BOATMENS BANCSHARES INC /MO
S-4/A, 1994-12-21
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                                                       Registration No. 33-55625

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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C.  20549
                          -----------------------------
                                AMENDMENT NO. 1
                                       TO
                                    FORM S-4
                             REGISTRATION STATEMENT
                                      Under
                           THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
    
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                           BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
          MISSOURI                          6712                   43-0672260
(State or other jurisdiction          (Primary Standard          (IRS Employer
      of incorporation            Industrial Classification      Identification
      or organization)                  Code Number)                Number)

                               One Boatmen's Plaza
                                800 Market Street
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63101
                                 (314) 466-7720
   (Address, including zip code and telephone number, including area code, of
Registrant's principal executive offices)
                          -----------------------------
                                JAMES W. KIENKER
              Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
                           Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
                               One Boatmen's Plaza
                                800 Market Street
                           St. Louis, Missouri  63101
                                 (314) 466-7718
 (Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code,
of agent for service)
                          -----------------------------
                                   Copies to:
   
              Thomas C. Erb, Esq.                 Charles E. Greef, Esq.
              Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C.        Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C.
              500 N. Broadway, Suite 2000         1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3200
              St. Louis, Missouri  63102          Dallas, Texas  75202-2799
              (314) 444-7600                      (214) 855-4500
                          -----------------------------
    
    THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE
OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE
REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT
THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, OR UNTIL THE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE
COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(A), MAY DETERMINE.
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                         BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.

                     CROSS REFERENCE SHEET TO PROSPECTUS
<CAPTION>
            FORM S-4 HEADING                            PROSPECTUS LOCATION
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<S>                                                  <C>
 1. Forepart of Registration Statement and
      Outside Front Cover Page of Prospectus .       Forepart of Registration
                                                     Statement and Outside
                                                     Front Cover Page of
                                                     Prospectus

 2. Inside Front and Outside Back Cover Pages
      of Prospectus. . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Inside Front and Outside
                                                     Back Cover Pages of
                                                     Prospectus; Table of
                                                     Contents

 3. Risk Factors, Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
      Charges and Other Information. . . . . .       Summary Information

 4. Terms of the Transaction . . . . . . . . .       Summary Information; The
                                                     Acquisition; Description
                                                     of Boatmen's Capital
                                                     Stock; Comparison of
                                                     Shareholder Rights

 5. Pro Forma Financial Information. . . . . .       Pro Forma Financial Data

 6. Material Contacts with the Company Being
      Acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Summary Information; The
                                                     Acquisition

 7. Additional Information Required for
      Reoffering by Persons and Parties Deemed
      to Be Underwriters . . . . . . . . . . .       *

 8. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel . .       The Acquisition; Legal
                                                     Opinion; Experts

 9. Disclosure of Commission Position on
      Indemnification for Securities Act
      Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       *

10. Information with Respect to S-3
      Registrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Incorporation of Certain
                                                     Documents by Reference; The
                                                     Acquisition

11. Incorporation of Certain Information by
      Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Incorporation of Certain
                                                     Documents by Reference

12. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
      Registrants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       *

13. Incorporation of Certain Information by
      Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       *


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*Indicates item not applicable



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<CAPTION>
            FORM S-4 HEADING                            PROSPECTUS LOCATION
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14. Information with Respect to Registrants
      Other than S-2 or S-3 Registrants. . . .       *

15. Information with Respect to S-3 Companies.       *

16. Information with Respect to S-2 or S-3
      Companies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       *

17. Information with Respect to Companies
      Other than S-2 or S-3 Companies. . . . .       Summary Information; The
                                                     Acquisition; Information
                                                     About Dalhart and
                                                     Citizens Bank; Index to
                                                     Financial Statements of
                                                     Dalhart; Index to
                                                     Financial Statements of
                                                     Citizens Bank

18. Information if Proxies, Consents or
      Authorizations are to be Solicited . . .       Incorporation of Certain
                                                     Documents By Reference;
                                                     Summary Information; The
                                                     Special Meetings; The
                                                     Acquisition; Shareholder
                                                     Proposals

19. Information if Proxies, Consents or
      Authorizations are not to be Solicited
      in an Exchange Offer. . . . . . . . .       *


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*Indicates item not applicable

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                           DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                      AND
                        CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART
                             JOINT PROXY STATEMENT
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                          BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.
                                  PROSPECTUS


     This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus ("Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus") is being furnished to the following:

   
     1.  Shareholders of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation
         ("Dalhart"), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by
         the Board of Directors of Dalhart for use at the Special
         Meeting of Shareholders of Dalhart (the "Dalhart Special
         Meeting") to be held at 3:00 p.m., local time, on January 27,
         1995, at the offices of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart, 323
         Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas, and any adjournments or
         postponements thereof; and

     2.  Shareholders of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart ("Citizens
         Bank"), a Texas banking association and 93.17 percent-owned
         subsidiary of Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc., a Delaware
         corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalhart ("Dalhart-
         Delaware"), in connection with the solicitation of proxies by
         the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank for use at the Special
         Meeting of Shareholders of Citizens Bank (the "Citizens Bank
         Special Meeting") to be held at 3:30 p.m., local time, on
         January 27, 1995, at the offices of Citizens Bank, 323 Denver
         Avenue, Dalhart, Texas, and any adjournments or postponements
         thereof.

     At the Dalhart Special Meeting, shareholders of Dalhart will
consider and vote upon the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19,
1994, as amended on December 20, 1994 (as amended, the "Holding Company
Merger Agreement"), among Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware, Boatmen's
Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri corporation ("Boatmen's"), and Boatmen's
Texas, Inc., a Missouri corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
Boatmen's ("Boatmen's-Texas"), which provides for, among other things, the
proposed merger of Dalhart-Delaware with and into Dalhart to be followed
by the merger of Dalhart with and into Boatmen's-Texas (the "Holding
Company Merger").  Upon consummation of the Holding Company Merger, each
issued and outstanding share of common stock of Dalhart (other than shares
held by any shareholder properly exercising dissenters' rights) will be
converted into the right to receive shares of common stock of Boatmen's and
any attached rights as described herein.

     At the Citizens Bank Special Meeting, shareholders of Citizens Bank
will consider and vote upon the Agreement to Merge (the "Subsidiary
Merger Agreement"), dated June 30, 1994, between Citizens Bank and
Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo, a national banking association
and wholly-owned subsidiary of Boatmen's-Texas ("Boatmen's-Amarillo"),
which provides for, among other things, the proposed merger of Citizens
Bank with and into Boatmen's-Amarillo (the "Subsidiary Bank Merger").
Upon consummation of the Subsidiary Bank Merger, each issued and
outstanding share of common stock of Citizens Bank (other than shares
held by any shareholder properly exercising dissenters' rights and shares
owned by Dalhart-Delaware) will be converted into the right to receive
shares of common stock of Boatmen's and any attached rights as described
herein.

     This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus also constitutes a prospectus
of Boatmen's with respect to up to 715,056 shares of common stock, par value
$1.00 per share, of Boatmen's ("Boatmen's Common") issuable in the Holding

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Company Merger to holders of common stock of Dalhart and with respect to
up to 48,198 shares of Boatmen's Common issuable in the Subsidiary Bank
Merger to holders of common stock of Citizens Bank (other than
Dalhart-Delaware). The outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common are, and
the shares of Boatmen's Common to be issued in the Holding Company
Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will be, included for quotation
on the Nasdaq Stock Market's National Market ("Nasdaq"). The last reported
sale price of a share of Boatmen's Common on Nasdaq on December --, 1994,
was $------------.

     This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the accompanying form of
proxy are first being mailed to shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank
on or about December --, 1994 (the "Mailing Date").

     This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not cover any resales of
the Boatmen's Common offered hereby to be received by the stockholders
deemed to be "affiliates" of Boatmen's, Dalhart, or Citizens Bank upon
consummation of the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger.
No person is authorized to make use of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
in connection with such resales.
    

       THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY
          THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE
       SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
       COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON
   THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS.
       ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
                   -----------------------------------

      THE SHARES OF BOATMEN'S COMMON STOCK OFFERED HEREBY ARE NOT
        SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF ANY
        BANK OR SAVINGS ASSOCIATION AND ARE NOT INSURED BY THE
       FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, THE BANK INSURANCE
                FUND OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
                   -----------------------------------

   
THE DATE OF THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS IS DECEMBER --, 1994


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<TABLE>
                         TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE . . . . . . . .  1

SUMMARY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
    Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
    The Parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
         Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
         Boatmen's Texas, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
         Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo. . . . . . .  4
         Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
         Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc. . . . . . . . . .  4
         Citizens State Bank of Dalhart . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
    The Special Meetings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
         The Dalhart Special Meeting (Applicable to Dalhart
             Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
             Date, Time and Place of Dalhart Special Meeting. .  5
             Matters to be Considered at the Dalhart Special
                  Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
             Record Date for the Dalhart Special Meeting. . . .  5
             Vote Required to Approve Holding Company Merger
                  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
             Revocation of Proxies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
             Certain Holders of Dalhart Common. . . . . . . . .  5
         The Citizens Bank Special Meeting (Applicable to
             Citizens Bank Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Date, Time and Place of Citizens Bank Special
                  Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Matters to be Considered at the Citizens Bank
                  Special Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Record Date for the Citizens Bank Special
                  Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Vote Required to Approve Subsidiary Merger
                  Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Revocation of Proxies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
             Certain Holders of Citizens Bank Common. . . . . .  6
    The Holding Company Merger (Applicable to Dalhart
         Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
         Dalhart Merger Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
         Escrow of Dalhart Merger Consideration . . . . . . . .  8
         Stock Redemption Agreement; Stock Redemption
             Termination Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
         Conditions to the Holding Company Merger; Regulatory
             Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
         Conduct of Business Pending the Holding Company Merger;
             Dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
         Termination of the Holding Company Merger Agreement. .  9
         Payment Upon Occurrence of Certain Triggering Events . 10
         Dissenters' Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
    The Subsidiary Bank Merger (Applicable to Citizens Bank
         Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
         Citizens Bank Merger Consideration . . . . . . . . . . 11
         Escrow of Citizens Bank Merger Consideration . . . . . 12
         Conditions to the Subsidiary Bank Merger; Regulatory
             Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
         Conduct of Business Pending the Subsidiary Bank Merger;
             Dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
         Termination of Subsidiary Merger Agreement . . . . . . 13
         Dissenters' Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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    Value of the Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
    Reasons for the Acquisition and Recommendation of the
         Boards of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
    Management and Operations After the Acquisition . . . . . . 14
    Accounting Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
    Effective Time of the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
    Interests of Certain Persons in the Acquisition . . . . . . 15
    Federal Income Tax Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
    Comparison of Shareholder Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

COMPARATIVE STOCK PRICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SELECTED COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

THE SPECIAL MEETINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
    The Dalhart Special Meeting (Applicable to Dalhart
         Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
         Date, Time and Place of Dalhart Special Meeting. . . . 24
         Matters to be Considered at the Dalhart Special
             Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
         Record Date for Dalhart Special Meeting. . . . . . . . 24
         Vote Required to Approve the Holding Company Merger
             Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
         Voting and Revocation of Proxies for Dalhart Special
             Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
         Solicitation of Proxies for the Dalhart Special
             Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
    The Citizens Bank Special Meeting (Applicable to Citizens
         Bank Shareholders) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
         Date, Time and Place of Citizens Bank Special Meeting. 25
         Matters to be Considered at the Citizens Bank Special
             Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
         Record Date for Citizens Bank Special Meeting. . . . . 25
         Vote Required to Approve the Subsidiary Merger
             Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
         Voting and Revocation of Proxies for Citizens Bank
             Special Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
         Solicitation of Proxies for the Citizens Bank Special
             Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
    Expenses for Preparation of Joint Proxy
         Statement/Prospectus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
    Mailing Date of Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. . . . . . 27

THE PARTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
    Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
         General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
         Pending Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
    Boatmen's Texas, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
    Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo . . . . . . . . . 29
    Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Citizens State Bank of Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

THE ACQUISITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Background of the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
    Reasons for the Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
    Recommendation of the Boards of Directors . . . . . . . . . 32
    The Holding Company Merger (Applicable to Dalhart
         Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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         Dalhart Merger Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
         Escrow of Dalhart Merger Consideration . . . . . . . . 33
         Stock Redemption Agreement; Stock Redemption
             Termination Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
         Form of the Holding Company Merger . . . . . . . . . . 35
         Conduct of Business Pending the Holding Company Merger;
             Dividends. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
         Conditions to Consummation of the Holding Company
             Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
         Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
         Termination or Abandonment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
         Payment Upon Occurrence of Certain Triggering Events . 36
         Dissenters' Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
         Exchange of Dalhart Stock Certificates; Fractional
             Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
         Representations and Warranties of Dalhart, Dalhart-
             Delaware, Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas. . . . . . 40
         Certain Other Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
         No Solicitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
         Indemnification and Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
         Waiver and Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
         Expenses and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
    The Subsidiary Bank Merger (Applicable to Citizens Bank
         Shareholders). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
         Citizens Bank Merger Consideration . . . . . . . . . . 44
         Escrow of Citizens Bank Merger Consideration . . . . . 45
         Form of Subsidiary Bank Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
         Conduct of Business Pending the Subsidiary Bank Merger;
             Limitations on Dividends and Sales of Assets . . . 46
         Certain Conditions to Consummation of the Subsidiary
             Bank Merger; Regulatory Approvals. . . . . . . . . 46
         Termination or Abandonment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
         Dissenters' Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
         Exchange of Citizens Bank Stock Certificates;
             Fractional Shares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
         Board Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
    Interests of Certain Persons in the Acquisition . . . . . . 47
    Effective Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
    Federal Income Tax Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
    Accounting Treatment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
    Management and Operations After the Acquisition . . . . . . 50
    Effect on Employee Benefit Plans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
    Resale of Boatmen's Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

DESCRIPTION OF BOATMEN'S CAPITAL STOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
    Boatmen's Common. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
    Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
    Shareholder Vote Required for Certain Transactions. . . . . 63
    Special Meetings of Shareholders; Shareholder Action by
         Written Consent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
    Notice of Shareholder Nominations of Directors. . . . . . . 66

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    Shareholder Proposal Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
    Shareholder Rights Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
    Dissenters' Rights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
    Takeover Statutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
    Liability of Directors; Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . 70
    Consideration of Non-Shareholder Interests. . . . . . . . . 72

INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK . . . . . . . . . . 72
    Business of Dalhart and Citizens Bank . . . . . . . . . . . 72
    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
         and Results of Operations of Dalhart . . . . . . . . . 73
    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
         and Results of Operations of Citizens Bank . . . . . .107
    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
         Management of Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
         Management of Citizens Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

LEGAL OPINION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

EXPERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
    Independent Auditors for Boatmen's  . . . . . . . . . . . .144
    Independent Auditors for Dalhart and Citizens Bank. . . . .145
    Presence at Special Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DALHART. . . . . . . . . . . CF-1

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS BANK. . . . . . . . BF-1

APPENDICES
    Holding Company Merger Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
    Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
    Escrow Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
    Excerpts of Texas Business Corporation Act (Dissenters'
         Rights). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
    Excerpts of Texas Banking Code (Dissenters' Rights) . . . .E-1
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NO PERSON HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY INFORMATION OR TO MAKE ANY
REPRESENTATION NOT CONTAINED IN THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS
IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING DESCRIBED HEREIN AND ANY SUCH
INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATION, IF GIVEN OR MADE, MUST NOT BE RELIED
UPON AS HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED BY BOATMEN'S, DALHART OR CITIZENS
BANK.  THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A
SOLICITATION OR AN OFFERING OF ANY SECURITIES OTHER THAN THE
REGISTERED SECURITIES TO WHICH IT RELATES OR IN ANY JURISDICTION TO
ANY PERSON TO WHOM IT WOULD BE UNLAWFUL TO MAKE SUCH OFFER OR
SOLICITATION IN SUCH JURISDICTION.  THE DELIVERY OF THIS JOINT PROXY
STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AT ANY TIME DOES NOT IMPLY THAT ANY INFORMATION
HEREIN IS CORRECT AS OF ANY TIME SUBSEQUENT TO ITS DATE.


                       AVAILABLE INFORMATION

   
    Boatmen's is subject to the informational requirements of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), and
in accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other
information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"S.E.C.").  The reports, proxy statements and other information can
be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities of the
S.E.C., Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549,
and at the regional offices of the S.E.C. located at Seven World Trade
Center, New York, New York 10048, and Suite 1400, Citicorp Center, 500
West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661, and copies of such materials
can be obtained from the public reference section of the S.E.C. at 450
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates.  In
addition, reports, proxy statements and other information concerning
Boatmen's may be inspected at the offices of the National Association of
Securities Dealers, Inc., 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
    

    Boatmen's has filed with the S.E.C. a Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (together with any amendments thereto, the "Registration
Statement") under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
"Securities Act"), with respect to the common stock of Boatmen's to
be issued pursuant to the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary
Bank Merger described herein.  This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
does not contain all the information set forth in the Registration
Statement and the exhibits thereto.  Such additional information may
be obtained from the S.E.C.'s principal office in Washington, D.C.
Statements contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus or in
any document incorporated in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
by reference as to the contents of any contract or other document
referred to herein or therein are not necessarily complete, and in
each instance where reference is made to the copy of such contract
or other document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement
or such other document, each such statement is qualified in all
respects by such reference.

          INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

    The following documents filed with the S.E.C. by Boatmen's (File
No. 1-3750) and Worthen Banking Corporation ("Worthen") (File No. 1-
8525) (see "THE PARTIES -- Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. -- Pending
Acquisitions) pursuant to the Exchange Act are incorporated by
reference in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus:

    1.   Boatmen's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
         December 31, 1993;

   
    2.   Boatmen's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters
         ended March 31, 1994, June 30, 1994 and September 30, 1994;
    

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    3.   The description of the common stock of Boatmen's contained
         in Boatmen's Registration Statement on Form 8-A under the
         Exchange Act, as amended under cover of Form 8 dated
         July 15, 1988, and the description of the preferred share
         purchase rights contained in Boatmen's Registration
         Statement on Form 8-A under the Exchange Act, filed
         August 14, 1990;

    4.   Boatmen's Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 2,
         1994;

    5.   Worthen's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
         December 31, 1993;

   
    6.   Worthen's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters
         ended March 31, 1994, June 30, 1994 and September 30, 1994; and
    

    7.   Worthen's Current Reports on Form 8-K dated June 24, 1994
         and September 9, 1994.

    All documents and reports filed by Boatmen's and Worthen
pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act
after the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and prior to
the date of the special meetings of shareholders of Dalhart and
Citizens Bank shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and to be a part hereof from the
dates of filing of such documents or reports.  Any statement
contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by
reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for
purposes of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus to the extent that
a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed
document which also is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein
modifies or supersedes such statement.  Any such statement so
modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or
superseded, to constitute a part of this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.

   
    THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS INCORPORATES DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO BOATMEN'S AND WORTHEN BY REFERENCE WHICH ARE NOT
PRESENTED HEREIN OR DELIVERED HEREWITH.  THESE DOCUMENTS (EXCLUDING
UNINCORPORATED EXHIBITS) ARE AVAILABLE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO ANY PERSON,
INCLUDING ANY BENEFICIAL OWNER, TO WHOM THIS JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/
PROSPECTUS IS DELIVERED, UPON WRITTEN OR ORAL REQUEST, TO KEVIN R.
STITT, DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR RELATIONS, BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.,
ONE BOATMEN'S PLAZA, 800 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63101
(TELEPHONE NUMBER (314) 466-7662).  IN ORDER TO ENSURE TIMELY
DELIVERY OF THE DOCUMENTS, ANY REQUEST SHOULD BE MADE BY
JANUARY 20, 1995.
    

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                        SUMMARY INFORMATION

    The following is a brief summary of certain information
contained elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The
following summary is not intended to be complete and is qualified in
all respects by the information appearing elsewhere herein or
incorporated by reference into this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
the Exhibits hereto and the documents referred to herein.  All
information contained in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
relating to Boatmen's and its subsidiaries has been supplied by
Boatmen's and all information relating to Dalhart and its
subsidiaries has been supplied by Dalhart.  Shareholders are urged
to read this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and the Exhibits hereto
in their entirety.


                           INTRODUCTION

   
    This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus relates to (i) an
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19, 1994, as amended on
December 20, 1994 (as amended, the "Holding Company
Merger Agreement"), among Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a Texas
corporation ("Dalhart"), Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc., a
Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalhart
("Dalhart-Delaware"), Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri
corporation ("Boatmen's"), and Boatmen's Texas, Inc., a Missouri
corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Boatmen's, which provides
for, among other things, the merger (the "Holding Company Merger")
of Dalhart with and into Boatmen's-Texas, and (ii) an Agreement to
Merge, dated June 30, 1994 (the "Subsidiary Merger Agreement"), between
Citizens State Bank of Dalhart, a Texas state-chartered bank and 93.17
percent-owned subsidiary of Dalhart-Delaware ("Citizens Bank"), and
Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo, a national banking association
and wholly-owned subsidiary of Boatmen's-Texas ("Boatmen's-Amarillo"),
which provides for, among other things, the merger (the "Subsidiary Bank
Merger") of Citizens Bank with and into Boatmen's-Amarillo.
    

    As a result of the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary
Bank Merger (which are referred to herein collectively as the
"Acquisition"), Boatmen's will effectively acquire beneficial ownership of
all of the issued and outstanding stock of Dalhart and Citizens Bank.

   
    The summary set forth in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus
of certain provisions of the Holding Company Merger Agreement and the
Subsidiary Merger Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference
to the full text of the Holding Company Merger Agreement, which is
incorporated by reference herein and attached as Appendix A to this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and the full text of the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement, which is incorporated by reference herein and
attached as Appendix B to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.


                            THE PARTIES
BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.

    Boatmen's is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in
St. Louis, Missouri.  At September 30, 1994, Boatmen's had consolidated
assets of approximately $28.3 billion and shareholders' equity of
approximately $2.2 billion, making it the largest bank holding company in
Missouri and among the 30 largest in the United States.  Boatmen's
45 subsidiary banks, including a federal savings bank, operate from
over 400 locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.  Boatmen's also ranks among
the 16 largest providers of trust services in the nation, with
approximately $35.5 billion in assets under management at September 30,
1994.  Boatmen's other principal businesses include a mortgage
banking company, a credit life insurance company, a credit card
company and an insurance agency. For information regarding the impact of
the increasing interest rate environment

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on Boatmen's off-balance sheet financial instruments, see "PRO FORMA
FINANCIAL DATA."  The  principal executive offices of Boatmen's are at
One Boatmen's Plaza, 800 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(telephone number (314) 466-6000).

BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC.

    Boatmen's-Texas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boatmen's which,
in turn, owns all of the capital stock of Boatmen's-Amarillo.  At
September 30, 1994, Boatmen's-Texas had consolidated assets of
approximately $1.1 billion and shareholders' equity of approximately $78
million. The principal executive offices of Boatmen's-Texas are at One
Boatmen's Plaza, 800 Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(telephone number (314) 466-6000).

BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO

    Boatmen's-Amarillo is a national banking association
headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, with nine offices located in
Amarillo, Canyon and Dumas, Texas.  Boatmen's-Amarillo, which
commenced operations in 1890, was acquired by Boatmen's on
November 30, 1993.  All of the outstanding capital stock of
Boatmen's-Amarillo is owned by Boatmen's-Texas.  At September 30, 1994,
Boatmen's-Amarillo had assets of approximately $1.06 billion, deposits
of approximately $686.6 million, and shareholders' equity of approximately
$75.5 million.  Boatmen's-Amarillo, the largest commercial bank in terms
of assets, deposits and earnings in its service area which includes
northwestern Texas, known as the "Panhandle", and portions of eastern New
Mexico, southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado and western Oklahoma,
offers a broad range of commercial and retail banking services as
well as other financial services to its customers.  Deposit products
include certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts and
other time deposits, checking and other demand deposit accounts,
savings accounts and money market accounts.  Loans include commercial
and industrial, real estate, mortgage, consumer and agricultural.
Other products and services include full service brokerage, credit
cards, credit-related insurance, automatic teller machines, safe
deposit boxes and trust services.  The principal executive offices
of Boatmen's-Amarillo are at Eighth & Taylor, Amarillo, Texas 79101
(telephone number (806) 378-1400).

DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.

    Dalhart is a bank holding company headquartered in Dalhart,
Texas.  Dalhart's wholly-owned subsidiary, Dalhart-Delaware, owns
93.17 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Citizens Bank.  The
businesses of Dalhart and Dalhart-Delaware consist primarily of the
ownership, supervision and control of Citizens Bank.  At September 30,
1994, Dalhart had consolidated assets of approximately $134 million
and shareholders' equity of approximately $13 million.

DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.
    

    Dalhart-Delaware is a bank holding company headquartered in
Wilmington, Delaware.  Dalhart-Delaware owns 93.17 percent of the
outstanding capital stock of Citizens Bank.  Under applicable Texas
law, the ownership of the stock of Citizens Bank by an intermediate
out-of-state holding company, such as Dalhart-Delaware, rather than
by Dalhart directly, eliminates the Texas franchise tax liability of
Dalhart.

   
CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

    Citizens Bank is a Texas state-chartered bank headquartered in
Dalhart, Texas.  Citizens Bank operates from its main office in
Dalhart, Texas, and from its three branches in Amarillo, Childress
and Vega, Texas.  Citizens Bank offers complete banking services to
the commercial and residential areas which

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it serves.  At September 30, 1994, Citizens Bank had assets of
approximately $133 million and shareholders' equity of $13 million.
    

    The principal executive offices of Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware and
Citizens Bank are at 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas  79022
(telephone number (806) 249-6421).


                       THE SPECIAL MEETINGS

THE DALHART SPECIAL MEETING (APPLICABLE TO DALHART SHAREHOLDERS)

    Date, Time and Place of Dalhart Special Meeting

   
    The special meeting of the shareholders of Dalhart (the "Dalhart
Special Meeting") will be held at the offices of Citizens Bank, 323
Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022 on January 27, 1995, at
3:00 p.m., local time.

    Matters to be Considered at the Dalhart Special Meeting

    At the Dalhart Special Meeting, holders of common stock, par
value $10.00 per share, of Dalhart ("Dalhart Common") will consider
and vote upon approving the Holding Company Merger Agreement
providing for, among other things, the Holding Company Merger of
Dalhart with and into Boatmen's-Texas. In addition, the holders of
Dalhart Common may be asked to vote on a proposal to adjourn or
postpone the Dalhart Special Meeting which adjournment or postponement
could be used for the purpose, among others, of allowing time for the
solicitation of additional votes to approve the Holding Company Merger
Agreement.
    

    Record Date for the Dalhart Special Meeting

   
    The record date for the Dalhart Special Meeting is December 15,
1994.
    

    Vote Required to Approve Holding Company Merger Agreement

    Approval and adoption of the Holding Company Merger Agreement
will require the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding
shares of Dalhart Common entitled to vote thereon.  Holders of
Dalhart Common will be entitled to one vote per share.

   
    Revocation of Proxies

    Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by
the grantor at any time prior to the voting thereof on the Holding
Company Merger Agreement by filing with the Secretary of Dalhart a
written revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a later date. A
holder of Dalhart Common may withdraw his or her proxy at the Dalhart
Special Meeting at any time before it is exercised by electing to vote
in person; however, attendance at the Dalhart Special Meeting will not in
and of itself constitute a revocation fo the proxy.
    

    Certain Holders of Dalhart Common

   
    As of September 30, 1994, executive officers and directors of Dalhart
and their affiliates may be deemed to have owned beneficially 86,083
shares (approximately 86%) of Dalhart Common, all of which are expected
by management of Dalhart to be voted in favor of the Holding Company
Merger Agreement.

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See "INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK--Security Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of Dalhart."
    

THE CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING (APPLICABLE TO CITIZENS BANK
SHAREHOLDERS)

    Date, Time and Place of Citizens Bank Special Meeting

   
    The special meeting of the shareholders of Citizens Bank (the
"Citizens Bank Special Meeting") will be held at the offices of
Citizens Bank, 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022 on
January 27, 1995, at 3:30 p.m., local time.

    Matters to be Considered at the Citizens Bank Special Meeting

    At the Citizens Bank Special Meeting, holders of common stock,
par value $100.00 per share, of Citizens Bank ("Citizens Bank
Common") will consider and vote upon approving the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement providing for, among other things, the Subsidiary Bank
Merger of Citizens Bank with and into Boatmen's-Amarillo. In addition,
the holders of Citizens Bank Common may be asked to vote on a proposal
to adjourn or postpone the Citizens Bank Special Meeting which adjournment
or postponement could be used for the purpose, among others, of allowing
time for the solicitation of additional votes to approve the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement.
    

    Record Date for the Citizens Bank Special Meeting

   
    The record date for the Citizens Bank Special Meeting is
December 15, 1994.
    

    Vote Required to Approve Subsidiary Merger Agreement

    Approval and adoption of the Subsidiary Merger Agreement will
require the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding
shares of Citizens Bank Common entitled to vote thereon.  Holders of
Citizens Bank Common will be entitled to one vote per share.

   
    Revocation of Proxies

    Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may be revoked by the
grantor at any time prior to the voting thereof on the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement by filing with the Secretary of Citizens Bank a written
revocation or a duly executed proxy beraing a later date. A holder of
Citizens Bank Common may withdraw his or her proxy at the Citizens Bank
Special Meeting at any time before it is exercised by electing to vote in
person, however, attendance at the Citizens Bank Special Meeting will not
in and of itself constitute a revocation of the proxy.

    Certain Holders of Citizens Bank Common

    As of September 30, 1994, Dalhart-Delaware and executive officers and
directors of Citizens Bank and their affiliates owned beneficially
18,943 shares (94.72%) of Citizens Bank Common, all of which are
expected by management of Citizens Bank to be voted in favor of the
Subsidiary Merger Agreement. See "INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS
BANK--Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of
Citizens Bank."
    


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                    THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER
               (APPLICABLE TO DALHART SHAREHOLDERS)

Dalhart Merger Consideration

   
    At the time the Holding Company Merger is consummated (the
"Effective Time"), Dalhart will merge into Boatmen's-Texas and, as a
result thereof, each share of Dalhart Common, other than shares any
holders of which have duly exercised and perfected their dissenters'
rights under the Texas Business Corporation Act (the "Texas Law"), will
be converted into 6.3599 shares (the "Dalhart Conversion Ratio") of
common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Boatmen's ("Boatmen's
Common"), together with any rights attached thereto, under or by virtue
of the Rights Agreement, dated August 14, 1990, between Boatmen's and
Boatmen's Trust Company, as Rights Agent (see "COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER
RIGHTS--Shareholder Rights Plan") (such number of shares, together with
any cash payment in lieu of fractional shares, as described herein, is
referred to herein as the "Dalhart Merger Consideration").  The Dalhart
Conversion Ratio and the Dalhart Merger Consideration are subject to
possible increase as described herein. In addition, a portion of the
Dalhart Merger Consideration is subject to an Escrow Agreement described
herein.  No fractional shares of Boatmen's Common will be issued and, in
lieu thereof, holders of shares of Dalhart Common who would otherwise be
entitled to a fractional share interest in Boatmen's Common (after taking
into account all shares of Dalhart Common held by such holder exclusive of
any interest in the Dalhart Escrow Shares (defined herein)) will be paid
an amount in cash equal to the product of such fractional share interest
and the closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common on the Nasdaq Stock
Market's National Market ("Nasdaq") on the business day
immediately preceding the date on which the Effective Time occurs.
    

    The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that the Dalhart
Merger Consideration would be subject to possible increase should the
Effective Time occur after the record date for the payment of the
regular quarterly dividend on Boatmen's Common declared during the
fourth quarter of 1994 or the first quarter of 1995.  In such event,
the Dalhart Merger Consideration will be increased by adding to the Dalhart
Conversion Ratio the quotient of (i) the product of (A) the amount of such
quarterly dividend or dividends, as the case may be, multiplied by (B)
6.3599, divided by (ii) the average closing price of a share of Boatmen's
Common on Nasdaq during the twenty trading days immediately preceding the
fifth calendar day immediately preceding the closing date of the Holding
Company Merger (the "Boatmen's Average Price")

   
    As the Effective Time will occur after the record date for the payment
of the regular fourth quarter dividend on Boatmen's Common (payable to
shareholders of record of Boatmen's as of November 30, 1994), the Dalhart
Conversion Ratio will be adjusted for such fourth quarter dividend in the
manner described above. The actual amount of such adjustment, however, cannot
be calculated as of the date of this Proxy Statement/Prospectus and will not
be known until at least five calendar days prior to the Closing Date. For
purposes of illustration only, had the Closing Date occurred as of the date
of this Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the Boatmen's Average Price, as calculated
above, would have been $----------- (the "Illustrative Average Price"). Using
the Illustrative Average Price, the Dalhart Conversion Ratio would have been
adjusted to reflect Boatmen's fourth quarter dividend as follows: the quotient
of (i) the product of (A) $0.34 (the amount of the Boatmen's Common fourth
quarter dividend) and (B) 6.3599 (the Dalhart Conversion Ratio), divided by
(ii) $----------- (the Illustrative Average Price) would be added to 6.3599.
Accordingly, had the Closing Date occurred as of the date of this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus, each share of Dalhart Common would have been
converted into the right to receive ------------ shares of Boatmen's Common.
The foregoing discussion is presented for illustrative purposes only and
may differ from the actual adjustment to Dalhart Conversion Ratio, which will
be calculated upon determination of the Boatmen's Average Price as described
above.
    

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    In addition to the foregoing, the Holding Company Merger
Agreement provides for an adjustment to the Dalhart Conversion Ratio
should Dalhart receive or become entitled to receive prior to the
closing date of the Holding Company Merger (the "Closing Date"), the
proceeds of a $1,000,000 insurance policy on the life of a principal
shareholder of Dalhart.  In such event, the Dalhart Conversion Ratio
will be increased by an amount equal to the quotient of $1,000,000
divided by the number of issued and outstanding shares of Dalhart
Common divided, again, by the Boatmen's Average Price.  No assurance
can be given whether the Dalhart Merger Consideration would be
adjusted as described herein.

Escrow of Dalhart Merger Consideration

   
    Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and Citizens
Bank will enter into an Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow Agreement"),
to provide for the escrow of a portion of the Dalhart Merger
Consideration having a value of $929,550.  The purpose of the
Escrow Agreement is to provide a reserve from the aggregate Dalhart
Merger Consideration for the satisfaction and payment of any judgment
on or settlement of certain pending litigation against Citizens Bank,
certain of its employees and others styled Western National Bank v.
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Citizens State Bank, Curtis Beard, Prestige Lending Corporation and
- -------------------------------------------------------------------
Robert P. Mulroy (District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause
- ----------------
No. 94-04206-L), (the "WNB Claim"), and all costs and expenses
incurred in responding to and defending against the WNB Claim.  The
WNB Claim alleges certain business torts against Citizens Bank and
others in connection with the generation of certain mortgage-related
business sought by the claimant, a competing financial institution.
See "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS."
    

    Pursuant to the terms of the Holding Company Merger Agreement
and the Escrow Agreement, a portion of the Dalhart Merger
Consideration equal to the quotient of (a) the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as equals the quotient of $929,550 divided by the
Boatmen's Average Price and (b) the number of shares of Dalhart
Common issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
(which are held by shareholders who have not duly exercised and
perfected their dissenters' rights under the Texas Law), will be
issued and delivered by Boatmen's to the escrow agent on the Closing
Date (the "Dalhart Escrow Shares").  The balance of the Dalhart
Merger Consideration will be issued to the holders of Dalhart Common.
During the period in which the Dalhart Escrow Shares are held by the
escrow agent pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, shareholders of
Dalhart Common who would otherwise be entitled to receive the Dalhart
Escrow Shares but for the Escrow Agreement (the "Eligible Dalhart
Shareholders") will be entitled to receive their pro rata share of
any dividend or other distribution which may be paid on the Dalhart
Escrow Shares.  In addition, such Eligible Dalhart Shareholder is
entitled to exercise all voting rights with regard to his or her pro
rata interest in the Dalhart Escrow Shares.

    The Eligible Dalhart Shareholders are represented by a
Shareholders' Committee comprised of three individuals.  The
Shareholders' Committee and Boatmen's-Amarillo, as successor by
merger with Citizens Bank, will consult with one another regarding
resolution of the WNB Claim.

   
    Upon termination of the Escrow Agreement by reason of resolution
or termination of the WNB Claim, the Dalhart Escrow Shares, less a
certain number of the Dalhart Escrow Shares necessary to reflect the
cost and expense of defending the WNB Claim, would be distributed to
the Eligible Dalhart Shareholders.  The full text of the Escrow
Agreement is attached as Appendix C to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and is incorporated herein by this reference.

Stock Redemption Agreement; Stock Redemption Termination Agreement

    Dalhart and Catherine D. Koehler, a principal shareholder of
Dalhart, have entered into a Redemption Agreement, dated as of
January 8, 1993.  The Redemption Agreement grants Dalhart an option
to repurchase Mrs. Koehler's shares of Dalhart Common upon her death.
To facilitate the possible

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repurchase of the shares of Dalhart Common owned by Mrs. Koehler, Dalhart
purchased, maintains and is the sole beneficiary of a One Million Dollar
($1,000,000) whole-life insurance policy on the life of Mrs. Koehler.  As
described herein, the Dalhart Conversion Ratio is subject to adjustment
should Dalhart receive or become entitled to receive prior to the Closing
Date the proceeds of such policy.  In connection with the transactions
contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement, Dalhart and Mrs.
Koehler have entered into a Stock Redemption Termination Agreement, dated
as of May 19, 1994, pursuant to which the Redemption Agreement would be
terminated effective as of the Closing Date without the repurchase
of Mrs. Koehler's shares of Dalhart Common having been effected. Should
the Holding Company Merger Agreement be terminated, or should the
Holding Company Merger not be consummated by May 19, 1995, the Stock
Redemption Termination Agreement shall terminate and the Repurchase
Agreement shall commence in full force and effect.  As discussed herein,
the obligations of Boatmen's to effect the Holding Company Merger and
the Subsidiary Bank Merger are subject to the continued enforceability and
effectiveness of the Stock Redemption Termination Agreement.  The Redemption
Agreement and the Stock Redemption Termination Agreement are attached as an
exhibit to the Holding Company Merger Agreement, attached as Appendix A to
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

Conditions to the Holding Company Merger; Regulatory Approvals

    The Holding Company Merger is subject to various conditions
including, among other things, (i) approval of the Holding Company
Merger Agreement by the requisite majority vote of the shareholders
of Dalhart and approval of the Subsidiary Merger Agreement by the
requisite two-thirds (2/3) vote of shareholders of Citizens Bank;
(ii) receipt of regulatory approvals of the Holding Company Merger
from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the
"Federal Reserve") and the Texas Department of Banking; (iii) receipt
of regulatory approvals of the Subsidiary Bank Merger from the Office
of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "O.C.C."); (iv) receipt of
an opinion of counsel on certain tax aspects of the Holding Company
Merger; (v) receipt of an accounting opinion to the effect that the
Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger qualify for "pooling
of interests" accounting treatment; and (vi) the occurrence of no
material adverse changes in the businesses of Boatmen's or Dalhart.
The Holding Company Merger may not be consummated until the 30th day
after the date of Federal Reserve approval.  Applications for the
required regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve and the Texas
Department of Banking, for approval of the Holding Company Merger,
and with the O.C.C., for approval of the Subsidiary Bank Merger, have
been approved and all applicable regulatory waiting periods to consummate
the Acquisition have expired.
    

Conduct of Business Pending the Holding Company Merger; Dividends

    Pursuant to the Holding Company Merger Agreement, Dalhart has
agreed to carry on its business in the usual, regular and ordinary
course in substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the
execution of the Holding Company Merger Agreement.  The Holding
Company Merger Agreement provides that Dalhart may not declare or pay
any dividend or make any other distribution to shareholders, whether
in cash, stock or other property, after the date of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement.

Termination of the Holding Company Merger Agreement

    The Holding Company Merger Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Effective Time:  (i) by either party if the Holding
Company Merger is not consummated on or prior to May 19, 1995;
(ii) by mutual agreement of Boatmen's and Dalhart; (iii) by Boatmen's
or Dalhart in the event of a material breach by the other of any of
its representations and warranties or agreements under the Holding
Company Merger Agreement not cured within thirty days after notice
of such breach is given by the non-breaching party; (iv) by either
party in the event all the conditions to its obligations are not
satisfied or waived (and not cured within any applicable cure
period); (v) by Boatmen's in the event that Dalhart or Citizens Bank
becomes a

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party or subject to any new or amended written agreement, memorandum of
understanding, cease and desist order, imposition of civil money penalties
or other regulatory enforcement action or proceeding with any federal or
state agency charged with the supervision or regulation of banks or bank
holding companies after the date of the Holding Company Merger Agreement
(except with respect to any such regulatory enforcement action that could
be terminated on or before the Closing Date through reasonable efforts of
Boatmen's and Dalhart and that would not require any capital infusion to be
made or other action having a financial effect materially adverse to
the financial benefits of the Holding Company Merger to Boatmen's);
and (vi) by Boatmen's if certain reports of environmental inspection
on the real properties of Dalhart to be obtained pursuant to the
Holding Company Merger Agreement should disclose any contamination
or presence of hazardous wastes, the estimated clean up or other
remedial cost of which exceeds $400,000.

Payment Upon Occurrence of Certain Triggering Events

   
    The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that upon the
occurrence of one or more Triggering Events (as described herein),
Dalhart will pay to Boatmen's the sum of $750,000.

    As used in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, the term "Triggering
Event" means any of the following events:  (i) termination of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement by Boatmen's upon a breach thereof by Dalhart
(including, without limitation, the entering into of an agreement between
Dalhart and any third party which is inconsistent with the transactions
contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement), provided that
within twelve months of the date of such termination, either an event
described in clauses (iii), (iv) or (v) of this sentence shall have occurred;
(ii) the failure of Dalhart's shareholders to approve the Holding
Company Merger and the Holding Company Merger Agreement at the
Dalhart Special Meeting; provided, however, that the failure of
Dalhart's shareholders to approve the Holding Company Merger and the
Holding Company Merger Agreement shall not be deemed a Triggering
Event if (a) the average of the daily closing prices of a share of
Boatmen's Common, as reported on Nasdaq during the period of
twenty trading days ending at the end of the second trading day
immediately preceding the Mailing Date (the "Boatmen's Final Price"),
is less than $26.00, and (b) the number obtained by dividing the
Boatmen's Final Price by the Boatmen's Initial Price (as defined
herein), is less than the number obtained by dividing the Final Index
Price (as defined herein) by the Initial Index Price (as defined
herein) and subtracting .20 from such quotient; (iii) any person or
group of persons (other than Boatmen's) acquires, or has the right
to acquire, fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares of
Dalhart Common, exclusive of shares of Dalhart Common sold directly
or indirectly to such person or group of persons by Boatmen's;
(iv) expiration of the fifth day preceding the scheduled expiration
date of a tender or exchange offer by any person or group of persons
(other than Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) to purchase or acquire
securities of Dalhart if upon consummation of such offer, such person
or group of persons would own, control or have the right to acquire
fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares of Dalhart
Common; or (v) upon the entry by Dalhart or Citizens Bank into an
agreement or other understanding with a person or group of persons
(other than Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) for such person or group
of persons to acquire, merge or consolidate with Dalhart or Citizens
Bank or to purchase all or substantially all of Dalhart's or Citizens
Bank's assets.

    As used in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, (a) "Index Group"
means all of the bank holding companies listed on Exhibit 7.09 to the
Holding Company Merger Agreement, the common stock of which is publicly
traded and as to which there is no pending publicly announced proposal at
any time during the period of twenty trading days ending at the end of the
fifth trading day immediately preceding the Closing Date for such
company to be acquired or to acquire another company (which would
constitute a "significant subsidiary" of such company as such term
is defined in Rule 1-02 of the S.E.C.'s Regulation S-X) in exchange
for its stock; (b) "Initial Boatmen's Price" means the closing price
of a share of Boatmen's Common on May 19, 1994; (c) "Initial Index
Price" means the weighted average (weighted in accordance with the
factors specified on Exhibit 7.09 to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement) of the per share
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closing prices of the common stock of the bank holding companies comprising
the Index Group, as reported on the consolidated transactions reporting
system for the market or exchange on which such common stock is principally
traded, on May 19, 1994; (d) "Final Price" of any company belonging to the
Index Group means the average of the daily closing sale prices of a share
of common stock of such company, as reported in the consolidated
transaction reporting system for the market or exchange on which such
common stock is principally traded, during the period of twenty trading
days ending at the end of the second trading day immediately preceding the
Mailing Date; and (e) "Final Index Price" means the weighted average
(weighted in accordance with the factors specified on Exhibit 7.09
to the Holding Company Merger Agreement) of the Final Prices for all
of the companies comprising the Index Group.

Dissenters' Rights

    The rights of dissenting shareholders of Dalhart are governed by
the Texas Law, which provides, in certain situations, that a
shareholder will be entitled to receive the fair value of his or her
shares of Dalhart Common held immediately before the Holding Company
Merger is consummated if such shareholder:  (i) files a written
objection to the proposed Holding Company Merger prior to the Dalhart
Special Meeting; (ii) does not vote his or her shares in favor of
approving the Holding Company Merger Agreement; (iii) makes written
demand on Dalhart for payment of the fair value of his or her shares
within ten days after Boatmen's mails or delivers notice of the
consummation of the Holding Company Merger; (iv) submits his or her
certificates to Boatmen's within 20 days of demanding payment for his
or her shares for notation thereon that such demand has been made;
and (v) either gives notice within 60 days of Boatmen's offer to
accept that offer or, within 120 days from the date of the Holding
Company Merger, files a petition with the appropriate court for an
appraisal. See "THE ACQUISITION--The Holding Company Merger--Dissenters'
Rights" and Appendix D hereto.
    


