200,000.00 2,000,000.00
250,000.00 275,000.00 600,000.00 325,000.00 400,000.00 500,000.00 3,000,000.00 4,000,000.00
Total Resources
8, 780,063.85 310,126.41
103,403,013.22 13,508,231.86 3,141,341.34 8,175,436.40 184,816,527.61 1,150,394.93 7,221,780.60 1,230, 730.7 4 2,229,596.31 19,506,402.63 2,438,548.15 149,495,403.03 5,895,248.30 50,815,379.84 81,451,163.83 12,538,984.89 7,740,110.66 17,655,827.91 7,304,235.49 22,991,712.02 20,833,128.44 118,251,325.55 169,758,956.15
BANKS IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION December 31, 1953
$1,020,643,670.16 Exhibit "U"
NAME OF BANK
LOCATION
DATE
Atlanta Trust Company___________________________ Atlanta______________________ December 11, 1929
Merchants Trust Company______________________ _ Valdosta_________________________ January 30, 1931
Bank of Statham_________________________________________ Statham_________________________ December 31, 1931
Newnan Bank & Trust Co.___________ ----------- Newnan__________________________ May 11, 1932
Citizens Bank______________________________________ _______ _ Tallapoosa_____________________ March 14, 1938
American Savings Bank_ --------------
Atlanta___________________________ January 12, 1950
XVI
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
Exhibit "J7"
LEGAL HOLIDAYS
January 1-New Years Day January 19-Lee's Birthday February 22-George Washington's Birthday April 26--Memorial Day June 3--Jefferson Davis' Birthday July 4-Independence Day First Monday in September-Labor Day October 12-Columbus Day November 11-Armistice Day Fourth Thursday in November-Thanksgiving Day December 25-Christmas Day
Provided that when any of the holidays enumerated above falls on a Sunday the Monday next following shall be observed as a Legal Holiday.
Exhibit "W"
SUPERINTENDENTS OF BANKS, DEPARTMENT OF BANKING STATE OF GEORGIA
No. Name
Date of Appointment
Date Service Ended
1 T. R. Bennett__________________ November 17, 1919 January 1, 1927
2 A. B. Mobley__________________ January 1, 1927
September 24, 1931
3 W. J. Davis------------------- September 24, 1931 January 1, 1932
4 R. E. Gormley_________________ January 1, 1932
October 6, 1936
5 R. R. Tippins__________________ October 6, 1936
January 11, 1937
6 John C. Beasley --------------- January 11, 1937
7 R. E. Gormley----------------- January 25, 1937 8 C. B. Golsan, Acting Supt.______ January 1, 1940
January 25, 1937 January 1, 1940 January 14, 1941
9 John C. Beasley--------------- January 14, 1941
March 21, 1947
10 0. G. Jackson----------------- March 22, 1947
November 18, 1948
11 A. P. Persons_________________ November 18, 1948
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
1
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ABBEVILLE STATE BANK Abbeville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
J. H. DORMINY, JR. President
Date of Charter: 4-21-1952
W. S. WALKER Cashier
Began Business: 4-22-1952
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed _______
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdivisiOns ---------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ----------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------~----------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premi::;es or other real estate........................ Customers liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ________ ------Other assets ..........................................
38,402.96 189,753.38
None None Nolle 144,444.10 2,130.69 None
None None 99i.37
LIABILITIES Demand Deposits ................................ $ Time Deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ D e p o_ s.i ~ s of States and political
subdiVISIOns ---------------------------------Deposits of banks....----------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) - Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed b y o r f o r
a c c o u n t of this bank and out-
standing ---- Other liabilities ........---------------------- Capital ....................................................
Surplus ......................... ------------- . Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------------------
Total ASSETS ----------- $
375,72R.50
Total Liabilities ____ ------ $
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
212,467.75 59,544.74 6,315.85
62,720.10 None
228.38 None
None 2.513.S8 25,000.00 5,000.00 1,938.30
None
3'75,728.30
BANK OF ACWORTH Acworth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
F. C. MILLS President
Date of Charter: 10-31-1905
H. W. PITNER Cashier
Began Business: 12-19-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbd.lVISIODS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ___________________ _
,Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) ---------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------ Real estate owned other than bank
, premises ------------..Investment and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................
Other assets -----------------
Total Assets ..
... $
288,661.21 524,816.41
None None None 415,971.34 6,719.18 None
None None 3,606.56
1,239,774.~0
LIABILITIES
Demand Deposits - Time Deposits ------------------------------------..-Deposits of U. S. Government........ De~o~i~s of States and political sub-
diviSlons ---------------------------------------------Deposits of banks ....--------------- .Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable ----------------- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
e o u n t of this bank and outstanding ............................................
Other Liabilities -------- Capital --------- Surplus ------------------Undivided profits.....---- Reserves -------------------------------------------------
806,087.61 270,930.02
None
41,814.56 None
114.93 None
None 5,000.00 50,000.00
~5.000.00
40,077.93 749.65
Total Liabilities __
------- $ 1,239,774.70
2
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF ADAIRSVILLE Adairsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M.P. GAINES, President.
Date of Charter: 3-21-1899
J. E. McKELVEY,
Cashier. Began Business: 3-24-1899
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection________
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SubdlVlSlOnS -----------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------Loans and discounts (in ci u ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to.. this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
2 5 7 , 7G1.95 418,000.00
5,000.00 None
1,800.00 472,230.72
1,605.24 None
None None None
Total Assets ------ ---- $ 1,156,qn.n
LIABILITIES
~:'eante~~\'~si:':...:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government ....... Deposi!s ..of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS --------------------------------- Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)----------------------------
Bills payable __
--
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing .............................................. Other liabilities......................................
Capital ------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits..................................
Reserves -------
645,495.44
330,107.~4
1,39:!.25
57,3~1.21
None
l,n37.46 None
None None 25,000.00 35,000.00
60,1-!2.~1
None
Total Liabilities.................. __ ----- $ 1,156,3U7.91
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ADEL BANKING COMPANY Adel, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
A. L. PARRISH, President.
Date of Charter: 2-27-1929
D. C. IRELAND,
Cashier. Began Business: 3-1-1929
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in.
eluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i~n. of States and political SUbdiVISIOns ------------------------------ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ----------------Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ----------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................
Other Assets.-----------------
Total Assets ------------- $
588,881.49 932,000.00
lRO.OO None None 617,72'/.C4 2S,004.27 None
None None 3,462.65
2,170,2~6.05
LIABILITIES
~i;::n~e~:i~~its_____::::::.:::::::::.::::~~::::~: $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!" ..of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ----------------------------------Deposits of Bank----------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) --------------------------Bills payable....---------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities....................._._______________
Capital --------------------------Surplus-----------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------------------
1,310,712.30
~06.902.85
11,195.85
302,337.96 36,127.57
8.~93.10
None
None 4,270.00 50.000.00 100,000.00 29,596.08 10,070.34
Total Liabilities -------------..-.. $ 2,170,256.05
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
3
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Adel, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
H. W. NELSON, President.
Date of Charter: 12-11-1947
W. J. HARRIS,
Cashier. Began Business: 1-15-1948
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection ........ $ 248,721.40
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed~~~~--- Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
380,877.14
SUbdiVlSlODB -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)
_______ __
None
Loans and discounts ( in c) u ding
overdrafts) ........................................
412,422.95
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------- Real estate owned other than bank
7,876.53
premises ------------------------------Investments and other assets indi...
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
None
acceptances outstanding______________
None
- - - - - Other assets ........................................
3,481.61
Total Assets .................................... 1,053,379.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ---------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government .......... Dep~si_tf! of States and political subdiVISIOnS ............................................ Deposits of Banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and ~m-
eers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................. -------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------- ---------------- Other liabilities ------------------Capital -----------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------
676,659.83 235,791.74
None
92,467.60 32,376.06
15,870.63 None
None None 60,000.00 30,000.00 20,223.77 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,053,379.63
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BANK Ailey, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. J. PETERSON, President.
Date of Charter: 2-24-1926
MISS MARY SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1-1926
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligations of States and political
subdivisions ----------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounta (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture
and fixtures~---------------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets -----------------------------------
371,774.56 375,000.00
3,000.00 None None
100,459.42 1.00
None
None None None
Total Assets ....................................---86-0-,2-3-4-.9-8
LIABILITIES Demand Deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government..___
Deposi!s..of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of Banks ................................ Other deposita (certified and offi-
Bilclesrs'pacyhaebclkes__,___e_t_c_.)_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_--_______-_-__
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ...................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
569,400.70 5,033.86 None
164,610.27 26,689.21
50,900.95 None
None 2,100.00 30,000.00 10,000.00 1,500.00
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 860,234.98
4
DEIPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
WHEELER COUNTY STATE BANK Alamo, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. M. JORDAN, JR.,
President. Date of Charter: 1-15-1945
R. U. BELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-17-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balance. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n_s of States and political subdiVISions ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (Including stock of Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets--------------------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
123,782.25 805,069.59
None None None 185,983.11
1.00 None
None None None 614,785.95
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. _of States and political
SUl:Jd.lVISIODS .......................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable....----------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------------------------ Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserve& -----------------------------------------
865,450.95 69,180.77
3,121.40
99,420.61 982.08
None None
None 3,179.67 26,000.00 25,000.00 28,550.47
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 614,785.96
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF ALAPAHA Alapaha, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. M. GASKINS, President.
Date of Charter: 3-4-1905
CHAS. A. MATTHEWS,
Cashier. Began Business: 3-25-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed-....... Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................-
Other assets............................................
710,214.44 837,700.00 15,816.78
None None 422,67().47 5.928.91 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,492,880.60
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time Deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~ . .of States and political
SubdiVISIODS ----- Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ----- Bills payable..------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capita! -----------------------------------------Surplus --------------------------------------------Undivided profits ---- Reserves ..................................................
782,285.05 381,592.13
2,789.78
108,612.00 7,121.68
1,623.60 None
None 15,464.76 60,000.00 70,000.00 82,841.60 30,000.00
Total Liabilities ---- $ 1,492,380.60
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
5
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ALBANY SAVINGS BANK
Albany, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
SPENCER C. WALDEN, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 8-21-1950
HARMON S. PARKER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-2-1950
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ________
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subdivisions ---------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------------ Loans and discounts ( in c I u d in g
overdrafts) ------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ---------------Other assets............................................
258,788.47 None None None None
1,672,881.65 7,361.64 None
2,867.05 None 421.62
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,942,320.43
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------Time Deposits.......................................... Deposits of U. S. Government - Deposi!"'..of States and political
SUbdJVlSlODS ----------------------------------
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------Bills payable -------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
Nonll 1,359,126.94
None
None 80,000.00
None None
None 187,989.04 150,000.(}()
30,000.00 101,261.95
33,942.50
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,942,320.43
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ALBANY TRUST & BANKING COMPANY Albany, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. L. NEUMAN, President.
Date of Charter: 6-13-1905
GEO. W. HUGHEY, JR.
Cashier. Began Business: 6-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in precess of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed..........
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subdtvtswns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts} ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- ----------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................-
Other assets -----------
290.485.82 None None None None
1,483,514.38
18,975.43 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,792,975.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits.............---- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s . .of States and political
SubdtV1810DB ........................................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable..........-----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---------------Surplus ------------- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------------------------
None 1,230,657.15
None
None None
None None
None 285,728.60 100,000.00 100,000.00
76,589.88 None
Total Liabilities -- $ 1,792,975.63
6
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF ALBANY Albany, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. D. OWENS,
President. Date of Charter: 3-9-1942
L. M. JORDAN,
Cashier. Began Business: 4-15-1942
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in..
eluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<;n_s of States and political subdlVlSlOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premtses or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets ---------
2,633,265.41 1,028,550.00
109,201.95 None None
3,107,097.69 178,769.24 None
None None 2,450.25
Total Assets ------------- $ 7,059,334.54
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------- $ Time deposits -------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........... . Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdJVlSlons .................................. Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable--------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------ Other liabilities ....................................
DCeabpeitnatlure..s.............................-........-....... Surplus ................................................... Undivided profits ................... Reserves ______ ----------------------------------------
3,548,383.87 1,999,291.50
49,030.73
855,090.64 100,751.03
51,785.05 None
None 57,848.79 32,500.00 150,000.00 170,000.()0 44,652.93
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 7,059,334.54
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF ALBANY Albany, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
LANSING B. MAYS,
President. Date of Charter: 5-6-1943
EMORY LEWIS,
Cashier. Began Business: 6-1-1943
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n_s of States and political
subdJVlSlOllS ...................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures.... Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---- Bank Premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ...................:_........................... Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding...-Other assets ............................................
3, 794,317.97 3,250,081.25
486,156.70 114,373.17
None 4,671,090.92
202,864.31 None
None None 20,100.57
Total Assets ................................ $ 12,538,984.89
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ............................... $
Time Deposits ..........................
Deposits of U. S. Government.. Deposi~s-. _of States and political
subd1V1s1ons ............................
Deposits of hanks ................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ..............................................
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---------------------------------------
Surplus
---------------------------------
Undivided profits ---~
Reserves
7,120,370.54
2,410,1~8.66
251,969.58
421,470.16 1,231,673.78
84,138.85 None
None 252,528.62 250,000.00 250,000.00 185,079.53 81,555.17
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 12,5380 984.89
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
7
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FIRST STATE BANK OF ALBANY Albany, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. R. PINKSTON, President.
Date of Charter: 5-3-1943
FRED N. SUMTER, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1943
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection ........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed..........
Obliga~i'?n. of States and volltical subdlvlslons ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (Including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)....................
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representlng bank premises
or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstandln~~:...._............
Other Assets ..........................................
4,480,567.06 3,850,534.38
35,439.70 None None
7,759,718.29 168,519.30
Non~
None None 18,511.24
Total Assets ...................................... $ 16,313,289.97
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s . .of States and political
su'bdtvtSions ------ Deposita of banks .............................. Other deposita (certified and offi-
cers" checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -
7,834,912.27 2,926,462.00 1,071,253.11
1,247,243.71 2,130,911.07
39,138.59 None
None 219,695.16 150,000.00 850,000.00 343,674.06
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 16,313,289.97
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FOUR COUNTY BANK Allentown, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MRS. A. W. DAUGHTRY,
President. Date of Charter: 8-18-1941
JOHN E. FREEMAN,
Cashier. Began Business: 9-15-1941
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed.......... Obligations of States and volitical
subdivisions ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocka (Including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises - Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank vremises or other real estate............................
Customera' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other nssets............................................
516,512.00 611,047.46
None None None 623,355.42 3,909.80 None
None None None
Total Assets ...................................... $ 1,754,824.68
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposita ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS ...................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposita (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable................................- ........ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided vrofits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
932,320.87 244,335.41
11,712.25
401,372.30 23,018.03
1,087.57 None
None 15,797.21 25,000.00 75,000.00 25,181.04
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,754,824.68
8
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of ALMA EXCHANGE BANK Alma, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M. E. JONES,
President. Date of Charter: 9-30-1939
J. J. JONES,
Cashier. Began Business: 10-14-1939
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obfiga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtvlstons ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real e-state..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding....-----Other assets ----------------------------
437,498.39 652,671.88
None None None 681,428.54
1.00 1.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,771,600.81
LIABILITIES
i:'ead~~,:i:S~~-~--..:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................
Deposits of banks ---------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities......................................
Capital -------------------------
SUunrdpilvuisdedprofits...................-............-. Reserves ..................................................
815,395.46 575,120.62
13,704.46
225,771.90 None
7,958.75 None
None None 60,000.00 50,000.00 18,649.62 15,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,771,600.81
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS STATE BANK Alma, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. T. HARRINGTON, President.
Date of Charter 4-2-1951
ALBERT A. PITTS, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1-1951
ASSETS
Cash, balance with other banks, including reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed ........
Obliga~i~n~ of States and political subdlVlSlOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other Assets ..........................................
151,009.74 460,001.11
27,940.44 None None
499,672.64 12,134.87 None
None None 207.37
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,150,966.17
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government................ Deposi~. !Jf States and political
su"bd.lVlSlons ........................................ Deposit of banks .................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
Biii:.'"s~,.c;~t,"_.~.~~:!.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities ....................................
Cap ita! ---------------
Surplus --------- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------------------
560,836.11 294,626.53
9,639.51
178,261.72 None
495.27 None
None 2,139.84 50,000.00 25,000.00 29,967.19
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,150,966.17
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
9
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF COMMERCE Americus, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
CHARLES F. CRISP, President.
Date of Charter: 10-13-1891
H. P. ANDERSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1892
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
SllbdJVJSIODS .....................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank ......................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other I'eal estate............................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding....................
Other Assets ........................................
1,428,238.42 2,136,663.06
468,136.91 10,000.00 None
2,150,647.94 15,000.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 6,208,686.33
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s ..of States and political
SubdiVISlODS ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
3,432,120.76 1,164,894.67
88,575.80
536,001.64 134,062.38
12,927.94 None
None 38,462.00 100,000.00 200,000.00 291,641.14 210,000.00
Total Liabilities ................................ $ 6,208,686.33
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF AMERICUS Americus, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
EVAN MATHIS, President.
Date of Charter: 2-20-1937
J. H. HARVEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-25-1937
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ---
Other bonds, notes, and debentures .. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................... Other assets ......- ....................................
1,191,322.62 1,109,941.75
175,078.62 None None
1,935,595.45 40,490.25 3,408.00
None None 2,357.81
Total Assets ................................. $ 4,458,194.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvlstons ........................................ Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----
2,608,999. 78 715,545.16 84,539.23
676,135.65 8,891.26
6,710.79 None
None 44,598.21 100,000.00 100,000.00 62,774.42 50,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,458,194.50
10
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BOSTWICK BANKING COMPANY Arlington, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. E. BOSTWICK,
President. Date of Charter: 8-27-1935
CARL CLEMENTS,
Cashier. Began Business: 3-1-1936
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'!~s of States and political
SUbdlVISIODS .......................................
Other bonds, notes. and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly revresenting bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this hank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ............................................
357,407.39 211,935.34
10,168.52 None None
586,161,21 3,056.70 None
None None 3,853.83
Total Assets ...................... ... $ 1,172,582.99
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ......
. .. $
Time deposits ------------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS .............................
Depooits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.)------ Bills payable--Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out
standing ------------- Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----- Surplus ...................................................
Undivided Profits . Reserves ....
830,343.60 81,922.10 8,184.49
157,800.76 None
None None
None 3,138.27 15,000.00 56,000.00 6,149.46 14,044.31
Total Liabilities .............. ....... $ 1,172,582.99
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of ASHBURN BANK Ashburn, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. M. FORSHEE, President.
Date of Charter: 7-3-1900
MISS NELLIE C. BOLAND, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1900
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash :items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations direct and guaranteed..........
Obligations of States and political subdivisions ________
Other bonds, notes. and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------ Investments and other a~sets indi~
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ...
927,717.21 910,929.55
None None None 1,138,727.82 50,000.00
None
Non~
None 117.40
Total Assets ..................................... $ 3,027,491.98
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ............................... $
Time deposits ------------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVISIODS ........................................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..................----- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing- ------- Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----- Surplus ---- Undivided profits
Reserves --------------
1,897,540.25 794,682.78 1,823.80
104,791.81 None
3, 729.59 None
None 19,206.24 50,000.00 100,000.00 55,717.51
None
Total Liabilities
$ 3,027,491.98
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
11
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK OF ASHBURN Ashburn, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JAMES H. PATE,
GREER MONROE,
President.
Cashier.
Date of Charter: 7-3-1900
Began Business: 10-25-1905
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obllgatio~s. direct and guaranteed........
ObJiga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ -Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
:premises .............................................. Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptanees outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
594,129.21 676,000.00
6,800.00 None None
466,552.33 6,324.87 None
None None None
Total Assets ...................................... $ 1,749,806.41
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits --------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOns ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable------------------------------ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities......................................
Capital -------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ......................... Reserves ........... -----------------------------
1,030,829.94 491,607.83 2,168.13
69,819.15 9,394.77
1,606.19 None
None None 25,000.00 75,000.00 44,480.40 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,749,806.41
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
HUBERT STATE BANK Athens, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MRS. BLANCHE BRACKETT President.
Date of Charter: 9-24-1949
JOHN E. GRIFFIN Cashier.
Began Business: 11-1-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned. furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding -----------Other Assets .........................................
348,141,24 501,929.38
52,196.15 None None
692,269.78 61,711.05 None
None None None
Total Assets ....
... $ 1,656.247.60
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. . of State and political
subdiVISIOnS - Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ---------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------- Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
709,610.04 580,852.39
16,000.00
175,835.79 None
4,204.63 None
None 4,139. 76 100,000.00 36,000.00 30,604.99
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,656,247.60
12
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of THE BANK OF GEORGIA Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOSEPH E. BIRNIE, President.
Date of Charter: 11-27-1933
C. T. GREER, Vice-President and Cashier.
Began Business: 12-5-1933
ASSETS
Caah, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 3,231,573.52
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 7,079,754.85
Obliga~l'?n.s of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................
469,530.46
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
170,000.00
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)...................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 11,852,523.91
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
116,021.25
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
None
Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptanc<!s outstanding..................
None
Other assets ............................................
73,308.03
Total assets ....................................$ 22,991,712.02
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ 7,029,003.03
Time deposita ........................................ 10,560,605.69
Deposita of U. S. Government........
278,287.71
Deposi)os..of States and political
suhdtvtstOns ........................................ 2,720,738.56
Deposits of banks ................................
2,000.00
Other deposita (certified and ofti-
cers checks, etc.) ..............................
198,223.36
Bills payable....--------Acceptances executed by or for
NOlle
account of this bank and out-
standing ..............................................
Nona
Other liabilities .................................... 1,097,935.40
Capital --------Surplus ----------Undivided profits ................................
400,000.00 "00,000.00 216,018.27
Reserves .................................................. 100,000.00
Total Liabilities ................................ $ 22,991,712.02
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of THE CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF ATLANTA Atlanta, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
GEO. R. McKINNON, President.
Date of Charter: 9-20-1941
WALTER L. JACKSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-1-1941
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n. of States and political SubdtVlStOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investmenta and other assets indi-
rectly repreeentlna: bank premises or other real estate ........................
Cuatomen' liabUity to this bank on
aeeeptances outstandlnc ----
Other assets -
3,269,808.18 3,821,988.66
503,085.04 47,812.50
None 7,864,488.23
192,016.63 144,800.08
None None 27,239.49
Total Assets - $ 15,871,238.70
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!s. .of States and political
subdivtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable --- Aceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing ----------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
7,002,860.18 6,749,333.22
126,525.66
160,000.00 None
36,896.63 None
None 878,714.30 800,000.00 400,000.00
93,879.66 128.029.15
Total Liabilities ............................ S 16,871,288.70
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
13
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS AND SOUTHERN BUCKHEAD BANK Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JAMES M. SHEPHERD, President.
WILLIAM H. GILBERT, Cashier.
Date of Charter: 11-4-1948
7-5-1949
ASSETS Cash, balance with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i~n!l of States and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ..........................................
2,155,398.00 1,388,955. 74
158,211.59 99,279.71 None
1,347,296.86 51,929.13
None
None None 12,312.48
Total Assets .................................. $ 5,213,383.51
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposl~s. .of States and political
Sllbd.lVlSlODS ......
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi.
eers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital ......................................................
SUunrdPilvuisdedprofits..........-...................... Reserves ..................................................
8,598,295.91 727,227.51 94,829.91
480,000.00 None
2,912.50 None
None 110,206.14 100,000.00 100,000.00
24,911.54 25,000.00
Total Liabilities -- $ 5,213,383.51
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of CITIZENS TRUST COMPANY Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. D. MILTON President.
Date of Charter: 7-12-1921
J. B. BLAYTON Cashier.
Began Business: 8-17-1921
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODB ......................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.... Corporate stocks (mcluding stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premi~es .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank }Jremises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this hank on
acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ............................................
925,036.30 1,933,972.15
577,667.06 289,980.75
7,750.00 2,345,072.64
45,315.75 1.00
None None 28,948.02
Total Assets .................................... $ 6,153,743.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. .of States and political
subdtVISJODS ...........................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payab\e__-----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---- SurPlus -- -- ----------------- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------------------
2,712,787.41 2,812,142.06
80,360.88
29,000.00 None
44,440.37 None
None 64,788.10 200,000.00 57,500.00 120,724.85 82,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 6,153,743.67
14
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of EAST ATLANTA BANK Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M.A. THOMPSON, President.
Date of Charter: 11-15-1910
H. B. WILLIAMS, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-15-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks. in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
'lther assets............................................
1,892,458.28 2,096,27 4.00
57,618.71 50,000.00
None 2,405,848.24
75,000.00
None
None None None
Total Assets ................................. $ 6,577,199.23
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ....................................$
Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks..................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bilclesrps'aycahbelcek.s..,....e..t.c_.)..._....__-_-_-_-_________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ............................................. Other liabilities ..................................
Capital ------
Surplus
--------------------------------
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------
3,324,910,69 1,942,011.88
222,487.01
447,705.74 None
116,681.86 None
None 7,500.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 163,151.49 152,750.56
Total Liabilities ....................... $ 6,577,199.23
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of 'business December 31, 1953, of GEORGIA SAVINGS BANK & TRUST COMPANY Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN E. OLIVER President.
Date of Charter: 10-26-1889
GEORGE M. BROWN, III Asst. Sec. & Treas.
Began Business: 9-1-1899
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances. and caah
items in process of collection........ $ 1,199,989.21
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed.......... 6,191,462.68
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
subdlVlswns ......................................
499,901.11
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
67,762.78
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)....................
551,242.10
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 12,171,292.51
Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures ................................................
150,001.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
1,477.05
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..........................
None
Customers' liabilit:r to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
Other assets............................................
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 20,833,128.44
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $
None
Time deposits ........................................ 15,205,264.10
Deposits of U. S. Government............
253,352.04
Deposl~. _of States and political
SUbdiVISIODS ........................................
50,000.00
Deposits of banks ................................
220,000.00
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
1,009.00
Bills payable...-------
None
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ..............................................
None
Other liabilities .................................... 2,436,142.37
Capital ----------
600,000.00
Surplus -------------------------------- 1,000,000.00
Undivided profits ................................
192,096.14
Reserves -----------
975,264.79
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 20,833,128.44
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
15
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. B. WHITAKER, President.
Date of Charter: 8-13-1935
T. B. McLEOD, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-31-1935
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding re.serve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political subdiVISIOns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ...........................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ..........................................
730,256.26 1,904,371.89
286,208.29 353,468.75
None 3,397, 712.43
85,097.71 None
None None 16,948.20
Total Assets .................................. 6,774,063.53
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government---- Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances e..'"{ecuted by or for
account of this hank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ...............................
Capital -------------------Surplus ...................................... Undivided profits .................
Reserves ----
1,468,066.79 4,515,406.01
None
54,000.00 20,000.00
10,085.40 None
None 64,845.48 200,000.00 200,000.00 41,101.80 200,558.05
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 6,774,063.53
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SOUTHERN SAVINGS BANK Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
THURMAN M. WALDROP, President.
Date of Charter: 12-5-1934
MRS. MARY FULLINGTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1935
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Ob!iga~i~':" of States and political subdivisions ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other asoet.l! indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other asset.l! ............................................
46,246.69 None None None None
1,151,357.45 13,523.27 None
3,504.30 None 751.26
Total Asset.l! ................................ $ 1,215,382.97
LIABILITIES Demand deposit.l! ................................ $
Time deposits............-------Deposits of U. S. Government.-- Deposi?..of States and political
SUbdtVlSlODS ----------------Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) .............................. ,Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities ------------Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
847,000.00 None None
None None
None 8,599.72
None None 100,000.00 20,000.00 118,216.37 121,566.88
Total Liabilities .............................. $ 1,215,382.97
16
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SOUTH SIDE ATLANTA BANK Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the SuP'<!rintendent of Banks.
WALTER ESTES, President.
Date of Charter: 1-31-1912
W. L. WILLIAMSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1929
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in proceBB of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i?~s of States and political
SUbdtVISlODS .............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premiaea
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ..........................................
792,613.60 1,865,334.35
162,936.41 None None
1,666,024.03 66,607,46 None
None None 1,601.06
Total Assets ................................ $ 4,555,116.91
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time Deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Dep'!si_~ of States and political
SUbdJVlSlODS ......
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits {certified and oft\-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable --------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of thla bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided proftis ................................ Reserves ................................................
2,104,386.99 1,856,604.22
119,315.67
79,000.00 27,337.65
51,855.48 None
None 41,259.69 100,000.00 100,000.00 75,357.21
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,555,116.91
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TRUST COMPANY OF GEORGIA Atlanta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MARSHALL B. HALL, President
Date of Charter: 9-21-1891
STEVE H. BOMAR, Vice-President & Treasurer
Began Business: 11-8-1891
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political SUbdlVlSlOnS .................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ..................
Loans and Discounts (including overdrafts) ......................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets Indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ..........................................
41,793,839.14 44,280,910.18 12,678,455.75
494,491.03 300,000.00 67,429,839.89 1,811,016.85
None
None None 970,403.31
Total Assets .................................. $169,758,956.15
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $ 99,942,494.40
Time deposits ........................................ 7,099,209.48
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... 5,603,809.89
Deposi~- _of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS ...................................... 12,638,820.07
Deposits of banks ................................ 25,242,957.84
Other deposits (certified anol oft\-
cers' checks, etc.)............................ 3,539,775.18
Bills payable...........................................
None
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ..............................................
None
Other liabilities .................................... 2,068,857.88
Capital .................................................... 4,000,000.00
Surplus .................................................... 6,000,000.00
Undivided profits ................................ 2,421,626.58
Reserves ................................................ 1,201,404.83
Total Liabilities .......................... $169,758,956.15
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
17
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
GEORGIA RAILROAD BANK & TRUST CO. Augusta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
SHERMAN DRAWDY, President.
Date of Charter: 11-15-1892
RUSSELL A. BLANCHARD, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-31-1892
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, In
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ 10,303.717.68
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 7,520,867.48
Obliga!i'?n. of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ 3,914,544.37
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
87,956.70
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
67,500.00
Loans and discount (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 24,581,068.66
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
689,386.00
Real estate owned other than bank
preJllises ............................................ 121,903.06
Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premi1es
or other real estate..........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
None
Other assets ..........................................
175,207.34
Total Assets ................................ $ 47,462,151.29
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ 24,361,723.64
Time deposits ........................................ 10,457,803.65
Deposits of U. S. Government............ 1,698,231.00
Deposl!"..of States and political
BUbdivlSlODS .....................
3,Q84. 7 7 3 . 6 3
Deposits of banks ................................ 4,380,088.45
Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
197,761.34
Bills payabl~ --------- Acceptances executed by or for
None
aceount of this bank and out-
standing ..............................................
None
Other liabilities....................................
671,656.90
Capital --------------- 1,000,000.00 Surplus .................................................... 1,500,000.00
Undivided profits .....................
110,112.68
Reserves ---------------------------------------------
None
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 47,462,151.29
STATEMENT
S'howing condition at the close of business December 31, 19,53, of
REALTY SAVINGS BANK Augusta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent ol Banks.
J. LEE ETHEREDGE, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 12-23-1933
E. J. O'TYSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-23-1933
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga. tions, direct and guaranteed..........
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subdlVlOIOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ............................................
Investments and other assets Indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ..........................................
672,307.06 790,765.64 587,157.09
None None 4,747,239.87 25,098.90 3,207.27
None None 9,786.63
Total Assets ...................................... $ 6,835,562.46
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits...------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Depos~ts. . of States and political
subdtVISIOnB ........................................
Deposits of banks---------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ..________
Bills payable...--------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------- Surplus ---------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
None 5,999,971.60
8,265.97
None 5,000.00
None None
None 41,112.15 200,000.00 200,000.00 40,414.75 340,797.99
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 6,835,562.46
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
AUSTELL BANK Austell, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. G. LUNDY
President. Date of Charter: 1-3-1910
J. G. LUNDY Cashier.
Began Business: 1-10-1910
ASSETS
Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~i?n.s of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................
