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June 24, 1918 in The Bridgeport Times And Evening Farmer

Domestic News June 24, 1918

The Bridgeport Times And Evening Farmer

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Nathaniel W. Bishop, Walter B. Lashar, Horace W. Smith, A. W. Burritt, E. W. Bassick, J. S. Pullman, S. M. Hawley, I. W. Birdseye, N. W. Bishop, G. C. Edwards, S. E. Goodsel, C. W. Hawley, R. S. Hincks, W. F. Hobbs, W. B. Lashar, H. S. Shelton, H. W. Smith, L. T. Warner, W. R. Webster

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Bridgeport Savings Bank, Trustees Election, Dividend Declaration, Bank Officers, Business Increase

Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut

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What is this article about?

Bridgeport Savings Bank's annual meeting expanded its board from 13 to 16 trustees, electing Nathaniel W. Bishop, Walter B. Lashar, and Horace W. Smith as new members. Officers include President A. W. Burritt. A 4% dividend was declared, and deposits have grown since April 1.

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SAVINGS BANK INCREASES ITS TRUSTEE BOARD

At the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Savings Bank held this morning, the board of trustees was increased from 13 to 16 members. The new trustees elected this morning were Nathaniel W. Bishop, Walter B. Lashar, and Horace W. Smith. The following are the officers and trustees elected this morning:

President, A. W. Burritt; first vice president, E. W. Bassick; second vice president, J. S. Pullman; secretary and treasurer, S. M. Hawley.

Trustees: I. W. Birdseye, N. W. Bishop, G. C. Edwards, S. E. Goodsel, C. W. Hawley, R. S. Hincks, W. F. Hobbs, W. B. Lashar, H. S. Shelton, H. W. Smith, L. T. Warner, W. R. Webster.

The board of trustees, at its meeting last week, declared the 151st consecutive dividend to the depositors of the bank at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum.

Since opening its new building on April 1, the business of the bank has shown a substantial increase, both in the number of the new depositors and the amount deposited.

What sub-type of article is it?

Appointment Economic

What keywords are associated?

Bridgeport Savings Bank Trustees Election Dividend Declaration Bank Officers Business Increase

What entities or persons were involved?

Nathaniel W. Bishop Walter B. Lashar Horace W. Smith A. W. Burritt E. W. Bassick J. S. Pullman S. M. Hawley I. W. Birdseye N. W. Bishop G. C. Edwards S. E. Goodsel C. W. Hawley R. S. Hincks W. F. Hobbs W. B. Lashar H. S. Shelton H. W. Smith L. T. Warner W. R. Webster

Where did it happen?

Bridgeport

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Primary Location

Bridgeport

Event Date

This Morning

Key Persons

Nathaniel W. Bishop Walter B. Lashar Horace W. Smith A. W. Burritt E. W. Bassick J. S. Pullman S. M. Hawley I. W. Birdseye N. W. Bishop G. C. Edwards S. E. Goodsel C. W. Hawley R. S. Hincks W. F. Hobbs W. B. Lashar H. S. Shelton H. W. Smith L. T. Warner W. R. Webster

Outcome

board of trustees increased from 13 to 16 members; new trustees elected: nathaniel w. bishop, walter b. lashar, and horace w. smith; officers elected; 151st consecutive dividend declared at 4 per cent. per annum; substantial increase in new depositors and deposits since april 1

Event Details

At the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Savings Bank held this morning, the board of trustees was increased from 13 to 16 members. New trustees elected: Nathaniel W. Bishop, Walter B. Lashar, and Horace W. Smith. Officers elected: President A. W. Burritt, first vice president E. W. Bassick, second vice president J. S. Pullman, secretary and treasurer S. M. Hawley. Trustees: I. W. Birdseye, N. W. Bishop, G. C. Edwards, S. E. Goodsel, C. W. Hawley, R. S. Hincks, W. F. Hobbs, W. B. Lashar, H. S. Shelton, H. W. Smith, L. T. Warner, W. R. Webster. The board declared the 151st consecutive dividend last week. Business has increased since opening new building on April 1.