                    THE SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER
            (APPLICABLE TO CITIZENS BANK SHAREHOLDERS)


Citizens Bank Merger Consideration

   
    At the time the Subsidiary Bank Merger is consummated, Citizens
Bank will merge into Boatmen's-Amarillo and, as a result thereof,
each share of Citizens Bank Common, other than shares any holders of
which have duly exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights
under provisions of the Texas Banking Code (the "Texas Banking Law")
and the Texas Law, and other than shares held by Dalhart-Delaware,
will be converted into the right to receive 35.2840 shares (the
"Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio") of Boatmen's Common, together with
any rights attached thereto, under or by virtue of the Rights
Agreement, dated August 14, 1990, between Boatmen's and Boatmen's
Trust Company, as Rights Agent (see "COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS--
Shareholder Rights Plan"), (such number of shares, together with any cash
payment in lieu of fractional shares, as described herein, is referred to
herein as the "Citizens Bank Merger Consideration").  A portion of the
Citizens Bank Merger Consideration is subject to an Escrow Agreement
described herein.  No fractional shares of Boatmen's Common will be issued
and, in lieu thereof, holders of shares of Citizens Bank Common who would
otherwise be entitled to a fractional share interest in Boatmen's Common (after
taking into account all shares of Citizens Bank Common held by such holder
exclusive of any interest in the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares (defined
herein)) will be paid an amount in cash equal to the product of such
fractional share interest and the closing price of a share of
Boatmen's Common on Nasdaq on the business day immediately
preceding the date on which the Effective Time occurs.
    

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Escrow of Citizens Bank Merger Consideration

    Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and
Citizens Bank will enter into an Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow
Agreement"), to provide for the escrow of a portion of the Citizens
Bank Merger Consideration having a value of $70,450.  The purpose of
the Escrow Agreement is to provide a reserve from the aggregate
Citizens Bank Merger Consideration for the satisfaction and payment
of any judgment on or settlement of certain pending litigation
against Citizens Bank, certain of its employees and others styled
Western National Bank v. Citizens State Bank, Curtis Beard, Prestige
- --------------------------------------------------------------------
Lending Corporation and Robert R. Mulroy (District Court of Dallas
- ----------------------------------------
County, Texas, Cause No. 94-04206-L) (the "WNB Claim"), and all costs
and expenses incurred in responding to and defending against the WNB
Claim.  The WNB Claim alleges certain business torts against Citizens
Bank and others in connection with the generation of certain
mortgage-related business sought by the claimant, a competing
financial institution.  See "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS."

    Pursuant to the terms of the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement
and the Escrow Agreement, a portion of the Citizens Bank Merger
Consideration equal to the quotient of (a) the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as equals the quotient of $70,450 divided by the
Boatmen's Average Price and (b) the number of shares of Citizens Bank
Common owned by shareholders of Citizens Bank (other than Dalhart-
Delaware) who have not duly exercised and perfected their dissenters'
rights under the Texas Banking Law and the Texas Law, will be issued
and delivered by Boatmen's to an escrow agent on the Closing Date
(the "Citizens Bank Escrow Shares").  The balance of the Citizens
Bank Merger Consideration will be issued to the holders of Citizens
Bank Common other than Dalhart-Delaware.  During the period in which
the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares are held by the escrow agent pursuant
to the Escrow Agreement, shareholders of Citizens Bank Common who
would otherwise be entitled to receive the Citizens Bank Escrow
Shares but for the Escrow Agreement (the "Eligible Citizens Bank
Shareholders") will be entitled to receive their pro rata share of
any dividend or other distribution which may be paid on the Citizens
Bank Escrow Shares.  In addition, each Eligible Citizens Bank
Shareholder is entitled to exercise all voting rights with respect
to his or her pro rata interest in the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares.

    The Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholders are represented by a
Shareholders' Committee comprised of three individuals.  The
Shareholders' Committee also represents the Eligible Dalhart
Shareholders.  The Shareholders' Committee and Boatmen's-Amarillo,
as successor by merger with Citizens Bank, will consult with one
another regarding resolution of the WNB Claim.

   
    Upon termination of the Escrow Agreement by reason of resolution
or termination of the WNB Claim, the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares,
less a certain number of the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares necessary
to reflect the cost and expense of defending the WNB Claim, would be
distributed to the Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholders.  The full
text of the Escrow Agreement is attached as Appendix C to this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus and is incorporated herein by this
reference.

Conditions to the Subsidiary Bank Merger; Regulatory Approvals

    The Subsidiary Bank Merger is conditioned upon the prior or
simultaneous consummation of the Holding Company Merger contemplated
by the Holding Company Merger Agreement.  The O.C.C. has approved the
regulatory application to effect the Subsidiary Bank Merger.
    

Conduct of Business Pending the Subsidiary Bank Merger; Dividends

    Pursuant to the Subsidiary Merger Agreement, Citizens Bank has
agreed to carry on its business in the ordinary course of business
and has agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of any of the assets.
Except for the payment of a $91,800 dividend to its shareholders,
Citizens Bank is not permitted to declare or pay

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any other dividend to its shareholders between the date of the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement and the Effective Time.

Termination of Subsidiary Merger Agreement

    The Subsidiary Merger Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Effective Time:  (i) by the mutual consent of the board of directors
of Citizens Bank and Boatmen's-Amarillo prior to or after the
approval of the shareholders of either party of the Subsidiary Bank
Merger; (ii) automatically if the Subsidiary Bank Merger is not
consummated by June 30, 1995, unless extended, in writing, prior to
such date by mutual action of the  board of directors of Citizens
Bank and Boatmen's-Amarillo; and (iii) automatically in the event
that the Holding Company Merger Agreement is terminated without the
transactions contemplated thereby being consummated as provided
therein.

Dissenters' Rights

    Pursuant to provisions of the Texas Banking Law, the rights of
shareholders of a Texas banking association who dissent from a
proposed merger are procedurally identical to those of shareholders
of a business corporation governed by the Texas Law.  Accordingly, the rights
of shareholders of Citizens Bank, a Texas banking association, who
dissent from the Subsidiary Bank Merger are identical to the rights
of dissenting shareholders of Dalhart, a Texas corporation.

   
    Pursuant to the Texas Law, a shareholder will be entitled to
receive the fair value of his or her shares of Citizens Bank Common
held immediately before the Subsidiary Bank Merger is consummated if
such shareholder:  (i) files a written objection to the proposed
Subsidiary Bank Merger prior to the Citizens Bank Special Meeting;
(ii) does not vote his or her shares in favor of approving the
Subsidiary Merger Agreement; (iii) makes written demand on Citizens
Bank for payment of the fair value of his or her shares within ten
days after Boatmen's mails or delivers notice of consummation of the
Subsidiary Bank Merger; (iv) submits his or her certificates to
Boatmen's within 20 days of demanding payment for his or her shares
for notation thereon that such demand has been made; and (v) either
gives notice within 60 days of Boatmen's offer to accept that offer
or, within 120 days from the date of the Subsidiary Bank Merger,
files a petition with the appropriate court for an appraisal. See
"THE ACQUISITION--The Subsidiary Bank Merger--Dissenters' Rights" and
Appendix E hereto.

                     VALUE OF THE ACQUISITION

    Based on the Dalhart Conversion Ratio (without adjustment as
provided in the Holding Company Merger Agreement and as described herein)
and the closing sales price of Boatmen's Common as reported on Nasdaq on
December ---, 1994, the Holding Company Merger had a per share value
of $--------- to holders of Dalhart Common, and the approximate total
value of the Dalhart Merger Consideration (without adjustment as
provided in the Holding Company Merger Agreement and as described herein)
to Dalhart shareholders, including the value of the Dalhart Escrow Shares,
was $------ million.  Based on the Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio and the
closing sales price of Boatmen's Common as reported on Nasdaq on
the same date, the Subsidiary Bank Merger had a per share value of
$---------- to holders of Citizens Bank Common, and the approximate
total value of the Citizens Bank Merger Consideration to the minority
shareholders of Citizens Bank (i.e., all Citizens Bank shareholders
other than Dalhart-Delaware), including the value of the Citizens
Bank Escrow Shares, was $----------.  Based upon the foregoing, the
total value of the Acquisition, as of such date, was $---- million.
The market value of the Dalhart Merger Consideration and the Citizens
Bank Merger Consideration as stated above may increase or decrease
depending on the closing sale price of Boatmen's Common as reported on
Nasdaq on the date on which the

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Effective Time occurs. No assurance can be given as to the market price of
Boatmen's Common on the date on which the Effective Time occurs.
    


           REASONS FOR THE ACQUISITION AND RECOMMENDATION
                     OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

    The Boards of Directors of Dalhart and Citizens Bank have
determined that the Holding Company Merger and the Holding Company
Merger Agreement, including the Dalhart Conversion Ratio, and the
Subsidiary Bank Merger and the Subsidiary Merger Agreement, including
the Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio, are fair to, and in the best
interests of, Dalhart, Citizens Bank and their shareholders.  The
Boards believe that a business combination with a larger and more
geographically diversified regional bank holding company would, in
addition to providing significant shareholder value to all
shareholders, enable Citizens Bank to compete more effectively in its
market area and participate in the expanded opportunities for growth
that the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will
make possible.  Accordingly, the Boards unanimously recommend that
shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank vote for approval and
adoption of the Holding Company Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement.

   
    Certain members of the management and Boards of Directors of
Dalhart and Citizens Bank have interests in the Acquisition that
are in addition to the interests of shareholders of Dalhart and
Citizens Bank generally. See "THE ACQUISITION--Interests of Certain
Persons in the Acquisition."
    

    The Board of Directors of Boatmen's believes that the
acquisition of Dalhart and the merger of its banking subsidiary,
Citizens Bank, into Boatmen's-Amarillo, would be a natural and
desirable addition to Boatmen's banking franchise in the Panhandle
of North Texas.

          MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AFTER THE ACQUISITION

   
    It is anticipated that, as of the Effective Time of the Holding
Company Merger or thereafter, the Subsidiary Bank Merger will be
consummated.  Boatmen's-Amarillo will be the surviving bank in the
Subsidiary Bank Merger.  Upon consummation of the Subsidiary Bank
Merger, the present offices of Citizens Bank in Dalhart, Childress
and Vega, Texas will operate as branch offices of Boatmen's-Amarillo.
The branch of Citizens Bank in Amarillo, Texas will also be operated
as a branch of Boatmen's-Amarillo upon consummation of the Subsidiary
Bank Merger; however, it is anticipated that such branch would
eventually be closed and that the business of such branch would be
consolidated with an existing branch of Boatmen's-Amarillo located
in Amarillo, Texas.  It is not anticipated that the management or Board
of Directors of Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas or Boatmen's-Amarillo will be
affected as a result of the Holding Company Merger or the Subsidiary Bank
Merger.

                       ACCOUNTING TREATMENT

    The Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger are
expected to qualify as a "pooling of interests" for accounting and
financial reporting purposes.  The receipt of an opinion from
Boatmen's independent accountants, confirming that the Holding Company
Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will qualify for "pooling of
interests" accounting, is a condition to Boatmen's obligation to
consummate the Holding Company Merger.  If such condition is not met, the
Holding Company Merger would not be consummated unless the condition were
waived by Boatmen's and the approval of Dalhart shareholders entitled
to vote on the Holding Company Merger were resolicited if such change
in accounting treatment were deemed material to the financial
condition and results of operations of Boatmen's on a pro forma
basis.
    

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                 EFFECTIVE TIME OF THE ACQUISITION

    The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that the Holding
Company Merger will become effective upon the filing of a Certificate
of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, and
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that the Subsidiary Bank
Merger will become effective on the date specified in the merger
approval to be issued by the O.C.C.  It is presently anticipated that
the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will be
consummated contemporaneously during the fourth quarter of 1994, but
no assurance can be given that such timetable will be met.


          INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE ACQUISITION

    Certain members of Dalhart's and Citizens Bank's management and
Board of Directors have interests in the Holding Company Merger and
the Subsidiary Bank Merger that are in addition to the interests of
shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank generally.  These include
provisions in the Holding Company Merger Agreement relating to
indemnification and employee benefits.

   
    For information about the percentage of Dalhart Common and
Citizens Bank Common owned by the directors and executive officers of
each of Dalhart and Citizens Bank, see "INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND
CITIZENS BANK--Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management of Dalhart" and "--Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management of Citizens Bank." None of the directors or executive
officers of either Dalhart or Citizens Bank would own, on a pro forma
basis giving effect to the Acquisition, more than 1% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common.
    

                  FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

    The Acquisition is intended to qualify as two tax-free
reorganizations so that no gain or loss would be recognized by
Boatmen's, Dalhart or Citizens Bank, and no gain or loss would be
recognized by Dalhart or Citizens Bank shareholders, except in
respect of cash received for fractional shares and except for any
cash payments which might be received by such shareholders properly
exercising their dissenters' rights.  Consummation of the Holding
Company Merger is conditioned upon receipt by Boatmen's of
an opinion of its counsel that, if the Holding Company Merger
is consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the
Holding Company Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger is
consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement and assuming no adverse change in applicable law
(i) the Holding Company Merger and Subsidiary Bank Merger will constitute
a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"), (ii) no gain or loss will be
recognized by the shareholders of Dalhart or Citizens Bank who receive
shares of Boatmen's Common, (iii) the basis of shares of Boatmen's Common
received by the shareholders of Dalhart or Citizens Bank will be the
same as the basis of shares of Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank Common
exchanged therefor, and (iv) the holding period of the shares of
Boatmen's Common received by such shareholders will include the
holding period of the shares of Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank
Common exchanged therefor.

   
     The opinions will be predicated upon the facts set forth in
the Holding Company Merger Agreement, the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement, representations of each of Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware,
Citizens Bank, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and Boatmen's-Amarillo.
Furthermore, the opinions will be based on the existing provisions
of the Code, currently applicable regulations promulgated under the
Code, current published administrative positions of the Internal Revenue
Service such as revenue rulings and revenue procedures, and existing
judicial decisions, all of which are subject to change either
prospectively or retroactively.  Any change in such authorities may
adversely affect the opinions.  Counsel has no obligation

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to update the opinions for any deletions or additions to or modification of
any law applicable to the Holding Company Merger or the Subsidiary Bank
Merger.

     The opinions will reflect the legal judgment of counsel solely
on the issues presented and discussed therein.  The issues in this
matter are complex.  There are no published cases, rulings,
regulations or administrative positions to support the opinions
with respect to the Subsidiary Bank Merger.  Accordingly, there can
be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will agree with the opinions
expressed, nor can there be assurance that a court of competent
jurisdiction will agree with such opinions.

    THE FOREGOING IS A GENERAL SUMMARY OF ALL OF THE MATERIAL
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION TO DALHART AND CITIZENS
BANK SHAREHOLDERS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PARTICULAR FACTS AND
CIRCUMSTANCES OF EACH SHAREHOLDER'S TAX SITUATION AND STATUS. EACH
DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK SHAREHOLDER SHOULD CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN
TAX ADVISOR REGARDING ANY SUCH SPECIFIC TAX SITUATION AND STATUS,
INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND
FOREIGN LAWS AND THE POSSIBLE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN FEDERAL AND OTHER
TAX LAWS.
    


                 COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS

    The rights of the shareholders of Dalhart Common, Citizens Bank
Common and Boatmen's Common differ in certain respects.  The rights
of the shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank who receive shares
of Boatmen's Common in the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary
Bank Merger will be governed by the corporate law of Missouri, the
state in which Boatmen's is incorporated, and by Boatmen's Articles
of Incorporation, Bylaws and other corporate documents.  The
governing law and documents of Boatmen's differ from those which
apply to Dalhart, which is a Texas corporation, and from those which
apply to Citizens Bank, which is a Texas banking association, in
several respects, including relative rights in connection with
certain redeemable preferred stock of Boatmen's presently issued and
outstanding; the shareholder votes required for certain business
combinations; removal of directors and amendments to the Articles of
Incorporation; certain rights pursuant to Boatmen's shareholder
rights plan; the circumstances under which a shareholder may dissent
from corporate action and receive fair value for his or her shares;
and rights of Boatmen's and its shareholders pursuant to certain
corporate takeover statutes.

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<TABLE>
                     COMPARATIVE STOCK PRICES

   
    Shares of Boatmen's Common are traded in the over-the-counter
market and are listed on Nasdaq under the symbol BOAT.  The following
table sets forth the high and low last sale prices of Boatmen's
Common for the periods indicated, as reported on Nasdaq.  The
Boatmen's per share prices have been restated to reflect Boatmen's
2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend
effective on October 1, 1993 (the "1993 Stock Split"). There is no established
public trading market for Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank Common.
<CAPTION>


                                      Boatmen's               Dalhart           Citizens Bank
                                    Common Stock           Common Stock          Common Stock
                                  ---------------        ---------------        ---------------
                                  High        Low        High        Low        High        Low
                                  ----        ---        ----        ---        ----        ---
<S>                              <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
      1992 First Quarter . . . . $24.19     $21.19         *          *           *          *
           Second Quarter. . . .  25.63      21.44         *          *           *          *
           Third Quarter . . . .  26.63      25.00         *          *           *          *
           Fourth Quarter. . . .  28.25      24.75         *          *           *          *

      1993 First Quarter . . . .  30.50      26.88         *          *           *          *
           Second Quarter. . . .  32.50      27.25         *          *           *          *
           Third Quarter . . . .  32.38      29.19         *          *           *          *
           Fourth Quarter. . . .  33.50      27.50         *          *           *          *

      1994 First Quarter . . . .  30.50      26.75         *          *           *          *
           Second Quarter. . . .  35.00      28.88         *          *           *          *
           Third Quarter . . . .  34.88      30.13         *          *           *          *
           Fourth Quarter
             (through December
             -------). . . . . .  -----      -----         *          *           *          *
<FN>
- -------------------------------------------

     * Management of Dalhart and Citizens Bank are not aware of any sales
of shares of Dalhart Common or Citizens Common during the past three-year
period.  The most recent transaction reported to management of Dalhart
involving shares of Dalhart Common took place on September 12, 1988, at a
price per share of $52.18, and the most recent transaction reported to
management of Citizens Bank involving shares of Citizens Bank Common took
place on March 7, 1989, at a price per share of $321.49.

</TABLE>

     On May 18, 1994, the last trading day before the announcement of the
proposed Holding Company Merger, the closing sale price of Boatmen's Common
as reported on Nasdaq was $34.00 per share.  On such date, the equivalent
per share price for Dalhart Common, which is calculated by multiplying the
specified closing sale price of Boatmen's Common by the Dalhart Conversion
Ratio, without any adjustment as described herein, was $216.24, and the
equivalent per share price for Citizens Bank Common, which is calculated
by multiplying the specified closing sale price of Boatmen's Common by the
Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio, was $1,199.66.

     On December --, 1994, the closing sale prices of Boatmen's Common as
reported on Nasdaq was $------ per share, the equivalent per share price
for Dalhart Common was $--------, and the equivalent per share price for
Citizens Bank was $--------.  On such date there were approximately
28,130 holders of record of Boatmen's Common, 32 holders of record of
Dalhart Common and 12 holders of record of Citizens Bank Common.


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                  SELECTED COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA(1)
                                (unaudited)

The following summary presents comparative historical, pro forma and pro
forma equivalent unaudited per share data for Boatmen's, Dalhart and
Citizens Bank.  The pro forma amounts also give effect to the pending
acquisition of Worthen.  See "PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA."  The pro forma
amounts assume the Acquisition had been effective during the periods
presented and has been accounted for under the pooling of interests method.
For a description of pooling of interests accounting with respect to the
Acquisition, see "THE ACQUISITION--Accounting Treatment."  The amounts
designated "Pro Forma Combined Per Boatmen's Share" represent the pro forma
results of the Acquisition, the amounts designated "Equivalent Pro Forma
Per Dalhart Share" are computed by multiplying the Pro Forma Combined Per
Boatmen's Share amounts by a factor of 6.3599 to reflect the Dalhart
Conversion Ratio (which equals 6.3599 shares of Boatmen's Common for each
share of Dalhart Common, subject to adjustment as described herein) (see
"THE ACQUISITION--The Holding Company Merger--Dalhart Conversion Ratio")
and the amounts designated "Equivalent Pro Forma Per Citizens Bank Share"
are computed by multiplying the Pro Forma Combined Per Boatmen's Share
amounts by a factor of 35.2840 to reflect the Citizens Bank Conversion
Ratio (which equals 35.2840 shares of Boatmen's Common for each share of
Citizens Bank Common) (see "THE ACQUISITION--The Subsidiary Bank
Merger--Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio.")  The data presented should be
read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and the
related notes thereto included herein or incorporated by reference herein,
and the pro forma financial statements included elsewhere in this Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  See "INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY
REFERENCE," "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DALHART," and "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
CITIZENS BANK."

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                             Nine Months Ended September 30,   Year Ended December 31,
                             -------------------------------   -----------------------
                                      1994     1993            1993       1992      1991
                                      ----     ----            ----       ----      ----
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
<S>                                   <C>      <C>           <C>        <C>       <C>

Historical
  Boatmen's. . . . . . . . . .         $2.52    $2.32         $3.07      $2.29     $1.77
  Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . .         12.87    16.62         24.44      14.72     12.57
  Citizens Bank. . . . . . . .         70.20    97.80        140.40      87.70     72.20
Pro forma combined per
  Boatmen's share. . . . . . .          2.45     2.19          2.91       2.25      1.78
Equivalent pro forma
  per Dalhart share  . . . . .         15.58    13.93         18.51      14.31     11.32
Equivalent pro forma
  per Citizens Bank share. . .         86.45    77.27        102.68      79.39     62.81

DIVIDENDS PER COMMON SHARE:

Historical
  Boatmen's. . . . . . . . . .         $0.93    $0.84         $1.15      $1.09     $1.07
  Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . .          ---      7.50          7.50       ---       3.25
  Citizens Bank. . . . . . . .          4.60    28.75         28.75      22.50     27.50
Pro forma combined per
  Boatmen's share (2). . . . .          0.93     0.84          1.15       1.09      1.07
Equivalent pro forma
  per Dalhart share (3). . . .          5.91     5.34          7.31       6.93      6.81
Equivalent pro forma
  per Citizens Bank share (4).         32.81    29.64         40.58      38.46     37.75
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                              Nine Months Ended September 30,    Year Ended December 31,
                              ----------------------------------------------------------
                                       1994     1993          1993       1992      1991
                              ---------------------------------------------------------

BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE
(PERIOD END):
<S>                                  <C>      <C>           <C>        <C>       <C>

Historical
  Boatmen's. . . . . . . . . .        $21.06   $19.66       $ 20.49    $ 18.20   $ 16.94
  Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . .        134.64   118.84        126.66     109.72     95.00
  Citizens Bank. . . . . . . .        665.60   583.65        626.25     514.60    449.40
Pro forma combined per
  Boatmen's share. . . . . . .         20.53    19.10         19.89      17.66     16.30
Equivalent pro forma
  per Dalhart share  . . . . .        130.57   121.47        126.50     112.32    103.67
Equivalent pro forma
  per Citizens Bank share. . .        724.38   673.92        701.80     623.12    575.13

<FN>
- --------------

(1)  Reflects restatement of Boatmen's share amounts to give effect to the
     1993 Stock Split.

(2)  Boatmen's pro forma dividends per share represent historical dividends
     per share paid by Boatmen's.

(3)  Represents historical dividends per share paid by Boatmen's multiplied
     by the Dalhart Conversion Ratio, without adjustment as described herein.