. .... .
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------Real estate owne<i other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indi
rectly repre1;enting bank premises
or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets
751,529.49 1,002,910.00
24,649.89 None None
571,178.42 31,809.61 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................... $ 2,382,077.41
LIABILITIES
~f:eand~p~~}~si~-~-----~~----~~~----~~~~~~----~~~~~~~----~~----~~~ $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposits. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks -------..- --------------Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrspaycahbelcek_s."_____e__t_c__._)_____._......_._.._._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --..--------..--------------------------Surplus .........................._......................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves -------------- ---------------------- --------
1,598,181.64 572,985.22 4,533.94
48,083.37 None
19,614.36 None
None 4,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 34,678.88
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,382,077.41
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF DEKALB Avondale Estates, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
WALTER H. SCOTT, President.
Date of Charter: 11-16-1948
H. R. NORTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-18-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed...... Obliga!i<?~s of State and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) __...._____...._
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ---------Other assets............................................
507,547.64 953,088.79
68,415.53 None None
750,133.12 52,249.83 None
None None 20,527.39
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,351,962.30
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ----- Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposi!s. ?f States and political
subdiVISIOnS .................................... Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable -----..------..-..-----..-----..Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------------------------------
Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits
...................... _
Reserves ....
........................
1,295,691.56 580,418.76 67,331.94
235,558.22 None
21,104.89 None
None 13,077.30 50,000.00 50,000.00 28,031.50 10,7 48.13
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,351,962.30
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
19
STATEMENT
S'howing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY Bainbridge, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. F. VICKERS, President.
Date of Charter: 11-8-1911
W. N. HILTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-19-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ S
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~i?~S of States and political subd1v1s10ns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ..........................................
1,824,573. 77 2,043,768.32
7,000.00 None
7,050.00 1,159,689. 77
31,052.50 None
None None 9,668.30
Total Assets .................................. $ 5,082,802.66
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVlSlOllS ..........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable.............._____________________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ..........- ..........................._ ....... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ______ -----------~-------------------------------
2,969,234.91 954,354.39 68,782.54
637,871.22 165,329.10
10,617.62 None
None 14,508.13 100,000.00 135,000.00 27,104.75
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 5,082,802.66
STATEMENT S'howing condition at the close of business December 3:1, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Ball Ground, Ga. As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M. C. ROBERTS, President.
Date of Charter: 9-28-1926
B. R. JONES, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1-1926
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed------- Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS -------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
200,656.07 772,620.32
17,000.00 None None
324,947.88 4,200.00 4,100.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,323,524.27
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVlSlODS ------------- Deposits of banks ---------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ------Bills payable ....................................- ..... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....- ............_____________
Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------
---------------------
952,317.16 None
42,053.28
170,648.64 None
1,049.50 None
None 3,500.00 15,000.00 35,000.00 101,4.55.69 2,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,323,524.27
20
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BAXLEY STATE BANK Baxley, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. E. MILES, President.
Date of Charter: 8-23-1917
E. 0. BRANCH, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-25-1917
ASSETS Caoh. balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed -------Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------- Bank premises owned, furniture, and
fixtures -------------------:_____ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ..........................................
275,821.49 1,271,414.32
72,516.11 None None
630,216.92 56,993.05 None
None None None
Total Assets.................................. $ 2,306,961.89
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----------.. $ Time deposits ----------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~..of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ........................
Deposits of banks --------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek_s_, _e_t_c_.)__.._.._.._.._.._..._.._.._.._..._.._....
Acceptances executed hy or for account of this bank and out-
standing ----- Other liabilities -------------- Capital -------------------------------Surplus ---------------------------------Undivided profits ------------------------Reserves -----------------
1,563,511.07 328,371.76 5,483.36
202,131.36 None
4,676.94 None
None 7,650.50 76,000.00 60,000.00 46,016.93 24,121.00
Total Liabilities -------------- $ 2,306,961.89
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 19,53, of
THE BLACKSHEAR BANK Blackshear, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
LEO J. ALLEN, President.
Date of Charter: 9-11-1891
H. M. MOODY, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-7-1892
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of coJlection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
SubdtVlSlODS .................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
634,414.67 829,500.00
8,000.00 34,850.00 4,600.00 997,259.86 64,991.92
None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,473,516.45
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdtVlSJOnS ...................................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
BiJcles rps 'a ycahbelcek_s__, __e__t_c_._)___-___-_-_-_-____________-_-_
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities --------------- Capital ---------------------------------Surplus --------------------Undivided profits --------------Reserves -------~---------------------------
1,172,901. 77 749,390.50 28,446.63
145,079.15 87,090.70
7,188.90 None
None 1,334.13 60,000.01 100,000.00 132,084.77
None
Total Liabilities --------------------- $ 2,473,616.46
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
21
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
PEOPLES BANK Blackshear, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ALVIN M. RATLIFF, President.
Date of Charter: 8-1-1946
J. A. McDUFFIE, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-5-1946
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i<;>~s of States and political
subdtVlSIODS .....................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------...-.. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets...........................................
184,317.04 668,458.42 57,496.01
None None 615,168.71 31,623.26 None
None None 226.91
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,557,290.35
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposits_ .of States and political D espuobsdittvs t sotfo nbsa n..k..s.._._.._._.._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._. .
Other deposits (certified and offi Bilclesrps'aycahbeleek_s_, _e_tc_._) _._..._.._..._.._..._.._.._..._.._..._..
Acceptances executed b:r or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliinabgilities.................-.....................
Capital ----------------Surplus ----------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------
841,153.00 4'26;685.57
25,308.29
85,722.56 None
1,580.52 NoH
None None 50,000.00 60,000.00 76,840.41 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,557,290.35
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
UNION COUNTY BANK
Blairsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
E. S. DOCK:ERY President.
Date of Charter: 2-18-1949
CATHERINE D. JARRETT Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1-1950
ASSETS
Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection....____ $ 203,345.32
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
349,629.69
subdtVlSIODS ---------------------------
0ther bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of
None None
Federal Reserve Bank ................
None
Loans and discounts (I n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) ........................................
208,713.86
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
5,160.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate --------------------Customer's liability to this bank on
None
acceptances outstanding ----
None
- - - - - Other assets ..........................................
292.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 767,040.87
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!s. .of States and political
subdtVISlODS ....................
Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheek, etc.) ............................
Bills payable -------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------- ---Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----
387,101.70 222,167.54
1,950.26
94,351.88 6,383.81
1,663.72 None
None 1,000.00 25,000.00 22,600.00 1,949.31 2,972.65
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 767,040.87
22
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
S'howing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF EARLY Blakely, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. C. SINGLETARY, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 4-3-1941
E. T. CRAWFORD, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-28-1941
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in prOCSs of collection........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!u?n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS -------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) .......................... Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding......- .......... Other assets ..........................................
404,164.48 704,174.38
15,639.15 None None
648,034.98 23,015.00
None
None None 634.60
Total Assets ................................. $ 1,795,662.59
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposits..of States and political
SU'bd.lVISlOnS ......................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable.----------------..................- .. Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ---------........._________ Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ........------------..---Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------
969,417.44 300,791.57
43,628.18
359,037.50 10,000.00
6,929.00 None
None 700.00 80,000.00 50,000.00 25,158.90 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,795,662.59
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FIRST STATE BANK OF BLAKELY Blakely, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
S. G. MADDOX, President.
Date of Charter: 5-6-1937
R. H. STUCKEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-15-1937
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, ln
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........
Ob!iga!i'?n.s of States and political
subd1vls1ons -----------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)....................
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets Indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liabllity to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ............................................
1,265,661.25 299,214.22 None None None
1,760,444.04 13,310.80 None
None None
1.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,338,631.31
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ............................... $ Time deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government......... . Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUbdlVlSIOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable__________..................................
Acceptances executed by or for ac.. count of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ......................- ........................... Surplus ................................_ ..___________
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------------
1,966,862.34 718,874.42 4,000.65
328,268.67 None
16,842.27 None
None 12,158.84 50,000.00 100,000.00 131,124.12 10,500.00
Tots! Liabilities ............................ $ 3,338,631.31
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
23
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FANNIN COUNTY BANK Blue Ridge, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. M. EATON, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 5-29-1916
BETTY RALSTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-6-1916
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga. tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
8UbdiV1810DS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) --Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
740,501.59 762,152.96 185,162.12
10,000.0J None
514,123.80 4,001.00 1.00
None None None
Total Assets -------------- $ 2,215,942.47
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ----- Deposi~. .of States and political
subdiVlSIODS ...................................
Deposits of banks -----------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------Other liabilities ................ -------------- Capital .................................................... Surplus -----------------------------------------Undivided profits --------------- Reserves --------
1,001,870.06 887,197.92 35,098.68
120,509.04 None
2,974.41 None
None 40.16 50,000.00 60,000.00 68,252.20 None
Total Liabilities ----------------- $ 2,215,942.47
STATEMENT
S'howing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
PEOPLES BANKING COMPANY Boston, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. E. DAVIS, President.
Date of Charter: 1-29-1947
MARY R. LEAK, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-1-1947
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed..........
Obliga~i?n.s of States and political subdiVISIOns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--------------Loans and discounts (includin~r
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets Indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to thi bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ........................................
190,606.63 67,000.00 None None None
121,478.72 3,607.24 None
None None None
Total Assets ...................................... $ 382,692.59
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ---Deposits of U. S. Government______ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ Deposits of banks _________________________
Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrsp'aychabeclek_s_,___e_t_c__._)__-_-_-__-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-__-_-_-__-_-
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding --------------------
Other liabilities......................................
Capital --------------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves -----------------
263,787.14 5!,446.92 None
27,913.37 None
None None
None None 25,000.00 6,000.00 9,546.16 None
Total Liabilities -------- $ 382,692.69
24
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Decem.ber 31, 1953, of THE COMMERCIAL BANK Bowdon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. BARR, President.
Date of Charter: 9-22-1926
M. L. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-20-1926
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ..................................
Other bonds. notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets .....------------------------
649,992.20 932,823.13
8,800.00 None None
339,351.72 2,600.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,933,567.05
LIABILITIES
~i::nd~~,rlr.'si~--:.::.::::.:.:.:::..::..:::.:.... $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~- _of States and political
DespuobdsliVtalSolOf DbSan.k..s_._._.._._.._._.._.._._.._._.._._.._.._._.._._._._._..
Other deposita (certified and offi. cers' checks, etc) ............................
Bills payable~------------------------------- Acceptances executed by or for ac
count of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------Other liabilities ......................................
Capital ---------------------------Surplus --------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..............................................
1,617,942.58 16,214.90 2,505.32
71,540.22 None
1,691. 70 None
None None 26,000.00 50,000.00 140,000.00 8,672.33
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,933,567.05
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Decem1ber 31, 19,53, of
BRASELTON BANKING COMPANY Braselton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
W. H. BRASELTON President.
Date of Charter: 12-13-1948
JOHN 0. BRASELTON, JR. Cashier.
Began Business: 12-18-1948
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 73,622.80
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
331,066.47
Obliga~i~n." of States and political
subdtvtstons ----------------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ..................
None
Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................
169,868.29
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------Real estate owned other than bank
1,129.10
premises - ---------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----------------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ------------
None
- - - - Other assets ..........................................
290.11
Total Assets .................................. $ 676,976.77
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ----- Deposits of U. S. Government ......... Deposi!s. _of States and political
SUbdlVlSIOnS .............................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------------Other liabilities ------------------------------Capital -----------------------------------------------
Surplus ----------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------------------------------------
471,219.57 10,156.21 None
None None
43.31 None
None None 25,000.00 60,000.00 19,557.68 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 575,976.77
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
25
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL & EXCHANGE BANK Bremen, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. J. MANGHAM, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 1-18-1949
H. M. WOODS, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-1-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of State and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ..............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding --------------
Other assets -----------------------
1,438,761.08 920,218.75 24,000.00 None None 639,649.62 9,127.74 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,031,757.19
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time de:posits ........................................ Deposits of U.S. Government............ Deposl!>'..of States and political
su'bdtvtSions ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
BiiJ:s~a~~hl~s---~~~:2_::.~~-:::~::::~~--~~=-
Acceptances executed by or for ac.. counts of this bank and outstand
ing --------------------------------------Other liabilities ---- Capital ----------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------------------------------
2,185,762.18 436,203.71 129,826.96
70,031.76 3,736.01
7,239.71 None
None 12,000.00 60,000.00 100,000.00 36,956.86
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 3,031,757.19
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Brooklet, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
T. E. DAVES, President.
Date of Charter: 2-4-1948
H. M. ROBERTSON, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 2-17-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political SUbdlVlSlOnS -------------------------------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures . Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .......... _______ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned~ furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate---------------- -Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ________________
Other assets ----------------------------
Total Assets .................................. $
188,023.05 125,000.00
None None None 512,669.57 3,_357.91 None
None None None 829,050.53
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVlSlOUS ........................................ Deposits of banks -----------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable....--------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndliinabgil-i-t-i--e-s--.-.-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital -------------------------------------------
Surplus -- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
598,202.78 158,260.01
None
1,438.17 None
3,588.75 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 9,560.82 8,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 829,050.53
26
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
HARALSON COUNTY BANK Buchanan, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. L. EAVES, President.
Date of Charter: 3-3-1909
H. G. RICHARDSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-4-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i'?n~ of States and political
subdtVlSIODS .......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank\ .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets...-----------------------------------------
Total Assets ................................. $
834,335.37 392,000.00
11,717.00 None None
449,218.35 23,136.24 1.00
None None None 1,710,407.96
LIABILITIES
i~:nd'!,p~~f~si~."..."."."..".".".".:_-_-_:.:.".".:::::.".".".".".".:.".". $
Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi!-'. _of States and political
subd1 VISIODS -------- Deposits of bankL..------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ------Bills payable................--------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding _ ------------------------------------Other Liabilities ------ Cap ita! ----------------------------------
Surplus -------- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ... --------------------
1,358,519.72 66,451.33 768.75
143,687.92 None
1,550.79 None
None 4,050.00 40,000.00 60,000.00 23,346.31 12,033.14
Total Liabilities ---------- ... $ 1, 710,407.96
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BUENA VISTA LOAN & SAVINGS BANK Buena Vista, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
CLARKE W. DUNCAN, President.
Date of Charter: 9-22-1887
ARTHUR D. LOWE, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-1-1889
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga!i~n~ of States and political
subdtvtstons --------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other asset-----------------------------------------
257.957.80 310,000.00 124,659.61
None None 602,480.40
2.00 1.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,295,100.81
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------------- $ Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government............
Deposi!B. _of States and political
subdtvlstons ........................................
Deposits of banks..................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -----
Bills payable..-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------Other liabilities ......................................
Capital ----------------------------------------------
Surplus -------------------------------
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves __________
----------------------
726,045.25 58,020.55 5,620.50
349,228.49 None
2,161.33 None
None None 30,000.00 60,000.00 4,024.69 60,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,295,100.81
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
27
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BUFORD COMMERCIAL BANK Buford, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN D. CARTER, President.
Date of Charter: 1-18-1946
J. F. HAMILTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-11-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdivisions ------ Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ......................................
338,066.16 1,212,316. 70
3'1,572.35 None None
348,363.24 15,204.67 None
None None 1,244.00
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,952,767.12
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. .of States and political
subd.1V1S1ons ........................................ Deposits of banks....--- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable....---- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------Surplus ------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,058, 708.24 267,125.22 82,869.93
420,692.26 None
300.00 None
Nonb None 60,000.00 25,000.00 39,597.00 8,474.47
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,952,767.12
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS STATE BANK Butler, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. W. EDWARDS President.
Date of Charter: 9-4-1926
MAESAL E. CHILDRES Cashier.
Began Business: 9-4-1926
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in procese of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n!' of States and political
subdtv1s1ons .......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premiseS owned, furniture
and fixtures ....--- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ............................................
667,768.54 905,000.00
None None None 58,719.37
1.00 3,150.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,634,638.91
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposlts ...-----Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
SubdlVlSlOllS ...................................... Deposits of banks - Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing ------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---- Surplus ------Undivided profits ..............................
Reserves ----------------------------------
1,207,941.42 None None
275,646.96 None
1,926.16 None
None 3.000.00 16,000.00 80,000.00 101,124.37
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,634,638.91
28
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF BYROMVILLE Byromville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. B. DAVIS, President.
Date of Charter: 7-19-1920
S. H. BUXTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-26-1920
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 159,221.41
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
75,000.00
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SU'bdlVISlOOS .................
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) ........................................
309,040.03
Bank premises o w n e d , furniture
and fixtures ........................................
200.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - - Other assets ..........................................
None
Total Assets - $ 543,461.44
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s. _of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -
407,002.24 35.162.98 None
28,542.17 None
4,872.78 None
None 2,000.00 30,000.00 10,000.00 25,881.27
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 543,461.44
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CAIRO BANKING COMPANY Cairo, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
HENRY HESTER, President.
Date of Charter: 11-23-1903
T. R. HESTER, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1900
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 1,439,780.45
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 1,276,656.25
Ob!iga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................
83,438.18
Other. bonds, notes. and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c 1 u d i n g
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,772,587.26
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
23,000.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
None
- - - - Other assets ............................................
3,000.00
Total Assets - $ 4,598,462.14
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~ . .of States and political
SUl>d.lVlSlODS ..........
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ............................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
2,039,367.74 1,358,715.03
90,333.29
886,102.25 9,000.00
7,774.77 None
None 9,000.00 75,000.00 60,000.00 63,169.06
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,598,462.14
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
29
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Cairo, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. E. YOUNG, President.
Date of Charter: 12-3-1903
J. C. MINTER, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1904
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed____________
Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdlvtSlOns --------------------------------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)______________
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.....---Other assets --------------------------------
1,069,852.52 651,600.00 37,355.31 None None
1,278,627.91 31,837.03 1.00
None None 2,671.48
Total Assets --------------------- $ 3,071,745.25
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ----------- $ Time deposits ---------------Deposits of U. S. Government--- Deposi~ . .of States and political
subdtVISIODS ....................................
Deposits of banks...-------- Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrps'aycahbelcek_s_,___e_t_c__._)___._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for ac count of this bank and out-
standing ------------
---
Other Liabilities ............_...................
Capital -------------------------------Surplus -------------..----..- Undivided profits -------------------------Reserves .........................................
1,910,962.87 676,987.66 66,832.49
164,460.80 69,217.48
889.20 None
None 3,000.00 60,000.00 100,000.00 8,230.31 42,174.66
Total Liabilities --------------- $ 3,071,746.26
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF CAMILLA Camilla, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. W. BROOKS, President.
Date of Charter: 11-4-1889
J. E. BROOKS, JR. Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1890
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed__________
Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdiVJSlOllS ...............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures_. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ......._........____ Loans and discounts (including
Overdrafts) .........-------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------Investments and other assets indi-
reetly representing bank premises or other real estate___________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets ------------------------------------
438,854.63 665,500.00
39,676.96 20,156.04
None 601,371.63
39,000.00 1.00
None None None
Total Assets --------------- $ 1,704,460.16
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ......_.....____________________ $ Time deposits ............._...._____________________ _
Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s ..of States and political
SUbdJV1810DS ..............................
Deposits of banks.--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks. etc.) --- Bills payable ----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding _____________
Other liabilities .....................-............. .
Capital ----------------------Surplus -------------....----------Undivided profits .............----- Reserves -------------------
874,693.75 279,687.38
None
429,567.77 None
29,o7s.es 'None
None 173.00 60,000.00 26,000.00 5,186.61 11,177.67
Total Liabilities ---------------- $ 1,704,460.16
30
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of ,business December 31, 1953, of
PLANTERS & CITIZENS BANK Camilla, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. J. VANN, JR. President.
Date of Charter: 9-20-1904
E. J. VANN, III, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-24-1913
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cl1.Iding reserve balances, and cash
items in Process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga~i?":s of States and political
subdiVIsiOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures - Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..................____
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding~--------
Other assets ..........................................
796,431.15 276,000.00
None None None 1,501,595.37
22,50<1.0() None
None None 5,<100.<10
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,601,526.52
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdtVlSIOTIS ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..................--------------Acceptances executed by or for ac
sctoaunndtingof.....t.h...i.s......b_a__n_k___a_n__d___o_u_t_-
Other liabilities ...................................... Capital .........._ ...............______________
Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----
1,254,841.01 863,072.35 22,059.22
225,100.36 None
16,013.40 None
None None 50,000.00 12<1,000.0<1 26,914.11 23,526.07
Total Liabilities ........................:.. $ 2,6()1,526.52
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF CANTON Canton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. 0. McFATHER, President.
Date of Charter: 11-17-1892
L. L. McCANLESS, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-18-1892
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 841,811.10
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 2,513,710.93
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS ......................................
324,784.02
Other bonds, notes and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,375,6<11.35
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
25,534.01
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
2,477.50
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ........................
1,915.72
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______
None
- - - - Other assets ........................................
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 5,085,834.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................- ................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ...................................... Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) --- Bills payable....................................- .... Acceptances executed by or for ac
sctoaunndtingof.....t.h...i.s_ .._b_a_n_k__a_n_d___o_ut_-
Other liabilities .................................. Capital ........................................_ ...____
Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
2,493,053.18 1,662, 780.32
133,772.()()
287,778.78 74,068.26
6,158.55 NoM
None 72,579.58 100,<1<10.00 150,000.00 66,400.96 39,243.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 5,<185,834.63
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
31
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ETOWAH BANK Canton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
OLIN FINCHER, President.
Date of Charter: 1-22-1927
N. E. FACKLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-29-1927
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdtVISlODS ...................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts ---- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets.---------------------
851,284.50 1, 775,643.75
256,695.70 None None
1,640,277.20 21,739.92 None
None None None
Total Assets ------------ $ 4,545,641.07
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------- $ Time deposits ---------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government... -Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdiVISions ---------------------------------------Deposits of banks ----------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------------Bills payable------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac..
count of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------- Capital ------------------------ Surplus --------------Undivided profits -------------Reserves -----------------------------------------
2,103,817.81 1,802,851.32
93,576.76
234,605.18 36,545.09
196.27 None
None 8,080.00 100,000.00 150,000.00 16,018.64
None
Total Liabilities - ----- $ 4,545,641.07
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Carrollton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
HORACE STEWART, President.
Date of Charter: 11-10-1909
L. M. KING, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-1-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdtVISIOllS ----- Other bonds, notes, and debentures_. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------- Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures ---------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate. _______________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________
Other asset----..----------------
993,059.18 2,153,756.25
15,000.00 None None
1,151,820.30 16,001.00 None
None None None
Total Assets --------------- $ 4,329,636.73
LIABILITIES TDiemmeanddepdoespitoss_i_t_s____-_-__-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-____-_____--_- $
Deposits of U. S. Government...-Deposi!"'. _of States and political
SubdiVISIOns ----- Deposits of banks -----------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bilclesrps'aycahbelcek._s_,____e__t_c__._)______-_-__-_-________-______-_-
Acceptances executed by or for ac.. count of this bank and outstanding -------------------------------
Other liabilities ---------------------------------Capital --------------------------------Surplus ---------------------------------------------Undivided profits ----------- Reserves ------------
3,093,334.84 None
112,768.17
701,545.43 None
11,586.20 None
None None 100,000.00 100,000.00 50,188.-15 160,213.94
Total Liabilities -------- $ 4,329,636.73
32
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Decem'ber 31, 1953, of
THE CARTERSVILLE BANK Cartersville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
S. LUKE PETTIT, President.
Date of Charter: 11-20-1947
WALTER B. ATWATER, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-19-1948
ASSETS Jash, balances with other banks, in..
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdtvtstons ----------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures~ Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ~~--~ Loans and diseounts (including
overdrafts) .......... ~~--~~-~~~~~~-~~~~-~~ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate------------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding-----------------Other assets ~~
Total Assets ...................~-~~~ $
288,336.40 882,502.89
52,866.14 None None
794,670.62 74,360.27 None
None None 7,672,76 2,100,409,08
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ..........................~~ $
Time deposits -------------------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government~~ Deposl~. .of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ........................................ Deposits of banks -------~-------------~- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ------------------------ Bills payable ~-----~~~--~~~---~~~~--~--~--~~-~-----~-~~~ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ______ -----------------------------------
Other liabilities ... ~~~~~~~~
Cap ital ------~-~ -~ ~~~---~----~-~~---~----~-~~--~-----~~~~
Surplus
--~-~~ ~ ~~~-~
~~~--~~-~----~--~--
Undivided profits ......~~~--~~
Reserves --------------------------------------------------
983,615.92 581,348.60
69,481.13
254,484.38 None
1,328.03 None
None 18,780.38 100,000.00 50,000.00 41,370.64
None
Total Liabilities ~~~~~~~~-~ $ 2,100,409.08
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COHUTTA BANKING COMPANY Chatsworth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. E. CHAMBERS, President.
Date of Charter: 7-17-1905
FRANCES HEARTSELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-24-1906
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.~~~~~
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political subdlVlSIOns .. ~~~~~~--~~~
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ~-~--~------~~--Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -~~~-~~~~~ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................~~~~~~~~ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indi rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.-----~----~-------
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding~------
Other assets............................................
360,581.7 5 1,051,399.00
42,795.16 None None
465,886.12 2,000.00 500.00
None None None
Total Assets ~ $ 1,923,162.03
LIABILITIES Demand deposits -~~~~ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government...~~ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ........................................ Deposits of banks~--------~~-~~----~------~~~- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .............................. Bills payable ~~~--~~~~----~--~~-----~~--~~~~-----~---~ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------Other liabilities ~~~~~ Capital --~----~~--~---~-----------------~-------~-- Surplus ~-~~ ~~~~~~~ Undivided profits -~-~~~~~~ Reserves ............................................
1,037,546.88 401,412.35 53,141.31
305,069.35 None
3,950.98 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 15,622.26 31,418.90
Total Liabilities ~~~~~~~~~ $ 1,923,162.03
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
33
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF CHICKAMAUGA Chickamauga, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ELDER 'G. GLENN President.
Date of Charter: 2-16-1910
N. COLLINS WRIGHT Cashier.
Began Busin~s: 5-10-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection --- $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<?n.s of States and political subdlVlSIOns .......................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) -------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------8ank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly represE'nting bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets....---------------------------------------
Total Assets ---------------------------------- $
266,759.27 990,845.87
30,859.06 5,000.00 None
725,886.30 16,107.00 None
None None None 2,035,457.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ------------------------- __ $ TDiempoesidtsepoosfitsU.--S--.-Gove-r-n--m-ent______-__ Deposi~s __of States and political
DeSpUobsdiiVtsISolOfTbISanks___-__-_-_-_-___________-_-__-_-_-_-_______
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------------Bills payable----------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding --------------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------------------Capital ------------------------------------------------Surplus ............ Undivided profits Reserves ............
893,568.81 713,386.04 100,602.49
143,924.61 None
7,142.85 None
None 10,017.00 50,000.00 75,000.00 16,815.70 25,000.00
Total Liabilities ----------------------- $ 2,035,457.50
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Chipley, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
HENRY ZACHRY, President.
Date of Charter: 3-22-1909
ROY ASKEW, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-19-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n_s of States and political
SUbdiVlSIOTIS ----------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------------------------Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures --------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets ____________ -------------------
527,633.84 580,600.00
None None None 816,390.32 4,701.00
1.00
None None None
Total Assets ....
----------- $ 1,929,326.16
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------------------------- $ Time deposits -------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposl~s __of States and political
subdiVISlOOS ...................................
Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------------Bills payable-----------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------------Other liabilities ----------------------- Capital -----------------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------------------------Undivided profits __ --------------Reserves -------------------------------------------------
1,04 7,817.55 332,083.74 3,928.75
373,466.80 Non
1,623.43 None
None 104.08 25,000.00 25,000.00 120,301.81 None
Total Liabilitis ---------- ------ $ 1,929,326.16
34
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
HABERSHAM BANK Clarkesville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. F. HOLCOMB, President.
Date of Charter: 5-13-1904
W. W. DUNSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ....____ $ United States Government oblightions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
subdtvtsions --------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Dank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding--------------Other assets ...................................
239,920.43 809,469.21
17,000.00 None None
707,966.73 16,272.63 None
None None 553.59
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,791,182.59
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!s. _o! States and political
DespuobdsiiVtsISoIOf nbSanks___________-_-_-__..__________-_-__-__
Other deposits (certified and officers checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable---------------------------------..--- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i--e--s--__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-.-.-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_
Capital .................................................. .. Surplus .............................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------
983,834.60 550,123.37
17,197.89
69,343.20 None
7,239.64 None
None None 50,000.00 100,000.00 7,896.95 5,546.94
Total Liabilities ................... - $ 1,791,182.59
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CLAXTON BANK Claxton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. E. PERRY Exec. Vice President
Date of Charter: 2-24-1941
ROY STYLES Cashier
Began Business: 2-24-1941
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ______., $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i<?n~ of States and political subd1v1s1ons ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate._______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets............................................
147,902.48 284,426.49 216,229.01
None None 438,784.31 5,411.38 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,092,753.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ............................... $ Time deposits ------------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s . .of States and political
DespubodsiiVtsISoIOf nbSan-k--s---........-.......___-_-____.._____-_Other deposits (certified and offi. Bilclesrps'aycahbelcek_s__,___e__t_c__._)_________-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-______
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e--s--_-_-_-__-_-_-.-.-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-
Capital ---------..-----------------------...-Surplus _____.._____................-----------Undivided profits -------------------------------Reserves ---------------------------------------------
667,014.57 88,085.77 12,970.60
147,020.22 None
726.65 None
None None 50,000.00 60,000.00 66,935.86 None
Total Liabilities ............................... $ 1,092,753.67
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
35
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TIPPINS BANKING CO., INC. Claxton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. R. TIPPINS, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 8-30-1940
S. J. WATERS, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-3-1940
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlOllS ---------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets............................................
600,355.32 384,628.00
47,697.19 None None
340,302.23 5,693.78 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,378,676.52
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi?'. _of States and political
DeSpUobsdiltVs ISoIfOnbSan--k--s----....-.-.-..-.-.-.-.-.-.-......-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-..-.-.-. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable................------ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------Other liabilities..........-------Capital ----------Surplus ----------Undivided profits ................................
Reserve ---------------------------------------------------
1,042,356.20 144,594.11 6,138.96
55,082.37 10,000.00
1,503.95 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 37,172.77 6,828,16
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,378,676.52
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF CLAYTON Clayton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. C. DOVER, President.
Date of Charter: 6-30-1904
T. A. DUCKETT, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdlVISIODS ------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) --Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate...----Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________
Other assets............................................
654,332.84 704,000.00
11,500.00 None None
313,802.79 15,230.00
None
None None None
Total Assets ................................,. $ 1,698,865.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposlts...-----------Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s..of States and political
DeSpUobsd.iItVslS'olOfDSba-n-ks-.-.......-.-.....-.-....-.-.-..-.-.-.-.-.-.... Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing --------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------------------
1,334,741.91 None
11,773.20
192,056.92 None
6,435.62 None
None None 26,000.00 100,000.00 28,857.98 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,698,865.63
36
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Th!cember 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Cleveland, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. E. HEAD President,
Date of Charter: 12-11-1945
W. C. NIXON Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdtVlSJODS -----
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..................- .... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets............................................
166,921.29 324,860.16
72,954.67 None None
618,819.79 6,550.90 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,190,106.81
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ---- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SUbdtVlSIODS ........................................
Deposits of banks....- ...- ...--...- ....... Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........._..........._____________
Acceptances executed by or for ae... count of this bank and outstanding ..........- ...- ...........- .............
Other liabi!ities...._..- ....- ..--..----Capital ------...- ..................._ ........... Surplus ................................................... Undivided profits .............................. ..
Reserves ---------- ------------------------
609,608.00 887,093.26
2,427.78
117,769.16 None
948.67 None
None None 36.000.00 50,000.00 87,260.06 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,190,106.81
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COOK BANKING CO. Cochran, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. E. COOK, President.
