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)
January 28, 1998
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 January 28, 1998, the Registrant issued for publication the press
release attached as Exhibit "99" announcing earnings and quarterly cash dividend
payment for the quarter ended December 31, 1997.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The Exhibit referred to in Item 5 of this Report and listed on the
accompanying Exhibit Index is filed as part of this Report and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Exhibit
Number
No. Description
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99 Press release, published on January 28, 1998.
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: January 28, 1998 By: /s/ GERALD W. FREE
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Gerald W. Free
Vice Chairman, President
And Chief Executive Officer