(4)  Represents historical dividends per share paid by Boatmen's multiplied
     by the Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio.
</TABLE>
    
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                         SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following tables present selected consolidated historical
financial data for Boatmen's, selected consolidated unaudited historical
financial data for Dalhart, selected unaudited historical financial data
for Citizens Bank and unaudited pro forma combined amounts reflecting the
Acquisition.  The pro forma amounts assume the Acquisition had been
effective during the periods presented.  The data presented are derived
from the consolidated financial statements of Boatmen's and Dalhart and
the financial statements of Citizens Bank and should be read in
conjunction with the more detailed information and financial statements
included herein or incorporated by reference in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.  The data should also be read in conjunction with
the unaudited pro forma financial statements included elsewhere in this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  See "INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
BY REFERENCE," "PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA," "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF
DALHART," and "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS BANK."

   
<TABLE>
                                       BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.(1)
                                          SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                                                (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>

                              Nine Months Ended September 30,                 Year Ended December 31,
                              -------------------------------     ------------------------------------------------
                                      1994       1993             1993       1992       1991       1990       1989
                                      ----       ----             ----       ----       ----       ----       ----
                                     (income statement amounts in thousands except per share
                                           data and balance sheet amounts in millions)
Summarized Income Statement:
- ---------------------------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>              <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>        <C>
  Net Interest Income. . . . . . .  $763,752   $727,847         $981,580   $877,716   $742,532   $655,801   $629,603
  Provision for Loan Losses. . . .    19,906     48,331           60,184    136,626    114,658    119,448     93,248
  Noninterest Income . . . . . . .   390,535    366,389          493,251    452,082    355,704    297,002    276,899
  Noninterest Expense. . . . . . .   732,282    696,620          950,421    871,928    752,367    651,962    605,426
  Income Tax Expense . . . . . . .   138,775    108,988          146,807     92,518     60,013     36,363     43,695
  Net Income . . . . . . . . . . .   263,324    240,297          317,419    228,726    171,198    145,030    164,133
Per Common Share Data(2):
- ------------------------
  Net Income . . . . . . . . . . .     $2.52      $2.32            $3.07      $2.29      $1.77      $1.58      $1.81
  Cash Dividends Paid. . . . . . .      0.93       0.84             1.15       1.09       1.07       1.06       1.02
  Stockholders' Equity
    (period end) . . . . . . . . .     21.06      19.66            20.49      18.20      16.94      15.84      15.42
Financial Position at Period End:
- --------------------------------
  Loans, Net of Unearned Income      $16,105    $14,600          $14,826    $13,111    $12,316    $11,924    $11,593
  Total Assets . . . . . . . . . .    28,292     26,169           26,654     24,281     23,003     22,795     19,541
  Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . .    20,484     20,533           20,909     19,685     18,060     18,119     14,964
  Long-Term Debt . . . . . . . . .       515        471              486        393        316        285        295
  Stockholders' Equity . . . . . .     2,207      2,041            2,133      1,861      1,680      1,463      1,396
Selected Financial Ratios:
- -------------------------
  Return on Average Assets . . . .      1.29%      1.30%            1.27%      0.99%      0.79%      0.73%      0.86%
  Return on Average Common
    Equity(3). . . . . . . . . . .     16.19      16.37            15.99      12.95      10.78      10.13      12.06
  Net Interest Margin. . . . . . .      4.33       4.57             4.56       4.40       4.05       3.96       4.03
  Nonperforming Assets as % of
    Total Loans and Foreclosed
    Property(4). . . . . . . . . .      1.58       2.12             1.90       2.92       3.92       3.93       3.38
  Nonperforming Loans as % of Total
    Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . .      0.96       1.28             1.17       1.96       2.54       3.18       2.67
  Loan Reserve as % of Net Loans .      2.16       2.34             2.30       2.30       2.05       1.92       1.71
  Net Charge-Offs as % of Average
    Loans. . . . . . . . . . . . .      0.13       0.21             0.24       0.80       0.84       0.76       1.00
  Equity to Assets . . . . . . . .      7.80       7.80             8.00       7.67       7.30       6.42       7.14
  Tangible Equity to Assets(5) . .      6.94       6.78             7.04       6.88       6.56       5.73       6.46
  Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital(6) . .     10.54      10.51            10.67      10.39      10.10       ---        ---
  Total Risk-Based Capital(6). . .     14.03      14.36            14.42      13.75      13.17       ---        ---
<FN>
- ---------------------------
(1)  The information set forth in this table does not give effect to
     the pending acquisitions of other financial institutions.  See
     "THE PARTIES -- Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. -- Pending
     Acquisitions."
(2)  Reflects restatement of share amounts for the 1993 Stock Split.
(3)  Based on net income available to common shareholders.
(4)  Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, restructured
     loans, loans past due 90 days or more and foreclosed property.
(5)  Tangible equity to assets is defined as total equity less all
     intangibles as a percentage of total tangible assets.
(6)  Calculated using final 1992 risk-based guidelines.
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
                                                        DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                         SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                                                               (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>


                                           Nine Months Ended September  30,                  Year Ended December 31,
                                           --------------------------------     --------------------------------------------------
                                                   1994       1993              1993        1992        1991       1990       1989
                                                   ----       ----              ----        ----        ----       ----       ----
                                                               (income statement amounts in thousands except per share
                                                                     data and balance sheet amounts in millions)
Summarized Income Statement:
- ---------------------------
<S>                                               <C>         <C>              <C>         <C>          <C>       <C>        <C>
  Net Interest Income                             $4,809      $4,800           $6,485      $5,257       $4,251    $3,751     $3,721
  Provision for Loan Losses                         ---        (398)            (522)        ---          ---       ---         143
  Noninterest Income                                 480         503              718         578          492       356        409
  Noninterest Expense                              3,524       3,202            4,305       3,517        2,973     2,424      2,485
  Minority Interest                                   96         134              192         120           99        95         80
  Income Tax Expense                                 382         703              784         726          414       440        414
  Net Income                                       1,287       1,662            2,444       1,472        1,257     1,148      1,008
Per Common Share Data:
- ---------------------
  Net Income                                      $12.87      $16.62           $24.44      $14.72       $12.57    $11.48     $10.08
  Cash Dividends Paid                               ---         7.50             7.50        ---          3.25      ---        ---
  Stockholders' Equity (period end):              134.64      118.84           126.66      109.72        95.00     85.68      74.27
Financial Position at Period End:
- --------------------------------
  Loans, Net of Unearned Income                      $68         $77              $81         $61          $54       $44        $44
  Total Assets                                       134         146              150         130          125       105         92
  Deposits                                           118         115              128         103          106        87         81
  Long-Term Debt                                     ---         ---              ---         ---          ---       ---        ---
  Stockholders' Equity                                13          12               13          11           10         9          7
Selected Financial Ratios:
- -------------------------
  Return on Average Assets                          1.25%       1.55%            1.69%       1.28%        1.18%     1.29%      1.13%
  Return on Average Equity                         13.02       20.01            21.14       14.31        14.27     15.15      12.49
  Net Interest Margin                               5.49        5.19             5.26        5.31         4.69      5.16       4.72
  Nonperforming Assets as % of
    Total Loans and Foreclosed
    Property(1)                                     0.02        0.30             0.23        ---          0.01      0.42       1.78
  Nonperforming Loans as % of
    Total Loans                                     0.02        0.30             0.23        ---          0.01      0.42       1.78
  Loan Reserve as % of Net Loans                    1.27        1.29             1.09        2.43         2.56      2.97       2.04
  Net Charge-Offs (recoveries) as % of
    Average Loans                                   0.01        0.16             0.12       (0.17)       (0.16)    (0.98)      0.37
  Equity to Assets                                 10.02        8.16             8.43        8.45         7.63      8.15       8.11
  Tangible Equity to Assets(2)                      8.56        6.68             7.03        7.15         6.19      6.72       6.40
  Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital(3)                     14.48       11.16            11.24       12.99        11.81     12.70      10.62
  Total Risk-Based Capital(3)                      15.47       12.23            12.12       14.25        13.07     13.97      11.87
<FN>
- ---------------------------
(1)    Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, restructured loans,
       loans past due 90 days or more and foreclosed property.
(2)    Tangible equity to assets is defined as total equity less all
       intangibles as a percentage of total tangible assets.
(3)    Calculated using final 1992 risk-based guidelines.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
                                               CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART
                                                   SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
                                                         (UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>

                                          Nine Months Ended September  30,              Year Ended December 31,
                                          --------------------------------   -------------------------------------------------
                                                   1994       1993           1993        1992        1991      1990        1989
                                                   ----       ----           ----        ----        ----      ----        ----
                                                               (income statement amounts in thousands except per share
                                                                     data and balance sheet amounts in millions)
Summarized Income Statement:
- ---------------------------
<S>                                              <C>         <C>           <C>          <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>
  Net Interest Income                            $4,830      $4,832         $6,523      $5,269      $4,282    $3,813      3,858
  Provision for Loan Losses                         ---       (398)          (522)        ---         ---       ---         143
  Noninterest Income                                480         503            718         578         492       356        343
  Noninterest Expense                             3,479       3,074          4,171       3,367       2,916     2,336      2,404
  Income Tax Expense                                427         703            784         726         414       440        486
  Net Income                                      1,404       1,956          2,808       1,754       1,444     1,393      1,168
Per Common Share Data:
- ---------------------
  Net Income                                     $70.20      $97.80        $140.40      $87.70      $72.20    $69.65     $58.40
  Cash Dividends Paid                              4.60       28.75          28.75       22.50       27.50     30.00      74.40
  Stockholders' Equity (period end):             665.60      583.65         626.25      514.60      449.40    404.80     365.45
Financial Position at Period End:
- --------------------------------
  Loans, Net of Unearned Income                     $68         $77            $81         $61         $55       $44        $44
  Total Assets                                      133         144            149         129         123       104         90
  Deposits                                          118         115            128         103         106        87         81
  Long-Term Debt                                    ---         ---            ---         ---         ---       ---        ---
  Stockholders' Equity                               13          12             13          10           9         8          7
Selected Financial Ratios:
- -------------------------
  Return on Average Assets                         1.38%       1.84%          1.97%       1.54%       1.37%     1.59%      1.33%
  Return on Average Equity                        14.35       24.01          24.70       18.20       17.46     18.29      16.12
  Net Interest Margin                              5.51        5.23           5.29        5.32        4.72      5.24       4.89
  Nonperforming Assets as % of
    Total Loans and Foreclosed
    Property(1)                                    0.02        0.30           0.23        ---         0.01      0.42       1.78
  Nonperforming Loans as % of
    Total Loans                                    0.02        0.30           0.23         ---        0.01      0.42       1.78
  Loan Reserve as % of Net Loans                   1.27        1.29           1.09        2.43        2.54      2.97       2.04
  Net Charge-Offs (recoveries) as % of
    Average Loans                                  0.01        0.16           0.12       (0.17)      (0.16)    (0.98)      0.37
  Equity to Assets                                10.02        8.10           8.42        8.01        7.28      7.82       8.12
  Tangible Equity to Assets(2)                     9.49        7.51           7.55        7.63        6.96      7.75       8.03
  Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital(3)                    14.80       11.57          11.63       13.05       12.26     13.57      12.26
  Total Risk-Based Capital(3)                     15.79       12.65          12.50       14.31       13.52     14.84      13.51
<FN>
- ---------------------------
(1)    Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, loans past
       due 90 days or more and foreclosed property.
(2)    Tangible equity to assets is defined as total equity less all intangibles as
       a percentage of total tangible assets.
(3)    Calculated using final 1992 risk-based guidelines.
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
                                                        BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                                    AND
                                                         DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                               PRO FORMA COMBINED SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA(1)
                                                                (UNAUDITED)

<CAPTION>

                                           Nine Months Ended September  30,                Year Ended December 31,
                                           --------------------------------  ----------------------------------------------------
                                                   1994       1993           1993        1992        1991        1990        1989
                                                   ----       ----           ----        ----        ----        ----        ----
                                                               (income statement amounts in thousands except per share
                                                                     data and balance sheet amounts in millions)
Summarized Income Statement:
- ---------------------------
<S>                                            <C>         <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>        <C>         <C>
  Net Interest Income . . . . . . . . . . .    $874,506    $830,883     $1,120,883    $1,013,161    $855,746   $758,146    $726,399
  Provision for Loan Losses . . . . . . . .      20,956      51,712         64,290       139,475     118,017    125,662     103,938
  Noninterest Income. . . . . . . . . . . .     441,599     418,371        560,560       510,118     409,546    341,643     317,828
  Noninterest Expense . . . . . . . . . . .     835,733     811,686      1,102,117     1,019,715     881,745    765,993     716,295
  Income Tax Expense. . . . . . . . . . . .     159,256     120,949        162,923        99,954      64,339     39,248      45,325
  Net Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     300,160     264,907        352,113       264,135     201,191    168,886     178,669
Per Common Share Data(2):
- ------------------------
  Net Income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       $2.45       $2.19          $2.91         $2.25       $1.78      $1.57       $1.69
  Cash Dividends Paid . . . . . . . . . . .        0.93        0.84           1.15          1.09        1.07       1.06        1.02
  Stockholders' Equity (period end)               20.53       19.10          19.89         17.66       16.30      15.07       14.50
Financial Position at Period End:
- --------------------------------
  Loans, Net of Unearned Income . . . . . .     $18,072     $16,289        $16,619       $14,770     $13,831    $13,649     $13,071
  Total Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      31,950      29,942         30,383        27,880      26,268     25,754      22,053
  Deposits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      23,563      23,728         24,080        22,826      20,932     20,695      17,159
  Long-Term Debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . .         559         514            530           430         344        317         335
  Stockholders' Equity. . . . . . . . . . .       2,522       2,321          2,423         2,113       1,880      1,636       1,547
Selected Financial Ratios:
- -------------------------
  Return on Average Assets                         1.30%       1.25%          1.23%         0.99%       0.82%      0.76%       0.83%
  Return on Average Common
    Equity (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       16.19       15.90          15.61         13.21       11.34      10.60       11.92
  Net Interest Margin . . . . . . . . . . .        4.36        4.53           4.52          4.38        4.04       4.01        4.08
  Nonperforming Assets as % of
    Total Loans and Foreclosed
    Property (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . .        1.49        2.06           1.84          2.79        3.73       3.75        3.41
  Nonperforming Loans as % of
    Total Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        0.92        1.27           1.16          1.88        2.44       3.00        2.68
  Loan Reserve as % of Net Loans. . . . . .        2.11        2.31           2.26          2.26        2.06       1.92        1.78
  Net Charge-Offs as % of Average
    Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        0.12        0.19           0.23          0.75        0.77       0.73        0.97
  Equity to Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . .        7.89        7.75           7.97          7.58        7.16       6.35        7.01
  Tangible Equity to Assets (5) . . . . . .        7.05        6.77           7.04          6.80        6.44       5.69        6.35
  Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital (6) . . . . . .       10.84       10.69          10.90         10.55       10.12        ---         ---
  Total Risk-Based Capital (6). . . . . . .       14.09       14.28          14.37         13.73       13.05        ---         ---
<FN>
- ---------------------------
(1)    The information set forth in this table gives effect to the
       pending acquisition of Worthen Banking Corporation which was
       announced on August 18, 1994.  See "PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA".
(2)    Reflects restatement of share amounts for the 1993 Stock Split.
(3)    Based on net income available to common shareholders.
(4)    Nonperforming assets include nonaccrual loans, restructured
       loans, loans past due 90 days or more and foreclosed property.
(5)    Tangible equity to assets is defined as total equity less all
       intangibles as a percentage of total tangible assets.
(6)    Calculated using final 1992 risk-based guidelines.
</TABLE>
    

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                      THE SPECIAL MEETINGS


THE DALHART SPECIAL MEETING (APPLICABLE TO DALHART SHAREHOLDERS)

      DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF DALHART SPECIAL MEETING

   
      This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to
shareholders of Dalhart in connection with the solicitation of
proxies by the Board of Directors of Dalhart for use at the Dalhart
Special Meeting to be held at the offices of Citizens Bank at
323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022 on January 27, 1995, at
3:00 p.m., local time, and at any adjournment or postponement
thereof.


      MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE DALHART SPECIAL MEETING

      At the Dalhart Special Meeting, the shareholders of Dalhart will
be asked to approve the Holding Company Merger Agreement providing
for, among other matters, the merger of Dalhart with and into
Boatmen's-Texas. In addition, the holders of Dalhart Common may be
asked to vote on a proposal to adjourn or postpone the Dalhart Special
Meeting which adjournment or postponement could be used for the purpose,
among others, of allowing time for the solicitation of additional votes
to approve the Holding Company Merger Agreement.


      RECORD DATE FOR DALHART SPECIAL MEETING

      The Board of Directors of Dalhart has fixed the close of business
on December 15, 1994, as the record date for the determination of
holders of common stock, par value $10.00 per share, of Dalhart
("Dalhart Common") to receive notice of and to vote at the Dalhart
Special Meeting.  On the record date, there were 100,000 shares of
Dalhart Common outstanding.  Only holders of shares of Dalhart Common
of record on the record date are entitled to vote at the Dalhart
Special Meeting.  No shares of Dalhart Common can be voted at the
Dalhart Special Meeting unless the record holder is present in person
or represented by proxy at the Dalhart Special Meeting.
    


      VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER AGREEMENT

      The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of
Dalhart Common entitled to vote thereon is required to approve the
Holding Company Merger Agreement.  Each holder of Dalhart Common is
entitled to one vote per share of Dalhart Common.  As of the record
date, the directors and executive officers of Dalhart and their
affiliates have the power to vote a total of 86,083 shares of Dalhart
Common, or approximately eighty-six percent (86%) of the shares
outstanding, which are expected to be voted in favor of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement.  For information regarding the shares of
Dalhart Common beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by certain
shareholders, by each director and executive officer of Dalhart, and
by all directors and officers of Dalhart as a group, see "INFORMATION
ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK -- Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management of Dalhart."  As of the record date,
directors and executives officers of Boatmen's did not own
beneficially any shares of Dalhart Common.

      VOTING AND REVOCATION OF PROXIES FOR DALHART SPECIAL MEETING

   
      Proxies for use at the Dalhart Special Meeting accompany this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  A shareholder may use his or her
proxy if he or she is unable to attend the Dalhart Special Meeting in
person or wishes to have his or her shares voted by proxy even if he
or she does attend the Dalhart Special Meeting.  Shares of Dalhart
Common represented by a proxy properly signed and returned to Dalhart
at, or prior to, the Dalhart Special Meeting, unless subsequently
revoked, will be voted at the Dalhart Special

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Meeting in accordance with instructions thereon.  If a proxy is properly
signed and returned and the manner of voting is not indicated on the proxy,
any shares of Dalhart Common represented by such proxy will be voted FOR
the Holding Company Merger Agreement and FOR the proposal regarding
adjournment or postponement. Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation
may be revoked by the grantor at any time prior to the voting thereof on
the Holding Company Merger Agreement by filing with the Secretary of
Dalhart a written revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a later
date.  A holder of Dalhart Common may withdraw his or her proxy at the
Dalhart Special Meeting at any time before it is exercised by electing to
vote in person; however, attendance at the Dalhart Special Meeting will
not in and of itself constitute a revocation of the proxy.
    


      SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR THE DALHART SPECIAL MEETING

      In addition to solicitation of proxies from shareholders of
Dalhart Common by use of the mail, proxies also may be solicited by
personal interview, telephone and wire by directors, officers and
employees of Dalhart, who will not be specifically compensated for
such services.  All costs of soliciting proxies, assembling and
mailing the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all papers which now
accompany or hereafter may supplement the same will be borne by
Dalhart.


THE CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING (APPLICABLE TO CITIZENS BANK
SHAREHOLDERS)

      DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING

   
      This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus is being furnished to
shareholders of Citizens Bank in connection with the solicitation of
proxies by the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank for use at the
Citizens Bank Special Meeting to be held at the offices of Citizens
Bank at 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022 on January 27,
1995, at 3:30 p.m., local time, and at any adjournment or
postponement thereof.


      MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING

      At the Citizens Bank Special Meeting, the shareholders of
Citizens Bank will be asked to approve the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement providing for the merger of Citizens Bank with and into
Boatmen's-Amarillo. In addition, the holders of Citizens Bank Common
may be asked to vote on a proposal to adjourn or postpone the Citizens
Bank Special Meeting which adjournment or postponement could be used for
the purpose, among others, of allowing time for the solicitation of
additional votes to approve the Subsidiary Merger Agreement.


      RECORD DATE FOR CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING

      The Board of Directors of Citizens Bank has fixed the close of
business on December 15, 1994, as the record date for the
determination of shareholders of Citizens Bank Common to receive
notice of and to vote at the Citizens Bank Special Meeting.  On the
record date, there were 20,000 shares of Citizens Bank
Common outstanding.  Only holders of shares of common stock, par value
$100.00 per share, of Citizens Bank ("Citizens Bank Common") of
record on the record date are entitled to vote at the Citizens Bank
Special Meeting.  No shares of Citizens Bank Common can be voted at
the Citizens Bank Special Meeting unless the record holder is present
in person or represented by proxy at the Citizens Bank Special
Meeting.
    


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      VOTE REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE SUBSIDIARY MERGER AGREEMENT

      The affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the outstanding
shares of Citizens Bank Common entitled to vote thereon is required
to approve the Subsidiary Merger Agreement.  Each holder of Citizens
Bank Common is entitled to one vote per share of Citizens Bank
Common.  As of the record date for the Citizens Bank Special Meeting,
Dalhart-Delaware, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dalhart, and executive
officers and directors of Citizens Bank and their affiliates held
18,943 or 94.72 percent, of the outstanding shares of Citizens Bank
Common.  Accordingly, even without the vote of the remaining Citizens
Bank shareholders, Dalhart will have the ability to effectuate the
Subsidiary Bank Merger.  For information regarding the shares of
Citizens Bank Common beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by
certain shareholders, by each director and executive officer of
Citizens Bank, and by all directors and officers of Citizens Bank as
a group, see "INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK -- Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management of Citizens
Bank."  As of the record date, directors and executive officers of
Boatmen's did not own beneficially any shares of Citizens Bank
Common.


      VOTING AND REVOCATION OF PROXIES FOR CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL
MEETING

   
      Proxies for use at the Citizens Bank Special Meeting accompany
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  A shareholder may use his or
her proxy if he or she is unable to attend the Citizens Bank Special
Meeting in person or wishes to have his or her shares voted by proxy
even if he or she does attend the Citizens Bank Special Meeting.
Shares of Citizens Bank Common represented by a proxy properly signed
and returned to Citizens Bank at, or prior to, the Citizens Bank
Special Meeting, unless subsequently revoked, will be voted at the
Citizens Bank Special Meeting in accordance with instructions
thereon.  If a proxy is properly signed and returned and the manner
of voting is not indicated on the proxy, any shares of Citizens Bank
Common represented by such proxy will be voted FOR the Subsidiary
Merger Agreement and FOR the proposal regarding adjournment or
postponement. Any proxy given pursuant to this solicitation may
be revoked by the grantor at any time prior to the voting thereof on
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement by filing with the Secretary of
Citizens Bank a written revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing
a later date.  A holder of Citizens Bank Common may withdraw his or
her proxy at the Citizens Bank Special Meeting at any time before it
is exercised by electing to vote in person; however, attendance at
the Citizens Bank Special Meeting will not in and of itself
constitute a revocation of the proxy.
    


