20 HќќѠіђџȱ юћјђџ ђѐђњяђџȱ2016 ȱ Ĵȱȱȱȱ ȱ $42,000 in capital, 300 shares of stock at a book value of $140 per share, and a requirement that no one could own more than 10 shares. Today, the Ȃȱȱȱȱę¢ȱȱȱ Ĵǰȱ ȱȱȱ ȱ and Monticello. ȱ ȱȱ ĴȂȱȱȱ community remains as true and strong as when it opened its doors ȱŗşŚŚǯȱ ȱȱ Ĵȱȱȱ- pendently owned community bank. Bank of Wolcott In early 1933, America was in the depths of the Great Depression, and bank “moratoria,” or closures, rolled ȱȱ¢ǯȱ ȱĜȱ called moratoria “bank holidays,” yet no holiday spirit was evident in the eyes of citizens standing before a bank entrance with a note announcing “Closed by the Board of Directors until further notice.” ȱ ȱŗŖȱ¢ȱ ȱȱęȱ ȱȱ Ĵǰȱȱȱȱȱ leaders saw the desire and need for ȱȱęȱȱȱȱ local needs. On Oct 16, 1944, Bank Bank of Wolcott offers locations in Wolcott, Remington and Monticello. Bath State Bank “Building genuine relationships with our customers and community by caring for them like family” is the mission of Bath State Bank. As an extension of the community, the bank supports numerous endeavors with various organizations in some 10 counties. ȱ ȱ¡ȱěȱȱȱȱ grade-school children, promotes ęȱȱȱ ȱ Achievement, assists Relay for Life, supports the 4-H youth and senior citizens activities, serves as clerks for various 4-H livestock auctions, has presented banking and farming topics at seminars, and lends talents to various agencies such as Extension and Reality Stores. The bank’s forefathers had a vision when they established Bath State Bank in 1924: to bring economic strength to the surrounding communities. Their intent was to meet the needs of customers and help their dreams come true. The bank has continued to persevere and remain strong. Bath State Bank’s Customer Appreciation Day attracts approximately 750 customers for a homestyle summer celebration. ȱ ȱȱęȱȱȱȱŗŖŖȱ¢ȱ¢ȱȱHoosier Banker, the Indiana Bankers Association invited member banks to submit their own stories. Following are responses from the Indiana banking community. Ȭ ȱ ȱ www.BathStateBank.com Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender Preferred Lender Provider, USDA LOCATIONS Bath West College Corner Bath State Bank The Bank by the Side of the Road that is Always a Friend Serving our Community since 1924! &RQWLQXHG RQ IDFLQJ SDJH
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