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 report)
August 1, 1996
EAST TEXAS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
DELAWARE 0-24848 75-2559089
(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
1200 SOUTH BECKHAM AVENUE, TYLER, TEXAS 75701-3319
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(903) 593-1767
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events
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On August 1, 1996, the Registrant issued for publication the press release
attached as Exhibit 99 announcing its quarterly earnings, declaration of cash
dividends and stock repurchase program.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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: August 1, 1996 By:/s/ GERALD W. FREE
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Gerald W. Free
President and Chief
Executive Officer
EXHIBIT SEQUENTIAL
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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99 Press release, published on 6
August 1, 1996