      SOLICITATION OF PROXIES FOR THE CITIZENS BANK SPECIAL MEETING

      In addition to solicitation of proxies from shareholders of
Citizens Bank Common by use of the mail, proxies also may be
solicited by personal interview, telephone and wire by directors,
officers and employees of Citizens Bank, who will not be specifically
compensated for such services.  All costs of soliciting proxies,
assembling and mailing the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and all
papers which now accompany or hereafter may supplement the same will
be borne by Citizens Bank.

EXPENSES FOR PREPARATION OF JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

      Boatmen's and Dalhart have agreed to share in the expense of
preparation of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and Boatmen's
will bear the entire cost of printing this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and all S.E.C. and other regulatory filing fees
incurred in connection therewith.

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MAILING DATE OF JOINT PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

   
      This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the attached notices of
Special Meeting and the enclosed proxy cards are first being sent to
shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank on or about December ---,
1994 (the "Mailing Date").


                          THE PARTIES

BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.

      General

      Boatmen's is a multi-bank holding company headquartered in
St. Louis, Missouri.  Its largest subsidiary, The Boatmen's National
Bank of St. Louis, was founded in 1847 and is the oldest bank west of
the Mississippi River.  Boatmen's owns substantially all of the
capital stock of 45 subsidiary banks, including a federal savings
bank, which operate from over 400 banking locations in Missouri,
Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and
Texas.  Boatmen's other principal businesses include a trust company,
a mortgage banking company, a credit life insurance company, a credit
card bank and an insurance agency.  At September 30, 1994, Boatmen's had
consolidated assets of approximately $28.3 billion and total shareholders'
equity of approximately $2.2 billion, making it one of the 30 largest bank
holding companies in the United States.

      Boatmen's is among the sixteen largest providers of personal
trust services in the nation, providing personal trust services
primarily within its banks' market areas and institutional and
pension-related trust services on a national scale.  Operating
principally through Boatmen's Trust Company, its subsidiaries and
trust departments of selected banks, the combined trust operations
had assets under management totaling approximately $35.5 billion at
September 30, 1994.  The trust operations, with revenues in 1993 of
$152.2 million, provide Boatmen's with a significant source of
noninterest income.

      Pending Acquisitions

      National Mortgage Company. On July 7, 1994, Boatmen's entered into
      -------------------------
an Agreement to acquire National Mortgage Company, headquartered in
Memphis, Tennessee. National Mortgage Company is a privately-owned, full
service mortgage banking company which originates home loans through 10
company-operated offices as well as through a network of over 300
correspondent locations located in Southern and Midwestern parts of
the United States.  National Mortgage Company's 1993 originations
totalled approximately $1.7 billion and its loan servicing portfolio was
approximately $13.1 billion at June 30, 1994.  Under the terms of the
Agreement, Boatmen's would exchange approximately five million shares
of the common stock, par value $1.00 per share of Boatmen's
("Boatmen's Common") for all of the stock of National Mortgage
Company's parent corporations and affiliated entities.  The shares of
Boatmen's Common to be issued in connection with the acquisition
constitute less than five percent (5%) of the total number of shares of
Boatmen's Common outstanding as of the date hereof.  When combined with
Boatmen's existing servicing portfolio, Boatmen's will rank among the 30
largest mortgage companies in the country.  The acquisition, which
is subject to, among other things, approval of the shareholders of
National Mortgage Company's parent corporations and regulatory
authorities, is expected to be completed early in the first quarter of
1995.  There can be no assurance that the transaction will be
consummated.  Neither the Holding Company Merger nor the Subsidiary
Bank Merger are conditioned upon consummation of the National
Mortgage Company acquisition.

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      Worthen Banking Corporation. On August 18, 1994, Boatmen's entered
      ---------------------------
into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Worthen Agreement") to acquire
Worthen Banking Corporation, the second largest banking organization in
Arkansas.  Worthen is a publicly-held, multi-bank holding company
headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, operating 112 retail banking
offices throughout the State of Arkansas and six (6) such offices in the
Austin, Texas area.  Through its non-banking subsidiaries, Worthen also
operates, among other businesses, a full service retail brokerage company, a
mortgage banking company and a trust company.  At September 30, 1994, Worthen
had consolidated assets of approximately $3.5 billion and shareholders' equity
of approximately $302 million. The Board of Directors of Boatmen's
believes that the acquisition of Worthen and its banking subsidiaries
would enhance its presence in the State of Arkansas and would be a natural
and desirable extension of its banking franchise in the Central United
States.

      Under the terms of the Worthen Agreement, each share of Worthen
common stock, other than shares any holders of which have duly
perfected their dissenters' rights under the Arkansas Business
Corporation Act, will be converted into the right to receive one (1)
share of Boatmen's Common, plus cash in lieu of fractional shares.
Boatmen's would exchange approximately 17.3 million shares of
Boatmen's Common for all of the stock of Worthen (including shares
issued for stock options).  The shares of Boatmen's Common to be
issued in connection with the acquisition of Worthen constitute
approximately sixteen and one-half percent (16.5%) of the total number
of shares of Boatmen's Common outstanding as of the date hereof.

      The acquisition of Worthen, which is expected to be completed in
the first quarter of 1995, is subject to various conditions including
approval of the Worthen Agreement by the requisite vote of the
shareholders of Worthen, receipt of a reaffirmation of the opinion of
PaineWebber, Inc., Worthen's investment banker, to the effect that
the transaction is fair to Worthen and its shareholders from a
financial point of view, and regulatory approvals of the Federal
Reserve, the Arkansas Commissioner of Financial Institutions and the
Texas Department of Banking.  Regulatory applications were filed with
the Federal Reserve on October 7, 1994, the Arkansas Commissioner of
Financial Institutions on November 1, 1994, and the Texas Department of
Banking on November 17, 1994. The Federal Reserve accepted the application
for processing on November 3, 1994.
    

      There can be no assurance that all necessary regulatory approvals
will be obtained or that all conditions to the Worthen Agreement will
be satisfied such that the acquisition of Worthen will be
consummated.  Neither the Holding Company Merger nor the Subsidiary
Bank Merger are conditioned upon consummation of the Worthen
acquisition.

   
      Salem Community Bancorp, Inc.  On September 23, 1994, Boatmen's
      -----------------------------
announced the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September
1, 1994, to acquire Salem Community Bancorporation, Inc. ("Salem") and its
banking subsidiary, Community State Bank, Salem, Illinois. Salem would be
merged with and into a newly-formed acquisition subsidiary of Boatmen's and,
in connection therewith, Community State Bank would be merged with and into
Boatmen's National Bank of South Central Illinois. At September 30, 1994, Salem
had consolidated assets of approximately $79.2 million and shareholders' equity
of approximately $4.5 million. Under the terms of the Agreement, Boatmen's
would exchange approximately 290,000 shares of Boatmen's Common for all of
the stock of Salem, which represents less than one percent (1%) of the
total number of share of Boatmen's Common outstanding as of the date
hereof, and pay approximately $700,000 in cash for certain minority
ownership interests in Community State Bank. The Salem acquisition, which
is subject to, among other things, regulatory approval and approval by
Salem's shareholders, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of
1995. Regulatory applications were filed with the Federal Reserve on
December 5, 1994, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on December 6,
1994, and the Illinois Commissioner of Banks and Trust Companies on December 6,
1994, each of which is pending. There can be no assurance that the
transaction will be consummated. Neither the Holding

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Company Merger nor the Subsidiary Bank Merger are conditioned upon
consummation of the Salem acquisition.

    First National Bank in Pampa. On November 15, 1994, Boatmen's announced
    ----------------------------
the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 14, 1994,
to acquire, in exchange for shares of Boatmen's Common, all of the issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of First National Bank in Pampa, a national
banking association located in the panhandle of Texas ("Pampa"). At September
30, 1994, Pampa had assets of approximately $168 million and shareholders'
equity of approximately $30 million. Under the terms of the Agreement, Pampa
would be merged with and into Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo.
Boatmen's would exchange approximately 1.35 million shares of Boatmen's
Common for all of the stock of Pampa, which represents less than two percent
(2%) of the total number of shares of Boatmen's Common outstanding as of the
date hereof. The Pampa acquisition, which is subject to, among other things,
regulatory approval and approval by Pampa's shareholders, is expected to be
completed in the second quarter of 1995. There can be no assurance that the
transaction will be consummated. Neither the Holding Company Merger nor the
Subsidiary Bank Merger are conditioned upon consummation of the Pampa
acquisition.

    West Side Bancshares, Inc. On November 15, 1994, Boatmen's announced the
    --------------------------
execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 14, 1994, to
acquire, in exchange for shares of Boatmen's Common, all of the issued and
outstanding shares of West Side Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company
headquartered in San Angelo, Texas ("West Side") and its wholly-owned banking
subsidiary, Bank of the West, a Texas state-chartered banking association also
headquartered in San Angelo, Texas. At September 30, 1994, West Side had
consolidated assets of approximately $142 million and shareholders' equity of
approximately $11 million. Upon consummation of the transaction, Boatmen's
intends to merge Bank of the West with Boatmen's First National Bank of
Amarillo.  Boatmen's would exchange approximately 600,000 shares of
Boatmen's Common for all of the stock of West Side, which represents less
than one percent (1%) of the total number of shares of Boatmen's Common
outstanding as of the date hereof. The West Side acquisition, which is
subject to, among other things, regulatory approval and approval by West
Side's shareholders, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of
1995. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be consummated.
Neither the Holding Company Merger nor the Subsidiary Bank Merger are
conditioned upon consummation of the West Side acquisition.
    

BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC.

      Boatmen's-Texas is a one bank holding company and wholly-owned
subsidiary of Boatmen's which will be used to facilitate the Holding
Company Merger.  Boatmen's-Texas owns all of the outstanding capital
stock of Boatmen's-Amarillo.

BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO

   
      Boatmen's-Amarillo is a national banking association
headquartered in Amarillo, Texas.  Boatmen's-Amarillo, which
commenced operations in 1890, was acquired by Boatmen's on
November 30, 1993.  All of the outstanding capital stock of
Boatmen's-Amarillo is owned by Boatmen's-Texas.  At September 30, 1994,
Boatmen's-Amarillo had assets of approximately $1.06 billion, deposits
of approximately $686.6 million and shareholders' equity of approximately
$75.5 million.
    

      Boatmen's-Amarillo operates from nine offices, including one
mobile banking facility, in Amarillo, Canyon and Dumas, Texas.
Boatmen's-Amarillo, the largest commercial bank in terms of assets,
deposits and earnings on its service area which includes northwestern
Texas, known as the "Panhandle," and portions

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of eastern New Mexico, southwestern Kansas, southeastern Colorado and
western Oklahoma, offers a broad range of commercial and retail banking
services as well as other financial services to its customers.  Deposit
products include certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts
and other line deposits, checking and other demand deposit accounts, NOW
and super NOW accounts, savings accounts and money market accounts.
Loans include commercial and industrial, real estate, mortgage,
consumer and agricultural.  Other products and services include full
service brokerage, credit cards, credit-related insurance, automatic
teller machines, safe deposit boxes and trust services.

DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.

   
      Dalhart is a bank holding company headquartered in Dalhart,
Texas.  Dalhart's wholly-owned subsidiary, Dalhart-Delaware, owns
93.17 percent of the outstanding capital stock of Citizens Bank.  The
businesses of Dalhart and Dalhart-Delaware consist primarily of the
ownership, supervision and control of Citizens Bank.  At September 30,
1994, Dalhart had consolidated assets of approximately $134 million
and shareholders' equity of approximately $13 million.
    

DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.

      Dalhart-Delaware is a bank holding company headquartered in
Wilmington, Delaware.  Dalhart-Delaware owns 93.17 percent of the
outstanding capital stock of Citizens bank.  Under applicable Texas
law, the ownership of the stock of Citizens Bank by an intermediate
out-of-state holding company, such as Dalhart-Delaware, rather than
by Dalhart directly, eliminates the Texas franchise tax liability of
Dalhart.

CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

   
      Citizens Bank is a Texas state-chartered bank headquartered in
Dalhart, Texas.  Citizens Bank operates from its main office in
Dalhart, Texas, and from its three branches in Amarillo, Childress
and Vega, Texas.  Citizens Bank offers complete banking services to
the commercial and residential areas which it serves.  At September 30,
1994, Citizens Bank had assets of approximately $133 million and
shareholders' equity of approximately $13 million.
    


                       THE ACQUISITION

BACKGROUND OF THE ACQUISITION

      During the past fourteen years, the stock of Dalhart has been
closely held, with approximately eighty-five percent (85%) of its
stock held by the Koehler family.  Following the death of R.E.
Koehler in 1986, the shares of Dalhart Common formerly held by R.E.
Koehler were distributed to several members of the Koehler family,
including his wife and children.  The shares distributed to R.E.
Koehler's children, as well as a portion of the shares distributed to
his wife, are currently held in separate trusts for the benefit of
such persons, with John M. Koehler as trustee with respect to each
such trust.  Since R.E. Koehler's death, John M. Koehler and the other
children of R.E. Koehler have explored various alternatives that would
provide additional liquidity to such shareholders for their investment in
Dalhart.

      During the same time period, as a result of the changes in the
banking industry and asset growth at Citizens Bank, management of
Dalhart and Citizens Bank were faced with a strategic choice as to
the future direction of Dalhart.  Management of Dalhart recognized
that either (i) Citizens Bank would need to acquire or establish
additional locations in and around Amarillo, Texas, raise additional
equity capital and commit

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additional resources to back-office operations (primarily in electronic
data processing operations), or (ii) Dalhart would need to locate an
appropriate merger partner for Dalhart and Citizens Bank.  In light of the
shareholders' desire for additional liquidity, management of Dalhart
believes the second alternative would be most beneficial to the
shareholders, customers and employees of Dalhart and Citizens Bank.

      In 1992, the Chairman of the Board and President of The First
National Bank of Amarillo initially discussed with the Chairman of
the Board of Dalhart and Citizens Bank a possible combination of The
First National Bank of Amarillo and Citizens Bank.  Management of
both banks expressed an interest in such a combination due to
geographic proximity and similar loan practices and management
philosophies, but these preliminary discussions did not develop into
further negotiations.

      In November 1993, Boatmen's acquired The First National Bank of
Amarillo and the bank changed its name to "Boatmen's First National
Bank of Amarillo" (defined herein as "Boatmen's-Amarillo").  After
execution of the definitive merger agreement with Boatmen's in July
1993, representatives of Boatmen's-Amarillo once again approached
management of Dalhart and Citizens Bank regarding a possible business
combination.  Discussions continued through August 1993, and on
August 23, 1993, Boatmen's made a written offer proposing a merger
pursuant to which Boatmen's Common would be exchanged for that of
Dalhart Common and Citizens Bank Common.  Such offer was not accepted
by Dalhart or Citizens Bank, but it did provide the basis for further
discussions among representatives of each of the organizations.  The
parties continued discussions through year-end 1993, but discontinued
discussions at that time due to other matters requiring the attention
of the respective organizations.

      Representatives of Boatmen's-Amarillo initiated contact with
management of Dalhart and Citizens Bank again in February 1994.
After further discussions and negotiations between the parties, a
revised offer was submitted by Boatmen's by letter dated March 28,
1994, which was accepted in principle subject to the conclusion of a
definitive agreement acceptable to both parties.  The resulting
Holding Company Merger Agreement was executed as of May 19, 1994, and
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement was executed as of June 30, 1994.

      Over the past two years, Dalhart has had preliminary discussions
or negotiations with several other potential acquirors.  None of the
other acquirors, however, were able to satisfy the liquidity needs of
Dalhart's shareholders while offering satisfactory consideration for
the investment in Dalhart or Citizens Bank.

REASONS FOR THE ACQUISITION

      The Boards of Directors of Dalhart and Citizens Bank have
determined that the Holding Company Merger and the Holding Company
Merger Agreement, including the Dalhart Conversion Ratio (as defined
herein), and the Subsidiary Bank Merger and the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement, including the Citizens Bank Conversion Ratio (as defined
herein), are fair to, and in the best interests of, Dalhart, Citizens Bank
and their shareholders. The Boards believe that a business combination with
a larger and more geographically diversified regional bank holding company
would, in addition to providing significant shareholder value to all
shareholders, enable Citizens Bank to compete more effectively in its
market area and participate in the expanded opportunities for growth that
the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will make
possible. Accordingly, the Boards unanimously recommend that shareholders
of Dalhart and Citizens Bank vote for approval and adoption of the
Holding Company Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary Merger Agreement.

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      Certain members of the management and Boards of Directors of
Dalhart and Citizens Bank have interests in the Acquisition that are
in addition to the interests of shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens
Bank generally. See "THE ACQUISITION--Interests of Certain Persons in
the Acquisition."
    

      The Board of Directors of Boatmen's believes that the acquisition
of Dalhart and the merger of its banking subsidiary, Citizens Bank,
into Boatmen's-Amarillo, would be a natural and desirable addition to
Boatmen's banking franchise in the Panhandle of North Texas.


RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

      FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH ABOVE, THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS OF
DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMEND THAT THE HOLDERS OF
DALHART COMMON AND CITIZENS BANK COMMON VOTE "FOR" APPROVAL AND
ADOPTION OF THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER AGREEMENT AND THE SUBSIDIARY
MERGER AGREEMENT, RESPECTIVELY.


THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER (APPLICABLE TO DALHART SHAREHOLDERS)

      DALHART MERGER CONSIDERATION

   
      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that each share of
Dalhart Common, other than shares held by any shareholder properly
exercising dissenters' rights under the Texas Business Corporation
Act (the "Texas Law"), will be converted, at the effective time of the
Holding Company Merger (the "Effective Time"), into the right to receive
6.3599 shares of Boatmen's Common (the "Dalhart Conversion Ratio"),
together with any rights attached thereto under or by virtue of the Rights
Agreement, dated August 14, 1990, between Boatmen's and Boatmen's Trust
Company, as Rights Agent (see "COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS--Shareholder
Rights Plan"),  plus cash in lieu of fractional shares as described herein
(the "Dalhart Merger Consideration"). The Dalhart Conversion Ratio and the
Dalhart Merger Consideration are subject to possible increase as described
herein.  In addition, a portion of the Dalhart Merger Consideration is
subject to an escrow agreement as described herein.  The Dalhart
Conversion Ratio, including any adjustment thereto, was determined through
negotiations, taking into account the relative value of Boatmen's
Common and Dalhart Common, between Boatmen's and Dalhart.

      No fractional shares of Boatmen's Common will be issued.  In the
event a holder of shares of Dalhart Common would be entitled, in the
aggregate, to a fractional share interest in Boatmen's Common, then,
in lieu of issuing such fractional share, Boatmen's will pay to such
holder an amount of cash equal to such fraction multiplied by the
average closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common on the Nasdaq
Stock Market's National Market ("Nasdaq") on the business day
immediately preceding the date on which the Holding Company Merger is
consummated.

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that the Dalhart
Merger Consideration would be subject to possible increase should the
Effective Time occur after the record date for the payment of the
regular quarterly dividend on Boatmen's Common declared during the
fourth quarter of 1994 or the first quarter of 1995.  In such case,
the Dalhart Merger Consideration would be increased by adding to the Dalhart
Conversion Ratio the quotient of (i) the product of (A) the amount of such
quarterly dividend or dividends, as the case may be, multiplied by (B)
6.3599, divided by (ii) the average closing price of a share of Boatmen's
Common on Nasdaq during the twenty trading days immediately preceding the
fifth calendar
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day immediately preceding the closing date of the Holding
Company Merger (the "Boatmen's Average Price").

      As the Effective Time will occur after the record date for the
payment of the regular fourth quarter dividend on Boatmen's Common
(payable to shareholders of record of Boatmen's as of November 30,
1994), the Dalhart Conversion Ratio will be adjusted for such fourth
quarter dividend in the manner described above. The actual amount of
such adjustment, however, cannot be calculated as of the date of this
Proxy Statement/Prospectus and will not be known until at least five
calendar days prior to the Closing Date. For purposes of illustration
only, had the closing date of the Holding Company Merger (the "Closing
Date") occurred as of the date of this Proxy Statement/Prospectus, the
Boatmen's Average Price, as calculated above, would have been $-----------
(the "Illustrative Average Price"). Using the Illustrative Average Price,
the Dalhart Conversion Ratio would have been adjusted to reflect Boatmen's
fourth quarter dividend as follows: the quotient of (i) the product of (A)
$0.34 (the amount of the Boatmen's Common fourth quarter dividend) and (B)
6.3599 (the Dalhart Conversion Ratio), divided by (ii) $---------- (the
Illustrative Average Price) would be added to 6.3599. Accordingly, had the
Closing Date occurred as of the date of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
each share of Dalhart Common would have been converted into the right to
receive ------------------ shares of Boatmen's Common. The foregoing
discussion is presented for illustrative purposes only and may differ from
the actual adjustment to Dalhart Conversion Ratio, which will be calculated
upon determination of the Boatmen's Average Price as described above.
    

      In addition to the foregoing, the Holding Company Merger
Agreement provides for a possible increase of the Dalhart Conversion
Ratio should Dalhart receive or become entitled to receive prior to
the Closing Date, the proceeds of $1,000,000 insurance policy on the
life of a principal shareholder of Dalhart presently owned by
Dalhart.  In such event, the Dalhart Conversion Ratio would be
increased by an amount equal to the quotient of $1,000,000 divided by
the number of issued and outstanding shares of Dalhart Common
divided, again, by the Boatmen's Average Price.  No assurance can be
given whether the Dalhart Merger Consideration would be adjusted as
described herein.

      If, prior to the Effective Time, a share of Boatmen's Common
would be changed into a different number of shares of Boatmen's
Common or a different class of shares by reason of reclassification,
recapitalization, splitup, exchange of shares or readjustment, or if
a stock dividend thereon should be declared with a record date within
such period (a "Share Adjustment"), then the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common into which a share of Dalhart Common would be
converted pursuant to the Holding Company Merger Agreement will be
appropriately and proportionately adjusted so that each shareholder
of Dalhart will be entitled to receive such number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as such shareholder would have received pursuant to
such Share Adjustment had the record date thereof been immediately
following the Effective Time.

      ESCROW OF DALHART MERGER CONSIDERATION

   
      Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and
Citizens Bank will enter into an Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow
Agreement") to provide for the escrow of a portion of the Dalhart
Merger Consideration, as described herein.  The purpose of the Escrow
Agreement is to provide a reserve from the aggregate Dalhart Merger
Consideration for the satisfaction and payment of any judgment on or
settlement of certain pending litigation against Citizens Bank,
certain of its employees and others styled Western National Bank v.
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Citizens State Bank, Curtis Beard, Prestige Lending Corporation and
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Robert P. Mulroy (District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause
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No. 94-04206-L), (the "WNB Claim"), and all costs and expenses
incurred in responding to and defending against the WNB Claim.  The
WNB Claim alleges that
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certain business torts against Citizens Bank and others in connection with
the generation of certain mortgage-related business sought by the
claimant, a competing financial institution.  See "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS."
    

