
Gray County State Bank Chartered In 1907
The Gray County State Bank in Pampa, Texas, was chartered on September 30, 1907. The incorporators and directors of the bank at the time of charter were J.T. Crawford, Jr., H.B. Lovett, George Thut, Jr., Siler Faulkner, J.S. Wynne and D.J. Young.

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Apparently J.S. Wynne was President and J.T. Crawford, Jr. was Cashier from the time of organization until Wynne’s retirement in 1919.
The Fairview Cemetery Association met at the Gray County State Bank on May 22, 1909.
At some time before 1929, the Gray County State Bank moved across the street to the red brick building at 100 S. Cuyler. The first Pampa City Directory (in 1929) lists these officers: C.L. Thomas, president, J.M. Dodson, vice-president and A.J. McAlister, cashier.
The bank went into voluntary liquidation on March 6, 1929, and was succeeded by Pampa National Bank on March 9, 1929. The Pampa City Directory for 1930 lists these officers: J.M. Dodson, president; C.B. Barnard, vice-president and A.J. McAlister, cashier.
The Pampa City Directory for 1931 lists these officers: J.M. Dodson, president; C.B. Barnard, vice-president; A.J. McAlister, cashier and C.M. Carlock, A.L. Prigmore and A.F. Hall, assistant cashiers.
The directors were J.M. Dodson, L.C. McConnell, D. W. Osborne, J.M. Saunders, C.B. Barnard, E.E. Reynolds and R.S. McConnell.
The slogan was “Large Enough to Serve You; Small Enough to Know You.”
On August 15, 1931, the Board of Directors of the First National Bank were called to a Special Meeting by B.E. Finley, President. The object of the meeting was to authorize the President and Cashier of the First National Bank to enter into a contract with the President and Cashier of the Pampa National Bank whereby the First National Bank would purchase all of the assets and assume all of the book liabilities of the Pampa National Bank as shown by the general ledger of the Pampa National Bank at the close of business on August 8, 1931.
Approval to execute the proposed contract was signed by P.C. Ledrick, T.H. Lane, J.R. Henry, De Lea Vicars and B.E. Finley, Directors.
In succeeding years 100 S. Cuyler was the address for these businesses: Pampa Drug No. 2 (C. T. Hunkapillar) 1932-1936; Perkins Pharmacy (Tom Perkins) – 1937-1944; Berry’s Pharmacy (Henry C. Berry) – 1945-1950; Clyde’s Pharmacy (Clyde Oswalt) – 1951-1956; The Fabric Center – 1960; De Jon’s Jewelry- 1964; State Farm Insurance (Glen Courtney) – 1968-1982.
On September 22, 1982, the building at 100 S. Cuyler was completely destroyed by fire. At that time the building belonged to the Panhandle Tower company owned by Joe, R.D. “Red” and Bill Hawkins. In the debris were a board with the sign, Gray County State Bank,” and a safe used by the bank.
For several years the corner at 100 S. Cuyler was the parking lot for Nace and Osborne Rentals and Investments at 101 W. Foster. The property at 100 S. Cuyler is now owned by Gene Lewis of Action Realty.
Over 200 Articles, written by Eloise Lane, were published in the Pampa News. These articles may be accessed by clicking on each section below. A list of articles will be revealed that are linked to a page containing the text of the article.
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Articles 1-20
- Origin Of The "White Deer" Name
- The Log House On White Deer Creek
- Obtaining The Land
- The Lands Organized
- Cattle Brands Tell Story
- Ghosts And All
- Southern Kansas Railroad
- Fire Guard Dam
- When The Railroad Came
- The Sutton RR Station
- Post Office At Pampa
- The Bell Family
- J.C. Short
- Pampa 1892-1902
- Pampa Laid Out In 1902
- Crystal Palace Founded
- Gray County Organization
- Organization - Continued
- Gray County - Lefors
- McLean - The Largest Town
Articles 21-40
- Gouge Eye
- The "Mother Road"
- German Family Reunion
- Desks From Hopkins
- Grandview School Begins
- The Oil Money
- History Wall Painted
- Boydston Or Boydstun?
- Ontario???
