SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
October 28, 1997
EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-24848 75-2559089
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification Number)
incorporation
1200 South Beckham Avenue, Tyler, Texas 75701-3319
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (903) 593-1767
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
On October 28, 1997, the Registrant issued for publication the press
release attached as Exhibit "99" announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash
dividend for the quarter ended September 30, 1997.
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Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press release, published on October 28, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
Date: October 28, 1997 By: /s/ GERALD W. FREE
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Gerald W. Free
Vice Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT "99"
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