      Pursuant to the terms of the Holding Company Merger Agreement and
the Escrow Agreement, a portion of the Dalhart Merger Consideration
equal to the quotient of (a) the number of shares of Boatmen's Common
as equals the quotient of $929,550 divided by the Boatmen's Average
Price and (b) the number of shares of Dalhart Common issued and
outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time which are held by
shareholders who have not duly exercised and perfected their
dissenters' rights under the Texas Law, will be issued and delivered
by Boatmen's to an escrow agent on the Closing Date (the "Dalhart
Escrow Shares").  The balance of the Dalhart Merger Consideration
will be issued to the holders of Dalhart Common.  During the period
in which the Dalhart Escrow Shares are held by the escrow agent
pursuant to the Escrow Agreement, shareholders of Dalhart Common who
would otherwise be entitled to receive the Dalhart Escrow Shares but
for the Escrow Agreement (the "Eligible Dalhart Shareholders") will
be entitled to receive their pro rata share of any dividend or other
distribution which may be paid on the Dalhart Escrow Shares.  In addition,
such Eligible Dalhart Shareholder is entitled to exercise all voting rights
with regard to his or her pro rata interest in the Dalhart Escrow Shares.

      The Eligible Dalhart Shareholders are represented by a
Shareholders' Committee comprised of three individuals.  The
Shareholders' Committee and Boatmen's-Amarillo, as successor by
merger with Citizens Bank, will consult with one another regarding
resolution of the WNB Claim.

   
      Upon termination of the Escrow Agreement by reason of resolution
or termination of the WNB Claim, the Dalhart Escrow Shares, less such
number of the Dalhart Escrow Shares as have a value equal to the
amount of any judgment or settlement and all costs and expenses in
connection with the WNB Claim, would be distributed to the Eligible
Dalhart Shareholders.  The full text of the Escrow Agreement is
attached as Appendix C to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and is
incorporated herein by this reference.
    
      STOCK REDEMPTION AGREEMENT; STOCK REDEMPTION TERMINATION
AGREEMENT

      Dalhart and Catherine D. Koehler, a principal shareholder of
Dalhart, have entered into a Redemption Agreement, dated as of
January 8, 1993.  The Redemption Agreement grants Dalhart an option
to repurchase Mrs. Koehler's shares of Dalhart Common upon her death.
To facilitate the possible repurchase of the shares of Dalhart Common
owned by Mrs. Koehler, Dalhart purchased, maintains and is the sole
beneficiary of a One Million Dollar ($1,000,000) whole-life insurance
policy on the life of Mrs. Koehler.  As described herein, the Dalhart
Conversion Ratio is subject to adjustment should Dalhart receive or
become entitled to receive prior to the Closing Date the proceeds of
such policy.

   
      In connection with the transactions contemplated by the Holding
Company Merger Agreement, Dalhart and Mrs. Koehler have entered into
a Stock Redemption Termination Agreement, dated as of May 19, 1994,
pursuant to which the Redemption Agreement would be terminated
effective as of the Closing Date without the repurchase of
Mrs. Koehler's shares of Dalhart Common having been effected.  Should
the Holding Company Merger Agreement be terminated, or should the
Holding Company Merger not be consummated by May 19, 1995, the Stock
Redemption Termination Agreement shall terminate and the Redemption
Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.  As discussed
herein, the obligations of Boatmen's to effect the Holding Company
Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger are subject to the continued
enforceability and effectiveness of the Stock Redemption Termination
Agreement.  The Redemption Agreement and the Stock Redemption
Termination Agreement are attached as an exhibit to the Holding
Company Merger Agreement, attached as Appendix A to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.
    

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      FORM OF THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that Dalhart-Delaware
will merge into Dalhart and thereafter Dalhart will merge into Boatmen's-
Texas, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boatmen's, and Boatmen's-
Texas will be the surviving corporation.

      CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER; DIVIDENDS

      Pursuant to the Holding Company Merger Agreement, Dalhart has
agreed to carry on its business in the usual, regular and ordinary
course in substantially the same manner as conducted prior to the
execution of the Holding Company Merger Agreement.  The Holding
Company Merger Agreement provides that Dalhart may not declare or pay
a dividend on the Dalhart Common or make any other distribution to
shareholders, whether in cash, stock or other property, after the
date of the Holding Company Merger Agreement.


      CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER

   
      The Holding Company Merger is subject to various conditions.
Specifically, the obligations of each party to effect the Holding
Company Merger are subject to the fulfillment or waiver by each of
the parties, at or prior to the Closing Date of the following
conditions:  (i) the representations and warranties of the respective
parties to the Holding Company Merger Agreement set forth in the
Holding Company Merger Agreement will be true and correct in all
material respects on the date thereof and as of the Closing Date;
(ii) each of the respective parties to the Holding Company Merger Agreement
will have performed and complied in all material respects with all of
its obligations and agreements required to be performed prior to the
Closing Date; (iii) no party to the Holding Company Merger Agreement
will be subject to any order, decree or injunction of a court or
agency of competent jurisdiction which enjoins or prohibits the
consummation of the Holding Company Merger; (iv) all necessary
regulatory approvals and consents required to consummate the Holding
Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger, including the approval
of the shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank, will have been
obtained and all waiting periods in respect thereof will have
expired; (v) each party will have received all required documents
from the other party; (vi) the Registration Statement relating to the
Boatmen's Common to be issued pursuant to the Holding Company Merger
will have become effective, and no stop order suspending the
effectiveness of the Registration Statement will have been issued and
no proceedings for that purpose will have been initiated or
threatened by the S.E.C.; and (vii) Boatmen's will have received an
opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C., counsel to Boatmen's, to the
effect that (a) the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger
will constitute a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of
the Code, (b) no gain or loss will be recognized by the holders of Dalhart
Common upon receipt of the Dalhart Merger Consideration or by the holders
of Citizens Bank Common upon receipt of the Citizens Bank Merger
Consideration (except for cash received in lieu of fractional shares), (c)
the basis of shares of Boatmen's Common received by the shareholders of
Dalhart or Citizens Bank will be the same as the basis of shares of
Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank Common exchanged therefor, and (d) the
holding period of the shares of Boatmen's Common received by the
shareholders of Dalhart and Citizens Bank will include the holding
period of the shares of Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank Common
exchanged therefor, provided such shares were held as capital assets
as of the Effective Time.

      The obligations of Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas to effect the
Holding Company Merger are further subject to the conditions that
(i) Boatmen's will have received a letter from Ernst & Young to the
effect that the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger
qualify for "pooling of interests" accounting treatment;
(ii) Boatmen's will have received certain environmental inspection
reports required

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to be obtained on each of Dalhart's real properties
and Boatmen's will not have elected to exercise its termination
rights in connection therewith (which such rights are described
herein); (iii) the Subsidiary Bank Holding Company Merger shall have
been consummated on the Closing Date; (iv) that certain Stock
Redemption Termination Agreement between Dalhart and Catherine D.
Koehler, a copy of which is attached to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement, attached as Appendix A to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, shall be in full force and effect, and the
transactions contemplated thereby consummated on, the Closing Date;
and (v) Boatmen's shall be of the good faith reasonable judgment,
after consultation with Dalhart and its legal counsel, that the
potential loss, cost and expense arising from a certain contingent
liability is not significantly greater than the value of the shares
of Boatmen's Common deposited with the escrow agent.

      REGULATORY APPROVALS

      The Holding Company Merger was subject to the prior approval of
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve"
) and the Texas Department of Banking. Applications for the required
regulatory approval from the Federal Reserve and the Texas Department of
Banking have been approved and all applicable regulatory waiting periods to
consummate the Acquisition have expired. In addition, the application filed
with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (the "O.C.C.") in
connection with the Subsidiary Bank Merger has been approved.
    


      TERMINATION OR ABANDONMENT

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement may be terminated at any
time prior to the Effective Time:  (i) by either party if the Holding
Company Merger is not consummated on or prior to May 19, 1995;
(ii) by mutual agreement of Boatmen's and Dalhart; (iii) by Boatmen's
or Dalhart in the event of a material breach by the other of any of
its representations and warranties or agreements under the Holding
Company Merger Agreement not cured within thirty days after notice of
such breach is given by the non-breaching party; (iv) by either party
in the event all the conditions to its obligations are not satisfied
or waived (and not cured within any applicable cure period); (v) by
Boatmen's in the event that Dalhart or Citizens Bank becomes a party
or subject to any new or amended written agreement, memorandum of
understanding, cease and desist order, imposition of civil money
penalties or other regulatory enforcement action or proceeding with
any federal or state agency charged with the supervision or
regulation of banks or bank holding companies after the date of the
Holding Company Merger Agreement (except with respect to any such
regulatory enforcement action that could be terminated on or before
the Closing Date through reasonable efforts of Boatmen's and Dalhart
and that would not require any capital infusion to be made or other
action having a financial effect materially adverse to the financial
benefits of the Holding Company Merger to Boatmen's); (vi) by
Boatmen's if certain reports of environmental inspection on the real
properties of Dalhart to be obtained pursuant to the Holding Company
Merger Agreement should disclose any contamination or presence of
hazardous wastes, the estimated clean up or other remedial cost of
which exceeds $400,000; (vii) should any regulatory application filed
in connection with the Holding Company Merger or the Subsidiary Bank
Merger be finally denied or disapproved by the respective regulatory
authority; and (viii) by either party, should the shareholders of
Dalhart not approve the Holding Company Merger.

      PAYMENT UPON OCCURRENCE OF CERTAIN TRIGGERING EVENTS

   
      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that upon the
occurrence of one or more Triggering Events, Dalhart will pay to
Boatmen's the sum of $750,000.

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      As used in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, the term "Triggering
Event" means any of the following events:  (i) termination of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement by Boatmen's upon a breach thereof by Dalhart
(including, without limitation, the entering into of an agreement between
Dalhart and any third party which is inconsistent with the transactions
contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement), provided that
within twelve months of the date of such termination, either an event
described in clauses (iii), (iv) or (v) of this sentence shall have occurred;
(ii) the failure of Dalhart's shareholders to approve the Holding
Company Merger and the Holding Company Merger Agreement at the
Dalhart Special Meeting; provided, however, that the failure of
Dalhart shareholders to approve the Holding Company Merger and the
Holding Company Merger Agreement shall not be deemed a Triggering
Event if (a) the average of the daily closing prices of a share of
Boatmen's Common, as reported on Nasdaq during the period of
twenty trading days ending at the end of the second trading day
immediately preceding the Mailing Date (the "Boatmen's Final Price"),
is less than $26.00, and (b) the number obtained by dividing the
Boatmen's Final Price by the Boatmen's Initial Price (as defined
herein), is less than the number obtained by dividing the Final Index
Price (as defined herein) by the Initial Index Price (as defined
herein) and subtracting .20 from such quotient; (iii) any person or
group of persons (other than Boatmen's) acquires, or has the right to
acquire, fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares of
Dalhart Common, exclusive of shares of Dalhart Common sold directly
or indirectly to such person or group of persons by Boatmen's;
(iv) expiration of the fifth day preceding the scheduled expiration
date of a tender or exchange offer by any person or group of persons
(other than Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) to purchase or acquire
securities of Dalhart if upon consummation of such offer, such person
or group of persons would own, control or have the right to acquire
fifty percent (50%) or more of the outstanding shares of Dalhart
Common; or (v) upon the entry by Dalhart or Citizens Bank into an
agreement or other understanding with a person or group of persons
(other than Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) for such person or group
of persons to acquire, merge or consolidate with Dalhart or Citizens
Bank or to purchase all or substantially all of Dalhart's or Citizens
Bank's assets.

      As used in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, (a) "Index Group"
means all of the bank holding companies listed on Exhibit 7.09 to the
Holding Company Merger Agreement, the common stock of which is publicly
traded and as to which there is no pending publicly announced proposal at
any time during the period of twenty trading days ending at the end of the
fifth trading day immediately preceding the Closing Date for such
company to be acquired or to acquire another company (which would
constitute a "significant subsidiary" of such company as such term is
defined in Rule 1-02 of the S.E.C.'s Regulation S-X) in exchange for
its stock; (b) "Initial Boatmen's Price" means the closing price of
a share of Boatmen's Common on May 19, 1994; (c) "Initial Index
Price" means the weighted average (weighted in accordance with the
factors specified on Exhibit 7.09 to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement) of the per share closing prices of the common stock of the
bank holding companies comprising the Index Group, as reported on the
consolidated transactions reporting system for the market or exchange
on which such common stock is principally traded, on May 19, 1994;
(d) "Final Price" of any company belonging to the Index Group means
the average of the daily closing sale prices of a share of common
stock of such company, as reported in the consolidated transaction
reporting system for the market or exchange on which such common
stock is principally traded, during the period of twenty trading days
ending at the end of the second trading day immediately preceding the
Mailing Date; and (e) "Final Index Price" means the weighted average
(weighted in accordance with the factors specified on Exhibit 7.09 to
the Holding Company Merger Agreement) of the Final Prices for all of
the companies comprising the Index Group.

      DISSENTERS' RIGHTS

      The rights of shareholders of a Texas corporation (Dalhart is a
Texas corporation) who choose to dissent from a proposed merger of
such corporation are governed by the Texas Law.  An excerpt of the

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Texas Law (Sections 5.11-5.13) is attached as Appendix D to the Joint
Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  Under the Texas Law, a shareholder of a
Texas corporation who wishes to assert dissenters' rights with
respect to a merger must file with the corporation, prior to the
shareholder's meeting at which the merger is to be voted upon, a
written objection stating that the shareholder's right to dissent
will be exercised if the merger is effected and giving the
shareholder's mailing address for receiving notice of the merger if
it becomes effective.
    

      In addition, in order to dissent, the shareholder must not vote
in favor of the merger.  It is not necessary that a shareholder vote
against the merger in order to dissent, so long as the shareholder
files a written objection in advance of the proposed action.
However, merely voting against the proposal, either by proxy or at
the shareholders' meeting, will not take the place of filing the
required written objection.

      If the merger is effected and the dissenters' rights provisions
of the Texas Law are applicable to such merger, the surviving
corporation of such merger must, within 10 days thereafter, mail
notice thereof to each shareholder who has filed a written objection
and who has not voted in favor of the merger.  Within 10 days after
the surviving corporation mails or delivers notice to shareholders
who have filed objections, each such shareholder who elects to dissent
must make written demand for the payment of the fair value of his or her
shares in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.12 of the Texas Law.
Such written demand must state the number and class of the shares owned by
the shareholder and the shareholder's estimate of the fair value of such
shares.  Also, within 20 days after demanding payment, the shareholder must
submit the certificates representing his or her shares to the surviving
corporation for notation on the certificate that such demand has been made
in accordance with the provisions of Article 5.13 of the Texas Law.

      A shareholder who votes for the merger, or who does not demand
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payment within 10 days after receiving notice of the effectiveness of
the merger, will be deemed to have waived his or her right to dissent
and will be bound by the terms of the merger.  A shareholder who
fails to submit his or her certificate for notation of demand for
payment will, at the option of the surviving corporation, terminate
his or her right to dissent unless a court for good and sufficient
cause directs otherwise.

      Within 20 days after receiving demand for payment from a
dissenting shareholder, the surviving corporation must (i) notify the
shareholder that it agrees to the amount claimed as the fair value of
the shares, or (ii) propose a different amount.  If the surviving
corporation and the shareholder agree on a value within 60 days after
the merger, the surviving corporation must pay for the shares within
90 days after the merger.  If the surviving corporation and the
dissenting shareholder do not so agree, either the surviving
corporation or such shareholder may file a petition in a court of
competent jurisdiction in the appropriate Texas district court within
120 days after the merger asking for a finding and determination of
the fair value of the shares owned by the dissenting shareholder.

      All shareholders who properly dissent from a proposed merger
involving a Texas corporation in accordance with Article 5.12 of the
Texas Law, will lose all rights with respect to their shares except
the right to receive payment for the shares and the right to maintain
an appropriate action to obtain relief on the ground the merger would
be or was fraudulent.  A shareholder may withdraw his or her demand
before payment is made for the shares or before a petition has been
filed asking for a finding and determination of the fair value of
such shares, but no demand may be withdrawn after such payment has
been made, or, unless the surviving corporation consents, after any
such petition has been filed.

      If a shareholder withdraws his or her demand, or if neither party
timely files a petition asking for a determination of fair value of
the shares, such shareholder shall be bound by the terms of the
merger and restored to the status of shareholder.

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      The dissenters' rights provisions of the Texas Law described
herein are applicable to all proposed mergers involving Texas
corporations, except in those instances where (i) the shares of such
corporation are listed on a national securities exchange or (ii) such
shares are held of record by 2,000 holders or more.  The shares of
Dalhart Common are not listed and traded on Nasdaq.  In addition,
Dalhart has substantially fewer than 2,000 record shareholders (32 as
of the record date for the Dalhart Special Meeting).

      If the holders of more than approximately ten percent (10%) of
the shares of Dalhart Common should exercise their dissenters'
rights, and the dissenters' rights provisions of the Texas Law were
found to be applicable to the Holding Company Merger, the Holding
Company Merger would not qualify as a "pooling of interests" for
accounting and financial reporting purposes and, therefore, Boatmen's
would not be obligated to consummate the Holding Company Merger.
Boatmen's has no present intention to waive this condition to its
obligation to consummate the Holding Company Merger.

   
      The foregoing summary of the rights of shareholders to dissent
and demand payment for their shares does not purport to be a complete
statement of the Texas Law relating to the rights of dissenting
shareholders of Dalhart, and is qualified by reference to the
excerpts of the Texas Law which have been set forth in full as
Appendix D to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  Each dissenting
shareholder should consult with his or her own legal counsel
concerning the specific procedures and available remedies.
    

      ANY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DETAILED PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE
TEXAS LAW MAY RESULT IN A SHAREHOLDER LOSING ANY RIGHT HE OR SHE MAY
HAVE TO DISSENT FROM THE HOLDING COMPANY MERGER AND CLAIM FAIR VALUE
FOR HIS OR HER SHARES.

      EXCHANGE OF DALHART STOCK CERTIFICATES; FRACTIONAL SHARES

   
      The conversion of Dalhart Common into Boatmen's Common (other
than any shares as to which dissenters' rights are properly
exercised) will occur by operation of law at the Effective Time.
After the Effective Time, certificates theretofore evidencing shares
of Dalhart Common (such certificates, other than certificates held by
shareholders exercising their dissenters' rights, being collectively
referred to herein as the "Dalhart Certificates"), which may be
exchanged for shares of Boatmen's Common will be deemed, for all
corporate purposes other than the payment of dividends and other
distributions on such shares, to evidence ownership of and
entitlement to receive such shares of Boatmen's Common.
    

      As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, and
in no event more than 10 business days after the Effective Time,
Boatmen's Trust Company (the "Exchange Agent") will mail a
transmittal letter and instructions to each record holder of a
Dalhart Certificate whose shares were converted into the right to
receive the Dalhart Merger Consideration (less such holder's
beneficial interest in the shares of Boatmen's Common held pursuant
to the Escrow Agreement), advising such  holder of the number of
shares of Boatmen's Common such holder is entitled to receive
pursuant to the Holding Company Merger, of the amount of cash such
holder is due in lieu of a fractional share of Boatmen's Common, and
of the procedures for surrendering such Dalhart Certificates in
exchange for a certificate for the number of whole shares of
Boatmen's Common, and a check for the cash amount (if any) such
holder is entitled to receive in lieu of fractional shares.  The
letter of transmittal will also specify that delivery will be
effected, and risk of loss and title to the Dalhart Certificates will
pass, only upon proper delivery of the Dalhart Certificates to the
Exchange Agent and will be in such form and have such other
provisions as Boatmen's may reasonably specify.  SHAREHOLDERS OF
DALHART ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SURRENDER THEIR DALHART CERTIFICATES FOR
EXCHANGE UNTIL SUCH LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE
RECEIVED.  The shares of Boatmen's Common into which Dalhart Common
will be converted in the Holding Company Merger will be deemed to
have been

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issued at the Effective Time.  Unless and until the Dalhart
Certificates are surrendered, along with a duly executed letter of
transmittal, any other required documents and notification of the
holder's federal taxpayer identification number, dividends on the
shares of Boatmen's Common issuable with respect to such Dalhart
Common, which would otherwise be payable, will not be paid to the
holders of such Dalhart Certificates and, in such case, upon
surrender of the Dalhart Certificates, and a duly executed letter of
transmittal, any other required documents and notification of
taxpayer identification number, there will be paid any dividends on
such shares of Boatmen's Common which became payable between the
Effective Time and the time of such surrender and notification.  No
interest on any such dividends will accrue or be paid.

      REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF DALHART, DALHART-DELAWARE,
BOATMEN'S AND BOATMEN'S-TEXAS

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement contains various representations
and warranties of the parties thereto.  These include, among other things,
representations and warranties by Dalhart and Dalhart-Delaware, except
as otherwise disclosed to Boatmen's, as to:  (i) organization and good
standing; (ii) capitalization; (iii) the due authorization and execution
of the Holding Company Merger Agreement by each of Dalhart and
Dalhart-Delaware; (iv) the identity and ownership of their subsidiaries;
(v) the accuracy of their financial statements and Citizens Bank's filings
with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (vi) the absence of
material adverse changes in the financial condition, results of operations,
business or prospects of Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware and Citizens Bank;
(vii) the absence of certain orders, agreements or memoranda of
understanding between Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware or Citizens Bank and any
federal or state agency charged with the supervision or regulation of banks
or bank holding companies; (viii) the filing of tax returns and payment of
taxes; (ix) the absence of pending or threatened litigation or other such
actions; (x) agreements with employees, including employment agreements;
(xi) certain reports required to be filed with various regulatory agencies;
(xii) its loan portfolio; (xiii) employee matters and ERISA; (xiv) title to
its properties, the absence of liens (except as specified) and insurance
matters; (xv) environmental matters; (xvi) compliance with applicable laws
and regulations; (xvii) the absence of undisclosed liabilities; (xviii) the
absence of brokerage commissions or similar finder's fees in connection
with the Holding Company Merger; (xix) title to and maintenance of a life
insurance policy on the life of Catherine D. Koehler; (xx) the execution
and effectiveness of a Stock Redemption Termination Agreement between
Catherine D. Koehler and Dalhart; and (xxi) the accuracy of information
supplied by Dalhart in connection with the Registration Statement, this
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any other documents to be filed with
the S.E.C. or any banking or other regulatory authority in connection with
the transactions contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement.

      Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas' representations and warranties
include, among other things, those as to (i) organization and good
standing; (ii) capitalization; (iii) the due authorization and
execution of the Holding Company Merger Agreement by each of
Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas, and the absence of the need (except as
specified) for governmental or third party consents to the Holding
Company Merger;  (iv) subsidiaries of Boatmen's; (v) the accuracy of
Boatmen's financial statements and filings with the S.E.C.; (vi) the
absence of material adverse changes in the financial condition,
results of operations or business of Boatmen's and its subsidiaries;
(vii) the absence of material pending or threatened litigation or
other such actions; (viii) certain reports required to be filed with
various regulatory agencies; (ix) compliance with applicable laws and
regulations; and (x) the accuracy of information supplied by
Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas in connection with the Registration
Statement, this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and any other
documents to be filed with the S.E.C. or any banking or other
regulatory authority in connection with the transactions contemplated
by the Holding Company Merger Agreement.