Date of Charter: 4-24-1942
MRS. C. M. FULTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1942
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed....-... Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdiVISions ------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ..................- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate...........- ........... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______ Other assets.-..........._........_______
792,383.31 607,718.76
None None None 611,984.22 9,900.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,921,986.28
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ..........--..........- ................... Other liabilities........-.....- ...- ...- ...-...... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits .............................. .. Reserves ..................................................
899,641.62 353,580.44
31,979.32 471,049.48
27,905.82
648.94 None
None Nona 60,000.00 35,000.00 27,180.66 15,000.00
Total Liabilities ................................ $ 1,921,986.28
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
37
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
STATE BANK OF COCHRAN Cochran, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. S. LEACH, President.
Date of Charter: 12-22-1921
ELIZABETH FISHER TAYLOR, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-5-1922
ASSETS
Cash. balances with other banks. in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 455,448.66
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
627,943.10
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ..................................
115,925.83
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
102,733.16
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
360,790.57
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
4,001.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-----
None
<lllstomers' liability to this bank on
acceptanees outstanding________
None
- - - - Other assets -------------
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,666,842.32
LIABILITIES
~~::'d~p~~r::i~~--.-.:::.-.::_::.-.-.-.:.-_:::::.:_-.-_:::.:: $
Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi?' ..of States and political
subdtvJsJons ........................................ Deposits of banks --------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ..............................
Bills payable-----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserve --
889,669.31 408,768.76
13,614.50
226,354.73 None
1,882.43 None
None 12,552.07 50,000.00 45,000.00 10,000.52
9,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,666,842.32
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF COLLEGE PARK College Park, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. W. STEPHENSON, President.
Date of Charter: 10-4-1945
JNO. L. McCAY, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-7-1946
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 331,030.22
United States Government obliga-
tions, dir<ct and guaranteed..........
736,078.13
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOns ......................................
6,030.37
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) .....................................
851,228.59
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
21,437.84
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____
None
- - - - - Other assets ........................................
9,733.69
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,955,538.84
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits -- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi?'. ,of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ................................
Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable
--------------
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------Other liabilities .................................. Capital ....................................................
Surplus --- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves --------------------------------------------
1,053,711.73 582,540.45 8,110.10
141,676.26 19,513.54
None None
None 36,018.77 50,000.00 40,000.00 23,967.99
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,955,538.84
38
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Colquitt, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. C. JINKS, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 3-24-1924
G. C. JINKS, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 4-21-1924
ASSETS Cash balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures----------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........___________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding._____
Other assets ............................................
544,033.30 1,050,378.44
6,800.00 None
3,600.00
1,156,426.37 None
1,500.00
None
None 1,926.90
Tots! Assets .................................. $ 2,764,665.01
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits -------------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Depos!~s..of States and political
subdtvtstons ---------- Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable.................................._________ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding -------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surp Ius ----------------------------------~-~~~~~~--- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves -----------------------------------------------
1,763,786.09 611,528.42 31,578.50
154,940.96 None
12,836.41 None
None 20,878.90 60,000.00 60,000.00 24,115.73 25,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,764,665.01
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COLUMBUS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Columbus. Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. J. PEASE, President.
Date of Charter: 12-24-1888
JAS. A. LEWIS, Cashier.
Began Business: 1872
ASSETS
Cash balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 10,985.985.95
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ...... 8,780,323.56
Obltl:a!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlOnS ........................................
906,921.80
Other bonds, notes and debentures..
24,500.00
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ..................
138,416.75
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ 13,499,298.46
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
640,821.84
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
None
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........__________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding --------Other assets ..........................................
None 16,760.98
Total Assets .................................. $ 34,993,029.34
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ 18,791,097.74
Time deposits ........................................ 6,914,783.78
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... 1,670,355.50 Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ........................................ 3,359,748.68
Deposits of banks ------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
655,599.31
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
135,378.64
Bills payable .......................----------
None
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------
None
Other liabilities ..................................
259,008.21
Capital ---------------------------- 1,000,000.00 Surplus .................................................... 1,500,000.00
Undivided profits ............
707,057.48
Reserves --------------------------------------
None
Total Liabilities -
.... $ 34,993.029.34
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
39
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TRUST COMPANY OF COLUMBUS Columbus, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. G. LUMPKIN, President.
Date of Charter: 12-16-1892
J. D. BOX, Vice-President.
Began Business: 1892
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ---Obliga~i'?~s of States and political
subdtVISlODS .......................:...............
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ............................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------ Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.----------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____ Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets .................................. $
76,054.25 None
21,000.00 None
1,510.46 738,338.66 111,274.28
45,637.68
None None 2,627.43 996,442.76
LIABILITIES Demand deposits--------------------Tirne deposits ...................................... $ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SubdlVlSIODS -----------------------
Deposits of banks............-----------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-----------------Bills payable --------------------------------Acceptances executed by or fpr
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital --------------------------------------Surplus -------- ............ ---------------- Undivided profits ......................
Reserves --------------
None 408,765.90
None
None None
None None
None 8,609.85 100,000.00 200,000.00 164,709.02 114,357.99
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 996,442.76
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK Comer, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. H. MENDENHALL President.
Date of Charter: 10-3-1935
R. G. CALLAWAY Cashier.
Began Business: 10-10-1935
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 219,324.01
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ..
399,908.32
Obliga~i<;>~s of States and political subdiVIstons ........................................
4,000.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) --------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
270,285.62
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----Real estate owned other than bank
6,944.42
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-------- ---------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding___________
None
- - - - Other Assets ..........................................
102.70
Total Assets .................................. $ 900,565.07
LIABILITIES
~i::nd~~f~si~_s____:..:.:..::.:::..::..:. $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
suhd1vts1ons ........................................ Deposits of banks...--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ....---------------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------Other liabilities ..............------------- Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits .............................. $
Reserves --------------------------------------
633,873.24 96,311.53 11,766.84
95,667.73 None
1.270.57 None
None None 25,000.00 20,000.00 16,675.16 None
Total Liabilities ........
..... $ 900,565.07
40
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of 'business December 31, 1953, of
NORTHEASTERN BANKING COMPANY Commerce, Ga.
As called for 'by the Superintendent of Banks.
SAM HOOD, President.
Date of Charter: 825-1891
R. M. DAVISON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1892
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in'-
eluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed..... Obliga~io_n~ of States and political
BUbdtVlBJODS --------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ----Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding----------Other assets ........................................
688,058.55 63,000.00 None 7,000.00 2,250.00
794,809.02 23,643.51 None
None None 2,945.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,581,706.08
LIABILITIES
~=ngep~~ft~sits....::::::.".::::.:::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ...................................... Deposits of banks --- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out
standing----------- Other liabilities..---------- Capital -----------Surplus --------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,207,94(.24 150,875.86 17,762.50
31,932.24 None
8,821.41 None
None None 60,000.00 26,000.00 79,033.87 10,336.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,581,706.08
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CONCORD BANKING COMPANY Concord, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. H. STRICKLAND, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 10-29-1903
MRS. KATHRYN BARKER, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-18-1903
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in p,rocess of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ...........................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ............................................... Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate...-----------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________
Other assets..............................................
162,973.41 125,000.00
7,403.85 30,000.00
None 55,966.81
220.15 1.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................-S--38-1-,-56-5-.2-2
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits - $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposl~s. .of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ----
Deposits of bankL-----------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ....-------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing +---------------------------
Other liabilities -------Capital ------------Surplus ................................................___ Undivided profits..................................
Reserves -----------------------------------
~73,363.47
18,287.82 420.00
45,315.20 None
318.48 None
None None 25,000.00 15,000.00 3,860.26 None
Total Liabilities ................................ $ 381,565.22
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
41
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF ROCKDALE Conyers, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. C. SIMS, President.
Date of Charter: 10-15-1891
M. H. IVEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1901
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection..'"____ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ______ '" Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdlVlSlOnS '"'"""""""""""'""-----'".. Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ............'"...... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) '"'"""-..--.........'"....... Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________
Other assets------------------------
414,029.16 1,312,967.50
15,028.33 None None
687,864.16 8,659.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ------ $ 2,438,548.15
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ------ $ Time deposits --------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSIODS ........................................
Deposits of banks ----- Other deposits (certified and offiB i cl lesr ps 'a ycahbelcek_s_,___e_t_c__. _l_-_-_-__-_-__-____-___-_-_-_-_-__
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e--s-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-___-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ----- Reserves ------- -------------------------------------
1,608,968. 75 105,960.51 None-
453,414.86 56,500.20
2,2"20.00 None
None None 80,000.00 80,000.00 51,483.83 None
Total Liabilities ------- $ 2,438.548.15
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF COOLIDGE Coolidge, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ALTON W. HARRISON President.
Date of Charter: 12-18-1911
JOHN W. PARKER Cashier.
Began Business: 11-20-1911
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 242,0U0.22
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed --------
77,000.00
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SubdlVlSlODS .....................................
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
5,000.00
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------------
None
Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) ........................................
208,064.18
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
2,048.25
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding--------------
None
- - - - - Other assets ---
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1)34,112.65
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. .of States and political
SUbdlVlSlOnS ..................................
Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable........------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------------Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ------ Reserves --------------------------------
381,414.37 70,924.32 None
27,520.69 None
120.52 None
None 270.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 3,862.75 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 534.112.65
42
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CORDELE BANKING COMPANY Cordele, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. B. MADDOX President.
Date of Charter: 5-31-1927
R. M. FLEEMAN Cashier.
Began Business: 6-15-1927
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ------Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
BUbdtVlSlOOS -------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_ _ __
Other assets ..........................................
1,167,461.50 1,000,000.00
None None None 957,910.82 7,500.00 20,000.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,162,872.32
LIABILITIES TDiemmeanddepdoespitoss_i_t_s___._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.. $
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~. _of States and political
subdivtsJons ........................................
Deposits of banks-------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ----------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------Other liabilities --------------Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus ..................................................
Undivided profits ------- Reserves --------------------
2,856,407. 76 None
5,842.43
103,897.46 None
9,370.86 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 77,363.81 None
Total Liabilities --- $ 3,152,872.32
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FIRST STATE BANK IN CORDELE Cordele, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. B. DOWNS, President.
Date of Charter: 12-3-1938
C. C. SHEARER, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-9-1934
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............
.....................
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ..................
Other assets -
1,214,268.12 1,383,885.00
51,892.99 None None
795,260.95 30,003.48 None
None None None
Total Assets ---------- $ 3,475,810.54
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits -- Deposits of U. S. Government -Deposi~. .of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS .......................................
Deposits of banks -------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable----------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities ----
Capital ---
Surplus ----
Undivided profits -----
Reserves
.................................... .
2,459,757.34 405,144.22 38,659.13
194,964.88 122,166.51
16,828.99 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 117,385.65 20,403.82
Total Liabilities --- $ 3,475,310.54
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
43
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CORNELIA BANK Cornelia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. C. KIMSEY, President.
Date of Charter: 7-3-1900
W. V. GRANT. Cashier.
Began Business: 8-4-1900
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eJuding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVIS!OnS ------------------------------ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)______________ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_~------
Other Assets -----------------------------------
684,326.17 1,617,004.29
44,575.02 None None
950,119.37 19,965.46 4.00
None None 1,139.53
Total Assets.................................... $ 3,317,133.84
LIABILITIES
~i:.:'ngep~~f~i~----::.-_:::_-_::::::::::_:::-_::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. .of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ...........................
Deposits of banks -----------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek__s_, __e_t_c_._)__._.._._.._.._.._._.._.._.._._.._.._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ,-----------------------------
Other liabilities ---------------Capital --------------------------- Surplus ---- Undivided profits ------------------------Reserves ---------------------------------
1, 750,038.31 856,752.82 99,780.27
265,037.65 58,269.77
22,264.84 None
None 6,037.23 75,000.00 100,000.00 83,952.95
None
Total Liabilities --------- $ 3,317,133.84
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF COVINGTON & TRUST CO. Covington, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. L. STEPHENSON, President.
Date of Charter: 4-10-1901
J. B. WEAVER Cashier.
B~gan Business: 4-10-1901
ASSET$ Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOns ----- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)________________
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises-------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets_____________________
939,964.10 2,099,447.63
306,986.62 None None
1,539,695. 75 3,106.22 None
None None None
Total Assets ----------------- $ 4,889,200.32
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------TDiempoesitdsepoof sUits. S.-G-o--v-e--r-nmen-t_--_-__________ Deposi~ . .of States and political
subdlV1810DS ........................................ Deposits of banks --------------------------Other deposits (Certified and offiBicllesrps'aycahbelcek_s_,___e__t_c_._)__.._._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._.
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding --------------------------------------
Other liabilities --- ---------Capital -----------------------------------Surplus ----------------------Undivided profits ------- Reserves ----------
3,583,831.24 248,084.41 57,823.78
383,622.14 None
3,176.51 None
None 76,635.97 11'0,000.00 200,000.00 136,026.27 100,000.00
Total Liabilities -------- $ 4,889,200.32
44
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of ibusiness Decemiber 31, 1953, of
THE COMMERCIAL BANK Crawford, Ga.
As called for iby the Superintendent of Banks.
E. H. FURCRON President.
Date of Charter: 9-2-1924
W. M. FAUST, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-5-1924
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS --------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) --------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding-------------
Other assets ----------------------
383,029.46 346,278.14
None None None 374,645.22 5,000.00 None
None None 777.60
Total Assets ----- $ 1,109,730.42
LIABILITIES
~;::nd~~r~si~-~---:.::.::::::::_::::::::::_-__::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdtv1s1ons ........................................ Deposits of banks -----------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable..---------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------Capital -------------------------
Surplus --- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------------
721,512.33 221,668.74
6,490.96
65,950.88 None
1,555.06 None
None None 30,000.00 60,000.00 2,552.45 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,109,730.42
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of ibusiness December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Crawfordville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
G. E. WILLIAMS, SR. President.
Date of Charter: 11-24-1947
E. WINSTON REYNOLDS Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga!i'!n~ of States and political
SUbdtVlSlODS --------------------- -----------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures .. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---~-------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises _________ -------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ----------------- _______ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding-~~-------------Other assets.............___________________________ _
Total Assets -"'-- $
290,167.04 234,440.65
None None None 270,745.18 1,356.16 None
None None None 796,709.03
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------- $ Time deposits ---------------- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s.. of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks ..... -------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ....... --------------------------------------Other liabilities -------------------------------- Capital ----------------------------------------------
Surplus --------- Undivided profits -- Reserves ------------------------------
408,646.06 276,537.46
None
55,000.00 None
3,122.41 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 3,403.10 None
Total Liabilities ------------ $ 796,709.03
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
45
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of !business Decemlber 31, 1953, of
BANK OF CUMMING Cumming, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ROY P. OTWELL, President.
Date of Charter: 10-11-1904
PAUL H. WORLEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-19-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SubdiVISIODS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..............- ......... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ..........................................
966,988.97 477,000.00
49,635.08 None None
734,997.25 9,421. 77 None
None None 10,692.15
Tots! Assets ................................ $ 2,248,735.22
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ------ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s ..of States and political
SUbdlVISIODg ....................
Deposits of banks ............................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable...----------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserved -------------
1,657 ,108. 76 338,364.19 2,738.68 143,047.22 None 15,716.96 None
None None 60,000.00 100,000.00 41,770.42 None
Tots! Liabilities ............................ $ 2,248,736.22
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of !business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Cuthbert, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
P.M. REID, President.
Date of Charter: 2-7-1938
A. M. POINDEXTER, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1-1938
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOns ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........____________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets.._____________
626,299.54 606,412.65
22,702.44 None None
729,688.06 7,785.86 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,991,788.45
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ......................................
o! Deposits of
Deposi~s.
U. S. States
Government.......... and political
SubdiVISIOnS ...............................
Deposits of banks....------------.---------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ..........................
Bills payable..................--------------------
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------Other liabilities.. -------------------
Capital ---------------------------------------Surplus -------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves
------------------------------------
1,567,217.30 41,620.81 31,107.81 125,880.49 None 21,013.00 None
None None 25,000.00 26,000.00 165,049.04 10,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,991,788.46
46
DEPARTME NT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF DAHLONEGA Dahlonega, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. F. PRUETT, President.
Date of Charter: 5-27-1914
J. F. SANDERS, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-27-1914
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
subdlVISlODS ....................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________
Other assets -----------------------------------
325,983.52 525,000.00
10,000.00 None None
450,531.25 2.00
None
None None None
Total Assets ----------------------------------$ 1,311,516.77
LIABILITIES DTiemmeanddepdoespiotssi.ts_-_-_--_--_-_--_--_-_--_--_-_--_--_--_-_--_--_-_--_--_--_--$
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~- _of States and political
suhdlvistons ........................................ Deposits of banks _________________________
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable ------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------------------Capital --------------------------------Surplus ----- ---------------------------------------------Undivided profits -------------------Reserves -----------------------------------------------
836,744.75 None
16,750.70
328,316.43 None
819.16 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 53,885.73 .None
Total Liabilities --------------------------$ 1,311,516.77
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF DALTON Dalton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JAMES J. COPELAND, President.
Date of Charter: 12-26-1911
MARGARET MAULDIN, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-12-1912
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obligations of States and political subdivisions -----------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)--------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets -------------------------------------
1,398,881.12 707,162.26 None None None
1,248,382.52 35,857.91 None
None None None
Total Assets ---------------------------------- $ 3,390,283.81
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------------------------------- $ Time deposits ---------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!"..of States and political
subdlVlSIODS ---- Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek_s__,__e__t_c__._)___._.._._._._._.._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._.._._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------Other liabilities -----------------------------------Capital --------------------------------------------
Surplus ---------------------------------------------------Undivided profits -------------------------------Reserves ..................................................
1,812,251.17 672,876.26 86,898.00
488,574.83 35,000.00
3,617.78 None
None 3,020.00 50,000.00 200,000.00 13,045.77 25,000.00
Total Liabilities ---------------------------- $ 3,390,283.81
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RE.PORT
47
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
HARDWICK BANK & TRUST CO. Dalton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. L. WILLIAMSON, President.
Date of Charter: 2-17-1922
C. F. KREISCHER, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-20-1922
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political subdtvtstons ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate___________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assetL--------------------------------
1,444, 727.7 4 1,369,282.02
L28,898.21 6,000.00
36,937.54 2,293,176.86
49,601.28
None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 5,327,623.65
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ----- $ Time deposits ----- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISlODS ......................................
Deposits of banks ---------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bicllesrps'aycahbelcek_s__,__e__t_c__._)____-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_---
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------------
Other liabilities ------- Capital -----------------------------------------Surplus -----------Undivided profits _.............................. Reserves -----------------------------------------
3,123,603.52 1,417,471.47
108,790.00
194,641.59 None
1,672.83 None
None 15,000.00 100,000.00 300,000.00 66,444.24
None
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 5,327,623.65
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF DANIELSVILLE Danielsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
P. D. TEMPLES, President.
Date of Charter: 12-11-1907
GEO. N. STOVALL, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-15-1908
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 241,558.19
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
613,257.50
Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS --------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------Bank premises owned, furniture and
129,770.49
fixtures ----------------------------------------
750.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________
None
- - - - - Other assets-------------------------
None
Total Assets ------------ $ 985,336.18
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----------- $ Time deposits -----Deposits of U. S. Government.----Deposi!"..of States and political
subdiVlSions ........................................ Deposits of bankL..------ ---------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ------------- Bills payable ---------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------Other liabilities --------Capital --------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
720,190.55 53,094.65 None
139,395.42 None
784.21 None
None 7,546.35 25,000.00 10,000.00 19,325.00 10,000.00
Total Liabilties --------- $ 985,336.18
48
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE DARIEN BANK Darien, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. E. LANE, President.
Date of Charter: 12-8-1888
P. E. CLARK, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 1-24-1889
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in proeess of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obligations of States and political
subdivisions ---------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ..........-........ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..------------- Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets...........--------------------
262,295.48 445,000.00
None None None 300,368.38 None None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,007,668.86
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ Deposits of banks..............--------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..................-------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e--s-.-..-.-.-.-..-.-.-_-_--_-_-_--_-_--_-_--_-_--_-_-_--_-
Cap ita! -----------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ---------------------------------------------
569,315.14 267,713.12
None
50,505.59 Nona
7,780.98 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 62,349.03 None
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 1,0()7,663.86
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the dose of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF DAWSON Dawson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. D. OXFORD, President.
Date of Charter: 6-29-1911
H. F. SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlons --------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .........._ ....... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....----------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______
Other assets ------------------------------
996,288.94 993,300.00
9,239.66 None None
784,772.74 32,577.37 1,160.00
None None None
Total Assets - $ 2,817 ,338. 71
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdlVlSJOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing . _ -------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ................--------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------------
1,472,431. 71 688,055.89 7,741.86
348.238.43 26,409.49
6,222.82 None
None 1,785.82 100,000.00 30,000.00 136,452.69
None
Total Liabilities ......................... $ 2,817,338.71
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
49
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1~53, of
BANK OF TERRELL Dawson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. E. KING, President.
Date of Charter: 3-23-1936
R. A. HILL, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1-1936
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ....... $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS -------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ---------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------ ---Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate -----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets --------
1,054,679.69 1,019,500.00
None None None 1,033,817.96 8,715.62 None
None None 4,203.35
Total Assets ----- $ 3,120,916.62
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----'-- $ Time deposits ---Deposits of U. S. Government........._ Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdiVJSlODS --
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)............................ Bills payable -------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------Capital --------- Surplus -- ---- -------------------------------Undivided profits --- Reserves ----------------------------------------
1,944,999.45 770,121.51 38,552.11
164,515.50 5,612.97
9,855.74 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000,00 87,259.84 None
Total Liabilities ------- $ 3,120,916.62
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
DAWSON COUNTY BANK Dawsonville, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. C. VANDIVIERE President
Date of Charter: 7-1-1953
W. T. HOWELL Cashier
Began Business: 7-13-1953
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SltbdlVISlOTIS ........................
Other bonds, noteo, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) -- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investment and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..........
Other assets --
Total Assets -- $
96,482.50 118,230.78
None 60,093.75
None 34,404.47
2,628.22 None
None None 2,417.99 314,257.71
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -- $ Time deposits ---- Deposits of U. S. Government (in-
cluding postal savings) .....-.............. Deposi!s. ?f s t a t e s and political
SUbdiVlSlODS ................................
Deposits of banks - Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable -- Mortgages or other liens.................... Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this b a n k and outstanding ............................................
Other liabilities - Capital --- Surplus ---- Undivided profits ---Reserves ..................................................
168,922.26 None
800.25
86,103.47 None
12,101.04 None None
None 249.57 25,000.00 10,000.00 1,081.12 10,000.00
Total Liabilities ------- $ 314,257.71
50
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TONEY BROTHERS BANK Doerun, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. W. TONEY, President.
Date of Charter: 7-11-1945
J. W. TONEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-31-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SubdlVISlODS -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) _______________
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate-------- ------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________ Other assets _________________________________________
Total Assets ----------------------- ___ $
550,939.25 63,500.00 None None None 268,034.47 1,850.00 None
None None None 884,323.72
LIABILITIES Demand deposits -------------------------------- $ TDiemp oe s idtes p oosfi t sU .---S-.Governme-nt_____-_-_-_ Depos~ts. . of State and political
Despuobdsittvs1so1fonbsanks..____-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-________
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ----------------- Bills payable ---------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding __ --------------------------------------Other liabilities -----------------------------Capital _____ ---------------------------------------Surplus ---------------------------------------------Undivided profits -------------Reserves ..................................................
655,920.97 83,191.27 1,523.74
61,851.79 None
651.38 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 6,184.57
Total Liabilities -------------------------- _______ $ 884,323.72
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL STATE BANK Donalsonville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. F. WURST, President.
Date of Charter: 10-21-1938
MRS. 0. M. WURST, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-16-1938
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions
_______
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ---------------Loans and discounts ( 1n c 1u ding
overdrafts) --------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate____________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets____________________________________
1,121.052.14 250,000.00 5,000.00 None None 686,084.17 13,639.64 None
None None None
Total Assets -------------------------------------- $ 2,075,775.95
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------------------------- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government_______ _ Deposl~. _of States and political
subdtvlstons ..................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek__s_,____e__t_c__.__)____._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._._._._._. .
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding -------------------------------------
Other liabilities ------------------------------Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus ---------------------------------------------------Undivided profits -------------------------------Reserves ..................................................
1,265,358.35 349,410.24 15,796.27
209,434.07 60,107.45
10,826.41 None
None None 25,000.00 35.000.00 60,124.00 44,719.16
Total Liabilities ----------------------------$ 2,075,775.95
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
51
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK Donalsonville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
HENRY 0. CUMMINGS, President.
Date of Charter: 9-24-1925
E. H. HOWARD, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-24-1925
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlOllg ...............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures .. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....--------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_________
Other assets ..........................................
512,568.25 943,749.50
None None None 330,253.18 36,460.06 None
None None 1,043.28
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,824,074.27
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdtv1s1ons ........................................ Deposits of banks..........- ....---------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) .......,.................... Bills payable................--------------Aeceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-ie--s-..-.-..-..-.-..-.-..-..-.-_-_--_-_-_--_-_--_-_--
Capital ----------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves --------------------------------
1,125, 709.78 192,246.50 3,871.25
387,773.55 None
1,755.67 None
None None 25,000.00 75,000.00 12,717.52 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,824,074.27
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COFFEE COUNTY BANK Douglas, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. L. SHANNON, President.
Date of Charter: 6-19-1931
HARVEL NORRIS, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1931
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obli~ra-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subd>v1s10ns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ..................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets ..........................................
694,944.74 3,428,433.68
10,276.65 None None
981,898.66 68,782.47 None
None None 3,141.26
Total Assets ................................ $ 5,187,477.46
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.. ........ Deposi~ . .of States and political
SU'bdJVlSlOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and ofti
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...............--------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ......--------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------Surplus ..................................-----------Undivided profits ...............................
Reserve3 ----
2,954,033.35 1,105,076.50
50,365.55
546,373.21 192,083.57
15,742.74 None
None None 60,000.00 50,000.00 4,918.79 218,883.75
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 5,187,477.46
62
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Douglas, Ga.
As called for by t\te Superintendent of Banks.
F. S. STUBBS, President.
Date of Charter: 5-22-1945
WILEY DOWNS, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-5-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political SUbdJVISJOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) --------------Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) .................... ................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..__________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.._________
Other assets ..........................................
816,893.50 2,340,302.10
65,271.00 None None
1,139,269.96 30,945.60 None
None None 25,771.10
Total Assets .................................. $ 4,418,453.26
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~. .of States and political
SUbdiVlSlODS ........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and ofll-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ BiJls payable------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------Other liabilities -----------------Capital ................................................... Surplus ----- __ --------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------
2,654, 702.28 839,655.98 60,509.50
534,741.84 119,852.81
13,140.72 None
None None 100,000.00 60,000.00 850.63 45,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 4,418,453.26
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE COMMERCIAL BANK Douglasville, Ga.
As ealled for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. D. LLOYD, President.
Date of Charter: 4-24-1942
RAYMOND L. LLOYD, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1-1942
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank.___________________
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises-~--------------------------
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____ Other assets ..........................................
372,098.20 1,437,148.45
26,316.29 None None
162,274.48 7,800.00 None
None None 565.13
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,006,201.55
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl~s. .of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ...............................
Deposits of banks..----------------------------Other deposits (certified and oftl.-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable-------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------
Other liabilities -Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves -----------------------------------------------
1,208,020.77 248,374.20 49,546.89
390,471.68 None
4,808.06 None
None None 26,000.00 26,000.00 54,980.00 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,006,201.65
-----------------T-H-I-R-T-Y--F-O--U-R-T-H ANNUAL REPORT
53
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF DUBLIN Dublin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. U. SMITH, President.
Date of Charter: 10-29-1928
THERON A. JERNIGAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-1-1928
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
&ubdtVlSIOnS - Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (ineluding stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate................------ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.______
Other assets ..........................................
1,369,121.72 2,259,3()6.26
348,327.64 None None
2,740,531.43 189,984.16 None
None None 13,605.58
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S Government........ Deposl?>. _of States and political
SubdlVlSIODS ......................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable..--------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital--------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
3,829,337.93 1,331,156.30
163,700.()6
318,990.94 547,939.79
109,831.31 None
None 119,134.84 160,000.()0 225,000.00 90,440.21 35,345.41
--------------------------------- Total Assets ................................ $ 6,920,876.79
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 6,920.876.79
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Dublin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. P. KEEN, President.
Date of Charter: 5-26-1910
J. H. MADDOX, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-6-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in proeess of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVlSIOllS .....................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptance outstanding....----Other assets ........................................
1,141,380.00 1,880,450.00
None None None 996,657.38 50,048.12 None
None None None
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
sulJ.d.xvJstons ..................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable...............----------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------Other liabilities...---------
Capital ----------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
2,331,212.88 768,236.30 33,581.13
250,199.54 457,844.71
35,013.56 None
None None 60,000.00 50,000.0;) 72,105.37 20,342.01
----------------------------- Total Assets ................................ $ 4,068,535.50
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,068,535.50
54
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF DUDLEY Dudley, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of BaRks.
RUBERT L. HOGAN, President.
Date of Charter: 10-2-1905
GLADSTONE JANSEN, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed -----Ob!iga!i'!n.s of States and political SUbdtVlSlOnS -------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) --------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
Other assets______________________
699,119.67 290,000.00
4,659.23 None None
720,582.81 2.00
None
None None None
LIABILITIES
~i':,"':J~p:s1kosi~s____:::::::::::::_-_-_:::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political
D espuobsdiitvs i soifo nbsa n ks_______________________-_-___-_-_-_
Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bill~r~a~~hl,!'s_:_=t-~:_> __ :.__::::=._:.__:=-:.:_-_-__:::-_-__
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e--s-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-
Capital ---------------------------------------------------Surplus ------------------- Undivided profits -------------Reserves .................................................
911,056.76 361,532.02
19,866.99
273,266.64 None
1,265.19 None
None None 25,000.00 75,000.00 28,890.97 18,485.14
Total Assets --------- $ 1,714,363.71
Total Liabilities............................ $ 1,714,363.71
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF DULUTH Duluth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. W. FINDLEY, President.
Date of Charter: 1-22-1945
EVERETT BAGWELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-17-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
-eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ----------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________
357,567.50 152,411.89
None None None 251,828.55 4,216,02 None
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______
None
- - - - Other assets -----------------------
972.47
Total Assets ------- $ 766,996.43
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government....... . Deposi!s. _of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ....................................
Deposits of banks -------------- Other deposits (certified and offiB i lcles rps 'a ycahbelcek__s_,____e__t_c__._)____._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._. .
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------------------
Other liabilities -------------------Capital ----------------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------- Undivided profits ------------Reserves --------------------------------------
555,910.63 24,196.70
4,870.29
111,591.80 None
8.80 Non"
None 208.00 25,000.00 25.000.00 20,210.21 None
Total Liabilities ------------------ $ 766,996.43
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
55
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF EASTMAN Eastman, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. L. JESSUP, SR. President.
Date of Charter: 12-28-1918
GEO. D. MULLIS Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1919
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obliga tions. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<;>~s of States and political
subdiVlSIODS --------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank -------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
orercotltyherreprereasl eensttiantge__b__a_n__k___p__r_e__m__i_s__es
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____
Other assets.___________________________
580,000.42 1,676,400.00
None None None 679,834.57 8,001.00
1.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,944,236.99
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Depos!~s. _of States and political
subdiVlSlODS .....................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offiB i lcles rps 'a ycahbelcek_s_,___e_t_c_._)___._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._._.._._.._._.._. .
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e--s-.-.-..-.-.-.-..-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-
Capital ------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------------------- Undivided profits .............................. Reserves ---------------------------------
1,733,974.12 639,550.55 4,406.25
138,201.66 154,092.89
130.00 None
None None 40,006.00 100,000.00 133,881.52 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,944,236.99
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of CITIZENS CLEARING BANK Eastman, Georgia
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. R. RAGAN, President.
