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The First State Bank of Bigfork, Then and Now

The First State Bank of Bigfork dates back to 1912 when a group of investors consisting of F.P. Sheldon who served as President, S. J. Moran who served as Vice President, A.E. Peterson, Cashier and A. Wedge, Jr. established the business in its original location on the south end of Main Street.

In 1933, C.F. "Slim" Gilbertson joined the business as Cashier, serving in that position until becoming Vice President in 1959. After 38 years in the banking business, Gilbertson retired in 1971.

In the early 1940's, the Latterell family, originally from the Kelliher area, became involved with the Bank. Louis M. Latterell served as President from 1942 until 1957. Oliver J. Latterell, Louis' nephew, moved up from Vice President, taking over as presid

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AFFECTED by Mobile?
90%
Take action
from a
search
Defined as call,
visit or
purchase
94%
Have
searched
for local business
Are they finding
your business
first?
57%
Use their smartphones to search daily
Often they search
multiple times
per day

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