- Laketon - Early Farming
- Laketon - Continued
- First Couple To Marry
- Hoover
- Water Well Drilling
- Kingsmills Visit Pampa
- George Tyng Left
- Tragedy In Utah
- T.D. Hobart - Manager
- M.K. Brown Arrives
- Rider Livery Stable
Articles 41-60
- The Pioneer Cottage
- Pampa's First Doctor
- Doctor Makes House Calls
- A Red Cross Nurse
- Pampa's First School
- Hobart Went To London
- Cemetery Began In 1904
- First Business District
- C.P. Buckler Arrives
- Five Barrett Brothers
- Influence Of The Santa Fe
- Trains Still Roll
- John V. Thomass - Teacher
- Cattle-loading Center
- Rolla J. Sailor & Arrowheads
- A.H. Doucette Arrives
- Lands Are Advertised
- The Holland Hotel
- Wheat Left Pampa
- First National Bank Begins
Articles 61-80
- Pampa News Begins
- First Denominational Church
- 2nd Office Of WD Lands
- J.N. Duncan Arrives
- Nels Walberg Sells…
- Dormer Simms
- Fourth Of July Celebrations
- Pampa's First Cars
- Pampa In 1907-08
- J.S. Wynne Family Arrives
- Gray Count State Bank
- Baptist Church Organized (Under Construction)
- Joe & Lizzie Bowers
- Threatened By Prairie Fire
- Library Began In 1907
- J.R. Henry
- Sir Gordan & Lady Cunard
- Three Vicars Brothers
- Dodd Grain And Produce
- December 29, 1991
Articles 81-100
- D.C. Davis Family
- Long Christmas Celebration
- First Christian Church
- Facts About Pampa
- Buster Brown
- The Last Hanging
- Bones Hooks
- The "Red Brick" Is No More
- The Purviances Family
- The Dr. E. von Brunow Park
- Boards Of First Headquarters
- Mary Jane Purvis
- Cook - Adams Addition
- Nativity Scenes
- Clyde Carruth
- The Mine Tragedies
- Additions To Pampa
- Third Family In Pampa
- Frank Dittmeyer
- Bricklayer Indian Jim
Articles 101-120
- A.A. Tiemann
- First Movies And Lights
- Pampa Incorporated
- Mark And Sara Fletcher
- Annie Baker Daniels
- Pampa's Business District
- Birthday Tea Of 1919
- Former Pampa Minister
- John Mack Patton
- The First Brass Band
- Early Graduating Class
- "How We Met"
- F.P. Greever Is Assassinated
- George Tyng's Father
- L.H. & Lula Greene
- John & Lena McKamy
- Robert & Mary Yeager
- "Dear Old PHS"
- Supt. Believed In People
- William A. & Ruth Green
Articles 121-140
- Jason A and Alice Poole
- Wayside School
- Pampa Football Begins
- The Pampa School Building
- Rev. C. E. Lancaster
- Panhandle Lumber Co.
- Will Wilks & Mora Hughey
- An Unusual Valentine
- Charles A. Tignor
- O. A. Barrett
- Poppies In Flanders Fields
- Barnard & Williams Families
- 4th of July Celebrations
- Cuyler Street Underpass
- The King Family
- Kretmeier and Baer Families
- Stephen B. Oates
- Phebe Worley
- Organization of Gray County
- First Courthouse
Articles 141-160
- Pampa Laid Out in 1902
- Pampa in 1902
- W. R. Kaufman
- The Pampa Country Club
- Living In Pampa in 1902
- Pampa Buildings of 1902
- May Foreman Carr
- Scaffers - Early Residents
- Nita Luna
- Former Sub Debs Reminisce
- PHS In 1932
- PHS Appreciated
- The Forth Worth and Denver
- From Pampa to Childress
- The Origination Of "Taps"
- The Warners
- J. C. Studer
- Floyd, John and Otto
- Our American Flag
- Stories and Memories
Articles 161-180
- Museum in Pampa?
- The Franklin Farm
- The Franklin Family
- Beryl Wayne Vicars
- Historian Made Cookies
- The Pioneer Cottage
- The Orginial Swastika
- Library Clerk
- Women's Clothing Store
- Jon and Pat McConal
- Whitey Walker Gang
- How Rudolph Began
- Gwendolen Avenue
- Jerry Kerbow
- Two Paintings
- Second Part - Paintings
- Bones Hooks
- Original Nativity Figures
- Why "V" Instead of "U"
- Pampa Incorporated