Date of Charter: 3-12-1949
H. R. RAGAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-1-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash i terns in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~io_n~ of States and political
SubdJVlSlODS ----------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate --------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
Ot~:~epa~s~~s __o_~t-~~~~~-~~~---::=::::::::::=
500,144.85 98,999.85 None None None
522,750.99 4,890,06 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,126,785.75
LIABILITIES
i:=n~ep~eii~:i~--..:::::=:=:=:::::::::::::::::::. $
Deposits of U. S. Government ...... Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVlSIODS ..................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
.... Bill~rs~a~~bl~s, ---~~~:! ::::==::::::::::::::::::
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ........................................................
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -
976,377.64 None None
36,000.00 None
None None
Nont' None 40,000.00 40,000.00 34,408.11 None
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 1,126,785.75
56
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF FULTON COUNTY East Point, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. W. COOPER, President.
Date of Charter: 3-22-1934
T. W. MARSHALL, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-2-1934
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtvtswns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
P.remises --------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______
Other assets ..........................................
1,092,022.00 2,624,822.96
226,477.83 None None
2,069, 750.86 27,431.84 None
None None 30,244.36
Total Assets ................................ $ 6,070,749.85
LIABILITIES
~~ead~p~s~ks~_t"....:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdiVlSlODS ................................
Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offiB i lcles rps 'a ycahbelcek_s_,__e__t_c_._)___.._._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._._.._....
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------------Surplus ----------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
3, 714,315.63 1,429,367.41
5,783.12
359,888.54 84,895.80
61,816.15 None
None 59,393.66 200,000.00 100,000.00 55,289.54
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 6,070,749.85
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF EAST POINT East Point, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
C. P. GLOVER, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 11-12-1948
CHARLES E. WELLS, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-19-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga~i~n.s of States and political subdlvlsions ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ________________ _
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Reparlemesitsaetse o__w___n___e._d___o___t_h__e__r____t_h___a__n____b___a__n__k_
Investments and other assets indi.. rectly representing bank premises or other real estate -----------------------
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ..........................................
1,175,586.26 1,658,689.17
267,834.76 23,906.25
None 1,680,324.21
145,817.38 None
None None 10,824.47
Total Assets ................................ $ 4,962,982.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi:s. _of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks _______ ---------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable........................ ---------------.... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------------- Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----
2,475,703.94 1,397,243.27
168,738.09
465,624.16 None
10,544.91 None
None 130,676.22 150,000.00 125,000.00
39,451.91 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 4,962,982.50
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RE.PORT
57
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Eatonton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. 0. BENTON, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 10-30-1922
R. L. HARRISON, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-15-1922
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVISlODS ..................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (ineludinK stock of
Federal Reserve Bank --Loans and discounts (includinK
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------~---------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate...._._,_____
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____
Other assets ........................................
486,232.83 794,728.66
88,295.39 None None
723,019.14 7,966.11 None
None None None
Total Assets ............................- .... $ 2,100,242.13
LIABILITIES
~r::'d~~ft~~~-~...::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.$
1,073,571.46 561,901.73
Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposl~s. _of States and political
38,142.07
SUbdlVlSIODS ........................
272,325.90
Deposits of banks ..........---------------
None
Other deposits (certified and oftl-
Bilcles rps'aycahbelcek..s.,_ .e._tc_.)__..._..._..._.._..._..._..._..._.._...
2,725.75 None
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing .....
Nc.ne
Other liabilities .................................... Capital __
972.17 60,000.00
Surplus
......................................
50.000.00
Undivided profits ................................
43,103.05
Reserves ...................................................... 7,500.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,100,242.13
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Eatonton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. M. GREGORY, President.
Date of Charter: 3-16-1944
A. F. ADAMS, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1-1944
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection________ $ 308,868.55
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed_______ _ 157,578.90
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdtVISIODS ~~~-~~--------------~----------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank .......---------
None
Loans and discounts (includinK
overdrafts) ........................................
477,004.24
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
10,313.86
premises -----------------------Investments and other assets indi-
892.50
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____
None
- - - - - Other assets ............................................
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 964,658.05
LJ ABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi)os..of States and political
DeSpUobsdiJtVsISolOf DbSank--s-..-.........-..-.....-.-..._-...-..-.-... Other deposits (certified and offiBilcles rps'aycahbelcek..s.,....e..t.c....)..._-._-_-_--_-_-_--_--__--_-_-_--
Acceptances executed b:v or for account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ...............---------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------
402,687.55 398,050.20
10,655.00
77,314.12 None
2,636.98 None
None 3,342.13 25,000.00 25,000.00 9,972.07
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 954,658.05
58
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF EDISON Edison, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. W. LOWE,
President. Date of Charter: 9-24-1904
THEDFORD TURNER,
Cashier. Began Business: 1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks~ in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
su'bdtvtstons ----- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....----------------- Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.____
Other assets ............................................
373,295.73 456,959.57
21,343.03 None None
861,283.58 2.00
None
None None 155.68
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,713,039.59
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits --------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposits of States and political
subdivisions --------------- Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..--------~----------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding --------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital --------------------------------- Surplus ------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------------------------
1,128, 703.63 127,587.85 17,587.62
265,001.22 9,667.23
None None
None 4,348.65 50,000.00 60,000.00 50,143.39
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,713,039.59
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
GRANITE CITY BANK Elberton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. D. SMITH, President.
Date of Charter: 12-3-1927
JAMES CLEVELAND, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1928
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i~n~ of States and political subdtvtstons ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ...................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding--------Other assets ..........................................
780,687.86 1,096,700.00
7,000.00 None None
1,214, 732.49 42,629.66 1.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,141,751.01
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Depos!~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSIODS ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable...................__________________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
2,308,096.13 276,523.37 138,414.79
172,191.38 53,914.61
15.62 None
None None 100,000.00 50,000.00 42,595.11 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 3,141,751.01
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
59
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Decembe:r: 31, 1953, of
BANK OF ELLAVILLE Ellaville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. S. BOYETTE, President.
Date of Charter: 9-10-1910
W. H. VanLANDINGHAM, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-16-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdtVISlOUS ----------------------------
Other bonds. notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank........--Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..-----Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstandinK'-----Other assets ..........................................
493,068.97 None None
125,000.00 None
503,846.85 3,743.28 None
None None 4,539.25
Tots! Assets ................................ $ 1,130,198.35
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Depos1~s. _of States and political
subdtvlstons ........................................
Deposits of banks--- Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...-----------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---------Surplus ---------Undivided profits ..................................
Reserves ---------------------------
574,811.32 207,846.50
22,793.35
187,211.26 None
35,474.02 None
None 15,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 62,061.10
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,130,198.35
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF ELLIJAY Ellijay, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. T. HUDSON, President.
Date of Charter: 5-21-1914
GLEN W. MARSHALL, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1914
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i'?n!' of States and political
SUbdtVISlODS ....................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than hank
premises ------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding-----Other assets ..........................................
402,644.57 1,869,452.16
201,545.13 None None
701,223.52 3,600.00 None
None None 7,386.89
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,185,852.27
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. .of States and political
SUbdtVlStOnS .............................
Deposits of banks ----Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................
Bills payable~-------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------
Other liabilities ..................................
Capital
.........................................
Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
1,319,182.83 1,3"28,837.45
29,251.42
325,080.91 None
12,613.06 None
None 16,013.53 25,000.00 75,000.00 4,873.07 50,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,185,852.27
60
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS AND SOUTHERN EMORY BANK Emory University, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. L. GELLERSTEDT President.
Date of Charter: 12-11-1950
JOHN L. CARR, JR. Cashier.
Began Business: 4-16-1951
ASSETS Cash, balance with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United Ststes Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
subdtVlSlODB .............................
Other bonds, notes and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstandinK' ................ Other assets ..........................................
344,146.08 802,439.14
None None None 763,833.25 21,679.61 None
None None 5,968.14
Tots! Liabilities ............................ $ 1,938,066.22
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvtsions ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bill:~a~~~::...~.:~:!...::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -
1,213,675.46 425,464.45 30,485.40
148,394.10 None
2,400.13 None
None 24,940.06 50,000.00 25,000.00 17,706.62
None
Total Liabilities............................ $ 1,938,066.22
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FAIRBURN BANKING COMPANY Fairburn, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
Y. H. LONGINO, President.
Date of Charter: 9-14-1891
WINNER B. LONGINO, Cashier.
Began Business: 1902
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate___________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding._______
Other assets ..........................................
223,470.96 599,000.00
None None None 407,886.80 18,151.23 None
None None 14,449.46
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,262,958.45
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdJVlSlODS ....................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and oftl-
cers' checks, etc.) ..........................
Bills payable------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------Other liabilities ..................................
Cap ita! ----------------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
902,752.85 240,871.14
1,173.63
12,705.53 None
3,559.25 None
None 4,101.29 25,000.00 41,000.00 3,372.91 28,421.85
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,262,958.45
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
61
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Fayetteville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. D. REDWINE, President.
Date of Charter: 2-6-1906
H. C. HEWELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-13-1906
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ~- Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SubdtVISIODS ...........................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures_ Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (in eI u ding
overdrafts) ------ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding--------Other assets............................................
802,785.02 855,000.00
None None None 193,697.13 1,100.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ------------------- $ 1,352,582.15
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government _______ _ Deposi?J..of States and political
SUbdtVlSlODS ........................
Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilcles rps 'a ycahbelcek_s_,__e_t_c_._)__._._.._.._._.._.._._.._.._._.._.._._.._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-ti-e-s-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus ---------------------Undivided profits ------Reserves ----------------------------
915.586.00 20,340.43 17,566.10 317,500.00 None 3,073.71 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 3,515.91 None
Total Liabilities --------- $ 1,352,582.16
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF FINLEYSON Finleyson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. L. SCARBOROUGH, President.
Date of Charter: 9-20-1910
CLARENCE FINLEYSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-20-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed._______ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subd1v1s1ons ----------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)___ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ------------ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ---------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi.. rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________________ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________ Other assets..------------------------------
Total Assets ---------------------
109,056.10 124,909.50
None None None 256,820.45 276.00 None
None None None 491,062.05
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------- $ TDiempoesidtespoosfitUs .-S--.-G-o-ve-rn--me--nt__-___-_-__ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ...................................... Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek__s_,____e_t__c_._)____._._._.._._._._._.._._._._._._.._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out
standing --------------------------------Other liabilities -------------- Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus _________ ---------------------------------------
Undivided profits ----------------- Reserves ----------------------------
346,141.60 20,448.64
None
40,500.00 None
3,875.20 None
None 5,030.31 25,000.00 25,000.00 24,866.40
200.00
Total Liabilities ----------- $ 491,062.05
62
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FIRST STATE BANK OF FITZGERALD Fitzgerald, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
B. I. ANDERSON, President.
Date of Charter: 5-24-1948
RALPH W. JERNIGAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-19-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n;; of States and political
subdiVlSlOUS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- ---------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises
-----------------------------
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..........................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding-----------------
Other assets -------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
417,251.97 700,203.12
None None None 686,836.70 10,538.96 None
5,352.55 None 521.67
1,920,704.97
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdivisions ........................................
Deposits of banks --------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable ....-----------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------------------
Other liabilities --------------------Capital ______ ----------------------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ------------------------------------------------
1,090,930.96 233,434.18 4,788.89
296,506.24 22,245.28
1,512.79 None
None 950.58 100,000.00 20,000.00 50,336.05
None
Total Liabilities ------------------ $ 1,820,704.97
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK Folkston, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
WILLIAM MIZELL, President.
Date of Charter: 12-12-1911
R. A. BOYD, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-4-1912
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i~n_s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ......................................
Other bonds, notes. and debentures .. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -----------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____
Other assets ----------------------------
650,326.84 809,987.50 111,814.83 320,000.00
None 1,012,582.09
16,770.89 3,662.58
None None 11.91
Total Assets ------------------ $ 2,925,186.64
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ---------------- $ TDiempoesidtsepoofsitUs . S.Govern-m-e-nt_______ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdtvtstons ------Deposits of banks -----------------Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrs'pacyhaebckles_,___e__t_c__._)____________________-_-__-_-_-_--
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------
Other liabilities ------------------------Capital ------------------------------------Surplus -------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ------------------------------------
1,389,647.65 893,133.03 None
147,723.95 87,168.01
2,647.52 None
None 94,296.79 50,000.00 50,000.00 198,569.69 12,000.00
Total Liabilities ---------------- $ 2,925,186.64
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
63
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF FORSYTH Forsyth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. H. HARDIN President
Date of Charter: 2-17-1920
JNO. T. STEPHENS Cashier
Began Business: 3-1-1920
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 681,065.77
United States Government obliga-
tions, direet and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
168,100.00
subdlVlSIOllS ....................................
170,091.15
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) ........................................
226,038.53
Bank premises owned, furniture and
and fixtures ------------------Real estate owned other than bank
4,354.98
premises ------ Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on
None
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - - Other assets ........................................
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,249,650.43
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~ . .of States and political
subdtVISions ..................................... Deposits of banks ............................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ............................................ Other liabilities .................................. Capital ....................................................
Surplus --- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
1,004,881.53 None None
94,071.53 None
3,833.12 None
None None 40,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 90,864.25
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,249,650.43
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Forsyth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. 0. PERSONS President
Date of Charter: 3-9-1910
JEP STUART Cashier
Began Business: 1910
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluging reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection......... $ 306,109.27
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
585,000.00
Obliga~i<;m.s of States and political
subdiVlSlOllS .......................................
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)....................
None
Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................
332,247.07
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
2.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
1.00
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
None
- - - - - Other Assets ........................................
1,000.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,224,359.34
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUl>dlVlSlOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ............................................ Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -- Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits .............................. Reserves ..................................................
950,215.68 None 936.03
108,500.00 None
2,634.20 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 None 62,073.43
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,224,359.34
64
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
MONROE COUNTY BANK Forsyth, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. C. HILL, President.
Date of Charter: 11-2-1908
JAS. M. McCARTY, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-15-1908
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in proceSs of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
subdJVlSlODS ............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other asset.'i indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate--------------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets.......---------
365,103.07 631,580.40 12o,a16.68
20,891.80 None
1,027,899. 72 251,00 695.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,066,7!16.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
SUbd.lVISIOnB ......................
Deposits of banks ...----- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable...-----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out.
standing ------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
1,259,146.39 546,716.66 27,262.76
117,232.29 None
2,654.40 None
None 19,070.47 25,000.00 50,000.00 9,714.70 10,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,066,796.67
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FORT GAINES BANKING CO. Fort Gaines, Ga.
As ealled for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. W. MOBLEY, President.
Date of Charter: 2-11-1937
W. G. GRIMSLEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-15-1937
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks. in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed....____ Obliga!i~n_s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS --------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding-----------
Other assets...--------
573,298.76 479,100.00
None None None 410,176.63 1,000.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,463,575.39
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ 1Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdiVISlODS ..................................
Deposits of banks................._............... Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------------------------
Other liabilities ------Capital ---- Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ....................................
Reserves --------------------------
947,356.74 236,612.92
2, 731.87
146,262.43 None
3,998.62 None
None None 25,000.00 76,000.00 26,612.81 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,463,676.39
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
65
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF FORT VALLEY Fort Valley, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. E. GREENE, President.
Date of Charter: 10-11-1924
HERBERT HUCKABEE, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-15-1924
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed._______ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlOnS ----------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Fderal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) -------- ------------------------ ____ __ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-------------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding____________ Other assets_____________________________________
621,020.90 2,311,194.69
89,308.04 None None
1,098,419. 82 17,362.55 None
None None None
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ----------------------------- $ Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government_______ _ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdiVlSlODS ....................................
Deposits of banks.-------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bicllesrs'paychabeclek_s__,____e_t__c_.__)_______-___-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------------
Other liabilities ---------------------------------Capital ---------------------------------------------Surplus -------------------------------------------- Undivided profits ------------------------------Reserves ----------------------------------------
2,658,341. 79 176,000.03 82,918.52
808,841.92 None
11,057.50 None
None 42,142.84 100,000.00 100,000.00 158,008.40
None
Total Assets ---------------------------- $ 4,137,306.00
Total Liabilities ------------------------- $ 4,137,3M.OO
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF HEARD COUNTY Franklin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. J. MICKLE, President.
Date of Charter: 10-14-1905
J. T. MICKLE, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-18-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
subdiVISlODS ---------0ther bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------Investnlents and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or <.her real estate.___________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acr.eptances outstanding______________
Oth..- assets -----------------------------------
407,576.90 549,443.40
3,800.00 53,097.62
None 532,099.24
4,876.22 None
None None None
Total Assets ---------------------------- $ 1,550,893.38
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------------------------- $ DTiempoesidtsepoosfitsU.----S--.---G---o--v--e--r--n--m---e--n--t--_-_____-_-_ Deposi~s . .of States and political
subdiVISIOllS ...................................... Deposits of banks--------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks. etc.) -----------------------Bills payable........-----------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding --------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------------Capital -----------------------------------------------
Surplus -------------------------------------------------Undivided profits ------------------------------Reserves ---------------
784,471.78 487,330.20
19,293.82
85,594.02 None
7,902.85 None
None 4,000.00 25,000.00 100,000.00 14,208.71 23,092.00
Total Liabilities -------------------- $ 1,550,893.38
66
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK
-~.
Gainesville, Ga.
--
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN H. HOSCH, President.
Date of Charter: 5-19-1913
R. A. BRICE, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1913
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 1,694,297.68
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 1,936,044,66
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVlSIOllS ...................................
225,855.11
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,570,181.70
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------
2.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------- Investments and other assets indi...
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - Other assets ..........................................
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 5,426,381.15
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposi!" ..of States and political subdlVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ................................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out standing .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
3, 763,311.75 644,552.47 120.448.89
256,021.88 221,501.68
6,968.54 None
None 61.80 100,000,00 100,00.00 213,514.14 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 5,426,381.15
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1952, of
BANK OF GIBSON Gibson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. E. GRIFFIN, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 11-7-1905
E. E. GRIFFIN, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 11-27-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other hanks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political subdiVlSlons ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks( including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
171,588.34 136,000,00
76,000.00 None None
79,255.33 10,600.00
None
None None None 473,443.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s, _of States and political
subdlVlSlons ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed hy or for
account of this bank and outstanding ............................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
442,113.56 None None
None None
115.11 None
None None 15,000,00 5,000.00 4,215.60 7,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 473,443.67
.,
I
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
67
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Glennville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. R. SMITH, President.
Date of Charter: 12-31-1942
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUl>d.iVJBIODS ...........
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts {including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________
Other assets........------------------
302,170.38 2"13,000.00
94,000.00 None None
405,059.02 28,569.31
None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,042,798.71
MRS. MARGARET D. BACON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-4-1943
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ...... Deposi~s. .of States and political
SubdlVlSIODS ..................
Deposits of banks ......--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..............-----------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
638,685.01 115,841.08
None 147,114.75
None 378.67 None
None 5,080.66 60,000.00 40,000.00 35,698.64
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,042,798.71
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31,. 1953, of
THE GLENNVILLE BANK Glennville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. A. BACON, President.
Date of Charter: 1-12-1905
J. A. ROGERS, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-18-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .........._____ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises-------------------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.._______________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______
Other assets ............................................
411,350.80 1,035,295.35
8,000.00 None None
727,831.33 2,000.00 None
None None 3,763.45
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,188,241.43
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ......................................
Depasits of U. S. Government........
Deposi~ ..of States and political
Dseupbods!VitIsSIoOfDbSa
~nks ................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...............---------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------Other liabilities..........--------------
Capital ----------------------Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----
1,277 ,935. 70 434,647.40 9,738.40
348,837.00 None
1,745.01 None
None None 30,000.00 40,000.00 26,133.17 19,204.75
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,188,241.43
68
DEiPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the dose of business December 31. 1953, of
THE GORDON BANK Gordon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. F. GIBBS, President.
Date of Charter: 6-8-1946
R. F. GIBBS,, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-1-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obligations of States and political subdivisions --------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ---------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures --------------------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank premises----------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets....----------------------------------
Total Assets ------- $
489,501.35 90,000.00 None None None 267,692.08 14,599.02 None
None None None 861,792.45
LIABILITIES
Demand depasits ------------------------ $ Time deposits ----------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdJVJSlODS ............................
Deposits of banks....-----------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..--------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------------Other liabilities........---------------------Capital ---------------------------------------Surplus ---------------------------------------Undivided profits ----------------------------Reserves ..................................................
537,522.95 11,655.83 337.60
222,534.73 None
255.65 None
None None 36,000.00 7,000.00 44,485.89 3,000.00
Total Liabilities ------------------------ $ 861,792.45
STATEMENT Showing condition at the dose of business December 31. 1953, of
BANK OF GRAY Gray, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. V. CHILDS, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 8-23-1909
D. V. CHILDS, SR., Cashier.
Began Business: 8-28-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?~s of States and political subdtvtstons -------------:................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .......---------Loans and discounts (inc I u ding overdrafts) -------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures -----------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank premises---------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate--------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
Other assets...---------------------
Total Assets ..................................$
268,952.74 234,000.00
None None None 330,068.43
2.00 None
None None None 833,023.17
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------------- $ Time deposits ------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~..of States and political
subdtvlBlODB .....................................
Deposits of banks............................____ Other deposito (certified and officers
checks, etc.) -----------------------------------Bills payable....-------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i--e-s--.-.-.-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_
Capital ------------------------------------------- Surplus --------------------------------------Undivided profits -----------------------------Reserves ------------------------------
550,092.07 102,167,69
None
79,145.07 None
1,159.50 None
None None 25,000.00 75,000.00 458.84 None
Total Liabilities -------------------- $ 833,023.17
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
69
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
BANK OF GREENSBORO Greensboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. D. GOODWIN, President.
Date of Charter: 10-13-1926
C. WELDON SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-14-1926
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection....____ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed..........
Obliga~i'?D:S of States and political
subd!VISIODS .......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______ -----------Customers' liability to this bank on aeeeptanees outstanding--------Other assets----------------------------
612,786.99 191,400.00
37,952.00 None None
763,086.47 10,875.34 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $" 1,516,100.80
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------$ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~. .of States and political
subdtvlstons ......................................
Deposits of banks----------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable .............- ......................
A"::~~~t~f e~~u~!n:Yan.{ o~~
standing ------------------------Other liabilities ..................................
Capital ----------------------------Surplus --------- ------------------------------Undivided profits .......-...................... Reserves ..................................................
731,266.03 473,296.88
16,647.89
90,298.88 None
10,615.88 None
None 7,600.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 36,475.24 60,000.00
Total Liabilities ................._____.......$ 1,516,100.80
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK Greensboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. M. REYNOLDS, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 3-9-1946
W. W. BELL, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 4-1-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
&UbdiVlSlODS ............................
Other bonds. notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------- __ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ......_.........................- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ............................................____ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................
Investments and other assets indiorercotltyherreprereasl eensttiantge__b__a__n__k____p__r_e__m___i_s__e_s
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets ................................- ........
463,911.73 230,000.00
46,000.00 None None
487,169.03 8,489.98 None
None None 160.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,230,730.74
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ................._....................
Deposits of banks.--------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................
Bills payable---------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndliianbgil-i-tie--s-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_-_-_---
Capital -----------------------Surplus ------------------------------Undivided profits .............................. Reserves ................................................
848,126.93 206,971.47
6,498.76
46,130.23 None
1,110.67 None
None None 62.600.00 12,500.00 8,892.78 40,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,230,730.74
70
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31,, 1953, of
THE GREENVILLE BANKING CO. Greenville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent o~ Banks.
H. W. HILL, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 10-24-1887
J. P. ATKINSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1891
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS .............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate....- ..................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.._________,...___
Other assets ..---------
298,608.65 632,475.75
12,000.00 None None
378,103.84 7,200.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................$ 1,328,387.74
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ----------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~.. of States and political
subdiVISIOns --------------------------Deposits of banks-- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ------------ Bills payable.........................-----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------------ Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------- Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------------------------
806,083.17 231,782.01
4,221.25
181,961.06 None
3,446.12 None
None 3,095.23 50,000.00 26,000.00 22.798.90
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,328,387.74
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUST CO. Griffin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. J. ARNOLD, President.
Date of Charter: 10-11-1889
C. T. PARKER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-9-1890
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection............ $2,093,743.42
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 3,797,043.79 Obliga~i<;n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOns -----------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None 2,675.00
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)....................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g overdrafts) .......................................... 2,797,067.36
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
25,967.96
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................
19,003.00
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding................
None
Other assets..........................................
1,247.37
Total Assets ................................ $ 8, 736,637.90
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUbdiVISIOn ........................................
Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................ Bills payable,........................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------------Other liabilities ...................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------------------------
4,613,335.28 2,124,097.76
148,141.85
721,984.85 131,537.76
64,229.53 None
None 286,985.12 200,000.00 200,000.00 256,325.77
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 8,736,637.90
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
71
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
THE STATE BANK Griffin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. R. CUMMING, President.
Date of Charter: 4-24-1933
F. WESTMORELAND, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-2-1933
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSIODS ............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate____________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets -------------------------------
1,518,850.38 3,519,020. 79
29,085.44 199,750.00
None 2,175,382.37
10,583.45 46,137.50
None None None
Total Assets ----------- $ 7,498,809.93
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------------------------- S TDiempoesidtsepoofsiUts. S.Governmen-t-_-__-_-_-_______
Deposi?>. .of States and political subdtvtstons ......................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bicllesrps'aycahbelcek_s_,___e__t_c__._)____-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-__-_-_--_-_-__-_-_--_-_-
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding . ----------------------------------------
Other liabilities ------------------------------Capital ------------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------------Undivided profits ---------------------------- Reserves -------
4,903,312.29 865,873.39 174,416.08
795,986.70 None
11,749.39 None
None 63,083.48 200,000.00 300,000.00 184,388.60
None
Total Liabilities --------------------- $ 7,498.809.93
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
JONES COUNTY BANK Haddock, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. M. WOODCOCK, President.
Date of Charter: 7-14-1905
L. M. WOODCOCK, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-25-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________ Obliga!i~n!' of States and political subdtvtstons -----------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)________________ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) -----------------Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ---------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________ ----------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________ Other assets_____________________________
Total Assets ------ $
228,780.53 114,500.00
None None None 209,268.03
1.00 None
None None None 552,549.56
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ------------------------------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government___________ _
Deposl?>..of States and political subdJVlSJODS .......................................
Deposits of banks---------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bicllesrps'aycahbelcek__s_,____e__t_c__._)_______-_-___-_-_-______-__-_-__-__-
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------Other liabilities----------------------Capital ------------------------------Surplus ------------------------Undivided profits ---------------------Reserves --------------------
326,645.84 72,811.11 4,971.25
55,000.00 None
1,169.72 None
None None 25,000.0(1 60,000.00 16,952.14 None
Total Liabilities ------------------------- $ 552,549.56
72
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF HAHIRA Hahira, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. K. HOLLIS President.
Date of Charter: 2-12-1927
M. W. KIRKLAND Cashier.
Began Business: 2-21-1927
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga:i<?n.s of States and political
SubdiVISlODS ................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding----Other assets ..........................................
Total Asseto ................................ $
189,622.19 446,785.50
None None None 250,792.27 7,378.28 None
None None None 894,578.24
LIABILITIES
~::'d~~.ri~s~~~----.:::..:::..::.:....:::.....:::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government __ Depos i~. .of States and political
SubdiVlSlODS ................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)---------------------Bills payable...----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -------------Surplus ----------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
442,616.64 260,566.96
6,000.00
39,279.33 24,991.11
1.00 None
None 5,131.16 15,000.00 45,000,00 51,992.04 5,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 894,578.24
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL BANKING COMPANY Hahira, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
TALLEY LAWSON, President.
Date of Charter: 1-29-1945
V. A. GASKINS, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-5-1945
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
itemB in process of collection........ $ 215,536.91
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
250,444.94
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ----------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
117,057.24
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
2,485.00
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........----
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_______
None
Other assets...------------ - - -No-ne
Total Aosets .................................. $ 585,524.09
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOns ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..........................-----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------Surplus ----------Undivided profits .................................. Reserves ................................................
367,445.29 155,877.89
345.21
None 570.69
8,624.55 None
None 2,500.00 25,000.00 5,000.00
160.46 20,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 6l!5,524.09
"l
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
73
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF HAPEVILLE Hapeville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
A. P. JACKSON, President.
Date of Charter: 7-20-1945
H. C. TRAYLOR, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-4-1945
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdtVlSIODS ~--------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--------------- Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate.... ------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets ..........................................
667,887.52 1,008,218.42
None None None 1,477,006.43 49,663.03 None
None None 6,175.24
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,208,950.64
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits - $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvlstons ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and oftl-
cers" checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.....----------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------
2,<1!;3,827 .37 639,485.19 53,078.58
170,808.51 7,384.30
41,504.45 None
None 76,991.77 100,000.00 50,000.00 15,870.47
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,208,950.64
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF COLUMBIA COUNTY Harlem, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. T. BARNSLEY, President.
Date of Charter: 11-29-1909
E. D. CLARY, JR. Cashier.
Began Business: 12-13-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subdlVlSlODS ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)-------------Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstandin~r.----0 ther assets-----------------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
211,255,22 290,000.00
29,114.65 None None
316.613.33 7,585.04 None
None None None !54,568.24
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdtVlSlOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks ....--------------------Other deposits (certified and oftl-
cers checks, etc.) ........................
Bills payable..-------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------- Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------Surplus -------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------
1>11,276.06 105,597.30
5,028.69
108,851.75 None
943.89 None
None 2,424.86 25,000.00 25,000.00 60,446.19 10,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 854,568.24
74
DEPARTME NT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY Hartwell, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. C. GRIFFETH, President.
Date of Charter: 11-28-1942
A. C. SKELTON, Vice-President.
Began Business: 1-2-1943
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection.......... $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdJVlSJODS ....................................
Other bonds, notes. and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate...-Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ............................................
617,396.03 743,792.25 117,539.27 374,853.53
None 762,746.46
17,843.11 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,634,169.65
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~ . .of States and political
subdiVJSlODS ........................................
Deposits of banks ------ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable........----- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------------Other liabilities....______.........._ ..________
Capital --------Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ...........
..
Reserves -------
1,986,722.19 116,535.64 89,867.39
265,670.14 None
10,982.16 None
None None 50,000.00 60,000.00 64,392.24 None
Total Liabilities .
..... $ 2,634,169.66
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
PLANTERS BANK Hawkinsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. N. Pate, President.
Date of Charter: 2-27-1896
J. P. McGRIFF, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1896
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n!' of States and political SUbdiVISIODS -----------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) - Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate __ ---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets -------
561,749.12 499,269.69
None None None 1,031,967.74 2,500.00 4,166.30
None None None
Total Assets .................................... 2,099,642.85
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s . .of States and political
subdiVISIOns ......................................
Deposits of banks ------ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.....---- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out
standing ----------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
1,691,063.20 43,434.26 None
200,079.34 None
12,426.78 None
None None 100,000.00 60,000.00 76,000.00 27,639.27
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,099,642.85
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RE.PORT
75
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PULASKI BANKING COMPANY Hawkinsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. D. BUCHAN, President. Date of Charter: 7-20-1949.
D. L. WILLIAMS, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-27-1949.
ASSETS Cash, balanees with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in proeesB of eolleetion........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?J!S of State and politieal
SUbdiVlSlODS -------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stoeks ( ineluding stoek of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------Loans and diseounts (ineluding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ............:................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
aeeeptanees outstanding --------------Other Assets ........................................
307,693.48 175,000.00
None None None 501,637.83 17,576.51 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,001,907.82
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government _____
Deposits_ .of States and politieal
SUbdiVlSIODS ...............
Deposits of banks ----------------------------Other deposits (eertified and offi.
cers' checks, etc.) ..........................
