The Cedarville Herald, Volume 70, Numbers 1-26

Pag& FoTfl? jpj&xjk., sc I. . ' ; v - ' i .. 1 i*-a* ■ ; •' XENIA NATIONAL BANK DETROIT STREET AT MAIN, XENIA; OHIO has served people, of Greene County since 1835 ij, Our Second Century of Banking & i s ,# r ;c.. y ' \ U '• 4 ' JUNE 1st 1947 v : - 7 v» « One Hundred and Twelfth Anniversary —■ **c»tr=*■« \ r-*- — LOANS BUSINESSMEN FARMERS CIVILIANS Tlie Strength o f a bank is determined by its History— its Policy , its Management and The Extent o f its resources— These in a b u n ­ d a n c e are an integral part o f The Xenia National Bank * * - ' \u v#T . * * * . /** T f . 4 ^ f t ~ - M % - '* ? • * " * **'*■'*r« Sf3£K I S £tV,‘ ■ V ,r ,4ft BUSINESS LOANS— This institution has -played an enormous part in the business life of this community—by facilitating the flow of commerce and increasing i t with Loans to Business­ men and industrialists. FARM LOANS If you are an operating farmer we are eager to serve you with financial assistance. The Xenia National Bank is prepared to make loans for livestock and crops . . . and this financial assistance Is given you . . . right here In your home community! REAL ESTATE LOANS— Hundreds of Xenia homeowners have availed them­ selves of The Xenia National Hank’s services In the pur­ chase of a. home. Advice and guidance. . . coupled with loans at attractive rates and method of payments -mre at your command when you deem the time and opportunity is right in the purchase of a new home, We invite your consultation. PERSONAL LOANS— Need a personal loan? You'll find this institution has understanding . . . a grasp on the problems of today. A friendly, helpful service awaits you—avail yourself of our Personal Loan Department’s services. jjfc^ *£‘■*53’- j * $ !-*s u . v* * 1835 History of The Xenia National Bank 1947 ’ June 1st, 1835 John Hfvling opened a private bank in the city of Xenia, the first bank in Greene County of which there is any record. .In, 1845 the Ohio'General Assembly established a State Banking System under the control of a* Board of Commissioners— one of whom was John Hivling, of Xenia, whose bank had joined the state system under the name of the Ohio State Bank.— Xenia Branch, Several of the bank notes of this branch are still in possession of a Xenia resident. PERSONNEL! \ . 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS H. E. Eavey— President & Chairman of Board of Directors Mary Little Dice—-Vice President Jos. A. Finney F. Leon Spahr R. O, Y/ead #*■' The Xenia Branch Bank was located in the Messenger building at the N. E, corner of De­ troit and Second streets. The old vault of this bank is Still intact in the offices of Dr. F. M. Chambliss. The bank continued to operate successfully until 1863 when the first National Banking Act was passed by Congress under the guidance of Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio. Under this act ail banks which joined the system were chartered for a period of twenty years. The Board of Directors of the Xenia Branch Bank applied for a National Charter in 1863 which was granted under the name of The First National Bank of Xenia, Ohio. This organization con­ tinued business in the old location until 1866 when they purchased the lot on the S. E. corner.of Detroit and Main streets, and in 1867 erected the present building on this lot. - Here they con­ tinued their banking business until the 20 year charter expired in 1883. At this time-the Na­ tional Banking Act had been changed so as to grafnt continuous' charters and at the time of the expiration of the original charter in 1883 the organization applied for a new charter under the name of The Xenia National Bank, Its present name, ■ ' . During these years this bank has enjoyed the patronage and confidence of the people o f . this community for which we wish to express our sincere appreciation. It has endeavored to be. helpful in the advancement of the community in making Greene County a good place in which to live, as well as a good place in which to make a living, * -v . . . . . . ^ On this our 112th anniversary we extend to pur patrons and friends our heart-felt thanks and look forward to many years of future association. ___ ■,........... _ R. O. Wead— Cashier Wm. B. Fraver— Asst. Cashier George H. Prugh— Teller J. Fred Schultz— Teller Jean M. Dean— Teller Marilyn Whetstone— Bookkeeper Emma Andres^—Bookkeeper , Mary K -Smith— Bookkeeper Betty Anderson— Bookkeepper Marilyn Anderson—Collections and Proof Clerk Dorothy Linkhart— Notes, Discounts and Bonds Zita A. Oden-—Notes and Secretary Lois B. Haines— .individual Accounts Marcella Fahcs*—Individual Accounts Helen Compton-r-Transit Clerk Nancy Ferguson— Filing Clerk. WE LIKE YOU TO FEEL THAT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME, THAT YOUR FINANCIAL PROBLEM WILL ALWAYS GET A RESPECTFUL AND SYMPATHETIC HEARING THE OLD *v . iir 'unnwiiM* %►■-•«■***<,** i Main You Are Never. A City of Xenia rffer Your First Visit" . «■* ...* v ' i . v * •vV X -ix • * „ : fc v* ..;v. "* At i» • ,i x i 4V- . . s. ■ E*n., »i** t^uy a .. I T :