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      CERTAIN OTHER AGREEMENTS

      Business of Dalhart in Ordinary Course.  Pursuant to the Holding
Company Merger Agreement, Dalhart has agreed, among other things,
that it will conduct its business and the business of its
subsidiaries and engage in transactions only in the usual, regular
and ordinary course as previously conducted, and that neither it nor
its subsidiaries will, without the prior written consent of Boatmen's
(which shall not be unreasonably withheld):  (i) issue additional
Dalhart Common or common stock of Dalhart-Delaware ("Delaware
Common") or other capital stock, options, warrants or other rights to
subscribe for or purchase Dalhart Common, Delaware Common or any
other capital stock or any other securities convertible into or
exchangeable for any capital stock; (ii) directly or indirectly
redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire Dalhart Common or any other
capital stock; (iii) effect a reclassification, recapitalization,
splitup, exchange of shares, readjustment or other similar change in
any capital stock or otherwise reorganize or recapitalize;
(iv) change its certificate or articles of incorporation or
association, as the case may be, or bylaws; (v) (except as specified)
grant any increase (other than ordinary and normal increases
consistent with past practices) in the compensation payable or to
become payable to officers or salaried employees, grant any stock
options or, except as required by law, adopt or change any bonus,
insurance, pension, or other employee plan, payment or arrangement
made to, for or with any such officers or employees; (vi) borrow
or agree to borrow any material amount of funds other than in the
ordinary course of business or directly or indirectly guarantee or
agree to guarantee any obligations of others; (vii) make or commit to
make any new loan or letter of credit or any new or additional
discretionary advance under any existing line of credit, in excess of
$2,000,000, or that would increase the aggregate credit outstanding
to any one borrower or group of affiliated borrowers to more than
$2,000,000; (viii) purchase or otherwise acquire any investment
security for its own account having an average remaining life
maturity greater than five years or any asset-backed securities other
than those issued or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage
Association, the Federal National Mortgage Association or the Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; (ix) increase or decrease the rate of
interest paid on time deposits or certificates of deposit except in
accordance with past practices; (x) enter into any agreement,
contract or commitment having a term in excess of three months other
than letters of credit, loan agreements, and other lending, credit
and deposit agreements and documents made in the ordinary course of
business; (xi) mortgage, pledge, subject to lien or charge or
otherwise encumber any of its assets or properties except in the
ordinary course of business; (xii) cancel, accelerate or waive any
material indebtedness, claims or rights owing to Dalhart or its
subsidiaries except in the ordinary course of business; (xiii) sell
or otherwise dispose of any real property or any material amount of
personal property other than properties acquired in foreclosure or
otherwise in the ordinary collection of indebtedness; (xiv) foreclose
or otherwise take title to or possess any real property, other than
single family, non-agricultural residential property of one acre or
less, without first obtaining a phase one environmental report which
indicates that the property is free of hazardous, toxic or polluting
waste materials; (xv) commit any act or fail to do any act which will
result in a material breach of any agreement, contract or commitment,
or violate any law, statute, rule, governmental regulation or order,
which will adversely affect the business, financial condition or
earnings of Dalhart and its subsidiaries; (xvi) purchase any real or
personal property or make any capital expenditure in excess of
$250,000; or (xvii) engage in any transaction or take any action that
would render untrue, in any material respect, any of the
representations and warranties made by Dalhart and Dalhart-Delaware
in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, if such representations or
warranties were given as of the date of such transaction or action.

      Additional Dalhart Reserves, Accruals, Charges, and Expenses.
The Holding Company Merger Agreement acknowledges that while Dalhart
believes it has established all reserves and taken all provisions for
possible loan losses required by generally accepted accounting
principles and applicable laws, rules and regulations, Boatmen's has
adopted different loan, accrual and reserve policies (including
different loan classifications and levels of reserves for possible
loan losses).  Accordingly, the Holding Company Merger

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Agreement provides that Boatmen's and Dalhart will consult and
cooperate with each other prior to the Effective Time (i) to conform
Dalhart's loan, accrual and reserve policies to those of Boatmen's;
(ii) to determine appropriate accruals, reserves, and charges for
Dalhart to establish and take in respect of excess equipment write-off
or write-down of various assets, and other appropriate charges and
accounting adjustments taking into account the parties' business plans
following the Holding Company Merger; and (iii) to determine the
amount and the timing for recognizing for financial accounting
purposes the expenses of the Holding Company Merger and the
restructuring charges related to or to be incurred in connection with
the Holding Company Merger. Dalhart has agreed to establish and take
all such reserves, accruals, and charges and recognize, for financial
accounting purposes, such expenses and charges, as requested by
Boatmen's and at such times as are mutually agreeable to Boatmen's and
Dalhart, provided, however, that Dalhart is not required to take any
action which is not consistent with generally accepted accounting
principles.

   
      Environmental Inspections.  Dalhart has provided
Boatmen's, in accordance with the provisions of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement, a report of a phase one environmental
investigation on certain real property owned or leased by Dalhart or
its subsidiaries (which does not include leased space in retail and
similar establishments and space leased for automatic teller machines)
and, if required by the phase one investigation in Boatmen's
reasonable opinion, a report of a phase two investigation on
properties requiring such additional study. Environmental
investigations routinely are conducted by Boatmen's in connection with
transactions involving the acquisition of real property, whether
pursuant to the acquisition of a bank or other business or in its
ongoing business operations.  These investigations are intended to
identify and quantify potential environmental risks of ownership,
such as contamination, which could lead to liability for clean-up
costs under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, and other
applicable laws.  A "phase one" investigation is an initial
environmental inquiry intended to identify areas of concern which
might require more in-depth assessment.  The scope of a phase one
investigation varies depending on the environmental consultant
utilized and the property assessed, but will typically include
(i) visual inspection of the property; (ii) review of governmental
records to ascertain the presence of such things as "Superfund"
sites, underground storage tanks or landfills, etc. on or near the
site; (iii) review of all relevant site records such as air or water
discharge permits and hazardous waste manifests; and (iv) research
regarding previous owners and uses of the property as well as those
of surrounding properties.  In bank or other business acquisition
transactions, Boatmen's policy is to obtain phase one environmental
investigations of real property to ensure that environmental problems
do not exist which could result in unacceptably high or
unquantifiable risk to Boatmen's and its shareholders.
    

      Other Dalhart Agreements.  In addition, Dalhart has agreed to
(i) give Boatmen's prompt written notice of any occurrence, or
impending or threatened occurrence, of any event or condition which
would cause or constitute a breach of any of Dalhart's
representations or agreements in the Holding Company Merger Agreement
or of the occurrence of any matter or event known to and directly
involving Dalhart (not including changes in conditions that affect
the banking industry generally) that is materially adverse to the
business, operations, properties, assets or condition (financial or
otherwise) of Dalhart and its subsidiaries; (ii) use its best efforts
to obtain all necessary consents in any material leases, licenses,
contracts, instruments and rights which require the consent of
another person for their transfer or assumption pursuant to the
Holding Company Merger; (iii) use its best efforts to perform and
fulfill all conditions and obligations to be performed or fulfilled
under the Holding Company Merger Agreement and to effect the Holding
Company Merger; (iv) permit Boatmen's reasonable access to Dalhart's
properties and to disclose and make available all books, documents,
papers and records relating to assets, stock ownership, properties,
operations, obligations and liabilities in which Boatmen's may have
a reasonable and legitimate interest in furtherance of the
transactions contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement;
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Citizens Bank to enter into the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement with Boatmen's-Amarillo and take all other actions and
cooperate with Boatmen's in causing the Subsidiary Bank Merger to be
effected.

   
      Boatmen's Agreements.  Pursuant to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement, Boatmen's has agreed, among other things, to (i) file all
regulatory applications required in order to consummate the Holding
Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger and to provide Dalhart
with copies of all such applications; (ii) file the Registration
Statement with the S.E.C. and use its best efforts to cause the
Registration Statement to become effective; (iii) timely file all
documents required to obtain all necessary Blue Sky permits and
approvals; (iv) prepare and file any other filings required under the
Exchange Act relating to the Holding Company Merger and related
transactions; (v) promptly notify Dalhart in writing should Boatmen's
have knowledge of any event or condition which would cause or
constitute a breach of any of its representations or agreements
contained in the Holding Company Merger Agreement; (vi) use its best
efforts to perform and fulfill all conditions and obligations to be
performed or fulfilled under the Holding Company Merger Agreement and
to effect the Holding Company Merger; (vii) permit Dalhart reasonable
access to all books, documents, papers and records relating to the
assets, stock ownership, properties, operations, obligations and
liabilities of Boatmen's in which Dalhart may have a reasonable and
legitimate interest in furtherance of the transactions contemplated
in the Holding Company Merger Agreement; and (viii) cause Boatmen's-
Texas to enter into the Subsidiary Merger Agreement with Citizens
Bank and take all other actions and cooperate with Citizens Bank in
causing the Subsidiary Bank Merger to be effected.  In addition, the
Holding Company Merger Agreement states that Boatmen's shall provide
certain employee benefit plans and programs to the employees of
Dalhart and its subsidiaries who continue their employment after the
Effective Time.
    

      NO SOLICITATION

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that, unless and
until the Holding Company Merger Agreement has been terminated,
Dalhart will not solicit or encourage or, subject to the fiduciary
duties of its directors as advised by counsel, hold discussions or
negotiations with, or provide information to, any person in
connection with any proposal from any person relating to the
acquisition of all or a substantial portion of the business, assets
or stock of Dalhart or its subsidiaries.  Dalhart is required to
promptly advise Boatmen's of its receipt of, and the substance of,
any such proposal or inquiry.

      INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

      Following the Effective Time, Boatmen's has agreed, among other
things, to (i) provide the directors and officers of Dalhart and its
subsidiaries with the same directors' and officers' liability
insurance coverage that Boatmen's provides to officers and directors
of its other banking subsidiaries generally and, in addition, for a
period of three years, to use its best efforts to continue Dalhart's
directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage with respect to
actions occurring prior to the Effective Time to the extent that such
coverage is obtainable for an aggregate premium not to exceed the
annual premium presently being paid by Dalhart (if the premium of
such insurance would exceed such maximum amount, Boatmen's has agreed
to use its best efforts to procure such level of insurance having the
coverage described herein as can be obtained for a premium equal to
such maximum amount); (ii) cause Boatmen's-Texas, as the surviving
corporation in the Holding Company Merger, for a period of six years
after the Effective Time, to indemnify and hold harmless the present
and former officers, directors, employees and agents of Dalhart and
its subsidiaries with respect to matters occurring on or prior to the
Effective Time to the full extent then permitted under the Missouri
General Business Corporation Act and Dalhart's Articles of
Incorporation as in effect on the date of the Holding Company Merger
Agreement, including provisions relating to advances of expenses
incurred in the defense of any action or suit; and (iii) cause any
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Boatmen's-Texas to assume the obligations set forth in (i) and (ii)
above, or, if Boatmen's-Texas should liquidate, dissolve or otherwise
wind up its business, then Boatmen's shall assume such obligations.

      WAIVER AND AMENDMENT

      Prior to or at the Effective Time, any provision of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement, including, without limitation, the
conditions to consummation of the Holding Company Merger, may be
(i) waived, in writing by the party which is entitled to the benefits
thereof; or (ii) amended at any time by written agreement of the
parties, whether before or after approval of the Holding Company
Merger Agreement by the shareholders of Dalhart at the Dalhart
Special Meeting; provided, however, that after any such approval, no
such amendment or modification shall alter the amount or change the
form of the Dalhart Merger Consideration or alter or change any of
the terms of the Holding Company Merger Agreement if such alteration
or change would adversely affect the holders of Dalhart Common.  It
is anticipated that a condition to the obligations of Dalhart and
Boatmen's to consummate the Holding Company Merger would be waived
only in those circumstances where the Board of Directors of Dalhart
or Boatmen's, as the case may be, deems such waiver to be in the best
interests of such company and its shareholders.


      EXPENSES AND FEES

      In the event the Holding Company Merger Agreement is terminated
or the Holding Company Merger is abandoned, all costs and expenses
incurred in connection with the Holding Company Merger Agreement will
be paid by the party incurring such costs and expenses, and no party
shall have any liability to the other party for costs, expenses,
damages or otherwise, except that in the event the Holding Company
Merger Agreement is terminated on account of a willful breach of any
of the representations or warranties therein or any breach of the
agreements set forth therein, the non-breaching party is entitled to
seek damages against the breaching party.


THE SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER (APPLICABLE TO CITIZENS BANK SHAREHOLDERS)

      CITIZENS BANK MERGER CONSIDERATION

   
      The Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that each share of
Citizens Bank Common, other than shares held by any shareholder
properly exercising dissenters' rights under the Texas Banking Code
(the "Texas Banking Law") and shares held by Dalhart-Delaware, will
be converted, in the Subsidiary Bank Merger, into the right to
receive 35.2840 shares of Boatmen's Common (the "Citizens Bank
Conversion Ratio"), together with any rights attached thereto under
or by virtue of the Rights Agreement, dated August 14, 1990, between
Boatmen's and Boatmen's Trust Company, as Rights Agent (see "COMPARISON
OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS--Shareholder Rights Plan"), plus cash in lieu of
fractional shares (as described herein) (the "Citizens Bank Merger
Consideration").  A portion of the Citizens Bank Merger Consideration is
subject to an Escrow Agreement described herein.  The Citizens Bank
Conversion Ratio was determined through negotiations, taking into account
the relative value of Boatmen's Common and Citizens Bank Common, between
Boatmen's and Citizens Bank.
    

      No fractional shares of Boatmen's Common will be issued.  In the
event a holder of shares of Citizens Bank Common would be entitled,
in the aggregate, to a fractional share interest in Boatmen's Common,
then in lieu of issuing such fractional share, Boatmen's will pay to
such holder an amount of cash equal to such fraction multiplied by
the average closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common on the
Nasdaq on the business day immediately preceding the date on which
the Effective Time occurs.

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      If, prior to the Effective Time, a share of Boatmen's Common
would be changed into a different number of shares of Boatmen's
Common or a different class of shares by reason of reclassification,
recapitalization, splitup, exchange of shares or readjustment, or if
a stock dividend thereon should be declared with a record date within
such period (a "Share Adjustment"), then the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common into which a share of Citizens Bank Common would be
converted pursuant to the Subsidiary Merger Agreement will be
appropriately and proportionately adjusted so that each shareholder
of Citizens Bank will be entitled to receive such number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as such shareholder would have received pursuant to
such Share Adjustment had the record date thereof been immediately
following the Effective Time.

      ESCROW OF CITIZENS BANK MERGER CONSIDERATION

      Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and
Citizens Bank will enter into an Escrow Agreement (the "Escrow
Agreement") to provide for the escrow of a portion of the Citizens
Bank Merger Consideration, as described herein.  The purpose of the
Escrow Agreement is to provide a reserve from the aggregate Citizens
Bank Merger Consideration for the satisfaction and payment of any
judgment on or settlement of certain pending litigation against
Citizens Bank, certain of the employees and others styled
Western National Bank v. Citizens State Bank, Curtis Beard, Prestige Lending
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Corporation and Robert R. Mulroy (District Court of Dallas County,
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Texas, Cause No. 94-04206-L) (the "WNB Claim"), and all costs and
expenses incurred in responding to and defending against the WNB
Claim.  The WNB Claim alleges certain business torts against Citizens
Bank and others in connection with the generation of certain
mortgage-related business sought by the claimant, a competing
financial institution.  See "LEGAL PROCEEDINGS."

      Pursuant to the terms of the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and
the Escrow Agreement, a portion of the Citizens Bank Merger
Consideration equal to the quotient of (a) the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as equals the quotient of $70,450 divided by the
Boatmen's Average Price and (b) the number of shares of Citizens Bank
Common issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
which are held by shareholders other than Dalhart-Delaware and who
have not duly exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under
the Texas Law, will be issued and delivered by Boatmen's to an escrow
agent on the Closing Date (the "Citizens Bank Escrow Shares").  The
balance of the Citizens Bank Merger Consideration will be issued to
the holders of Citizens Bank Common.  During the period in which the
Citizens Bank Escrow Shares are held by the escrow agent pursuant to
the Escrow Agreement, shareholders of Citizens Bank Common who would
otherwise be entitled to receive the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares but
for the Escrow Agreement (the "Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholders")
will be entitled to receive their pro rate share of any dividend or
other distribution which may be paid on the Citizens Bank Escrow
Shares.  In addition, each Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholder is
entitled to exercise all voting rights with respect to his or her pro
rata interest in the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares.

      The Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholders are to be represented by
a Shareholders' Committee comprised of three individuals.  This
Shareholder's Committee also represents the Eligible Dalhart
Shareholders.  The Shareholders' Committee and Boatmen's-Amarillo, as
successor by merger with Citizens Bank, will consult with one another
regarding resolution of the WNB Claim.

   
      Upon termination of the Escrow Agreement by reason of resolution
or termination of the WNB Claim, the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares,
less such number of the Citizens Bank Escrow Shares as have a value
equal to the amount of any judgment or settlement and all costs and
expenses in connection with the WNB Claim, would be distributed to
the Eligible Citizens Bank Shareholders.  The full text of the Escrow
Agreement is attached as Appendix C to this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus and is incorporated herein by this reference.
    

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      FORM OF SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER

      The Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that Citizens Bank shall
merge with and into Boatmen's-Amarillo and Boatmen's-Amarillo will be
the surviving bank.

      CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER;
      LIMITATIONS ON DIVIDENDS AND SALES OF ASSETS

      Pursuant to the Subsidiary Merger Agreement, Citizens Bank has
agreed to carry on its business in the ordinary course of business.
Except for the payment of a dividend in the amount of $91,800, the
Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that Citizens Bank may not
declare or pay any dividend to its shareholders between the date of
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement and the Effective Time.  The
Subsidiary Merger Agreement also provides that, except as expressly
permitted in the Holding Company Merger Agreement, Citizens Bank  may
not sell or otherwise dispose of any of its assets in any manner.

      CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO CONSUMMATION OF THE SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER;
      REGULATORY APPROVALS

   
      The Subsidiary Bank Merger is conditioned upon the prior or
simultaneous consummation of the Holding Company Merger as
contemplated by the Holding Company Merger Agreement.  The Subsidiary
Bank Merger is also subject to approval of the shareholders of
Citizens Bank and regulatory approval from the O.C.C.  An application
for the approval of the Subsidiary Bank Merger has been approved by the
O.C.C.
    

      TERMINATION OR ABANDONMENT

      The Subsidiary Merger Agreement may be terminated prior to the
Effective Time:  (i) by the mutual consent of the board of directors
of Citizens Bank and Boatmen's-Amarillo before or after the approval
of the shareholders of either party of the Subsidiary Bank Merger;
(ii) automatically if the Subsidiary Bank Merger is not consummated
by June 30, 1995, unless extended, in writing, prior to such date by
mutual action of the boards of directors of Citizens Bank and
Boatmen's-Amarillo; and (iii) automatically in the event that the
Holding Company Merger Agreement is terminated without the
transactions contemplated thereby being consummated as provided
therein.

      DISSENTERS' RIGHTS

   
      The rights of shareholders of a Texas banking association
(Citizens Bank is a Texas banking association) who choose to dissent
from a proposed merger of such bank are governed by the Texas Banking
Law.  An excerpt of the Texas Banking Law (Article 342-305), which is
attached as Appendix E to this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
provides that a shareholder may dissent from a proposed merger by
following the procedure provided by Article 5.12 of the Texas Law.
That procedure is detailed under "THE ACQUISITION--The Holding
Company Merger--Dissenters' Rights" herein.  However, the limitations
of Article 5.11 are not specifically incorporated into the Texas
Banking Law.  These limitations concern the applicability of
dissenters' rights to mergers involving Texas corporations where the
shares of the corporation are not listed on a national securities
exchange or where there are not more than 2,000 shareholders of
record.  In addition, the requirement of Article 5.13, that
shareholders must submit, within 20 days, the certificates
representing his or her shares to the surviving corporation for
notation that demand has been made, is not expressly incorporated by
Article 342-305 of the Texas Banking Law.
    

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      EXCHANGE OF CITIZENS BANK STOCK CERTIFICATES; FRACTIONAL SHARES

      The conversion of Citizens Bank Common into Boatmen's Common
(other than any shares as to which dissenters' rights are properly
exercised and other than shares held by Dalhart-Delaware) will occur
by operation of law at the Effective Time.  After the Effective Time,
certificates theretofore evidencing shares of Citizens Bank Common
(such certificate, other than certificates held by shareholders
exercising their dissenters' rights, are collectively referred to
herein as the "Citizens Bank Certificates") which may be exchanged
for shares of Boatmen's Common will be deemed, for all corporate
purposes other than the payment of dividends and other distributions
on such shares, to evidence ownership of and entitlement to receive
such shares of Boatmen's Common.

      As soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, and
in no event more than 10 business days after the Effective Time,
Boatmen's Trust Company (the "Exchange Agent") will mail a
transmittal letter and instructions to each record holder of a
Citizens Bank Certificate whose shares were converted into the right
to receive the Citizens Bank Merger Consideration (less such holder's
beneficial interest in the shares of Boatmen's Common held pursuant
to the Escrow Agreement), advising such holder of the number
of shares of Boatmen's Common such holder is entitled to receive
pursuant to the Subsidiary Bank Merger, of the amount of cash such
holder is due in lieu of a fractional share of Boatmen's Common, and
of the procedures for surrendering such Citizens Bank Certificates in
exchange for a Certificate for the number of whole shares of
Boatmen's Common, and a check for the cash amount (if any) such
holder is entitled to receive in lieu of fractional shares.  The
letter of transmittal will also specify that delivery will be
effected, and risk of loss and title to the Citizens Bank
Certificates will pass, only upon proper delivery of the Citizens
Bank Certificates to the Exchange Agent and will be in such form and
have such other provisions as Boatmen's may reasonably specify.
SHAREHOLDERS OF CITIZENS BANK ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SURRENDER THEIR
CITIZENS BANK CERTIFICATES FOR EXCHANGE UNTIL SUCH LETTER OF
TRANSMITTAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE RECEIVED.  The shares of Boatmen's
Common into which Citizens Bank Common will be converted in the
Subsidiary Bank Merger will be deemed to have been issued at the
Effective Time.  Unless and until the Citizens Bank Certificates are
surrendered, along with a duly executed letter of transmittal, any
other required documents and notification of the holder's federal
taxpayer identification number, dividends on the shares of Boatmen's
Common issuable with respect to such Citizens Bank Common, which
would otherwise be payable, will not be paid to the holders of such
Citizens Bank Certificates and, in such case, upon surrender of the
Citizens Bank Certificates, and a duly executed Letter of
Transmittal, any other required documents and notification of
taxpayer identification number, there will be paid any dividends on
such shares of Boatmen's Common which became payable between the
Effective Time and the time of such surrender and notification.  No
interest on any such dividends will accrue or be paid.

      BOARD COMPOSITION

      The Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that, following the
Subsidiary Bank Merger, the present board of directors of Boatmen's-
Amarillo will continue to serve as the Board of Directors of
Boatmen's-Amarillo (as the bank surviving in the Subsidiary Bank
Merger) until the next annual meeting or until such time as their
successors have been elected and qualified.

INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE ACQUISITION

   
     Certain members of management and members of the Boards of Directors
of each of Dalhart and Citizens Bank may be deemed to have interests in the
Acquisition in addition to their interests as shareholders of Dalhart or
Citizens Bank generally as described below. For information about the
percentage of Dalhart Common and Citizens Bank Common owned by the directors
and executive officers

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of each of Dalhart and Citizens Bank, see "INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART
AND CITIZENS BANK--Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management of Dalhart" and "--Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial
Owners and Management of Citizens Bank." None of the directors or
executive officers of either Dalhart or Citizens Bank would own, on a pro forma
basis giving effect to the Acquisition, more than 1% of the issued and
outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common.
    