Bills payable ------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
eount of this bank and outstand-
ing ----------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------------------Surplu-8 .................................................. Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
630,067.86 125,172.45
None
163,806.24 None
3,826. 78 None
None 3,857.98 50,000.00 21,500.00 3,677.01
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,001,907.82
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF HAZLEHURST Hazlehurst, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN ROGERS, President.
Date of Charter: 10-19-1906
MARY WALKER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1906
ASSETS Cash, balanees with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in proeess of eolleetion........ $ United States Government obligations, direet and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and politieal
subdlv1s1ons ------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks ( ineluding stoek of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and diseounts (ineluding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______
Other assets ........................................
1,142, 762.62 4 78,498.50 None None None 225,584.26 2.00 1.00
None None 7,994.16
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,854,842.64
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........
Deposi!s. _of States and politieal SUbdlVISlOnS ......................................
Deposits of banks ............................ Other deposits ( eertified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Billa payable......----------------------------Acceptances exeeuted by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --
1,453,176. 74 61.07 None
210,941.71 803.87
14,016.59 None
None 18,674.45 25,000.00 59,000.00 55,116.88 18,051.73
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,854,842.54
-,
76
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF HIAWASSEE Hiawassee, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. C. BRANNON President.
Date of Charter: 6-14-1909
ELOIS ANDERSON Cashier.
Began Business: 7-21-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political
SUbdlVISIODS ---------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises _____ ----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
or erc tol yt h er er prreeasle netsitnagt eb__a_n__k__p__r_e_m__i_s_e_s
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets -
Total Assets ................................ $
259,117.43 574,679.85
None None None 230,341.96 4,076.00 None
None None 3,426.70 1,071.641.94
LIABILITIES
~i,::'n~e;,~f:i~~---:::::.:::.:..:.:.:::..::::::::.: $
Depasits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi~..of States and political
subdiVISIOns ..................................:... Depasits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offiB i cl lesrps 'a ycahbelcek_s__, __e_t_c__._)___._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ---~-----------------------------
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ...................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
683,398.44 318,846.27
1,138.00
61,198.83 12,371.56
639.97 None
None 5,000.00 50,000.00 35,000.00 1,667.34 2,482.54
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,071,641.94
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE HINESVILLE BANK Hinesville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. H. McDOWELL, President.
Date of Charter:. 9-4-1911
W. F. MARTIN, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 11-15-1911
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 297,854.76
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
356,843.75
Obliga!i'!n.S of States and political
subdlVlSlODS -------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures
227,000.00 None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
499,400.08
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
8,277.16
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................
11,218.75
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ......................
34,096.73
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________
None
- - - - - Other assets ........................................
6,737.98
Total Assets --- $ 1,440,429.21
LIABILITIES Demand depasits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Depasits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
SubdlVlBlOnS ...................................... Depasits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable-------------~-------------------------- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------
Other liabilities --- SCuarppiltuals ....................-.-..-.-............................ Undivided profits ................................
Reserve ------
1,019,538.87 63,1168.63 10,666.10
!99,427.11 105.78
6,857.80 None
None 1,147.88 30,000.00 40,000.00 30,460.00 38,367.09
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 1,440,429.21
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RE.PORT
77
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
EMPIRE BANKING COMPANY Homerville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. L. SUMMERLIN, President.
Date of Charter: 3-1-1945
MARCUS SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets ___________________________________
520,373.14 250,000.00
5,000.00 None None
356,976.77 29,487.05 None
None None None
Total Assets ----------- $ 1,161,836.96
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits --- $ Time deposits -------- Deposits of U. S. Government ------Depos!~s. .of States and political
subdiVISions ........................................ Deposits of banks _____________.,______________
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ......................_______ _
Bills payable______________________.,______________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding --------------------------------------
Other liabilities ------------------ Capital ------------- Surplus ---------------------Undivided profits ----- Reserves ..................................................
681.701.92 237,400.28
10,000.00
167,026.53 None
1,143.69 None
None 2,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 12,564.54
None
Total Liabilities -- $ 1,161,836.96
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF ILA Ila, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. W. WESTBROOK, President.
Date of Charter: 10-11-1910
RUBY V. GOBER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-15-1910
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 38,897.82
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
7,000.00
Obliga~i'?n!' of States and political
subdJVlSlODS -------------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ________
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------ Bank premises owned, furniture and
79,514.07
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
1,304.03
premises -----------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
or erc tol yt h er er prreeasle netsitnagt eb__a__n__k____p__r_e__m___i_s__e_s
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
None
- - - - Other assets --
None
Total Assets ---------- $ 126,715.92
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government___..... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvtstons ----------------------------------Deposits of banks -----------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable--------------------......_.__________ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding _------------------------------------------
Other liabilities ---- Capital --------- Surplus --- Undivided profits -------Reserves -------------------------------------------
89,010.97 800.00 None
None None
None None
None 109.84 25,000.00 9,000.00 2,795.11 None
Total Liabilities ------ $ 126,715.92
78
DEi'ARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
JASPER BANKING COMPANY Jasper, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. M. EDGE, President.
Date of Charter: 1-17-1945
JAY L. HARRISON, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-12-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obligation. direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n!' of States and political subdivisions -----------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) -------------------Loans and discounts (including
Baonvkerpdrreamftiss)es -o--w---n--e-d--,--f-u-r-n-i-tu-re--a--nd-
d'ixtwes ----- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate....--------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets ---
Total Assets .................................. $
545,062.27 830,727.65
None None None 626,533.77 18,045.14 None
None None 257.30 2,020,626.13
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdivisiOns ........................................ Deposits of banks __________________________
Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrsp'aycahbelcek_s__,__e__t_c__._)___._._._._.._._._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._._.._._._.
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding -------------------~------------------
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,168,651.61 418,742.43 30,862.26
270,500.76 None
None None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 56,869.07 25,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,020.626.13
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF JONESBORO Jonesboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. 0. HIGHTOWER, Vice-President.
Date of Charter: 10-6-1903
V. H. STEPHENS, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-7-1903
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~io_n~ of States and political
subdtvJsJOns --------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than ban 1r
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets ............................................
256,771.48 1,022,814. 76
None 12,493.67
None 240,922.83
6,465,34 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,539,468.08
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
T"ime deposits ----- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. .of States and political
DeSpUolxsiiltVslSolOf DbSank.s._._____._.________________.___.__.__
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable---------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding -----------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus --------------------------------------------Undivided profits ..............................
Reserves -----
782,396.76 120,620.41
73,714.66
453,0ll.86 None
2,002.69 None
None 2,500.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 44,244.96 10,976.74
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 1,539,468.08
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
79
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
STATE BANK OF KINGSLAND Kingsland, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
EDMUND GROSS President
Date of Charter: 11-26-1912
C. C. SMITH Cashier
Began Business: 12-1912
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 315,525.46
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
619,518.50
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
subdtVlSIOllS ....................
1,500.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ...............-
None
Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................
600,058.74
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
4,205.25
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ....
...........................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
None
- - - - Other assets ........................................
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,540,807.95
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s ..of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........ ............................. Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------ Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus ................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserve ............... -----
536,357.21 536,074.00
None
326,415.87 None
1,892.61 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 15,000.00 25,068.26
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,540,807.95
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of THE BANK OF LAFAYETTE Lafayette, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
BOB D. GILBERT President
Date of Charter: 11-13-1889
W. L. BAKER Cashier
Began Business: 1899
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in proeess of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligations of States and political subdivisions ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stock (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (inc I u ding overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding................ Other assets ........................................
761,213.92 1,373,970.49
813,004.12 None None
876.482.36 25,851.20
1,200.00
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,851,722.09
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits - Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s..of States and political
sub.dtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliinabgilities-...........-.........................
Capital - Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
2,096,485.86 932,736.39 82,798.17
437,270.45 None
1,285.43 None
None 8,026.42 100,000.00 120,000.00 53,299.79 19,819.58
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,851,722.09
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DE,'PARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF LaGRANGE LaGrange, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
OLIN F. FULMER, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 7-23-1937
W. F. HOLLE, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 8-2-1937
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i"!n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------Real estate owned other than bank
premises _______ ------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ------
2,252,202.16 4,956,196.19 1,556,813.29
None None 6,388, 716.46 144,977.01 None
None None 40,027.70
Total Assets .................................. $ 14,338.931.80
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits -------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Depo~i~. ?f States and political
SUbillVlSlODS ...............................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrsp'aycahbelcek__s_,____e_t_c__._)____._.._._._._.._._._._.._._._._.._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------------
Other liabilities .................................. Capital ------------------------------------------------
Surplus --- Undivided profits .............................. Reserves ..................................................
8,252,494.08 3,274,599.04
261,686.82
1.,128,369.20 64,352.67
76,061.97 None
None 560,279.52 200,000.00 400,000.00
83,593.56 37,495.04
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 14,338,931.80
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
LaGRANGE BANKING COMPANY LaGrange, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. W. CURRY, President.
Date of Charter: 7-8-1941
NEIL GLASS, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-15-1941
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 665,575.43
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ 1,2M,432.80
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
SU!xllVISlOllS ......................................
438,848.50
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
180,037.50
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,'713,360.05
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -- Real estate owned other than bank
103,732.93
premises -----------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_____________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
None
- - - - - Other assets-------------------------------------
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 4,386,987.21
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ......................................
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~ . .of States and political
subdlVISIOllS ........................................
Deposits of banks -- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers cheeks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable--------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing _--------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------
Surplus
-----------------------
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ................................................
2,598,145.38 1,064,372.82
107,775.27
273,865.50 5,636.63
None None
None 45,909.07 100,000.00 100,000.00 16,799.52 78,483.02
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,385,987.21
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
81
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Lakeland, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. L. MILLER, President.
'Date of Charter: 4-18-1907
W. C. BANKS, Cashier.
Began Business: 1907
ASSETS :lash, balances with other banks. in
eluding reserve balances~ and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdivistons -------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets.........---------------------------
326,307.14 838,000.00
None None None 260,146.98 13,818.02 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,438,272.14
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposl!". _of States a.nd political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks-----------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable _________________________..............
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------
Other liabilities ....................... Capital ..........................___________________
Surplus -------------------------------------------Undivided profits ..............................
Reserves -----------
910,821.11 384,565.40
None
46,029.62 None
2,739.87 None
None 750.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 18,366.14 25,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,438,272.14
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
NORTHEAST GEORGIA BANK Lavonia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. N. HARRISON, President.
Date of Charter: 9-20-1940
W. N. HARRISON, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-23-1940
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
su bd1visions ---------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank p:remises owned, furniture and
fixtures .......................................... Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets___________________________________
388,963.54 1,352,167.98
None None None 323,738.75 15,569.99 None
None None None
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISions ........................................ Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... .. Bills payable_________________________________________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------------Other liabilities ................................. .. Cap ita! .................................................... Surplus ......................................... Undivided profits ...................
Reserves -------------------------------------------------
1, 755,953.38 27,489.86 29,017.97
115,875.09 None
26,062.35 None
None 1,888. 71 25,000.00 85,000.00 14,152.90
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,080,440.26
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,080,440.28
82
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BRAND BANKING COMPANY Lawrenceville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
BARTON MORGAN, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 6-2-1905
HARRISON W. BRASELTON, Assistant Cashier.
Began Business: 7-17-1905
ASSETS Cash, hlllances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
subdivisions --------------------Other bonds. notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ______
Other assets ................................
434,401.79 871,612.85 232,613.73
18,600.94 3,000.00
648,820.01 36,396.54 2,000.00
None None None
Total Assets ........................................ $ 2,247,445.86
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposl~s. .of States and political
subdlvtSlOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks~--------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable~--------------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------------------------------Surplus ------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------- -------------------------------------
902,352.18 834,775.40
7,185.04
274,557.87 None
424.37 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 128,151.00 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,247,445.86
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE STATE BANK OF LEESBURG Leesburg, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. R. CANNON, President.
Date of Charter: 4-9-1947
T. R. CANNON, Cal!hier.
Began Business: 12-1-1947
ASSETS
CMh, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 247,923.74
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
260,001.56
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions .. -------------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
75,400.57
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --Real estate owned other than bank
7,004.96
premises ----------------------------------------
None
Investmeitts and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ----------------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________________
None
- - - - - Other assets ............................................
288.67
Total Assets ................................ $ 590,619.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits --------------- Deposits of U. S. Government ------Deposi~s. _of States and political
subd1VlSIODS ----- Deposits of banks --------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-------------------------Bills payable -----~--- --------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding -----------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital -------------------------------------Surplus ---------~. ---------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------------
322,202.51 19,309.41 None
192,762.06 None
None None
None 2,427.03 25,000.00 5,000.00 23,918.49
None
Total Liabilities ..
$ 590,619.50
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
83
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF LENOX Lenox, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. H. ROBINSON, President.
Date of Charter: 6-20-1907
W. M. REVELS, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-25-1907
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS .......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding------------Other assets __ -----------------------
245,804.95 677,265.63
77,140.81 115,000.00
None 371,102.06
3,707.62 3,500.00
None None None
Tots! Assets ................................ $ 1,493,521.07
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi?'..of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ............................
Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding --------------~------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------
622,036.98 386,297.80
18,825.28
90,482.60 41,401.34
1,558.45 100,000.00
None None 50,000.00 150,000.00 12,052.63 20,865.99
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,493,521.07
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Leslie, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. T. ANDERSON, President.
Date of Charter: 12-19-1940
W. T. ANDERSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1941
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSIOllS --------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-------------------Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----+-----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________ _
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptanees outstanding____________ _
Other assets ............................................
Total Assets ................................ $
326,5'716.20 78,059.14 None None None 155,243.84 2,239.06 None
None None None 562,118.24
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Dep'!si.~ of States and political
subdtvtsxons ---------------- Deposits of banks.................................. Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrs'pacyhaebckles_.__e__t_c__._)_-__-_-__-_-_-__-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-__-_-_-__-_-
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding -----------------------------------------
Other liabilities ..................................
Capital -----------------------------------------Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------
426,239.77 75,048.17 None
4,193.33 5,000.00
None None
None 1,500.00 25,000.00 20,000.00 6,136.97
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 562,118.24
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANKING COMPANY Lexington, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. E. EVANS, President.
Date of Charter: 2-7-1949
W. E. EVANS, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-10-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~io_n~ of States and political subdtvtstons _____ ----------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtulres ............................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
reetly representing bank premises or other real estate ..................___ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding -----------Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
157,991.38 171,609.88
None None None 152,653.11 2,4:.'7 .58 None
None None 1,002.48 486,734.48
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposl.ts.. of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ...............................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ..............................--------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
csotaunndt inogf ..t.h..i..s......b._a__n__k_____a__n__d_____o__u__t_-_
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---------------------------------Surplus --------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ___________ ---------------------------------
297,126.96 58,289.68
2,000.00
70,000.00 17,668.76
1,608.67 None
None None 26,000.00 6,000.00 9,04UT None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 485,734.48
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS STATE BANK Lincolnton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. J. HARNESBER'GER, President.
Date of Charter: 9-26-1911
GEO. C. LEVERETT, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 12-2-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ..........................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate _________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets ..........................................
378,349.69 835,304.27 70,794.47
None None 391,319.88
2.00 None
None None 35.32
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,675,805.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.. ...... Deposi!s..of States and political
sU'bod.lVISIODS ..................
Deposits of banks --------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus ----------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
828,347.84 426,992.63
12,881.68
251,493.99 None
1,162.00 None
None 2,761.06 50,000.00 50,000.00 29,420.02 22,756.52
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,675,805.63
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL RE.PORT
85
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Lithonia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
I. M. STARR, JR. President.
Date of Charter: 8-26-1910
J. C. STARR, SR Cashier.
Began Business: 1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i~n_:. of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS --------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------lnvestments and other assets indi-
orerctolytherer prreeaslenetsitnagteb__a__n__k____p__r_e__m___i_s__e_s
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding---
Other assets.----------------
223,138.61 630,106.25
None None None 149,906.03 5,674.10 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,008,824.89
LIABILITIES 'Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government..__ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and otll-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliinagbil-i-t-i-e-s-..-_-_--_-_-_--_-_-_-_--_-_-_--_-_-_--_-
Capital --------------------------------Surplus --------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
682,894.60 48,700.77 None
130,213.13 63,441.40
20,202.69 None
None 2,500.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 10,872.50 16,000.00
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 1,008,824.89
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Locust Grove, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. 0. MINTER, President.
Date of Charter: 1-3-1910
JULIAN A. BROWN, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n_s of States and political subdivisicms ---------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)_________________ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises-----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ............----------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets------------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
102,930.85 169,000.00
None None None 177,735.60 1,000.00 None
None None None 440,666.45
LIABILITIES Demand Deposits .............................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political D espuobsdiitvs i soifo nbsa n.k...o.._._.._._._._.._._._.._._._.._._._.._._._._.._._._.._._._.._.
Other deposits (certified and otllcers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable..------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtaenr dliinagb-i-l-i-t-i-e-s-.-.-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-
Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------
368,349.69 None 72.20
31,772.93 None
None None
None None 30,000.00 12,000.00 8,471.63 None
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 440,666.46
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the dose of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF LOGANVILLE Loganville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. A. KELLEY, JR. President.
Date of Charter: 5-6-1946
G. E. BORDEN Cashier.
Began Business: 10-5-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'?~s of States and political
subdiVIstOns -----------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....-----------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
40,142.77 121,350.84
None None None 191,910.71 6,450,00 None
None None 534.80 360.389.12
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SU'bdtVISlODS .......................
Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable....---------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------------Other liabilities ..................................
Capital -------------------------------------------------
Surplus ----------Undivided profits -------------------------Reserves ................................................
234,053.76 21,029.64 1,292.03
51,776.95 None
65.61 None
None 1,500.00 25,000.00 17,500.00 6,421.18 1,750.00
Tots! Liabilities ---------------------------- $ 360,389.12
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF LUMBER CITY Lumber City, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. WILCOX President.
Date of Charter: 5-22-1945
D. WILCOX, SR. Cashier.
Began Business: 7-2-1945
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash
items in process of collection ........ $ 193,739.58
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
110,000.00
Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIODS -------------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-------------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
122,735.18
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
5,094.71
premises -----------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
None
- - - - - Other assets---------------------
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 431,569.47
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ----------- $ Time deposits __ -----------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposi~s. .ot States and political
subdiVISIODS ...................................... Deposits of bank~--------.----------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -----------------------Bills payable....------------------ -----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding -----------------------------------------Other Jiabilities...........----------------------Capital ------------------------------------------Surplus ________ ---------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
308,951.86 None
3,093.75
64,074.04 None
1, 786.89 None
None None 25,000.00 5,000.00 22,361.42 1,301.51
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 431,569.47
1
THIRTY-FOURTH ANl\l"lJAL REPORT
87
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS STATE BANK Lumpkin, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
A. T. FORT, President.
Date of Charter: 10-21-1911
E. E. HUMBER, Cashier.
Eegan Business: 12-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligations of States and political
subdivisions -----------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets.-------------------------------------
606,458.60 547,540.19
None None None 236,648.82 16,133.91 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,406,781.52
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government....... . Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOllS ......................................
Deposits of banks.... ------------------------Other rleposit ( eertifiel and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..____________ ---------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------------Other liabilities ..................................
SCuarppiltuasl ....................-.-............................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------
1,045,126.01 71,595.08 15,906.31
153,060.74 None
1,187.61 None
None 12,143.62 50,000.00 50,000.00
762.15 7,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,406,781.52
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
LUTHERSVILLE BANKING COMPANY Luthersville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. W. McKOON President.
Date of Charter: 10-11-1905
L. W. McK:OON Cashier.
Began Business: 8-3-190G
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets ........................................
Total Assets .................................... $
77,930.03 289,907.00
None 5,000.00
None 234,917.53
521.00 None
None None None 608,275.56
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.____ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ..................................
Deposits of banks ..--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable....-------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------Other liabilities ..................................
Capital ---------------------------------Surplus -----------------------------------Undivided profits-------------------Reserves ..................................................
442,678.09 82,578.33 None
36,756.34 None
2,864.23 None
None 1,941.48 25,000.00 5,000.00
None 11,457.09
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 608,275.56
1
88
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK OF LYONS Lyons, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. HOLLOWAY, President.
Date of Charter: 5-4-1935
OWEN V. WHITMAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1935
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed. ______ _ Ob!iga~i<?n.s of States and political subd1vts1ons ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------Loans and discounts (inc I u d in g
overdrafts) ----- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ----------------- ------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ------------
324,780.24 1,056,774.20
27,000.00 None None
513,032.58 12,735.06 None
None None None
Total Assets -- $ 1,934,322.08
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits o! States and political
subdivisions ........................................
Deposits of banks -- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..................._._________________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------------------Other liabilities .....------------------Capital --------------- Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------
1,357,104.63 125,712.13 9,247.26
292,313.38 16,103.18
4,874.19 None
None None
ro2o5,,o0o0o0..o0o0
3,967.31 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,934,322.08
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE MERCHANTS & CITIZENS BANK McRae, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. S. MANN, President.
Date of Charter: 3-28-1929
R. E. MANN, Cashier
Began Business: 2-23-1929
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)-------- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---- [nvestments and other assets indi..
rect]y representing bank premises
or other real estate ------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding---------
Other assets...-----------------
581,950.21 1,219,600.00
81,000.00 None None
623,256.06 3 , 0 0 2 . 77
1.00
None None None
Total Assets -- $ 2,508,810.04
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits -------------Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subd1v1sions ------------------ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -------Bills payable...........---------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------- Surplus --------------------- ---------- Undivided profits .................................. Reserves ................................................
1,710,425.97 84,842.48 24,881.69
402,109.26 16,408.80
14,914.54 None
None 36,384.65 50,000.00 100,000.00 35,000.00 33,842.65
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,508,810.04
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
89
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITY BANK & TRUST COMPANY Macon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. RAD TURNER, President.
Date of Charter 6-29-1931
W. M. PARKER, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-2-1931
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga. tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtVlSlOnB ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ......----Loans and discounts ( inc I u din 1:
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi.-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________
Other assets ---------------
1,368,843.23 3,791,554.00
199,994.88 500.00 None
2,350,854.57 27,951.00 None
None None 412.98
Total Assets .................................. $ 7,740,110.66
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~. _of States and political
subdtVISlODS .....................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable-------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing ------------------------------------------------Other liabilities -------------Capital ----------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------
4,089,089.47 1,910,163.13
117,004.67
792,236.71 51,113.40
13,969.39 None
None 74,942.12 275,000.00 375,000.00 41,591.77
None
Total Liabilities .....
$ 7,740,110.66
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MADISON Madison, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
BEN S. THOMPSON, President.
Date of Charter: 12-26-1888
E. G. ATKINSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1890
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Ob!iga~i?~s of States and political SUbdtVlSlOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets......-----------------
369,161.20 452,600.00
31,582.00 None None
692,264.81 10,045.39 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,555,653.40
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdtvtstons ------- Deposits of banks..---------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable-Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing --------------------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------------Surplus -------------------Undivided profits ................................
Rserves ---------
883,242.95 281,062.38
6,303.25
209,685.03 None
1,176.00 None
None None 60,000.00 40,000.00 84,183.79 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,555,653.40
90
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MANCHESTER Manchester, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JAMES S. PETERS, President.
Date of Charter: 1-28-1910
CLATTDE A. BRAY, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-2-1910
ASSETS Cuh. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $
United States Government obllgations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~i'?n_s of States and political subdlVlSlODS ....................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets --------------------
650,383.69 631,910.75 152,358.11
None None 846,567.27 10,520.48 7,281.03
None None 3,266.56
Total Assets ------ $ 2,302.287.89
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIODS ...................................
Deposits of banks______ ---------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable_~---------~-------------------- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding -------~~-------~-------------------------Other liabilities -------------- Capital ...................................................
Surplus -------------Undivided profits ------- Reserves ............................... ................
1,012,403.91 551.684.20 25,548.11
423,329.08 None
2,002.99 None
None 53,154.42 50,000.00 125,000.00 39,165.18 20,000.00
Total Liabilities -------- $ 2,302,287.89
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK OF MANCHESTER Manchester, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
R. S. McDONELL, President.
Date of Charter: 10-7-1947
BEN W. KEY, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 2-2-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!ic;n.s of States and political
BUhdlVISlODS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures _
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) _
_______
Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) -----~------ Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------
----------
Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding----------~------
Other assets ..........................................
329,218.89 220,000.00 26,474.08
None None 422,996.29 6,141.68 None
None None 535.12
Total Assets -------- $ 1,004,366.06
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits --- Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdJVlSlODS ...................................... Deposits of banks ____ ---------------~-----Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ------~~------~-----~-~---------~--------~ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ------~------~--------~------------------~-----Surplus -------~- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
397,163.08 236,808.83
6,846.78
257,695.00 None
2,811.45 None
None 2,505.00 60,000.0() 16,000.00 21,046.92 15,000.00
Total Liabilities ------- $ 1,004,366.06
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
91
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MANSFIELD Mansfield, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
A. E. HAYS, President.
Date of Charter: 12-19-1945
G. BARRON DAVIS, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ 'United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISlODS -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate _______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding-------------
Other assets --------------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
195,606.61 l10,722.40
None None None 241,351.07 2,044.38 None
None None None 549,724.46
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ....................................
Deposits of banks..........- ...................... Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................. Bills payable ......--------- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of thia hank and outstand-
ing --------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------
283,550.98 87,297.44
354.72
117,137.12 None
238.16 None
None 214.70 25,000.00 25,000.00 10,931.34 None
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 549,724.46
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COBB EXCHANGE BANK Marietta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ROSSER N. LITTLE, President.
Date of Charter: 12-18-1906
0. D. KEMP, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1907
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ohliga!i<?n.s of States and political
SUtxilVlSlODS ...................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ...................
Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture
and fixtures ...................................... Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other aiiSets indi-
rectly representing hank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ..........................................
1,140,302.45 1,261,000.00
310,381.43 None None
1,906,198.95 61,125.97 None
None None 24,174.09
Total Assets .................................. $ 4,703,182.89
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ De~o~i!s of States and political sub-
diVISIOns ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable .... ------------ Acceptances executed by or for ae-
count of thio hank and outstand-
ing ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................. Capital .................................................... Surplus ................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------------------------
3,043,174.73 528,092.29 74,106.49
702,251.68 4,391.11
None None
None 18,307.76 160,000.00 100,000.00 82,858.93
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 4,703,182.89
92
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK Marshallville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. C. HASLAM, President.
Date of Charter: 12-24-1906
C. C. HASLAM, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1907
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ________ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdtVISIODS -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets ------------------------------
Total Assets -------------------------- $
132,972.88 52,900.00
None None None 313,018.24
2.00 None
None None 32.39 498,925.51
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----------------------- $ DTiempoesidtespoofsitUs . --S--.--G--o--v-e--r-n---m---e--n--t--_-__-_-_-_-_-_-Deposi~. .or States and political
subdtvxstons ........................................ Deposits of banks--------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -----------------------Bills payable ---------------------------------Acceptances executed by or lor ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing---- Other liabilities .................................... Capital ---------------------------------------------Surplus --------------------------------------------Undivided profits ----------------------- Reserves ..................................................
289,315.52 108,167.47
None
5,816.10 None
5,335.53 None
None 369.87 30,000,00 30,000.00 24,000.00 5,921.52
Total Liabilities ------------------------ $ 498,925.51
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
GEORGIA BANKING CO. Marshallville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN C. WALKER, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 9-19-1910
MRS. ETHEL S. JONES, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-27-1910
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Ob!iga~i'?n.s of States and political subdJvJsions ...................................... Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------------------------.Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ---------------------------------------
Total Assets ----------------------------- $
139,625.32 25,000.00 None None None
110,072.66 1,600.00 None
None None None 276,297.98
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----------------------------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdJVISIOUS - Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................
Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
Ing-----------------------------------------------Other liabilities.................................... Capital ......................:.............................
Surplus _
-------------------------------------
Undivided profits -------------------------------
Reserves ---
131,090.73 80,436.03 None
10,506.41 None
11,975.94 None
None None 25,000.00 10,000.00 7,288.87 None
Total Liabilities ------------------------ $ 276,297.98
1
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
93
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MEIGS Meigs, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
LEO. WILKES, President.
Date of Charter: 5-8-1903
0. H. LEWIS, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1903
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government oblilcations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ---------------------------
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstandiDK'---------------Other assets............................................
Total Assets ................................ $
366,692.60 316,440.15
None None None 249,071.41
2.00 None
None None None 932,206.16
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ..................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ BiUs payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing uOther liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ........................ Reserves .................................
627,303.19 178,981.96
6,000.00
43,609.08 28,712.28
210.64 None
None 9,436.92 60,000.00 60,000.00 13,952.20 25,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 932,206.16
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
METTER BANKING COMPANY Metter, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M. E. TRAPNELL,
President. Date of Charter: 7-25-1930
D. J. PARRISH,
Cashier. Began Business: 8-26-1935
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i'?n_s of States and political subdlVlSlODS ......................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ............................................
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ..........................................
315,123.30 1,199,622.63
17,750.00 None None
919,904.68 11,116.08 None
None None 6,955.39
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,470,472.08
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~- _of States and political
subdiVISions ........................................ Deposits of banks............................... Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
BiUs payable................--Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing uOther liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ...........................
Reserves -
1,618,386.0'7 428,218.40 28,081.46
181,190.97 None
12,701.16 None
None 30,647.60 60,000.00 60,000.00 21,347.43 60,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,470,472.08
94
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showin,g condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MIDVILLE Midville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. B. THURMAN President.
Date of Charter: 4-13-1945
R. H. SIMS Cashier. Began Business: 5-21-1945
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 68,635.44
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ______
60,000.00
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdtvratons ......................................
None
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
298,489.76
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
3,000.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other aBSets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
None
Customers' liability to thia bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - - Other assets ..........................--..- -
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 430,125.20
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.... Deposi?'..of States and political
DeSpUobsdiitVaISIoOfnSbanks.........-....................... Other deposita (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------
276,132.45 50,013.91 None
39,281.91 6,000.00
1,112.55 None
None 3,815.29 25,000.00 15,000.00 10,269.09 4,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 430,125.20
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MILAN Milan, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. C. McCRANIE, President.
Date of Charter: 12-5-1906
JACK B. WETHERINGTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1906
ASSETS
Caah, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 301,047.58
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
271,518.00
Obllga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdtvrsrons --------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
190,211.38
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
750.60
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to thla bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - - Other assets............................................
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 763,527.56
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........ ,Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUbdiVISIOns .......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -------------------------
Bills payable ........
.....- .............
Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing ........................................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
575,439.77 54,892.05 4,837.50
51,968.28 964.64
None None
None 50.10 25,000.00 25,000.00 15,492.26 9,882.96
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 763,527.56
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95
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
EXCHANGE BANK Milledgeville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
OTTO M. CONN President.
Date of Charter: 5-20-1903
OTTO C. MORRISON Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1903
ASSETS Caah, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?~s of States and political subdiVISIOns ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)................ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------- Inveatments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Cuatomers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.......- Other assets ..........................................
939,418.60 1,083,351.81
378,546.14 150,031.25
None 1,208,344.85
101,384.60 None
None None 15,056.00
Total Liabilities ----- $ 3,876,132.75
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!>J. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposita (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable.......................................... Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities.................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus ------------ Undivided profits ------ Reserves ..................................................
1,509,873.35 1,020.124.59
47,361.88
810,027.21 170,445.86
9,935.57 None
No!le None 100,000.00 200,000.00 3,874.34 4,989.95
Total Liabilities ............................$ 3,876,132.75
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE .MERCHANTS AND FARMERS BANK Milledgeville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. F. BELL, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 3-22-1898
JOE COOPER, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1898
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks. In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------- Investments and other aasets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding- Other assets ..........................................
913,569.25 1,113,542.19
129,041.24 None None
977,513.10 48,374.80 800.83
None None 1,516.37
Total Assets .................................. $ 3,184,357.78
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ De~o~i~s of States and political sub-
divisions ------ Deposits of banks ------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ---Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ae-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................
