The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 March 1990 — Page 69

First Federal serves all your banking needs

A full service facility, First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash, Syracuse Branch, has offered extended services to Syracuse area customers for 12 years. “We try to give quick, friendly service while offering the customers added services — such as mortgage and automobile loans," commented Dick Conroy, branch manager. Conroy brought a strong insurance background to the Syracuse branch, having been in banking insurance for 12 years previous to accepting the post five years ago

Leesburg Hardware to open in April

On April 15. Leesburg will be welcoming home a business that the community has had to do without for the past three years, when Leesburg Hardware. Inc., opens its doors. The original hardware opened in the early 1900 s and closed around 1987, leaving area residents without the convenience of a local store. Managed by Leesburg lifetime resident. Mitch Rader, the new hardware store will be conveniently located on 115 W. Van Buren, in the same building as the old hardware. Hoping to meet the needs of both Leesburg and local rural residents. Rader says he is hoping, “these customers will grow with us." Born and raised in Leesburg, Rader is happy to provide his fellow residents with

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That background has helped the bank win its reputation for competitive savings and mortgage rates. “We sell mortgages on the secondary market, attempting to keep rates and closing rates low," Conroy said. He adds, “What we’re most proud of is the institution’s ability to stay committed to being an independent lender while other banks get caught up in mergers and the like. We’ve also been able to continue to give good service and competitive rates to those same customers we’ve strived to please for

needed goods and services. "It's a good community,’* noted Rader, adding, “it is a growing area and we expect it to continue to grow.” A complete builder's hardware. Leesburg Hardware, Inc., will stock goods in the following departments: electrical, plumbing. heating, lawn and garden, paint and tools. The store will be associated with HWI. Hoping to develop industrial and commercial accounts, Rader says the store will serve residential customers as well. Basically, Rader explained, the store will listen to its customers. "We will find out which direction we need to go,” said Rader, "and as we see our needs we’ll continue to expand.”

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years.” New customers are also continually finding their way the Syracuse office doors, as they begin to find after shopping around, that First Federal’s rates are better than most. That kind of savings, coupled with fast, friendly and efficient service, make First Federal a favorite banking destination. Whether it’s big loans for homes or automobiles or everyday banking, good service is key.

■ ■ 'll ... IM Bmmm * FIRST FEDERAL — First Federal Savings of Wabash, Syracuse Branch, offers customers friendly, efficient service for a multitude of banking needs. From mortgages to check cashing. First Federal customers can enjoy first quality service.

Among those offering that terrific service are Connie Amick, serving as assistant loan manager; while Kathryn Knisley. Patty Workman and Lois Lipka round out the friendly staff. Winter hours for the Syracuse branch are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Wednesdays (with the drive-up window open until 5 p.m.). Also, 9 a.m. t<s 12 noon. Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays; and 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays.

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