The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-30
The Citizens National
Bank

Banking. unlike many business enterprises
of our section. represents the financial heart.
arteries and force that portrays to the world
the financial pulse -beatng OF this terri
tory. Therefore within these institutions.
there of necessity must be personages whose
extensive financial learning. combined with
qualities of character guarantees the principal
Of every investment OF money matters to be
first in the considerations OF the different
angles. a purely safe proposition. Without
these qualities. bankers are not bankers. but
are trespassing the privileges offered in the
banking field in the commercial life Of the
section wherein they are ocated-the rights
and confidence of the people with whom funds
have been entrusted.
Therefore to thoroughly appreciate the
activity of the Citizens National Bank. must
know who created il. who backs it and under
whose management it has been and is today.
Most people of the South Plains are thorough
ly conversant with this part of the characters
tics of the institution. being the oldest bank in
Lubbock county and its founders and direc-
tors pioneer inhabitants of this great section,
whose activity in all lines of development has
touched the innermost portion OF the South
Plains George c. Wolffarth, President and
organizer of the Citizens National Bank, is
of the oldest inhabitants of our great country.
having been located in this setcion thirty years.
Mr. Wolffarth's experience in the industrial
life of the South Plains and the success that he
has attained the friendships formed. and the
acquaintance made. is fair example of the
controlling force who backs financially and
gives personal attentions of matters effecting
the banking business in this institution. No
little part of successfully banking claims more.
than the men upon whom the foundation is
laid. In selecting men to associate with him
in the opening of the Citizens National Bank.
Mr. WoIffarth shows distinctly his appreciation
of the fundamental phase of banking.
George R. Bean. Joe Boyd. W. A. Car
isle and r. D. Beal. with that of George c.
Wolffarth are the names of the Directors OF
the Citizens National Bank W. A. Carlisle.
vice president is another man whose reputa-
ton of Christian characteristics. OF Western
Breeding and the extreme faith that has been
his on the outlook OF opportunities of this
great section plays no small part in all worthy
activities of this immediate institution Near
" or all of the directors of the Citizens Nation
al Bank. have lived on the South Plains many
years and much of the funds invested in the
bank were realized by investments in South
Plains offerings
There are many controlling forces inside
this Bank. such that OF polite efficient wait
ing upon the needs or requests OF tne Visitors.
by those who are employed therein that kin
dies a spark of human interest in banking.
something which has in many instances been
overlooked and resulted in disaster in like in
sttutions. IRA Embry who has of the
most spectacular careers in section OF the
country is active vce-presidcnt and cashier.
Mr. Embry has resided here only three years,
but during that short time has created
quaintances and friends that is remarkable. c.
A Burrus. assistant cashier here is native
born South Plainsman. having been born in
Floyd County. Mr.. Burrus is well known and
admired among every one who has formed his
acquaintance Mrs. Lena Spencer. assistant
cashier has resided here about four years.
Prior to entering this institution she en-
ployed as bookkeeper for the Bowman Lum
Der Company Her pleasant personality con
tributes no little part Of the Citizens National
Banks attainment of friendship in com
munity. C. C. Pearson is another example OF
the men whose characteristics help this bank.
Mr.. Pearson has been with them only year.
coming here. from Amarillo. where he was
p!oyed with the Amarillo National Bank and
the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.