Other liabilities ---- Capital ......................................................
Surplus .......... ----------- Undivided profits ---- Reserves ................................................
1,360,183.25 930,386.88 40,410.29
574,145.55 None
3,231.45 No!le
None None 100,000.00 150,000.00 26,000.36 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 8,!84,357. 78
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE MILLEDGEVILLE BANKING COMPANY Milledgeville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MILLER R. BELL, President.
Date of Charter: 2-28-1874
MILLER R. BELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-13-1884
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed---------Obliga~i<?~S of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS -------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)................ :oans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----------------------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to thi1 bank on acceptances outstanding................. Other assets............................................
895,321.87 2,483,340.00
198,259.72 15,527.65 None
1,707,258.35 2.00
None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 6,299,709.59
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdxvxsxons ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus ---------------------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
2,182,086.04 1,763,176.84
133,932.16
534,140.44 143,588.46
16,836.34 None
None 11,975.66 60,000.00 300,000.00 79,974.76 86,000.00
Total Liabilities ------------------------ $ 6,299,709.69
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF l\fiLLEN l\fillen, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. F. BATES, President.
Date of Charter: 1-4-1893
W. H. SHEPPARD, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1-1893
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances~ and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligatione, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<;n.s of States and political
subdiVlSlOTIS -----------------------------------
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets.........................................._
477,505.67 942,443.34
None None None 1,130,952.66 43,246.16 None
None None None
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits --------------------------------- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government .... _ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISlOTIS ......................................
Deposits of bank................................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities...................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus -------------------------------------------------- Undivided profits ------------------------------ Reserves .................................................
1,723,314.65 547,360.33 None
55,031.13 None
6,158.07 None
None None 60,000.00 150,000.00 62,283.65 None
rota! Assets ----------------------------- $ 2,594,147.83
Total Liabilities --------------------- ---- $ 2,594,147.83
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97
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF MOLENA Molena, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. 0. JORDAN, President.
Date of Charter: 10-7-1901
R. H. FLETCHER, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1899
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i?~ of States and political
subdJVlSlODS ......................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate......................... Cut~tomers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
207,162.07 125,450.00
4,795.12 None None
88,430.73 800.00 None
None None None 426,637.92
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits --- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdlVlSIOns ........................................ Deposita of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable --------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................
Other liabilities --- Capital ....................................................
Surplus -----------------Undivided profits -- -------Reserves ---------------------------------------------
256,287.93 88,911.95 None
53,531.28 None
66.62 None
None 1,200.00 15,000.00 9,000.00 2,640.14
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 426,637.92
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Monroe, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. R. BRADFORD, President.
Date of Charter: 1-1-1906
J. B. BUTTS, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1906
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ...................................... Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (inc I u ding
overdrafts) ----- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real eatste owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets............................................
845,729.50 993,282.57
88,367.70 None
6,000.00 1,390, 736.48
None None
None None None
Total Assets --- $ 3,324,116.25
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
SUbdtVlSIODB ...................................... Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
BiJis payable ------- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................
Other liabilities -----------Capital ....................................................
Surplus ---------- Undivided profits --------- Reserves ..................................................
1,987,028.02 600,870.55 52,422.25
374,070.31 None
2,246.64 None
None 25,553.88 100,000.00 100,000.00 81,924.60
None
Total Liabilities --------------- $ 3,324,116.25
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953
MONTEZUMA BANKING COMPANY Montezuma, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
DR. T. M. ADAMS President
Date of Charter: 10-23-1948
R. B. KIMSEY Cashier
Began Business: 1-10-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ..................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................ Other assets ........................................
336,850.96 445,493.15
None None None 457,687.01 19,977.58 None
None None 3,536. 79
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,263,545.49
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOns ................................... Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bilsl payable ........................................ Acceptancea executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ............................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
484,331.30 199,829.47
53,757.90
392,839.68 None
3,403.06 None
None 4,500.00 50,000.00 10,000.00 59.884.08 5,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,263,545.49
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953
MOULTRIE BANKING COMPANY Moultrie, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E.M.VEREEN President
Date of Charter: 7-8-1896
R. G. McDONALD Cashier
Began Business: 1896
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdiVISlOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts ( including overdrafts) .....................................--.
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ............................................
Investments and other assets indi.. rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................ Other assets ........................................
2,391,181.06 2,910,135.53
189,733.32 50,000.00 10,600.00
4,493,131.12 45,244.96 None
None None 24,150.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 10,114,175.99
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposi!s ..of States and political subdtVISJons ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ........................
Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ........................................--.......... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
6,894,521.95 1,117,065.40
160,371.67
331,671.00 400,795.14
120,466.88 None
None 24,150.00 200,000.00 400,000.00 180,000.00 285,133.95
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 10,114,175.99
.,
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99
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
MOUNT VERNON BANK Mount Vernon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. A. McRAE, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 12-21-1900
W. M. PETERSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-24-1901
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection ........ $ 410,021.53
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
279,800.00
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ..............................
6,500.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts -------Bank premises owned, furniture and
178,737.77
fixtures -------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
4,529.65
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate......._....._...._...._..
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding._........._._....
None
- - - - Other assets----------..................
None
Total Assets --------------------------- $ 879,588.95
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!JI..of States and political
subdtvtstons - Deposits of banks ------------------------ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .................-------- Bills payable....._......................._.............. Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities ................_................_.. Capital .........._......................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ............_..._............._. Reserves ----------- -------------------------------
506,138.58 113,236.09
None
!37.265.11 16,077.62
1,832.85 None
None 9,480.00 30,000.00 35,000.00 30,558.70
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 879,588.95
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK Nashville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M. E. PERRY, President.
Date of Charter: 2-19-1943
ARTHUR BROGDON, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1943
ASSETS Cash, balancet with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash Items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligations of States and political aubdlviaions ...................................... Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ............................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ lteal estate owned other than bank
premisea --------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________
Other assets -----------
Total Assets .................................. $
838,479.45 570,000.00
None None None 368,534.00 47,019.92 None
None None None 1,824,033.37
LIABILITIES Demand depasits ................................ $ Time depasits ........................................ Depasits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!JI. .of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ...................................... Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing------ Other liabilities.................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,046,231.94 333,110.50 31,616.30
79,424.55 126,719.76
24,248.40 None
None 4,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 3,681.92 75,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,824,033.37
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE UNITED BANKING COMPANY Nashville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOSEPH M. BRYAN, President.
Date of Charter: 7-10-1924
J. C. FUTCH, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1924
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluing reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?~s of States and political su'bdJVIStons ...................................... Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate --------------- _______ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ---------------
Other assets ---------------
255,052.66 585,000.00
None None None 668,564.61 29,027.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,537,644.27
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits --- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~ . .of States and political
SU,bdlVlllODS .......................
Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
ers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable....-----------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ......----- _________________________._________________
Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------Surplus ------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----
869,879.85 267,107.33
70,528.35
137,870.16 7,692.12
4,597. 74 None
None 2,330.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 35,000.00 42,639.22
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,587,644.27
STATEMENT
Showing c:ondition at the c:lose of business Dec:ember 31, 1953, of
BANK OF NEWINGTON Newington, Ga.
As c:alled for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. L. BRANTLEY, President.
Date of Charter: 7-7-1919
ADIEL E. HODGES, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-14-1919
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligation, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i'?ns of States and political subdiVISions ........................................ Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)-------------Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures --------Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding -------------Other asset--------------------------------
Total Assets ................................ $
76,174.19 75,000.00
None NoRe None '16,983.60 700.00 None
None None None 228,857.79
LIABILITIES Demand de!lOSits ........................ $........ $
Time deposits -------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government ..... Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ----------------------------------Deposits of banks ___
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ---------- __ ----------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing-----------------------------------------------------Other liabilities....................--------- Capital ___ ---------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------------------
195,030.29 None None
None None
662.28 None
None None 15,000.00 16,000.00 3,165.22 None
Total Liabilities ............................$ 228,857.79
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101
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BAKER COUNTY BANK Newton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. E. HALL, President.
Date of Charter: 10-4-1906
0. C. SINDERSINE, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-15-1906
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 282,032.27
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
183,000.00
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdlVJBIODS .......u
None
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (Including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
210,704.86
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
4,129.90
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------ ..................................
2,600.00
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.......-
None
- - - - - Other assets -
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 682,367.02
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s..of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ..................................
Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) --- Billa payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing- Other liabilities .................................... Capital ..................................................
Surplus . ------------------ Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
343,033.71 65,890.32 738.61
176,998.27 None
1,486.27 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 26,281.49 2,988.45
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 682,367.02
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953
NICHOLLS STATE BANK Nicholls, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ELMO TANNER Presider.t.
Date of Charter: 12-2-52
R. G. SCOTT Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-53
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 86,807.85
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
165,035.94
Ob!iga~i~n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlOTIS ......................................
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
71,630.86
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
6,013.19
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premies
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
None
- - - - - Other assets ..........................................
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 321,387.83
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposi!s. _of States and political subdlVISlODS ........................................
Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits - Reserves ................................................
198,600.28 30,662.43 None
60,867.10 None
32.56 None
None None 25,000.00 15,000.00 1,336.47 None
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 321,8,87.83
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF NORCROSS Norcross, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
CLIFFORD JONES, President.
Date of Charter: 12-12-1903
J. S. NESBIT, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-1-1904
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection ........ $ 99,315.12
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
336,894.77
Obliga~i'!n_s of States and political
SUbdJVJSIODS _ ....................................
None
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ........_..........
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------Bank premises owned, furniture and
211,347.28
fixtures ................................................
7,300.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - Other assets............................................
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 664,857.17
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!"'. _of States and political
subdJVlSIODS u Deposita of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ BiUs payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital ..................................................Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
406,419.09 60,676.41 None
111,748.34 None
None None
None 7,231.34 30,000.00 20,000.01 18,781.99
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 654,857.17
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of BANK OF OCHLOCHNEE Oehlochnee, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. H. WURST, President.
Date of Charter: 10-19-1906
A. E. SPEER, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-1906
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 329,461.30
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
99,000.00
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions ........................................
35,318.80
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 201,843.11
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
7,400.00
premises ..............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real eatate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding..................
None
- - - - Other asseta............................................
None
Total Assets .................................... $ 673,023.21
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ...........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Billa payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand ing ........................................................ Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
336,301.34 219,790.70
3,622.44
35,269.74 24,174.39
199.}8 None
None 272.00 25,000.00 5,000.00 23,893.42 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 678,023.21
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103
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Deeember 31, 1953, of THE FIRST STATE BANK Ocilla, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
OTTO GRINER, President.
Date of Charter: 5-11-1943
E. J. PATTEN, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1943
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances., and cash items in proceas of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdlVlSlOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (Including stock of Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ............................................
646,674.03 2,193,826.25
12,420.57 None None
692,746.31 10,674.34 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 3,556,341.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac
count of this bank and outstanding ..................................._................... Other liabilities.................................... Capital ....................................................
USunrdpilvuids ed-profits..............................-.-. Reserves ................................................
2,106,779.70 828,001.06 81,029.34
251,799.21 4,852.71
11,011.93 None
None None 75,000.00 50,000.00 77,867.55 70,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 8,556,841.50
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business Deeember 31, 1953, of
BANK OF OGLETHORPE Oglethorpe, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN F. WILLIAMS, President.
Date of Charter: 2-5-1901
MRS. BLANCHE R. WILLIAMS, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-8-1901
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Ob!lga~i'?";S of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ....................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (Including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
Inpvreesmtmiseensts-andoth-erass--et-s---ind-irectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................
Customers' 'liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding............
Other assets............................................
826,672.69 420,100.00
None None None 242,807.74
1.00 8.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,489,589.43
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s ..of States and political
subdiVlSJODS ..........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable..............---- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing n-Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
837,128.47 97,696.45 11,641.25
221,168.07 150,000.00
4,048.68 None
None 7,791.78 30,000.00 20,000.00 9.7,614.78 12,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,489,589.43
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Palmetto, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. BALLARD, President.
Date of Charter: 6-29-1918
B. HUDSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-10-1918
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banko, In-
cluding reserve balance1, and cash
items in process of collection --- $ 244,955.07
United States Government obliga-
tions. direct and guaranteed ........
241,800.00
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions ......................................
None
Other bonds, notes and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loens and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
119,432.30
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures
__
2.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................u
None
Investments and other aaaets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank
on accevtaneea outstanding............
None
- - - - - Other aB.Iets............................................
None
Total As sets ................................ $ 606,189.37
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdJVISlODS ....................................
Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstandIng .......................................................... Other liabilities.................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ................................................ Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
465,155.05 58,302.53 None
16,524.09 None
1,994.38 None
None None 25,000.00 10,000.00 10,213.32 19,000.00
Total Liabilities ~ $ 606,189.37
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PATTERSON BANK Patterson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ROMA THOMAS, President.
Date of Charter: 6-19-1907
AGNES M. THOMAS, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-19-1907
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 282,139.99
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed --.
107,000.00
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
66,423.73
Bank premises owned, furniture and
Refailxteusrteaste ownedother-tha..nbank
1.200.00
premises -----------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real eotate............................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.......---
None
- - - - - Other assets....------------
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 456,763.72
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government....___ Deposi~s..of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ...............
Deposits of bank------ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---- Bills payable...----------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding---------------Other liabilties ....................................
SCuarppiltuasl ........-........-...-..-.....-..-...-..-.....-..-...-..-...-..-.. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------------------------------------
309,928.58 64,767.96 None
40,500.00 None
1,251.45 None
None None 15,000.00 20,000.00 5,315.73 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 456,763.72
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
105
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the dose of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS EXCHANGE BANK Pearson, Ga.
As called for by the SuperintendeRt of Banks.
J. L. SUMMERLIN, President.
Date of Charter: 1-19-1943
H. T. SCRUGGS, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-12-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlODB -------------------------------
Other bonds. notes. and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Fed~ral Reserve Bank)--------~------~~ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premi'3es -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly repreoentlng bank premises or other real eotate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstandinK----~- Other assets--------~-------~-~--
619,625.49 550,000.00
None None None 350,219.96 4,452.95 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,524,298.40
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Governmen(....... Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ...................................... Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable -------------------------------------~ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----~-----~-~------~-~-----~Other liabilities .................................... Capital ~--~----------~~--~---------~Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ....................................
Reserves -------------------------------
690,591.63 213,929.71
38,139.83
302,109.74 307,081.01
677.01 None
None 2,000.00 26,000.00
25,000.0~
19,769.47 None
Total Liabilities .......................... f 1,524,298.40
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS BANK OF PELHAM Pelham, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. D. HOLLIS, President.
Date of Charter: 8-25-1902
R. T. MUGGRIDGE, JR. Cashier.
Began Business: 9-1-1902
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................
Other bonds, notes and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
Loans and discounts (inc I u ding overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investment& and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ...~--------~~--~-~-----~------~
495,008.16 1,259,300.00
45,064.43 None None
744,689.79 64,363.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ----- $ 2,608,425.38
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~. .of States and political
subdiVISIOns ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable..~--------------~------~-----~ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----~~--~--~~--~-~---~-Other liabilities .................................... Capital ------------------------~-------~ Surplus ----~-------------~~----~--------~~-Undivided profits ............................
Reserves -------------------------------------
1,258,350.29 546,136.44 6,274.27
lilt6,017.15 2,504.10
9,266.90 None
None 11,644.68 100,000.00 60,000.00 119,231.55
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,608,425.38
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the elose of business December 31, 1953, of
PELHAM BANKING CO. Pelham, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. C. COOPER, President.
Date of Charter: 12-4-1936
W. W. CROSLAND, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-8-1936
ASSETS Cash, balances with otht'r banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
SUbdlVlSlODS ..............
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----Loans and discounts (ineluding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indl-
reetl:r representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
Other assets -
Total Assets ................................ $
463,871.89 649,201.51 128,721.48
None None 593,950.62 6,427.32 None
None None 582.04 1,842,754.86
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdlVISlODS ........................................
Deposits of banks...--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...----------------Acceptances executed by or :S.r
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------- Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------------
884,589.47 516,929.66 42,920.44
278,365.08 None
5,492.41 None
None 6,150.95 25,000.00 66,000.00 18,306.85
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,842,754.86
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEMBROKE STATE BANK Pembroke, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. L. GRUVER, President.
Date of Charter: 12-29-1937
E. B. MILES, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-11-1938
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
SU'bd.lVISIODS -----
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding __~----~-------Other assets ........................................
445,600.50 180,050.00
5,158.07 25,000.00
None 516,229.86
4,400.00 None
None None 4,282.04
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,180,720.47
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
SllhdlVlSlODS ..........................
Deposits of bank-----Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............-------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital -----Surplus --------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---
700,633.72 201,207.10
4,745.99
172,116.26 None
8,151.28 None
None 10,565.57 25,000.00 25,000.00
3,300.55 30,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,180,720.47
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
107
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
PERRY LOAN & SAVINGS BANK Perry, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
C. E. ANDREW, President.
Date of Charter: 8-20-1889
M. M. DEAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 1889
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balance, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
SUlldlVISlODB ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate --------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ----------
Other assets -------------------------
ffii5,433.79 847,718.75
15,373.33 None None
814,527.00 2.00
None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,533.054.87
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!S..of States and political
subdiVISIOns u
Deposits of banks --------------------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers~ checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ----------------------- Acceptances executed by or for ac...
count of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------- Other liabilities -----------------------Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------------
1,518,236.87 224,813.22 7,958.80
408,439.71 None
9,761.56 None
None None 50,000.00 100,000.00 213,844.71 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,533.054.87
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF PINEHURST Pinehurst, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
HOWELL PORTER, President.
Date of Charter: 1-1-1908
ALTON P. DRAUGHON, Cashier.
Began Business: 1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i<;m,s of States and political subdiVISIOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ............................ ........
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ...............................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............--------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________ Other assets.________________________________
399,868.43 112,100.00
None None None 155,995.16
2.00 None
None None None
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .............................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ________
Deposi!S. _of States and political subdtvtstons ........................................
Deposits of banks --------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek_s__,___e_t_c__._)__.._._._._.._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._.._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ------------------------ Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
503,046.02 69,355.47 None
33,124.18 None
7,285.07 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 5,154.85 None
Total Assets .................................. $ 667,965.59
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 667,965.59
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
PITTS BANKING COMPANY Pitts, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
A. C. SHELL, President.
Date of Charter: 6-2-1906
EDWIN W. SHELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1906
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 322,247.55
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
90,400.00
Ob!iga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdtvlBtons ---------- . --------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)._________________
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
78,478.10
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------
1,251.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ________ ------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate----------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_______
None
- - - - - Other assets .. --------------------------------------
None
Total Assets .................................. $ 492,376.65
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time dei>Osits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!-s..of States and political
subdtVlSlOllS ....................................
Deposits of banks --------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBiciiesrps'aycahbelcek_s__,___e__t_c__._)____._.._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._._._._._.._._....
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-ti-e-s-_-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-_-__-_-__-_-
Capital ---------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------
332,305.84 50,284.65 3,955.00
48,819.52 None
309.14 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 6,702.50 None
Total Liabilities ----- $ 492,376.6&
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF QUITMAN Quitman, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. W. STUBBS, President.
Date of Charter: 12-31-1888
F. T. BENSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-31-1888
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS --- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate t.ocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)-------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------- Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding----------
Other assets....-------------------------
Total Aasets ................................. $
1,007,834.91 1,536,677.00
None None None 352,256.90 14,885.14 None
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvistons ........................................ Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrsp'aycahbelcek_s__,__e__t_c_._)____._.._._._._.._._._._.._._._._.._._._._.._._....
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------Other liabilitieS----------------------------------Capital -------------------------- ---------------------Surplus -----------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
2,053,419.95 455,558.15 19,675.56
97,746.51 3,493.20
1,080.81 None
None 3,000.00 100,000.00 50,000.00 12,679.77 115,000.00
None
None None
--------------------------------------- 2,911,653.95
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,911,653.95
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business ~ember 31, 1953, of
THE TATI'NALL BANK Reidsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
RALPH HUCKABEE, President.
Date of Charter: 9-14-1900
E. B. REGISTER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-22-1900
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga!i<?";S of States and political subdJVIsJons ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ...........------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises-------------~----------------------Investment and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____
Other assets..---------------------
301,475.54 1,362,896.55
5,000.00 None None
392,866.63 8,897. 75 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,071,136.47
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUbdlVISlODS ......................................
Deposits of banks................______________ ..
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ........................
Bills payable...------ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing---------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ----~------
1,125,208.58 444,286.07 25,761.20
316,816.49 None
15,469.78 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 18,694.85 50,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,071,136.47
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE RENTZ BANKING COMPANY Rentz, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
0. D. BARRON, President.
Date of Charter: 5-2-1914
S. B. SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-5-1914
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed -------Obliga~i~n.s of States and political SubdiVlSlODS ---------------- Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets.------------------------------------
Total Assets .................................. $
169,114.43 129,000.00
None None None 398,381.76 3,540.81
5.00
None None None 700,042.00
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits --------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ---- Deposits of banks.----------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-------------------Bills payable.-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------
478,208.36 67,471.75 6,425,00
73,372.38 None
None None
None 502.85 25,000.00 25,000.00 30,458.76 3,602.91
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 700,042.00
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS STATE BANK Reynolds, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MRS. CHAS. H. NEISLER, President.
Date of Charter: 9-8-1922
R. L. BELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-8-1922
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtvtsions ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate----Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ------------------------------------
693,655.45 92,350.00 12,000.00 None None
435,960.87 2,566.66 6,005.59
None None 900.00
Total Assets -------------------------- $ 1,243,438.57
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SUbdtVISIODB .......................
Deposits of banks ----- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.---------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgili-t-i-e-s-.-.-.-..-.-..-.-.-..-.-..-.-.-..-.-..-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital ----------Surplus -----------Undivided profits ---- Reserves ..................................................
775,710.68 270,605.65
7,271.50
64,129.35 None
1,562.03 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.08 74,159.36 None
Total Liabilities -------------------------- $ 1,243,438.57
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
WILLIAMS BANKING COMPANY Rhine, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. C. WILLIAMS, President.
Date of Charter: 8-4-1947
J. C. WILLIAMS. Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1-1947
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed -------
Obliga~i'!n~ of States and political
SUbdJVISJOnB ---------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)_ -Loans and discounts (including
Baonvkerpdrreamftiss)es
------------------------------ owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________ _
Other assets ---------------------------------------
Total Assets ---------------------------- $
101,231.43 115,000.00
None None None 150,701.39 700.00 None
None None None 367,632.82
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------------------- $ Time deposits -----------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government-Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdiVISions ----------------------------------Deposits of bank------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) ------------------------Bills payable....................-----Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing----------Other liabilities -------------------------Capital ------------ Surplus ---------------------- Undivided profits ---------------------- Reserves ------------------------------------------------
269,094.33 3,500.00 None
37,000.00 None
649.50 None
None None 25.000.00 25,000.00 7,888.99 None
Total Liabilities ----------------------- $ 367,632.82
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
RICHLAND BANKING COMPANY Richland, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. W. PARISH, President.
Date of Charter: 10-13-1927
REBECCA P ARISIL Cashier.
Began Business: 10-15-1927
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~it;n.s of States and political
SUbdiVlSIOllS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------Loans and discounts (inc 1u ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
Other assets------------------------------------
415,729.68 426,094.00
23,000.00 None None
273,274.59 6,257.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ------------- $ 1,144,355.27
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi~s ..of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ----
Deposits of banks ---------- Other deposits (certified and otB-
cers' checks, etc.) ------ Bills payable....-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------------------Capital -----------------------Surplus ----------------- ........................... Undivided profits ----- Reserves --------------------------------------------
707,116.45 120,780.75
9,837.19
16,830.99 182,281.35
2,508.54 None
None None 40,000.00 40,000.00 25,000.00 None
Total Liabilities ----------- $ 1,144,355.27
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF RINGGOLD Ringgold, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. TRIMMIER President.
Date of Charter: 8-26-1904
N.E.PORTER Cashier.
Began Business: 8-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdlVISlODS ---------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -----------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................ Investments and other assets indi..
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate...----------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets -------------
467,322.73 466,479.00
46,877.00 None None
612,972.61 17,213-08 7,774.00
None None None
Total Assets '--- $ 1,618,638.42
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~- _of States and political
suhdlvlSlOns ----u Deposits of banks ------------ ---------------Other deposits (certified and otB-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable--------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
acc~unt of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------Other liabilities....------------------Capital -------------------------
Surplus ---------- Undivided profits ------
Reserves ---
strn,263.22 462,750.20
21,512.85
195,285.52 None
625-67 None
None None 26,000.00 50,000.00 41,200.96 20,000-00
Total Liabilities ----------- $ 1,618,638.42
~,
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DE'PARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CRAWFORD COUNTY BANK Roberta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. R. AVERA, 'President.
Date of Charter: 1-7-1901
J. E. CLARK, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-8-1901
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 189,052.35
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed_______ _ 278,542.13
Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political
subdlVISIODB .......................................
11,000.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ----~~~-~~~~~~~-
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------------------~~~------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
196,928.77
fixtures ------ Real estate owned other than bank
200.00
premises ..............................................
2,000.00
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate...-------------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
- - - - - acceptancE~! outstanding____________
Other assets ______________________________
None None
Total Assets ---------------------------------- $ 677,723.25
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................--------------- $
TDiempoesidtespoofsitUs . --S--.---G---o--v--e--r--n-m---e--n--t--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-Deposi~. .of States and political
suhdiVlSlODS .....................................
Deposits of bank-----~--~~--~-~------------- -~ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............---------------Bills payable.~~~-~~~~~~-~-~-~~~--~-------~~-~--- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----~-~~-----~~~-~---~-----Other liabilities -----------------------------------Capital ---~-~~~-~~-~~-~-~~~~~-----~--~--- Surplus -~~~~-~---~---~~-~~~~-~~---~~-~-~~------~~
Undivided profits --------------------------Reserves --------------- --------------------------
449,932.84 56,993.54 None
128,726.81 None
1,861.17 None
None None 15,000.00 10,000.00 3,000.00 12,208.89
Total Liabilities ------------------------- $ 677,728.25
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ROCHELLE STATE BANK Rochelle, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. K. HOLT, SR., 'President.
Date of Charter: 7-8-1947
MATT W. ESTES, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-1-1947
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subdtvistons ---------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)---~-~-~~~~--~~~Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ___ ------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate~~~~~~-----~~-~~~~~-Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding __~-------Other assets-~~--~~~~~~~~~---~~--~~~-~~-~~--~~-~~-~~-
Total Assets ---------------------------- $.
230,429.13 48,990.63
None None None 250,412.80 1,925.00 None
None None None 531,757.56
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------------------------- $ Time deposits ------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government----~~~-~ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdtVISlODS ........................................ Deposits of banks--~~~~--~--~-~---~--~~~~--~~---- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------------Bills payable................-----------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding . ---------------------------------------Other liabilities ---------------------------~~-----Capital ~~~-~~--~~-~~~~-~~~~~~~~~-~-~~--~--~~~~~-~--~-
Surplus ------------------------------------------------Undivided profits ------------------------------Reserves ---------
411,193.53 None None
66,454.16 None
2,332. 72 None
None 2,145.56 25,000.00 10,000.00 13,631.59 1,000.00
Total Liabilities -------------------------- $ 531,757.56
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE ROCKMART BANK Rockmart, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. P. FAMBRO, President.
Date of Charter: 10-30-1900
M. A. PERRY, Cashier.
Began Business: 1900
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection__- $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed________ Obliga~l'?n.s of States and political subdivisiOns - Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)-------------- Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ---- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures - Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.-----------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________
Other assets --
Total Assets .................................. $
736,431.63 1,568,540.15
42,329.28 None None
1,001,400.83 64,032.11 None
None None None 3,412, 734.00
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits - $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!B..of States and political Despubods!iVtsISoIOf DbSank..s...._._._._._.___._.._._._._._._._.._._._._._._.._._._._._._.._.
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-----Bills payable...........................-Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus - Undivided profits ... - RE:serves ...............................................
1,818,767.96 1,173,119.73
30,987.82
163,879.87 None
3,365.95 None
None 5,679. 77 50,000.00 50,000.00 41,932.90 75,000.00
Total Liabilities - $ 3,412,734.00
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE ROME BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Rome, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. B. DODD, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 4-5-1945
BOBBY G. EARLY, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed-- Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOns - Other bonds, notes, and debentures_. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--- ------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________________
Other assets --
1,378,573.19 2,228,305.89
196,014.12 120,000.00
None 1,894,691.42
40,450.19 None
27,545.62 None
9,667.87
Total Assets - $ 5,895,248.30
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----- $ Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposl!'&. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks ......................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------
Bills payable______ _
------
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------ ------------------
Other liabilities --
Capital ------------------------------------
Surplus - Undivided profits ..... -- Reserves .................................................
2,697,990.45 1,813,510.24
265,393.01
758,267.51 92,684.66
15,425.49 None
None None 125,000.00 75,000.00 4,926.10 47,050.84
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 5,895,248.30
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of ROSWELL BANK Roswell, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. FOSTER, President.
Date of Charter: 3-1-1901
C. G. WEBB, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-1901
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n_s of States and political
SUbdJVlSlODS ............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------- -------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate -----------------------C Wa ci tcoemp tearns 'c el isa boiul ittsyt atnod itnhgi s___b__a__n__k____o_ _n
Other assets ----------------------------------------
463,517.47 1,784,897.61
109,981.62 70,000.00 None
1,463,860.16 4:6,538.59 None
None None 668.92
Total Assets ------------------------------------ $ 3,939,464.37
LIABILITIES
f~:n~ep~~f~:~~----:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government_______ _
Deposi):s..of States and political
subdJVISlODS ..................................
Deposits of banks------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.......------------------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------
Other liabilities --------------------------------
Capital ---------------------------------------
Surplus
--------------------------------------
Undivided profits -----------------------------Reserves ..................................................
2,415,846.13 1,158,423.96
41,871.69
35,330.18 42,474.16
4,753.49 None
None 41,029.39 50,000.00 50,000.00 39,735.46 60,000.00
Total Liabilites --------------------------- $ 3,939,464.37
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TRI-COUNTY BANK OF ROYSTON Royston, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
LAWSON McCONNELL, President.
Date of Charter: 8-9-1941
JOE E. RIDGEWAY, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-1-1941
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obllga~l~n!' of States and political
SUbd.tVJSlODS ......................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock ol
Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on Otahcecrepatsasnectses___o__u_t_s_t_a_n__d_i_n_g__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
247,168.49 692,697.18 184,321.41
None None 684,679.67 6,473.81 None
None None None
Total Assets ----------------------------------$ 1,815,340.56
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------------------------------- $ TDiempoesidtsepoofsitUs . --S--.---G---o--v--e-r--n-m---e--n--t-_--_--___-_____
Deposi~s _ _of States and political Despuobdsi1tVs IoSfionbsan..k..s.._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ------------------------- Bills payable---------------------------- . Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------------Other liabilitle--------------------------
Capital --------------------------------------------------Surplus -------------------------------------------------Undivided profits -----------------------------Reserves --
1,352,859.54 186,902.96 63,946.33
80,508.86 None
3,083.48 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 28,039.39 None
Total Liabilities --------------------- ------ $ 1,815,340.56
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953. of
BANK OF RUTLEDGE Rutledge, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. W. WALLACE, President.
Date of Charter: 9-24-1898
C. B. VINING, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1-1898
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banka, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obli~a~i'?n.s of Statea and political
subdJVlSlOllS ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ........ _____________
Investments and other assets indi rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..........---------
Customera' liability to this bank on acceptances outstandin~---------
Other aaseta.
Total Assets .................................. $
132,074.92 258,500.00
3,087.36 3,000,00
None 402,930.78
3,243.32 None
None None None 802,836.38
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.._______ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVISIOns - Deposits of banks.------------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Billa payable...........................- Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand ing ........................................................ Other !iabilitlea......................................
