Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the American Bankers' Association Volume 1917 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 edition. Excerpt: ...the bank than the dividend date. Every clearing house in the United States should be a shareholder in this effective section of the American Bankers Association, participating in its work, as.well as receiving the benefits of its work. When all clearing houses are members then the problems which daily confront us will be more easily solved. The problems of banking are manifold, but they are insignificant compared to the increased problems of citizenship. Bankers as good citizens must do their duty gladly, willingly and in a self-sacrificing way. The call has never yet been made that was not responded to promptly and effectively by the banker and in the days to come new problems will come and the banker will be prepared to solve them in a way to his credit and to the glory of the country. The President appointed as the Committee on Nominations L. F. Kiesewetter, New York City; E. C. McDougal, of Buffalo, N. Y., and M. F. Backus, Seattle, Washington. EEPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE I deeply regret that it was not possible for me to attend the spring meeting of the Executive Committee at Briarcliff, last May. President Vincent served as Chairman of that meeting, and rounded up the work which had been accomplished up to that time. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. Jerome Thralls, our Secretary, for the successful work accomplished by the Section. Mr. Thralls, who succeeded Mr. O. Howard Wolfe as Secretary and who later became the Secretary of the National Bank Section, has proved himself to be active, energetic and capable. He has performed the duties of his office to the entire satisfaction of the Executive Committee. The activities and usefulness of the Section are increasing rapidly. Its growth during the year is the greatest...