Capital ---------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----
385,301.09 226,480.69
None
105,710.72 None
2,020.29 None
None None 26,000.00 12,600.00 42,212.69 3,610.90
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 802,836.38
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31. 1953, of
BANK OF SARDIS Sardis, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. H. SMITH, President.
Date of Charter: 4-27-1945
T. D. ZEIGLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-2-1945
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 121,625.32
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
75,000.00
Obliga~i~n!' of States and political
eubdtVlSlODS -------------------------------------
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts ( includin~r
overdrafts) ........................................
147,838.02
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -------------------------------------
None
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate..-------------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding__________
None
- - - - - Other assets---------------------
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 344,463.34
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SUbdtVJSlODS ..................
Deposits of banka ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Billa payable............................_.............. Acceptances executed by or for ac.
count of this bank and outstand
ing -------------
Other liabilities.----
....... ___
Capital ------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ...............................................-...
173,567.67 37,351.77 2,051.97
67,003.18 3,734.11
476.12 None
None None 25,000.00 15,000.00 20,278.52 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 344,483.34
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF SASSER Sasser, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. E. MILLER, President.
Date of Charter: 2-15-1905
D. D. HILL, Cashier.
Began Business: 1905
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 120,449.02
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed ........
181,500.00
O~!f;~~~~!i~n~f --~~~---~~~---~~~~~~~
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate atocka (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding
overdrafts) ----- Bank premises owned, furniture and
152,761.98
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
1,900.00
premises ------------------------------
None
Investments and other asoets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate____________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
- - - - - acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets_____________
None None
Total Asets .................................... $ 456,611.00
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdlVJSlons .....................................
Deposits of banks -----------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Billa payable.._..._.._.........._._......._..._._...... Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of thla bank and outstand-
ing----Other liabilities......................................
Capital ------------------------------------- Surplus ------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ---------- -----------------------------------
21)4,500.99 16,700.00 8,525.00
56,507.88 None
80.00 None
None None 25,000.00 82,500.00 27,797.68 None
Total Liabilities ......................... $ 456,611.00
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ATLANTIC SAVINGS & TRUST CO. Savannah, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JAMES E. CAROLAN, President.
Date of Charter: 11-6-1933
JAS. J. JOHNSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-6-1933
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding -----------Other assets ............................................
266,231.41 1,098,318.20
None None None 1,990,189.09 37,657.06
1.00
None None 30,860.54
Total Assets ................................ $ 3,418,257.30
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ Time deposits ...................................... $ Deposits of U. S. Government ......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS .......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding ........................................................ Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------
None 2,568,380.88
None
266,000.00 10,000.00
1,996.73 Nona
None 363.50 100,000.00 300,000.00 171,516.11 None
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 3,418,257.80
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
117
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CARVER SAVINGS BANK Savannah, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. B. TOOMER, President.
Date of Charter: 4-29-1947
L. D. PERRY, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-4-1947
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government oblleations, direct and guaranteed ........ Ob!iga~i~n!' of States and political
subdtVlSlODS .----------------------------
Other b<Ulds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--------------Loans and discounts (in eluding
overdrafts) ....................................... Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----lnvestments and other assets indl
reetly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding__________
Other Assets ........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
49,331.14 45,050.00
None None 100.00 444,567.87 1,779.90 852.19
None None None 541,681.10
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits - $ Time Deposits -----Deposits o! U. S. Government----Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposita (certified and otli-
eers' checks, etc.) ............................
Biiia payable..............--Acceptances executed b;r or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
Otihnegrliabi-lities.._______-__-__-____._._____-_--
Capital -----------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
None 352,689.01
None
13,500.00 35,000.00
3,896.62 None
None None 100,000.00 20,480.00 12,115.47 4,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 541,681.10
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953
CHATHAM SAVINGS BANK Savannah, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
GEO. W. HUNT President
Date of Charter: 11-24-1913
ELTON W. CREECH Vice President
Began Business: 11-24-1913
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtvtswns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (ineluding overdrafts ..........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate............................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets ..........................................
94,293.19 None None
18,300.00 None
1.623,980. 78 1,123.78 4.00
42,804.20 None
4,083.26
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,784,589.21
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ De~o~i~ of States and political sub-
dtvlstons ............................................ Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable, ........................................ Mortgages or other liens on bank
premises and on other real es.. tate ...................................................... Acceptances executed by or for ac
account of this bank and outstanding ............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus .............................................-- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
830,640.07 240,832.45
None
None None
None None
None
None 3,712.63 300,000.00 200,000.00 74,241.01 135,163.05
Total Liabilities - $ 1,784,589.21
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118
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE GEORGIA STATE SAVINGS BANK OF SAVANNAH Savannah, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J.P. HOULIHAN, President.
Date of Charter: 7-29-1909
S. B. LaFAR, Secretary.
Began Business: 8-4-1909
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political SUbdlVlSlOnS ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ............................................. __ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ~--------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ..........................................
638,012.12 1,241,906.25
165,634.81 None None
5,153,132.02 103,891.61 None
None None 1,658.68
Total Assets .................................. $ 7,304,235.49
LIABILITIES Demand deposits.-------------------------------- $ Time deposits ---------- Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~. .of States and political
subd!VlSlODS ......................................
Deposits of banks--------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing----------------------------------------------
Other liabilities ---------- Capital -------------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------
None 6,072,987.92
2,100.00
434,691.30 None
8,482.07 None
None 73,884.28 325,000.00 150,000.00 127,089.92 110,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 7,304,235.49
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SAVANNAH BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF SAVANNAH Savannah, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
REUBEN CLARK President.
Date of Charter: 3-4-1869
JOHN F. WELLBROCK, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1869
ASSETS
Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ 8,416,645.62
United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ 10,226,765.25
Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS --- 1,108,595.62
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
158,399.06
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank ....................
60,001.00
Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding
overdrafts) ----------------------------------- 14,887,976.14 Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
587,846.11
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........................
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding........----------
72,617.26
Other assets -------------
277,298.86
Total Assets .................................. $ 35,796,144.92
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $ 20,801,595.61
Time deposits -------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~ . .of States and political
6, 762,483.05 545,364.21
SubdtVISlODS ......................................
2,128,704.71
Deposits of banks ................................ 1,973,683.91
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................
701,490.31 None
Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing ...... ---------- -----Other liabilities ..................................
72,617.26 382,935.60
Capital .................................................... 1,000,000.00
Surplus .................................................... 1,000,000.00
Undivided profits ................................
327,270.26
Reserves -------------
100,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 35,796,144.92
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
119
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Senoia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
R. W. FREEMAN, President.
Date of Charter: 3-2-1874
MRS. HATTIE S. WHATLEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 1889
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ....... $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
subdlVlSlODS -------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding----------------Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets .................................. $
221,527.80 542,291.48
None None None 128,597.00 2,879.10 None
None None 226.35 895,621.73
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits -------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdxvxsxons ......................................
Deposits of bank -----------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) - Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing----- Other liabilities ..........
Capital ------------------------------------------------
SurpIus .
. ---------- -------
Undivided profits
....................... .
Reserves ..................................
525,248.37 257,404.09
1,430.23
44,256.96 None
1,769.34 None
None None 26,000.00 16,000.00 25,412.74 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 895,521.73
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK OF SHADY DALE Shady Dale, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
0. H. BANKS, President.
Date of Charter: 2-6-1920
0. H. BANKS, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-12-1920
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<?n!' of States and political subdivislOns -------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) . . ..... Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ------------------------- Real estate owned other than bank premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding---------------Other assets_______________________________
Total Assets ................................ $
114,471.53 105,000.00
None None None 90,652.88
1.00 1.00
None None None 310,126.41
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
TDiempeosidtespoofsitUs. S-.-Gov--ernm--ent--________
Deposi!'&. _of States and political
subdlVISIOTIS ................................
Deposits of banks...--------------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing-Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -----------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
131,787.40 64,436.61 None
77,460.46 None
217.26 None
None 2,191.57 20,000.00 10,000.00 4,033.11
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 310,126.41
1
120
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF SHARON Sharon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
ARTHUR D. BROWN, President.
Date of Charter: 9-29-1904
B. R. DARDEN, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i"!n.s of States and political
subdtVISlODS ---------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocka (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other a88et:s indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding---------------
Other assets -----
Total Assets -------- $
63,619.10 200,000.00
None 7,000.00
None 85,167.31
701.00 1,926.28
None None 2,900.27 361,313.96
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ----Deposi~. .of States and political
subdiVISIODS ...................................... Deposits of banks --------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) --- Bills payable ............................- ............ Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
Otihnegr liabilities.............-...-...............-....-.
Capital -----------------------------------Surplus -------" Undivided profits ----- Reserves ----------------
102,281.01 !0,997.54
None
191,795.09 None
437.00 None
None None 15,000.00 17,000.00 3,803.32 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 361,313.96
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF SMYRNA Smyrna, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. C. LANDERS, President.
Date of Charter: 4-4-1946
W. C. PATTERSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-5-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and eash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligo.~i"!n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding
overdrafts) ------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------ Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------- Investments and other aaset:s indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other asset--------------------------- --------
635,831.84 51,325.00 50,128.45 None None 390.933.01
21.~76.63
600.00
None None None
Total A88ets -- $ 1,150,394.93
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ----- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi~. .of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks --- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.........------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstanding--~-Other liabilities--------------------------------Capital ------------------------------------
Surplus ------ Undivided profits -- Reserves ..................................................
678,115.83 236,391.03
None
61,817.19 57,156.59
8,594.06 None
None None 55,000.00 15,000.00 38,320.23 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,150,394.93
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
121
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SOCIAL CIRCLE BANK Social Circle, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. B. SPEARMAN, President.
Date of Charter: 12-31-1923
W. S. McKIBBEN. Cashier.
Began Business: 3-8-1924
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed -------Obligations of States and political subdivisions -------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank).................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures - Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real eatate........................ Cuatomers' liability to thla bank on acceptances outstanding................. Other assets ---------------------------------------
Total Assets ----- $
412,007.39 98,500.00 None None None
440,089.98 1,501.00 None
None None None 952,098.37
LIABILITIES Demand deposits --- $ Time deposits ---------- Deposits of U. S. Government-- Deposi~. _of States and political
subdtv!Stons ........................................ Deposits of bank---------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrps'aycahbelcek_s_,___e_t_c__._)__._._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._._.._._._.._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ........................................-------
Other liabilities......................................
Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus --------------Undivided profits --Reserves ..................................................
728,725.54 42,546.16
6,872.50
85,249.11 None
3,238.45 None
None None 25,000.00 60,000.00 466.61 10,000.00
Total Liabilities --------- $ 952,098.37
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF SOPERTON Soperton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. E. HALL President.
Date of Charter: 7-16-1906
R.A.PERRY Cashier.
Began Business: 1903
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?~S of States and political
subdJVlSJOnS .....................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Cuatomers' liability to this bank on acceptances outatanding..................
Other assets ----
572,754.49 893,584.30
60,756.79 None None
995,871.02 7,950.00 None
None None 55.63
Total Assets -------- $ 2,530,972.23
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -- $ Time deposits --- Deposits of U. S. Government-- Deposi~. .of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ......................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ----------- Bills payable-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing---------
Other liabilities -------- Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus --- Undivided profits --Reserves .. -- ------------------------------
1,405,927.57 476,502.98 41,961.36
402,357.25 None
5,429.16 None
None 34,644.20 60,000.00 50.000.00 64,149.71
None
Total Liabilities - $ 2,530,972.23
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of BANK OF HANCOCK COUNTY Sparta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. DOLVIN, President.
Date of Charter: 10-18-1904
S. H. HOLLIS, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-5-1904
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?~s of States and political
subdJVlSIODS ...................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) _______ _
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................
Other assets ---------
419,359.62 271,754.69
99,721.41 239,843.75
None 758,102.10
6,000.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ---- $ 1,794,781.57
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits --- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi!s. _of States and political
subdlVJSlODB ......................................
Deposits of banks -- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) .......................... Bills payable....-------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and outstand-
ing-----Other liabilities......................................
Capital ----Surplus ------------- Undivided profits ----------Reserves ..................................................
782,436.25 660,165.34 22,476.08
228,665.18 None
1,951.89 None
None None 25,000.00 40,000.00 19,086.83 15,000.00
Total Liabilities ------- $ 1,794,781.57
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE EXCHANGE BANK OF SPRINGFIELD Springfield, Ga.
As callecl for by the Superintendent of Banks.
B. L. RAHN, President.
Date of Charter: 12-30-1907
J. M. MARCHMAN, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1-1908
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reoerve Bank) --- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) --------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----~-------------------------------------- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ..... -------- <:ustomers' liability to thio bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets..-----------------
540,533.13 728,000.00
11,500.00 None None
487,353.45 12,266.98 None
None None None
Total Assets -------- $ 1,779,653.56
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---- $ Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government ---
Deposl?'..of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks -- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.)----------------------------
Bills payable ...--- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------------
Other liabilities......................................
Capital
----
Surplus -----
Undivided profits ---- Reserves ..................................................
979,489.43 530,955.51
None
171,511.24 None
None None
None None 25,000.00 60,000.00 12,697.38 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,779,653.56
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
123
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF STAPLETON Stapleton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. C. KILGORE, President.
Date of Charter: 3-20-1916
J. C. KILGORE, Cashier.
Began Business: 1906
ASSETS Caoh, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?~s of States and political subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)---------- Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures - Real estate owned other than bank
premises -- Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets----------------------
Total Assets .................................. $
239,160.47 406,500.00
7,239.56 None None
117,283.90
1,500.00 250.00
None None None 771,933.93
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl~s. _of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ................
Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ................................._______ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------------------------------Other liabilities ....-------------------------------Capital ----------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------------------------
670,444.54 36,303.88 5,837.50
9,858.63 None
2,992.08 None
None None 15,000.00 18,000.00 13,497.30 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 771,933.98
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BULLOCH COUNTY BANK Statesboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. G. COBB, President.
Date of Charter: 1-19-1934
W. D. ANDERSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-14-1934
ASSETS Cash, balances with other hanks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?~" of States and political
SUbdiVISIODS .......................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate....... ------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ...........................,..............
854,817.78 1,689,162.00
202,390.78 None None
1,221,132.35 52,125.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 4,019,627.91
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ------- Deposits of U. S. Government.. .......... Deposi~. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable_________.............__________________
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .......................... .. Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits .............................. ..
Reserves -----
2, 787,029.25 244,402.22 122,685.73
487,057.99 57,707.07
10,941.21 None
None 21,500.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 38,304.44 50,000.00
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 4,019,627.91
124
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SEA ISLAND BANK Statesboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. B. McALLISTER President.
Date of Charter: 3-11-1901
KERMIT R. CARR, Cashier.
Began Business: 1901
ASSETS Caah, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)._____________
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts ..........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate---------------------Customers' liability to thi1 bank on
acceptances outstanding................_
Other assets ..........................................
1,545,062.64 919,885.66 8,000.00 None None
1,878, 781.33
29,500.00 None
None None 14,798.43
Total Assets .................................. $ 4,396,028.06
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable....----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
3,490,508.89 366,428.96 13,583.00
216,063.18 42,422.79
31,874.97 None
None 1,500.00 50,000.00 125,000.00 40,000.00 18,646.27
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 4,396,028.06
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
ST. SIMONS STATE BANK St. Simons, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. LESTER, JR. President.
Date of Charter: 4-24-1950
C. W. LANCE Cashier.
Began Business: 6-1-1950
ASSEfTS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i?n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
Loans and discounts (inc I u ding overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................
Customer's liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ..........................................
181,518.89 367,970.18
None None None 443,514.03 12,488.18 None
None None 1,220.42
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,006,711.70
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government............ Deposi~s . .of States and political
subdtvlsJons ........................................ Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................... Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus ................................................ Undivided profi11! ................................ Reserves ..................................................
630,580.23 243,114.99
7,410.35
56,016.16 None
2,570.84 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 .... 10,000.00 7,019.13
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,006,711.70
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
125
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK Summerville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. L. McWHORTER, President.
Date of Charter: 2-5-1926
JAMES F. KING, Vice-President.
Began Business: 2-6-1926
ASSETS Caah, balances with other banks, In
cludin~r reserve balances, and calh items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political subdiVIsiOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-Loans and discounts ( ineludinJr
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .................................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi..
reetly representing bank premises or other real estate----------------~------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ..........................................
1,155,532.35 2,116,484.39
532,609.31 None None
1,364,263.23 72,422.65 1.00
None None 1,819. 76
Total Assets .................................... $ 5,243,132.69
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!&. _of States and political
DeSpUo'bsdi.tlsVloSlfODbsan..k..s...___.__._.___________.___.____._
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus --- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------
3,281,137. 74 tf94,589.90 164,196.48
738,139.40 None
11,639.84 None
None 6,000.00 100,000.00 100.000.00 44,201.04 103,228.29
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 5,243,132.69
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CENTRAL BANK Swainsboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. W. FLANDERS, President.
Date of Charter: 10-27-1920
R. H. ROACH, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 11-9-1920
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdJVISIODS ...................................
Other bonds, notes. and debentures Corporate stocks (induding stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on Otahcecrepatsasnectes_s__o_u_t_a_t_a_n_d_i_n_g_._.._._.._.._.._.._.._..-
551,147.94 930,027.50
15,525.63. None None
899,449.08 8,400.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................. $ 2,404,550.15
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Depos!~s. _of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ..........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -------
Bills payable..
------------------------
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------~----
Other liabilities......................................
Capital --- Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserve::3 -------------------------------------------
1,246,739.17 661,319.13 26,110.38
240,298.74 47,281.26
7,027.46 None
None None 50,000.00 110,000.00 15,774.01 Nona
Total Liabilities ........................... $ 2,404,550.15
126
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK OF SWAINSBORO Swainsboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. M. KARRH, President.
Date of Charter: 11-10-1900
J. R. DEKLE, Cashier.
Began Business: 1900
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<?"; of States and political
subdlVlSlOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank).................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.......................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.................. Other assets ............................................
625,671.08 1,531,000.00
51,500.00 None None
1,180,827.98 14,716.66 11,250.00
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 3,414,965.72
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!S. _or States and political
subdiVISIOnS ...........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offiBilcles rps'aycahbelec_k__s_,____e__t_c__._)____._._._._.._._._._._._._.._._._._._._.._._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................. Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---
1,134,392.66 925,775.94 72,346.88 310,727.67 30,946.23 93,608.90 None
None 13,212.60 50,000.00 177,500.00
6,454.84 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,414,965.72
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF SCREVEN COUNTY Sylvania, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN A. MILLS, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 4-10-1911
W. B. LOVETT, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 2-28-1930
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i?";S of States and political
subdtV1SlOfl8 .....................................
Other bonds, notes. and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts ( inc I u ding
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----~------------------------------------ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding..................
Other assets...----------------
572,646.46 452,000.00 452,663.08
60,000.00 None
1,379,249.93 15,000.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,931,559.4 7
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits --------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSIOflS .........................
Deposits of banks -------------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilcles rps'aycahbelee.k__s_,____e__t_c__._)__._._._._.._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding .. ---------------------------------
Other liabilities...................................... Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,800,391.94 541,261.29 72,352.30
244,804.11 None
2,593.61 None
None None 50,000.00 150,000.00 70,156.22 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,931,559.47
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
127
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
F ARMhRS & MERCHANTS BANK Sylvania, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. H. THOMPSON, President.
Date of Charter: 2-18-1946
E. E. TRAPNELL, Cashier.
Began .tlusiness: 3-1-1946
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdJVlSlODS ------------------------~-----------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate-----------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding................_
Other assets ............................................
448,050.60 205,000.00
None None None 597,310.66 2,250.00 None
None None 1,200.00
Total Assets ---------- $ 1,253,811.26
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------- $ rime deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposi!'s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlOllS ...........................
Deposits of banks.--------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable________________________________________
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------------
Other liabilities -------
Capital
-----------------------------
Surplus -------- Undivided profits --------Reserves ----- ------------------ --------------------
751,941.30 228,618.55
3,000.00
148,758.91 None
672.81 None
None 100.00 65,000.00 20,000.00 35,719.69 None
Total Liabilities ------ $ 1,253,811.26
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF WORTH COUNTY Sylvester, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J.M. SUTTON President.
Date of Charter: 4-28-1945
PAULK REEVES, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-1-1945
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations. direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS --------Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) ---------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi..
rect1y representing bank premises or other real estate__________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets ---------
322,203.54 734,673.02
6,000.00 50,000.00
None 528,756.51
21,000.00 None
None None 49.86
Total Assets ------------ $ 1,662,682.93
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------ $ Time deposits -----------Deposits of U. S. Government............
Deposi!s. _of States and political
SubdiVlSlODS .......................................
Deposits of banks --------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable------------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------
Other liabilities ---------
Capital
--------------------------------------
Surplus ------------------------Undivided profits ----------- Reserves ..................................................
853,898.62 412,228.71 21!0,400.11
42,909.00 None
6,376.61 None
None 3,789.89 50,000.00 50,000.00 7,500.00 5,579.99
Total Liabilities -------- $ 1,662,682.93
128
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showin~t condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
SYLVESTER BANKING COMPANY Sylvester, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. H. STRANGWARD, President.
Date of Charter: 7-5-1898
T. M. PURDOM, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1898
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed _______ _
Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS .............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------------Loans and discounts (including
Baonvkerpdrreamftiss)es o-wned,f-urniture-an-dfixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises -----------------------------------------
Investments and other assets indi.. rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets----------------
895,918.94 1,588,000.00
17,000.00 None None
756,750.59 53,925.00 None
None None None
Totsl Assets - $ 3,311,594.53
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government_.......
Deposi!". _of States and political subdtvJstons ........................................
Deposits of banks ----- Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) - Bills payable----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------
Other liabilities ------
Capital ---------------------------------
Surplus
____ ----------------------------------
Undivided profits ---- Reserves ..................................................
1,918,167.77 761,306.96 89,890.36
287,270.99 2,087.10
15,470.91 None
None 38,400.44 50,000.00 50,000.00 99,000.00
None
Total Liabilities --- $ 3,311,594.53
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK OF TALBOTTON Talbotton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
MRS. ELIZABETH P. PERSONS, President.
Date of Charter: 12-9-1890
FANNIE MAHONE, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-13-1891
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection____$ United States Government obligations, dire<:t and guaranteed --- Obliga~i<;>~s of States and political subdtvtswns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)---------------- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..........:................................... Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________ Other assets____________
Total Assets --- $
225,607.62 539,250.00
None None None 123,091.04
2.00 None
None None None
887,950.66
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -- $ Time deposits ....................................... Deposits of U. S. Government________ Deposi~s ..of States and political
subdtVISlODS ......................................
Deposits of bank------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable--------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding _-------------------------------Other liabilities......................................
Capital ------------------------------Surplus _ --------- ----------------------------
Undivided profits -------- Reserves -----------------------------
552,935.89 2,141.26 None
240,730.80 None
543.00 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 41,599.71 None
Total Liabilities ----- $ 887,950.66
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
129
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
WEST GEORGIA BANK OF TALLAPOOSA Tallapoosa, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. I. LANIER President.
Date of Charter: 12-6-1948
J. G. KNIGHT Cashier.
Began Business: 7-6-1949
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obligati~n.s of States and political subdtvtstons ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) -----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ------------------Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding -------------
Other assets ------------------------------------------
Total Assets ---------------------------------- $
205,266.72 168,950.70 71,839.91
918.59 None 276,548.95 3,868.00 None
None None 662.00 728,054.87
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government ........ iDeposi.ts.. of State and political
subdtVlSIOnS ........................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable -------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for ac-
count of this bank and out-
standing ------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----------------------------------------
554,642.07 58,188.18 None
27,000.00 None
1,778.89 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 36,445.73 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 728,054.87
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF TAYLORSVILLE Taylorsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. 0. DAVIS, President.
Date of Charter: 6-6-1905
W. M. DORSEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 6-13-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Ob!iga~i'?n.s of States and political subdJVlSJons ...................................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________ Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
119,036.87 238,787.54
None None None 415,363.12 1,300.00
None
None None 240.00 774,727.53
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits .................................... Deposits of U. S. Government.. ...... Deposl~s. .of States and political
subdiVIslons ........................................ Deposits of banks -------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable -------------------------------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------- Other liabilities -------------------------------Capital -----------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------------------------------
503,688.63 44,115.58 5,490.77
120,444.52 None
3,279.20 None
None None 25,000.00 35,000.00 37,708.83 None
Total Liabilities --------------------------- $ 774,727.53
130
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF TEMPLE Temple, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. M. BURNS, President.
Date of Charter: 11-25-1946
L. G. LYELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1947
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances~ and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 57,882.22
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
200,917.19
Obliga~io_n~ of States and political
SUbdtV1810DS .................................
None
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
97,260.15
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
1,461.05
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.________________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
None
- - - - Other assets -----------------------------------------
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 357,610.61
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ____________________________________
Deposits of U. S. Government ....____ Deposi!'S..of States and political
subdJVlSlOnB ........................................ Deposits of banks ..... Other deposits (certified and ofB-
cers' checks, etc.) .......................
Bills payable....------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
283,659.16 None None
27,000.00 None
None None
None 115.10 25,000.00 10.000.00 11,736.35 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 357,510.61
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
TENNILLE BANKING CO. Tennille, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. B. SMITH, President.
Date of Charter: 4-4-1900
CHARLES V. SMITH, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-1900
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 450,498.67
United States Government obliga-
tions. direct and guaranteed ........
107,500.00
Obliga~i'!n~ of States and political
subdlVlSlODS ---- Other bonds, notes, and debentures
11,000.00 None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -----------------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
986,930.33
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
38,871.51
premises ............................................
None
Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________________
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
- - - - :>tahcecrepatsasnectes_s__o_u_t_s_t_a_n_d_i_n_g__--_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_--_-_-
None None
Total Assets ---------------------------------- $ 1,594,800.41
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl!s..of States and political
subdJVlSions ........................................ Deposits of banks --------------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable....-----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-i-e-s--.-..-.-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital --------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profit ................................
Reserves ---------------------------------------------
1,091,964.54 111,167.01 1,707.67
79,289.91 None
626.06 None
None None 50.000.00 200,000.00 60,146.22 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,594,800.41
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
131
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF UPSON Thomaston, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
CHAS. M. PASLEY, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 6-23-1951
ROBERT P. CRAVEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-1-1951
ASSETS
Cash. balance with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
itelllB in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~io_n~ of States and political
O
tshuebrdtVbloSnlOdsD,S
-~notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (Including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank ....................
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............................
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ..........................................
398,346 :53 816,077.04
30,661.67 None None
435,378.64 26,498.10 None
14,399;85 None 468.80
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,721,830.63
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ $ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposits of States and political
subdivisions ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
Bil~:r~a~~hl:s:...~-~~:!...::::::::::::::::=::::::::::
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
654,312.19 273,573.63
16,885.05
884,846.89 173,994.09
523.94 None
None 15,00"5.73 150,000.00 80,000.00 23,189.11
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,721,830.63
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS & SOUTHERN BANK OF THOMASTON Thomaston, Ga.
As called for by the Sup-erintendent of Banks.
C. B. JENKINS, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 1-18-1926
J. P. CULPEPPER, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 2-28-1930
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political subdlVISlODS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate--------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets ..........................................
1,025,557.42 2,504,806.26
520,880.04 47,812.50
None 3,029,533.66
40,347.46 None
None None 22,624.75
Total Assets ................................ $ 7,i1,562.09
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposl!&..of States and political
subdtvtstons ........................................ Deposits of banks.........--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -- Bills payable....-----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -------------------------------
4,500,071.21 1,444,438.83
114,689.87
401',769.86 None
7,509.44 None
None 2ll,Oll.38 150,000.00 250,000.00 112,071.50
None
Total Liabilitie1 ............................ $ 7,191,562.09
132
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF THOMAS COUNTY Thomasville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. F. SCOTT, President.
Date of Charter, 2-3-1937
JOE J. KEYTON, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-15-1937
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cludin~r reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, dhect and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)--Loans and discounts (ineludinz
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate....-................... Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______
Other assets -
1,612,779.30 2,ZS2,046.83
94,887.60 None None
1,836,041.63 66,098.76
None
None None 24,600.64
Total Assets .................................. $ 5,906,464.66
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!. _of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ..................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...-------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding -----Other liabilities ..................................
Capital --------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ................................................
3,219,368. 72 952,323.04 146,751.06 921,962.34 811,296.90 25,770.80 None
None 31,640.64 100,000.00 176,000.00 10,010.50 13,841.77
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 5,906,454.66
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL BANK Thomasville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. D. FERGUSON, President.
Date of Charter: 7-3-1916
A. F. KIMBROUGH, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-22-1916
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
subdJVISlODS ..................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate..............----Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding___________
Other assets ........................................
1,760,719.68 2,1161,877.84
610,706.47 None None
2,872,973.64 64,200.00 1.00
None None 15,416.54
Total Assets .................................. $ 7,275,893.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi!s. .of States and political
subdtvtstons ...................................... Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable...----- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----Other liabilities.._.............................._ Capital .................................................... Surplus ................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----
3,861,792.66 1,283,478.47
285,678.97
1,()26.834.16 3'1:2,441.25
120,117.40 None
Nona None 200,000.00 100,000.00 36,275.06 69,276.70
Total Liabilities ........................ $ 7,275,893.67
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
133
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF THOMSON Thomson, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. C. HAWES, President.
Date of Charter: 7-30-1891
W. E. HUNT, Cashier.
Began Business: 1891
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political
SUbdiVlSlODS ......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures_ Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................... Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
Inpvreesmtmiseenstsandothera--ssetsindi- rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate............------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding........______
Other assets ............................................
660,060.78 9'71,958.00
91,325.29 34,013.70
720.00 850,648.03
89,000.00 None
None None 5,200.07
Total Assets .................................... $ 2,652,925.87
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government...- Deposl?. .of States and political
SUbdtVlSlODg ..... ,,,40,,,
Deposits of banks.........-----Other deposits (certified and olD
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ BilL payable....------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------COatphietrallia..b..i.l.i..t.i.e..s.................-.......................
Surplus -------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -
1,953,076.80 201,968.93 15,604.38
239,876.24 None
27,869.26 None
None 6,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 62,500.00 46,130.26
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,652,925.87
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF TIFTON Tifton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. E. BOWEN, President.
Date of Charter: 10-10-1891
L. W. GAULDING, Cashier.
Began Business: 1896
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n!' of States and political SubdiVIS10ns ................... .................... Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)_________
Loans and discounts ( inc Iu ding overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate........----- Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets-----------------
1,882,686.06 2,805,113.64
123,896.94 None None
2,819,805.26 21,093.13 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 7,652,596.03
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _or States and political
subdlVlBlOnS ...................................... Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and olDBilclesrap'aycahbelcek..s.,.._e_t_c_._) __.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgilities._-_--_-_--_-_--_-_--_-_--_-_--_-_--
Capital ....................................................
Surplus --------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves .................................................
4,316,316.96 1,6'79,054.80
138,539.55
322,578.44 499,947.05
34,997.84 None
None None 200,000.00 200,000.00 208,661.89 62,600.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 7,652,596.03
134
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK OF TIFTON Tifton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
H. D. HAND, President.
Date of Charter: 2-24-1948
H. P. SANDERS, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-15-1948
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political subdiVISIOns --------------------------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures __ Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ----------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------ ---------------------------- ------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ---------------------------------------
396,063.08 550,000.00
Nolle Non'e None 511,295.84 ft6,397.44 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,523,756.36
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ De~o~i!s of States and political sub-
diVIsions ............................................ Deposits of banks ___________
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeksJ etc.) - Bills payable _____ -----------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outOtshtearndilniagbi_l_i_t_i-e--s-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_--_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
Capital --- USunrdpilvuisdedprofits....................-.-.-..-........
Reserves ------
755,704.51 388,623.81
15,649.00
134,718.55 None
27,135.40 None
None None 100,000.00 50,000.00 14,425.09 37,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,523.756.36
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK OF TIFTON Tifton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. C. McNEESE, President.
Date of Charter: 12-21-193!':
HILTON S. HUTCHINSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-24-1937
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, it>-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 1,038,993.58
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
641,476.38
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................
9,000.00
Other bonds, notes, and debenture
None
Corporate stocks (including stock ol
Federal Reserve Bank)----------
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,101,879.79
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------ Real estate owned other than bank
18,272.4 7
premises------------------ . --------Investments and other assets Indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate_______________ ----
None
Customers' liability to this bAnk on
acceptances outstanding_________
None
Other assets____________
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,809,622.22
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---- $ Time deposits -- ........ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposl~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSIODS ...................................
Deposits of banks --- Other devosits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable--------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
accoun~ of this bank and out-
standing _----------------------------------Other liabilities ---- Capitsl ...................................................
Surplus -------------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------
1,432,259.65 757,820.87 176,890.20
135,792.82 6,343. 79
37,275.19 None
None None 100,000.00 100,000.00 63,239.70 None
Total Liabilities -- $ 2,809,622.22
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
135
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF TIGNALL Tignall, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. L. BLACKMON, President.
Date of Charter: 7-5-1909
L. D. WARE, Cashier.
Began Business: 8-1909
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
Items in process of collection ........ $ 102,784.66
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
413,534.10
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
OtShUebrdtbVolSnldOsD, Sno-tes,anddebentures
None None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)----
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
38,231.75
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------
1.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
orerctolytherer prreeaslenetsitnagteb__a__n__k____p__r_e__m___i_s__e__s
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________
None
- - - - - Other assets.______________
None
Total Assets ................................ $ 564,551.40
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits -~-~---------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ........................................ Deposits of banks....--------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-------------------------Bills payable.. -----------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding . -------------------- Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------- Surplus ------------------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ------------------------------------------
464,229.62 None 375.00
46,446.88 None
None None
None 1,600.00 26,000.00 6,000.00 13,000.00
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 664,661.40
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF TOCCOA Toccoa, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. S. McEACHERN, President.
Date of Charter: 8-10-1911
H. J. BUSHA, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 9-1-1911
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 892,870.26
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
961,748.44
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions ........................................
118,665.02
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ....................
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ 1,279,513.21
Bank premises owned, furniture and
Refailxteusrteaste ownedotherth-anbank
106,132.20
premises --------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate...----
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding______________
None
- - - - Other assets -
1'i1,476.35
Total Assets, .................................. $ 3,410,404.48
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtvtsJons ........................................
Deposits of bank----------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, ete.) ...........................
Bills payable---------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
2,064,476.94 973,632.85 1,069.14
127,360.31 None
4,331.66 None
None 2,093.29 100,000.00 130,000.00 7,461.80
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,410,404.48
-l
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CITIZENS BANK OF TOCCOA Toccoa, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
WALLACE B. BRUCE, President.
Date of Charter: 5-25-1950
WALLACE B. BRUCE, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-16-1951
ASSETS Cash, balance with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection .._.___, $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed_______ _ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
subdiVISIODS .................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures__ Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) -------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ----- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ............................................. Investments and other assets indi...
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets -..------------------------.----------
644,675.55 531,648.06
22,983.10 250,031.25
None 677,976.42
20,323.95 None
None None None
Total Assets ...----------..------------- $ 2,147,638.33
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ------------..------ $ TimDeepodseiptsosoitfs U--.--S.---G---o--v-e--r.n.m---e--n..-t-_-__._._-___
Deposit,s. ?f States and political
subdlVJSlODS ....................
Deposits of banks -------------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable -------------~-------------~----~------~ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------------.----------------Other liabilities ---..---------------..------Capital -------------------------------Surplus ------------------------..-------------Undivided profits ---------------------Reserves ..................................................
1,488, 724.07 31>5,052.06 49,181.24
97,580.80 None
12,673.79 None
None None 100,000.00 20,000.00 24,426.37 None
Total Liabilities --------------------- $ 2,147,638.33
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
WILKINSON COUNTY BANK Toomsboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. E. STEPHENS,
President. Date of Charter: 7-16-1907
H. E. STEPHENS,
Cashier. Began Business: 7-16-1907
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 173,124.91
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
328,400.00
Obliga!i~n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ..................................
664.25
Other bonds, notes, and debentures __
139,000.00
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-~---
None
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------.----------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
192,853.98
fixtures ................................................
1,340.20
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------- ------------------
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate------------~-----
None
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding________
None
- - - - Other assets--~-----~---------
None
Total Assets ----------..---------------- $ 834,883.34
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ---------------------------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government-------Deposi!s..of States and political
SUbdiVISIOns .........................
Deposits of banks---~---~-----------~-~~-----~ Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrsp' aychaebclek_s__,____e__t_c__._)_____._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing -------------~-~--------------------- Other liabilities---------~---------~---~-~-
Capital
---------------------------------~------
Surplus ------------------------.--------------Undivided profits ------------------------ Reserves ..................................................
505,018.62 128,553.65
4,500.00
96,410.22 None
4,247.86 None
None None 25,000.00 50,000.00 21,152,99 None
Total Liabilities ------.-------------------- $ 81!4,883.34
1
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
137
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF TUCKER Tucker, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
REID H. COFER, President.
Date of Charter: 10-29-1919
REID H. COFER, Cashier.
Began Business: 12-1919
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political
subdiVISlODS ~--------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
roerc tol yt h er er prreeasle netsitnagt eb__a__n__k___p__r_e__m__i_s__e_s
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ........................................
282,745.13 329,882.81
None None None 504,262.06 5,895.88 None
None None 2,146.52
Total Assets --- $ 1,124,932.40
LIABILITIES
?J:'ea'd~p!l~~s~~----:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: $
Deposits of U. S. Government ________ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdivtSlODB ---
Deposits of banks--------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ........................ Bills payable-------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------------Other liabilities ------------- Capital ------------------------------------------Surplus -------------------Undivided profits------------------------Reserves .................................................
643,338.67 281,836.19
None
47,500.00 None
2,482.14 None
Node 5,259.87 25,000.00 75,000.00 8,000.0Q 41,515.63
Total Liabilities --------------- $ 1,124,932.40
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
DURDEN BANKING COMPANY, INC. Twin City, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
B. LEWIS BRINSON,
President Date of Charter: 6-26-1935
R. W. DURDEN,
Cashier Began Business: 7-5-1935
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political subdtVlSIODS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) -------- Loans and discounts (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) -------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ---------------
Total Assets ----------------- $
196,383.84 380,000.00
None None None 374,411.00 18,711.19 None
None None None 969,-506.03
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits --------------- $ Time deposits ----------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s . ?f States and political
subdtVlSlODS ........................................ Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) -~ Bills payable -------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities --------------- Capital --------------------------- Surplus ---------------------- Undivided profits ------------Reserves ..................................................
639,063.72 134,326.29
10,168.63
104,989.98 None
2,816.09 None
None 3,000.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 25,141.32
None
Total Liabilities ------------ $ 969,506.03
1
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
EXCHANGE BANK OF UNADILLA Unadilla, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. H. CONNER, President.
Date of Charter: 4-19-1935
T. E. WOODRUFF, Cashier.
Began Business: 4-22-1935
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection________ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........
Obliga!i'?n.s of States and political
subdtVlSlODS ----------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------------Loans and discounts (including
Baonvkerpdrreamftiss)es -o--w---n--e--d---,--f--u--r--n--i--t-u---r-e----a--n---dfixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate.____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________
Other assets __________________________________________
616,666.18 75,000.00 None None None
408,519.27 2,350.00 None
None None None
Total Assets ----------------------- $ 1,002,434.46
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------------------------------- $ TDiempoesidtespoosfitsU.----S--.----G---o--v--er-n--m----e--n--t-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Deposi~s. .of States and political
subdtvlSlOns ...................................... Deposits of bank-----------------------Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrsp' acyhaebclkes_,___e__t_c_._)__._._._.._._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding .-------------------------------
Other liabilities ----------------------------------Capital ------------------------------Surplus -------------------------------Undivided profits -------------------------- Reserves ..................................................
718,733.08 66,677.33
6,187.24
79,964.88 None
5.645.40 None
None None 25,000.00 25,000.00 60,000.00 26,326.62
Total Liabilities ------------------------- $ 1,002,434.45
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF UNION POINT Union Point, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
RALPH L. RHODES, President.
Date of Charter: 5-15-1911
ALEX ROGERS, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?~s of States and political SU bdtVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -------------------------------------Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding____________
Other assets----------------------------
509,257.74 102,000.00 156,597.65
None None 400,116.18 3,818.31
3.00
None None None
Tots! Assets ----------------------------- $ 1,171,792.88
LIABILITIES Demand deposits -----------~------------------ $ TDiempoesidtsepoosfitsU-.----S---.----G---o---v--e--r--n--m---e--n---t-_-_-_-_-_Deposi~ ..of States and political
subdiVIsions ........................................ Deposits of banks ------------------------------- Other deposits (certified and offiBicllesrsp' acyhaebclkes_,__e__t_c__._)___--_-_-_--_-_-_--_-_-_--_-_-_--_-_--_-_-_--_-_--
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
Otshtearndliianbgil-i-t-ie--s-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-
Capital --------------------------------------------------Surplus ----------------------------------------------Undivided profits ------------------------------Reserves ................. -
686,166.27 286,877.77
1,036.40
69,774.36 380.50
1,519.02 None
None None 50,000,00 60,000.00 16,498.47 9,660.09
Total Liabilities ------------------------ $ 1,171,792.88
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STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE FARMERS BANK Union Point, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
JOHN B. STEWART President.
REUBEN FLYNT Cashier.
Date of Charter: 9-6-1911
Began Business: 9-6-1911
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i"!n~ of States and political
subdtVISlOD ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures__ Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)__________________
Loans and discounta (including
overdrafts) ---------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investmenta and other asseta indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other asseta ........................................
387,612.46 511,762.33
30,962.03 5,314.05 None
796,805.00 4,268.10 None
None None 1,019.30
Total Asseta - $ 1,737,743.27
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
subdlVISIODS ..................................
Deposits of banks---------------------------Other deposita (certified and offiBilclesrsp' acyhaebclkes_,___e__t_c_.__)___._._._._.._._._._._.._._._._._._.._._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------Other liabilities--------------------------------
Capital -------------------------------Surplus --------------------------------------Undivided profits ------- Reserves ..................................................
521.233.24 950,519.76
24,623.98
68,355.85 None
3,573.10 None
None None 60,000.00 60,000.00 35,437.34 34,000.00
Total Liabilities - $ 1,737,743.27
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FIRST STATE BANK Valdosta, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. 0. CONOLY, President
Date of Charter: 1-22-1906
WM. W. CONOLY, Cashier
Began Business: 3-1906
ASSETS Cash. balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i"!n_s of States and political
subdtVISIODS .......................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) --------Loans and discounta (i n c I u d i n g
overdrafts) - Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ---
380,959.97 252,716.93
45,212.58 None None
737,204.57 17,548.87 1.00
None None 426.53
Total Assets ------- $ 1,434,070.45
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -- $ Time deposits ...................................... Deposits of U. S. Government. ______ _ Deposi~s. ?f States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS .......................................
Deposita of banks ------ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ..........................
Bills payable --- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities --- Capital -- Surplus --------- Undivided profits -- Reserves ---------
535,705.06 435,264.53
21,241.80
155,000.00 65,867.13
12,866.64 None
None 4,000.00 100,000.00 40,000.00 14,125.29 51l,OOO.OO
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,434,070.45
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
DARBY BANKING COMPANY Vidalia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. F. DARBY, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 6-22-1934
0. C. EIDSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1934
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed_....... Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVlSlODS ------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures - Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_____________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding.________
Other assets ............................................
639,399.63 671,664.52
49,000.0~
None None 409,406.71 8,941.64 None
None None
1.00
Total Assets ................................ $ 1,778,413.50
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~. _of States and political
SUbdiVlSIODS ........
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers checks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable...---------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ~~--------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ~ ~---~~~~-- ~----------------Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
1,191,354.89 241,515.37 3,141.40 116,221.50 71,094.34 17,174.59 None
None 12,367.30 50,000.00 30,000.00 45,544.11
None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 1,778,413.50
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
VIDALIA BANKING COMPANY Vidalia, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
G. H. GIBSON, President.
Date of Charter: 10-22-1938
P. B. COLLINS, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 10-28-1938
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, In-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i'!n.s of States and political
subdtVISIODB .........................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)- Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ....................................... Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. JnvE!stments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets ..........................................
1,082,687.83 700,736.60 None None None 703,937.15 11,478.91 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 2,498,840.49
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s ..of States and political
SubdiVISIOns .................................
Deposits of banks Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable~----------------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ----------------------------Surplus -----------------------------Undivided profits~----------------Reserves ..................................................
1,906,662. 70 212,647.15 50,220.76
108,387.71 29,648.42
24,391.36 None
None None 50,000.00 40,000.00 None 76,932.39
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 2,498,840.49
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
141
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Vienna, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
E. E. LEWIS, President.
Date of Charter: 6-24-1931
W. G. WILLIAMSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 7-1-1931
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed.......... Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdlVJSJODB ---------------------------------------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) __________________
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ---- Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate_______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding------
Other assets----------------
634,425.94 137,300.00
None None None 718,706.14 3,145.22 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,493,577.SO
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government-......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVISIODS ...................................
Deposits of banks -- Other deposits (certified and offi
eel's' checks. etc.) ............................
Bills payable -------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ------------------Other liabilities------------------Capital ---------------------------Surplus --------------------- Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
998,463.96 114,648.68
2,801.72
194,734.97 1,005.11
3,148.84 None
None None 60,000.00 25,000.00 101,738.48 2,186.14
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,493,677.80
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF VILLA RICA Villa Rica, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. G. CLIATT, President.
Date of Charter: 5-4-1899
R. R. RICHARDSON, Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1899
ASSETS Cash, balances with other hanks, in
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed ........ Obliga~i'!n.s of States and political subdlVlSlODS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ---- Bank premises owned. furniture and
fixtures --- Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets-----------------
562,281.83 1,021,800.00
62,426.00 None None
443,212,46 2.00
None
None None None
Total Assets ..................................$ 2,089, 721.29
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits __ ..................................... Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlOns ........................................
Deposits of banks ---- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................
ABcilclsepptaaynacbesle executed-byor-for account of this bank and out-
standing _------------------------------Other liabilities ..................................
Capital --------------------- Surplus -------------- Undivided profits ------ Reserves ---
1,745,707.92 31,457.81 16,769.60
67,408.24 8,720.62
1,968.47 None
None 22,057.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 35,641.73 60,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,089,721.29
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF WADLEY Wadley, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
WM. C. CLARY, JR., President.
Date of Charter: 1-29-1902
P. G. EDENFIELD, JR., Vice-President and Cashier.
Began Business: 1-1902
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i'?n.s of States and political
subdtVISlODS .................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-----Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) -- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate___________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ___________
Other assets ..........................................
182,582.77 321,000.00
32,577.13 None None
730,854.18 7,452.37 None
None None 673.76
Total Assets .................................... $ 1,275,140.21
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s . .of States and political
subdtvtstons - Deposits of banks ............................ Other deposits (certified and offiBilcles rsp' acyhaebclkes_,___e__t_c__._)____._._._.._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and out-
standing -----------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital --------------------------------------
8 urpIus
------------------------
Undivided profits ..........................
Reserves -----------------------------------------------
e61,505.7o 305,952.17
38,122.19
177,629.16 None
9,358.25 None
None 11,889.01 25,000.00 25,000.00 20,683.73
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,275,140.21
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS STATE BANK Warner Robins, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
D. L. FOUNTAIN, President.
Date of Charter: 12-31-1950
H. LEE MILLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1951
ASSETS
Cash, balance with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........
Obliga~i~n_s of States and political subdiVISions ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................ Other assets ..........................................
375,850.53 1,019,676.43
None None None 547,011.94 30,797.81 None
None None 2,652.03
Total Assets .......................... $ $ 1,975,988.74
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ............................... $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. !Jf States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS ........................................ Deposits of banks................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ..............................................
Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................ Reserves ..................................................
973,356.12 236,392.75
13,334.99
231,922.31 345,000.00
8,040.46 None
None 32,023.66 50,000.00 50,488.73 35,429.72
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,975,988.74
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143
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
CITIZENS BANK Warrenton, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
DENHAM CASON President
Date of Charter: 4-14-1902
G. C. GARRETT Cashier
Began Business: 4-1902
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subdiVISIOns ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks ( ipcluding stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ..............___ Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ....................................... Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate______________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding______________
Other assets..................-------------
402,089.34 1,179,662.50
136,961.10 3,900.00 None
947,835.83 20,742.10 None
None None None
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,691,190.87
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ---- Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s. .of States and political
su'bd.IV1510ll8 ............................
Deposits of banks .................______________ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks. etc.) ........--- Bills payable..----------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------Other liabilities ------------------------Capital -------- -----------------Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ----- Reserves ................................................
1,56"8,096.81 681,711.56 24,038.17
173,587.96 None
3,577.45 None
None None 50,000.00 100,000.00 75.016.82 15,162.10
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,691,190.87
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK Washington, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
H. G. GARRARD, SR., President.
Date of Charter: 8-10-1949
ROGER DODD, Cashier.
Began Business: 3-14-1950
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i<?n.s of States and political subdtVlSIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) .................. Loans and discounts (inc I u ding overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................ Real estnte owned other than bank vremises .............................................. Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customer's liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding ................ Other assets ..........................................
Total Assets ................................ $
224,046.56 502,965.20
None None None 237,668.19 6,115.93 None
None None 4,989.17 975,785.05
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
SU bdtVlSlODS .......................................
Deposits of banks '-- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ------ Bills payable .......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding .............................................. Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus ................................................ Undivided profits ................................ Reserves .....................................,............
386,800.51 187,160.04
11,531.25
293,588.65 10,202.35
18.75 None
None 587.13 65,000.00 13,000.00 1,396.37 6,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 975,785.05
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DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE WASHINGTON LOAN & BANKING CO. Washington, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
F. W. THOMAS, President.
Date of Charter: 9-7-1891
HAL P. SHANK~ Cashier.
Began Business: 5-1-1895
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
eluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection ........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n!' of States and political
SUbdJVISlODS ......................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises --------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ...------ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_____________
Other assets ............................................
1,044,158.27 1,058, 770.31
377,868.93 None
6,000.00 1,306,262.44
1.00 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 8,793,055.95
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposl~s ..of States and political
SUbdJVlSlODS .................
Deposits of banks ................................
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' cheeks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable ........................................
Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out
standing ---------
Other liabilities ------------
Capital -------
--
SurPlus ....................................................
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
2,222,934.26 641,311.60 76,531.11
410,099.18 96,580.38
5,393.42 None
None None 100,000.00 100,000.00 140,206.00 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 3,793,055.96
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
COMMERCIAL BANK Waycross, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
L. B. HARRELL, President.
Date of Charter: 10-15-1918
N. P. MILLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-30-1918
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n!' of States and political
SUbdiVISIOnS -------
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. CorPorate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)---- Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ............................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures --- -------- Real estate owned other than bank
premises -----------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ----Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ..........................................
1,475,370.71 3,467. 700.00
181,757.50 None None
862,766.67 32,000.00
None
None None None
Total A8sets - $ 6,019,594.88
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposi~ . ?i States and political
subdiVlSlODS ...........................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable....------- Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing _----------------------------------------Other Liabilities ..................................
Capital ---------SUunrdPilvuids e-dpro-fits.....-..-.....-....-..-....-.......-..-.
Reserves -------
4,048,321.80 871,106.39 39,080.89
45"4,287.40 134,434.56
23,906.44 None
None 21,174.77 50,000.00 150,000.00 40,000.00 187,282.63
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 6,019,594.88
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
145
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF WAYNESBORO Waynesboro, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
M. K. TUCKER, President.
Date of Charter: 12-16-1890
J. W. NICHOLS, Cashier.
Began Business: 1891
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n~ of States and political
SUbd.IVISlODS .....................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................ Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures .............................................. Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_______________
Other assets ..........................................
1,536,071.08 400,979.37 107,000.00 None 1,000.00
1,760,556.19 30,499,88 1.50
None None 1.627.50
Total Assets ................................ $ 3,837.735.52
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ............................... $
TDiempoesidtsepoofsiUts. S-.-Go--v--e-r--n--m---e--n--t-_-_-_-_-__-_-_-_-_ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiviSions ---------------------------------------Deposits of banks .............................. Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)-----------------------Bills payable.......................................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital -Surplus ............................................. Undivided profits ...........................
Reserves ---------------------------------------------- ___
2,014,288.27 1,165,445.09
66,356.81
244,300.67 71,744.60
30,706.97 None
None 2.80
75,000.00 125,000.00 38,890.31
6,000.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 3,837,735.52
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Willacoochee, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. L .STEVENS, President
Date of Charter: 1-4-1952
S. T. BRAGDON, Cashier
Began Business: 1-15-1952
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 196,425.37
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
58,000.00
Obliga~i~n_s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ------ Other bonds, notes, and debentures
None None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ................
None
Loans and discounts (i n c I u d in g
overdrafts) ........................................
63,018.10
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................
4,300.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
None
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding -----
None
Other assets ........................................ $
None
-----
Total Assets - $ 321,743.47
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government ........ Deposi~s. ?f States and political
subdiVISIOnS -------------Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable ........................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --- Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---------------------------------
154,625.29 52,535.29 None
78,056.32 None
3,401.81 None
None None 30,000.00 351.07 2,773.69 None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 321,743.47
146
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF BARROW Winder, Ga.
As called for by the Su}Hlrintendent of Banks.
W. C. HARRIS President.
Date of Charter: 3-12-1951
FRED HUTCHINS Cashier.
Began Business: 3-17-1951
ASSETS Cash, balance with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i<?n,s of States and political
subdivisiOns ..............................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve BanK)
_______
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ..............................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ------------ Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ........................ Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ................
Other assets ..........................................
585,919.21 763,645.81
None 50,000.00
None 474,242.04
9,945.85
None
668.23 None 5,346.60
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,889,767.74
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ----------Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. ?f States and political
subdiVISIOnS .......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ---------------------------Bills payable ........................... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this band and out-
standing -------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital .................................................... .. Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves -----------------------------------
1,350,528.87 143,261.47 73,429.92
167,498.06 None
14,861.54 None
None 16,943.31 75,000.00 15,000.00 22,296.86 10,947.71
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,889,767.74
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE PEOPLES BANK Winder, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. 0. MADDOX, President.
Date of Charter: 10-29-1926
J. B. LANGFORD, Cashier.
Began Business: 10-30-1926
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
SUbdiVISIOns ........................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures.. Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank) ...................
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures
_______________________ ---------
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate ------------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding________________
Other assets ..........................................
953,332.22 1,320,078.13
17,850.00 None None
593,999.14 16,000.00 2,000.00
None None 1,703.61
Total Assets ................................ $ 2,904,963.10
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ............................ $
Time deposits -------------------------------------Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi!s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ......................................
Deposits of banks Other deposits (certified and offi.
cers' checks, ete.) .......................... Bills payable ......................................... Acceptances executed by or or for
account of this bank and out-
standing --------------------------------------------Other liabilities .................................... Capital ................................................... Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits.................................. Reserves ..................................................
2,273,488.12 248,469.43 22,265.14
140,602.51 None
8,910.95 None
None 13,302.84 50,000.00 75,000.00 25,000.00 47,924.11
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 2,904,963.10
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THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
147
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE CAMDEN COUNTY STATE BANK Woodbine, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks
J. C. NEWTON, President.
Date of Charter: 6-24-1947
F. T. TILLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-2-1948
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 350,287.76
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed_______ _ 271,878.13
Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVlSlODS .................................
6,729.23
Other bonds, notes, and debentures _
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)
---
None
Loans and discounts ( inc 1u ding
overdrafts) -------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
320,074,72
fixtures ..............................................
9,508.19
Real estate owned other than bank
premises _______ ----------------------- -
None
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate----------------- ------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding------------------
None
Other assets .......................................... - - - -No-ne
Total Assets ---- $ 958,478.03
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits -------- $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdlVlSlODS --------
Deposits of banks _ Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable----------------- ---------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ---------------------------------------------Other liabilities ------- Capital ----------------- _________ _ Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ----
374,367.18 345,957.42
None
145,966.72 None
3,255.27 None
None None 50,000.00 28,000.00 3,455.00 7,476.44
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 958,478.03
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE WOODBURY BANKING COMPANY Woodbury, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
T. H. CARROLL, President.
Date of Charter: 10-20-1891
M. 0. CAMPBELL, Cashier.
Began Business: 9-29-1902
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political subdtvtsiOns ------------------- -------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)-------------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate__________________________
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________________
Other assets ..........................................
350,848.69 521,500.00
None None None 417,344.86 300.00 None
None None None
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government..........
Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdiVISIOns ......................................
Deposits of banks -----------------------------
Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' che-cks, etc.) ............................
Bills payable.-------------------------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ----------------------------------------------
Other liabilities ----------------------------------
Capital _______________
-----------------------
Surplus ______ __ ---------------------
Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ..................................................
722,133.27 267,452.47
6,126.89
124,960.82 None
1,217.10 None
None 2,000.00 25,000.00 50,000.00 81,103.00 10,000.00
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,289,993.55
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,289,993.55
148
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE WOODLAND BANK Woodland, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
J. H. WOODALL, President.
Date of Charter: 11-18-1907
C. E. MILLER, Cashier.
Began Business: 11-25-1907
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga!i~n.s of States and political subdtvtstons -------------------- ------------------Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank) ......._.._________
Loans and discounts (including overdrafts) ........................................
Bank premises owned, furniture and fixtures ................................................
Real estate owned other than bank
premises -------------------------------------------Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate------------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding ----------------Other assets ..........................................
114,666.74 185,852.60
None None None 55,718.11 600.00 None
None None 1,227.75
Total Assets .................................. $ 358,065.20
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $
Time deposits ------------------------------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposi!s. _of States and political
subdiVISions .........................
Deposits of banks______
.... ..
Other deposits (certified and officers' checks, etc.) ................
Bills payable......_______ .. ------------------Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and outstanding ----------------------------~--------..-----Other liabilities .................................... Capital ....................................................
Surplus ---------------------------------Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ------------------------------------------------
259,045.45 8,926.52 3,559.93
41,350.99 None
4 74.44 None
None 750.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 13,957.87 None
Total Liabilities .......................... $ 358,065.20
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF WOODSTOCK Woodstock, Ga.
As called for lby the Superintendent of Banks.
J. E. JOHNSTON, President.
Date of Charter: 11-13-1905
S. L. JOHNSTON, JR., Cashier.
Began Business: 11-13-1905
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ 112,700.94
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
312,460,94
Obliga~i'!n~ of States and political
subdiVISIOllS .......................................
23,000.00
Other bonds, notes, and debentures..
None
Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)------------
None
Loans and discounts (inc Iu ding
overdrafts) ........................................
345,897.18
Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures -----------------------------------------
2.00
Real estate owned other than bank
premises ----------------------------------------------
1.00
Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises
or other real estate --------------------
None
Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_______
None
- - - - - Other assets ............................................
10,000.00
Total Assets ................................ $ 804,062.06
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ------------- Deposits of U. S. Government........
Deposi!s .of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ---- Deposits of banks --------------------------- Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.)---------------------------Bills payable --------------------------------- .... Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bank and out-
standing ---------------------------------------------Other liabilities ....................................
Capital ---------------------------------------------Surplus ....................................................
Undivided profits ..................
.. ..
Reserves ------------
436,957.97 145,416.01
13,830.20
135,900.40 None
9.50 None
None 5,165.21 25,000.00 40,000.00 1,782.77
None
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 804,062.06
THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT
149
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
BANK OF WRIGHTSVILLE Wrightsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. H. LOVETT, President.
Date of Charter: 2-16-1897
J. B. FULGHUM, Cashier.
Began Business: 2-16-1897
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ........................................ Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Bank)__
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ----------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premises ..............................................
Investments and other assets indirectly representing bank premises
or other real estate_ ---------------------Customers' liability to this bank on
acceptances outstanding_________________ Other assets______________________________________
295,230.11 804,000.00
8,194.14 None None
809,162.92 5,864.50 None
None None None
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,922,451.67
LIABILITIES Demand deposits ................................ $ Time deposits ....................................... Deposits of U. S. Government........ Deposi~s- .of States and political
subdtvlSlODS ......................................
Deposits of banks ................................ Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrsp' acyhaebclkes_,____e__t_c__._)_____._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._.._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding __________ ----------------------------
Other liabilities ______ ------------------------Capital ....................................................
Surplus ----- Undivided profits ................................
Reserves --------------
1,283,563.53 226,218.26 5,790.00
173,769.37 63,110.18
4,326.19 None
None None 50,000.00 50,000.00 38,174.14 27,500.00
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,922.451.67
STATEMENT
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
EXCHANGE BANK OF WRIGHTSVILLE Wrightsville, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
W. R. JACKSON, President.
Date of Charter: 12-20-1909
R. E. FULFORD,
Cashier. Began Business: 12-20-1909
ASSETS
Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances, and cash
items in process of collection........ $
United States Government obliga-
tions, direct and guaranteed........
Obligations of States and political
subdivisions
______________ ________
Other bonds, notes, and debentures
Corporate stocks (including stock of Federal Reserve Bank)__
Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ------------------------- Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ------------------------------Real estate owned other than bank
premises ---u Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................ Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding............
Other assets.........-----------------------------------
196,217.30 88,000.00 None None None
804,473.78 7 51.00 None
None None None
Total Assets --------- $ 1,089,442.08
LIABILITIES Demand deposits .................................. $ Time deposits ........................................ Deposits of U. S. Government _________ Deposi~s. _of States and political
subdtVlSlODg ........................................
Deposits of banks ---------------------Other deposits (certified and offi-
cers' checks, etc.) ............................ Bills payable............................................ Acceptances executed by or for
account of this bnnk anct out. standing ...... __ ------------ Other liabilities .........................
Capital ------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves ---
805,105.59 47,451.24
None
70,092.22 None
621.06 None
None None 35,000.00 80,000.00 28,033.44 23,138.53
Total Liabilities ............................ $ 1,089,442.08
150
DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
STATEMENT
'
Showing condition at the close of business December 31, 1953, of
THE BANK OF ZEBULON Zebulon, Ga.
As called for by the Superintendent of Banks.
C. R. GWYN, President.
Date of Charter: 3-18-1905
G. M. LIFSEY, Cashier.
Began Business: 1-31-1905
ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, in-
cluding reserve balances. and cash items in process of collection........ $ United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed........ Obliga~i~n.s of States and political
subdiVISIOnS ..................................
Other bonds, notes, and debentures Corporate stocks (including stock of
Federal Reserve Banks) -----------------Loans and discounts (including
overdrafts) ........................................ Bank premises owned, furniture and
fixtures ................................................ Real estate owned other than bank
premise& .............................................. Investments and other assets indi-
rectly representing bank premises or other real estate........................
Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding_________________
Other assets ........................................
344,142.59 520,549.61
28,555.46 None None
274,309.10 1,400.00 None
None None 777.95
Total Assets .................................. $ 1,169,734. 71
LIABILITIES
Demand deposits ................................ $
Time deposits ........................................
Deposits of U. S. Government.......... Deposi~s. _of States and political
SUl>d.lVISIOns ..............
Deposits of banks ..............._._____________
Other deposits (certified and offiBilclesrs'pacyhaebclkes_,___e__t_c__._)____._.._._._._._._._._._._.._._._._._._._._._._.._._..
Acceptances executed by or for account of this bank and outstanding _________ --------------------------------
Other liabilities ---------------------------Capital --------------------------------------------------Surplus .................................................... Undivided profits ................................
Reserves
--------------------------------------
651,810.74 251,425.99
28,631.25
110,280.27 None
867.62 None
None 3,000.00 26,000.00 50,000.00 48,718.94
None
Total Liabilities - $ 1,169,734.71