      Insurance; Indemnification.  The Holding Company Merger Agreement
provides that Boatmen's will provide the directors and officers of
Dalhart and its subsidiaries, after the Holding Company Merger, with
the same directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage that
Boatmen's provides to directors and officers of its other banking
subsidiaries generally and, in addition, for a period of three years
will use its best efforts to continue Dalhart's directors' and
officers' liability insurance coverage with respect to actions
occurring prior to the Effective Time to the extent that such
coverage is obtainable for an aggregate premium not to exceed the
annual premium presently being paid by Dalhart.  If the premium of
such insurance would exceed such maximum amount, Boatmen's will use
its best efforts to procure such level of insurance having the
coverage described herein as can be obtained for an premium equal to
such maximum amount.  The Holding Company Merger Agreement also
provides that for a period of six years after the Effective Time
Boatmen's will cause Boatmen's-Texas, as the surviving corporation in
the Holding Company Merger, or any successor of Boatmen's-Texas, to
indemnify the present and former directors, officers, employees and
agents of Dalhart and its subsidiaries against any liability arising
out of actions occurring prior to the Effective Time, to the extent
that such indemnification is then permitted under the Missouri
General Business Corporation Act and by Dalhart's Articles of
Incorporation as in effect on the date of the Holding Company Merger
Agreement, including provisions relating to advances of expenses
incurred in the defense of any action or suit.

      Employee Benefits.  The Holding Company Merger Agreement contains
certain provisions regarding employee benefits which are described
under "THE ACQUISITION -- Effect on Employee Benefit Plans."

      No member of Boatmen's management or Boatmen's Board of Directors
or any other affiliate of Boatmen's has an interest in the Holding
Company Merger, other than as a shareholder of Boatmen's generally.


EFFECTIVE TIME

   
      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that the Holding
Company Merger will become effective upon the filing of a Certificate
of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Missouri, and
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides that the Subsidiary Bank
Merger will become effective on the date specified in the merger
approval to be issued by the O.C.C.  It is presently anticipated that
the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will be
consummated contemporaneously early in the first quarter of 1995, but no
assurance can be given that such timetable will be met.
    


FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

      The Acquisition is expected to qualify as two reorganizations
under Section 368(a) of the Code.  Except for shareholders perfecting
their dissenters' rights, and cash received in lieu of a fractional
share interest in Boatmen's Common, holders of shares of Dalhart
Common and Citizens Bank Common will recognize no gain or loss on the
receipt of Boatmen's Common in the Holding Company Merger and the
Subsidiary Bank Merger, respectively, their aggregate basis in the
shares of Boatmen's Common received in the Holding Company Merger and
the Subsidiary Bank Merger, respectively, will be the same as their
aggregate basis in their shares of Dalhart Common converted in the
Holding Company Merger, or their

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shares of Citizens Bank Common converted in the Subsidiary Bank
Merger, as the case may be, and, provided the shares surrendered are
held as a capital asset, the holding period of the shares of Boatmen's
Common received by them will include the holding period of their
shares of Dalhart Common converted in the Holding Company Merger or
their shares of Citizens Bank Common converted in the Subsidiary Bank
Merger, as the case may be.  Cash received in lieu of fractional share
interests and cash received by shareholders exercising their
dissenters' rights will be treated as a distribution in full payment
of such fractional share interests, or shares surrendered in exercise
of dissenters' rights, resulting in capital gain or loss or ordinary
income, as the case may be, depending upon each shareholder's
particular situation. The merger of Dalhart-Delaware with Dalhart is
expected to qualify as a tax free liquidation under Section 332 of the
Code.

   
      Consummation of the Holding Company Merger is conditioned upon
receipt by Boatmen's of an opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C.,
counsel to Boatmen's, to the effect that if the Holding Company Merger is
consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the Holding Company
Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger is consummated in
accordance with the terms set forth in the Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement and assuming no adverse change in applicable law, (i) each of
the Holding Company Merger and Subsidiary Bank Merger will constitute a
reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code; (ii) no
gain or loss will be recognized by the holders of shares of Dalhart Common
or Citizens Bank Common stock upon receipt of the Dalhart Merger
Consideration (except for cash received in lieu of fractional shares), in
the case of the Dalhart, and the Citizens Bank Merger Consideration, in
the case of Citizens Bank; (iii) the basis of shares of Boatmen's Common
received by the shareholders of Dalhart or Citizens Bank will be the same
as the basis of shares of Dalhart Common or Citizens Bank Common exchanged
therefor; and (iv) the holding period of the shares of Boatmen's Common
received by such shareholders will include the holding period of the
shares of Citizens Bank Common or Dalhart Common exchanged therefor,
provided such shares were held as capital assets as of the Effective Time.

     The opinions will be predicated upon the facts set forth in
the Holding Company Merger Agreement, the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement, representations of each of Dalhart, Dalhart-Delaware,
Citizens Bank, Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and Boatmen's-Amarillo.
Furthermore, the opinions will be based on the existing provisions
of the Code, currently applicable regulations promulgated under the
Code, current published administrative positions of the Internal Revenue
Service such as revenue rulings and revenue procedures, and existing
judicial decisions, all of which are subject to change either
prospectively or retroactively.  Any change in such authorities may
adversely affect the opinions.  Counsel has no obligation to update the
opinions for any deletions or additions to or modification of any
law applicable to the Holding Company Merger or the Subsidiary Bank
Merger.

     The opinions will reflect the legal judgment of counsel solely
on the issues presented and discussed therein.  The issues in this
matter are complex.  There are no published cases, rulings,
regulations or administrative positions to support the opinions
with respect to the Subsidiary Bank Merger.  Accordingly, there can
be no assurance that the Internal Revenue Service will agree with the
opinions expressed, nor can there be assurance that a court of competent
jurisdiction will agree with such opinions.

      THE FOREGOING IS A GENERAL SUMMARY OF ALL OF THE MATERIAL
FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION TO DALHART AND CITIZENS
BANK SHAREHOLDERS, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PARTICULAR FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
OF EACH SHAREHOLDER'S TAX SITUATION AND STATUS. EACH DALHART AND CITIZENS
BANK SHAREHOLDER SHOULD CONSULT HIS OR HER OWN TAX ADVISOR REGARDING ANY
SUCH SPECIFIC TAX SITUATION AND STATUS, INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT

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OF FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN LAWS AND THE POSSIBLE EFFECT OF
CHANGES IN FEDERAL AND OTHER TAX LAWS.
    

ACCOUNTING TREATMENT

      It is anticipated that the Acquisition will qualify as a "pooling
of interests" for accounting and financial reporting purposes.  Under
this method of accounting, the assets and liabilities of Boatmen's,
Dalhart and Citizens Bank will be carried forward after the Effective
Time into the consolidated financial statements of Boatmen's at their
recorded amounts; the consolidated income of Boatmen's will include
income of Boatmen's, Dalhart and Citizens Bank for the entire fiscal
year in which the Acquisition occurs; and the separately reported
income of Boatmen's, Dalhart and Citizens Bank for prior periods will
be combined and restated as consolidated income of Boatmen's.

   
      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that a condition
to Boatmen's obligation to consummate the Holding Company Merger is
its receipt of an opinion from Ernst & Young LLP, the independent public
accountants for Boatmen's, to the effect that the Holding Company
Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger will qualify for "pooling of
interests" accounting treatment under Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 16 if consummated in accordance with the Holding Company
Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary Merger Agreement, respectively.
In the event such condition is not met, the Holding Company Merger
would not be consummated unless the condition was waived by Boatmen's
and the approval of Dalhart shareholders entitled to vote on the
Holding Company Merger was resolicited if such change in accounting
treatment were deemed material to the financial condition and results
of operations of Boatmen's on a pro forma basis.


MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS AFTER THE ACQUISITION

      It is anticipated that, effective as of the Effective Time of the
Holding Company Merger or thereafter, Citizens Bank will merge into
Boatmen's-Amarillo.  Boatmen's-Amarillo will be the surviving bank in
the Subsidiary Bank Merger.  Upon consummation of the Subsidiary Bank
Merger, the present offices of Citizens Bank will be operated as
branch offices of Boatmen's-Amarillo.  The branch of Citizens Bank in
Amarillo, Texas will also be operated as a branch of Boatmen's-
Amarillo upon consummation of the Subsidiary Bank Merger; however, it
is anticipated that such branch would eventually be closed and that
the business of such branch would be consolidated with an existing
branch of Boatmen's-Amarillo located in Amarillo, Texas.  It is not
anticipated that the management or Board of Directors of Boatmen's,
Boatmen's-Texas or Boatmen's-Amarillo will be affected as a result of the
Holding Company Merger or the Subsidiary Bank Merger.
    


EFFECT ON EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

      The Holding Company Merger Agreement provides that each employee
of Dalhart and Citizens Bank who continues as an employee following
the Effective Time will be entitled, as a new employee of a
subsidiary of Boatmen's, to participate in certain employee benefit
and stock plans that may be in effect for employees of all of
Boatmen's subsidiaries, from time to time, on the same basis as
similarly situated employees of other Boatmen's subsidiaries, subject
to the right of Boatmen's to amend or terminate any such plans or
programs in its discretion.  Boatmen's will, for purposes of vesting
and any age or period of service requirements for commencement of
participation with respect to any employee benefit plans in which
former employees of Dalhart and its subsidiaries may participate,
credit each such employee with his or her term of service with Dalhart
and Citizens Bank.

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RESALE OF BOATMEN'S COMMON

      The shares of Boatmen's Common issued pursuant to the Acquisition
will be freely transferable under the Securities Act except for
shares issued to any Dalhart or Citizens Bank shareholder who may be
deemed to be an "affiliate" of Dalhart, Citizens Bank or Boatmen's
for purposes of Rule 145 under the Securities Act.  The Holding
Company Merger Agreement provides that each such affiliate will enter
into an agreement with Boatmen's providing that such affiliate will
not transfer any shares of Boatmen's Common received in the Holding
Company Merger except in compliance with the Securities Act and will
make no disposition of any shares of Dalhart Common or Boatmen's
Common (or any interest therein) during the period commencing 30 days
prior to the Effective Time through the date on which financial
results covering at least 30 days of combined operations of Boatmen's
and Dalhart after the Holding Company Merger have been published.
This Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus does not cover resales of
shares of Boatmen's Common received by any person who may be deemed
to be an affiliate of Dalhart or Citizens Bank.  Persons who may be
deemed to be affiliates of Dalhart or Citizens Bank generally include
individuals who, or entities which, control, are controlled by or are
under common control with Dalhart or Citizens Bank and will include
directors and certain officers of Dalhart or Citizens Bank and may
include principal shareholders of Dalhart or Citizens Bank.


                     PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
   

      The following unaudited pro forma combined condensed balance
sheet as of September 30, 1994, and the pro forma combined condensed
statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993,
and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31,
1993, give effect to the Acquisition based on the historical
consolidated financial statements of Boatmen's and its subsidiaries
and Dalhart and its subsidiaries under the assumptions and
adjustments set forth in the accompanying notes to the pro forma
financial statements.

      The pro forma combined condensed balance sheet assumes the
Holding Company Merger and Subsidiary Bank Merger were consummated on
September 30, 1994, and the pro forma condensed statements of income
assume that the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary Bank Merger
were consummated on January 1 of each period presented.  The pro
forma statements may not be indicative of the results that actually
would have occurred if the Holding Company Merger and the Subsidiary
Bank Merger had been in effect on the dates indicated or which may be
obtained in the future.  The pro forma financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto of Boatmen's, Dalhart and Citizens Bank
either incorporated by reference herein or contained elsewhere in
this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus. The pro forma financial data
gives effect to Boatmen's pending acquisition of Worthen, but does not
give effect to the pending acquisition of other financial institutions,
which other acquisitions are not material to Boatmen's individually or
in the aggregate. If such acquisitions were included as of September 30,
1994, pro forma equity would be $2,564,858, pro forma net income would be
$304,557 and pro forma earnings per share would be $2.37. See "THE PARTIES--
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.--Pending Acquisitions."
    

      The following pro forma combined condensed balance sheet and
condensed statements of income include:

      (a)   Boatmen's historical consolidated before the pending
            acquisitions of Dalhart and Citizens Bank, and Worthen.

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      (b)   Worthen's historical consolidated.  The Worthen acquisition
            will be accounted for as a pooling of interests and is
            expected to be completed in the first quarter of 1995.  See
            "THE PARTIES -- Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. -- Pending
            Acquisitions."  Accordingly, historical financial data is
            included for Worthen for all periods presented.
      (c)   The combined statements of Boatmen's and Worthen for the
            periods described above have been designated herein as
            Boatmen's Pro Forma.
   
      (d)   Dalhart historical consolidated.  See Dalhart and Citizens
            Bank Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheet on page 56.
    
      (e)   The combined statements of Boatmen's, Worthen and Dalhart
            and Citizens Bank consolidated have been designated herein
            as Pro Forma Combined.

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<TABLE>
                                            PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
                                                            (Unaudited)
                                                        September 30, 1994
                                                          (In Thousands)
<CAPTION>
                                                         (b)
                                        (a)            WORTHEN            (c)            (d)                                (e)
                                     BOATMEN'S         BANKING         BOATMEN'S       DALHART                           PRO FORMA
                                  BANCSHARES, INC.   CORPORATION       PRO FORMA   BANCSHARES, INC.   ADJUSTMENTS         COMBINED
                                  ----------------   -----------       ---------   ----------------   -----------        ---------
<S>                               <C>                <C>             <C>           <C>                <C>              <C>
ASSETS:
Cash and noninterest-bearing
  balances due from banks               $1,767,030      $185,393      $1,952,423             $8,334                     $1,960,757
Short term investments                      45,604           948          46,552                294                         46,846
Securities
    Held to Maturity                     4,200,436     1,073,127       5,273,563             13,658                      5,287,221
    Available for Sale                   4,107,319       140,906       4,248,225             35,463                      4,283,688
    Trading                                 25,600                        25,600                                            25,600
Federal funds sold and
  securities purchased
  under resale agreements                  776,293        79,500         854,793                                           854,793
Loans, net of unearned                  16,104,659     1,899,391      18,004,050             68,492                     18,072,542
    Less reserve for loan losses           347,060        33,483         380,543                870                        381,413
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loans, net                              15,757,599     1,865,908      17,623,507             67,622                     17,691,129
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Property and equipment                     519,609        96,326         615,935              2,085                        618,020
Intangibles                                260,372        27,281         287,653              2,150                        289,803
Other assets                               833,135        54,366         887,501              4,751                        892,252
                                   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets                           $28,291,997    $3,523,755     $31,815,752           $134,357            $0      $31,950,109
                                  ==================================================================================================
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
Noninterest-bearing deposits            $4,318,661      $583,997      $4,902,658            $27,999                     $4,930,657
Interest-bearing deposits               16,165,655     2,377,077      18,542,732             89,870                     18,632,602
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total deposits                          20,484,316     2,961,074      23,445,390            117,869                     23,563,259
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal funds purchased and
  other short-term borrowings            4,722,198       187,786       4,909,984              1,059                      4,911,043
Long-term debt                             515,428        43,030         558,458                254                        558,712
Capital lease obligation                    38,575         1,794          40,369                                            40,369
Other liabilities                          323,503        28,337         351,840              1,711                        353,551
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities                       26,084,020     3,222,021      29,306,041            120,893                     29,426,934
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Redeemable preferred stock                   1,142                         1,142                                             1,142

Stockholders' equity:
Common stock                               104,789        17,346(1)      122,135              1,000          (316)(2)      122,819
Surplus                                    795,776       164,149(1)      959,925              1,215           316 (2)      961,456
Retained earnings                        1,362,914       123,318       1,486,232             11,738                      1,497,970
Unrealized net appreciation
  (depreciation), available for
  sale securities                          (56,644)       (3,079)        (59,723)              (489)                       (60,212)
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity               2,206,835       301,734       2,508,569             13,464                      2,522,033
                                  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and
  stockholders' equity                 $28,291,997    $3,523,755     $31,815,752           $134,357            $0      $31,950,109
                                  ==================================================================================================
Stockholders' equity per share              $21.06                        $20.54                                            $20.53
                                  ===================                =============                                     =============

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<FN>
            NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
                                (Unaudited)

1.  Based on the exchange ratio of 1.0 share of Boatmen's Common for
    each share of Worthen common stock, including stock options,
    17,345,566 additional shares of Boatmen's Common would have been
    issued as of September 30, 1994, in the acquisition of Worthen.

2.  Reflects conversion of outstanding shares of Dalhart Common using
    the exchange ratio of 6.3599 shares of Boatmen's Common for each
    outstanding share of acquiree, and 35.2840 shares of Boatmen's
    Common for each outstanding share of Citizens Bank Common held by
    minority shareholders.

3.  It is anticipated that Worthen will record nonrecurring charges
    in the first quarter of 1995 upon consummation of the Worthen merger.
    Boatmen's estimates the total of such charges will approximate $13
    million on a pre-tax basis, or a reduction of $0.08 in earnings per
    share for the quarter. Accordingly, the effect of such charges are
    not reflected in the pro forma financial statements as they are
    immaterial.

4.  Interest rates increased steadily in 1994 which has increased the
    importance of managing interest rate risk associated with on-balance
    sheet and derivatives instruments. The overall increase in interest
    rates is reflected in the prime rate which increased from 6.0% at
    December 31, 1993 to the current level of 8.5%. Based on the current
    interest rate outlook and the asset/liability repricing structure,
    Boatmen's anticipates relative stability in the net interest margin
    in the near term.

    Boatmen's interest rate risk policy is to maintain a stable level of
    net interest income while also enhancing earnings potential through
    limited risk positioning based on the forecast of future interest rates.
    Interest rate risk exposure is limited, by policy, to 5% of projected
    annual net income. Adherence to these risk limits is controlled and
    monitored through simulation modeling techniques that consider the
    impact that alternative interest rate scenarios will have on Boatmen's
    financial results.

    An effective asset/liability management function is necessitated by the
    interest rate risk inherent in Boatmen's core banking activities. If no
    other action is taken, the behavior of the core banking activity, which
    includes lending and deposit activity, results in an asset-sensitive
    position. Accordingly, to prudently manage the overall interest rate
    sensitivity position, Boatmen's utilizes a combination of interest rate
    swaps and on-balance sheet financial instruments to reduce the natural
    asset sensitivity of the core banking activities.

    The interest rate swap portfolio is currently being used to modify the
    interest rate sensitivity of subordinated debt and to alter the interest
    rate sensitivity of Boatmen's prime-based loan portfolio. Boatmen's has
    accessed the capital markets twice in recent years resulting in the
    issuance of $200 million of fixed rate subordinated debt. The impact of
    adding long-term debt to the balance sheet resulted in a movement towards
    being more asset sensitive as proceeds were initially used to replace
    short-term borrowings. Accordingly, to reduce the impact on Boatmen's
    gap position, $200 million of interest rate swaps were executed to
    convert fixed rate debt to a floating rate instrument. Boatmen's prime
    based loan portfolio (approximately $5.5 billion) is the primary cause of
    the large asset sensitivity position of the core banking activity as it
    is primarily funded by deposit liabilities that are less sensitive to
    movements in market interest rates. As a means to alter the interest
    rate sensitivity of the prime based portfolio, Boatmen's has used off-
    balance sheet instruments to convert approximately $2.0 billion of prime
    based loans to fixed rate instruments. Periodic correlation assessments
    are performed to ensure that the swap instruments are effectively
    modifying the interest rate characteristics of the prime based loans and
    long-term debt. The interest rate swaps are not leveraged in that they
    reset in step with rate movements within the underlying index. Both
    interest swap programs were consistent with management's objective of
    reducing the natural asset sensitivity of the core banking activities.

    In 1994, Boatmen's added new swap transactions with a notional amount of
    $1.1 billion and $.6 billion of swaps matured, such that at September 30,
    1994, interest rate swaps totaled $2.3 billion. The swap portfolio
    increased net interest income by approximately $16.3 million for the nine
    months of 1994, adding 9 basis points to the net interest margin, compared
    to $14.0 million or 9 basis points in the same period last year. The swap
    portfolio is primarily comprised of contracts wherein Boatmen's receives a
    fixed rate of interest while paying a variable rate. The average rate
    received at September 30, 1994 was 5.46% compared to an average rate paid
    of 5.14%, and the average

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    remaining maturity of the total portfolio was less than two years.
    The estimated fair value of the swap portfolio was a negative $123
    million at September 30, 1994, based on discounted cash flow models.
    Given that these swaps are valued using interest rates at quarter
    end, the estimated fair value is not necessarily indicative of the future
    net interest potential of the portfolio over its remaining life.
    Approximately 90% of the portfolio is comprised of indexed amortizing
    swaps; accordingly, the maturity distribution could lengthen if interest
    rates were to increase from current levels. Assuming short-term interest
    rates were to increase 200 basis points from their current levels, the
    average maturity distribution of the swap portfolio would increase from
    2 years to approximately 4 years. In addition, the results from the
    simulation model indicate that in a rising rate environment the net
    interest contribution from the swap portfolio will lessen as the
    variable component resets upward, but this should be offset by a
    higher contribution from core banking activities. The increased
    contribution from core banking activities will occur as variable rate
    loans reprice upward coupled with an increased contribution from
    administered rate liabilities, which are less sensitive to rate
    movements.

    While Boatmen's is primarily an end-user of derivative instruments, it
    does serve in a limited capacity as an intermediary to meet the financial
    needs of its customers. The notional amount of the customer swap portfolio
    at September 30, 1994 totaled approximately $169 million. Interest rate
    risk associated with this portfolio is controlled by entering into
    offsetting positions with third parties.

    Any future utilization of off-balance sheet financial instruments will
    be determined based upon Boatmen's overall interest rate sensitivity
    position and asset/liability management strategies, which are designed
    to limit interest rate risk exposure (earnings at risk position) to no
    more than 5% of projected annual net income. Based on the current interest
    rate sensitivity position, and assuming a gradual 100-200 basis point
    increase in interest rates over the next 12 months, the simulation model
    results indicate that Boatmen's earnings at risk position is within
    established limits.
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<TABLE>
                                      DALHART CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
                                                       (UNAUDITED)
                                                    SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                                      (IN THOUSANDS)
<CAPTION>
                                                    CITIZENS STATE
                                                       BANK OF         DALHART                          DALHART
                                                       DALHART         PARENT      ELIMINATIONS     BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                    --------------     -------     ------------     ----------------
<S>                                              <C>                   <C>             <C>                  <C>
ASSETS:
Cash and noninterest-bearing balances due
  from banks                                              $  8,334     $    46         $    (46)            $  8,334
Short term investments                                         294          --               --                  294
Securities
  Held to Maturity                                          13,658          --               --               13,658
  Available for Sale                                        35,463          --               --               35,463
  Trading                                                       --          --               --                   --
Federal funds sold and securities purchased
  under resale agreement                                        --          --               --                   --
Loans, net of unearned                                      68,492          --               --               68,492
  Less reserve for loan losses                                 870          --               --                  870
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Loans, net                                                  67,622          --               --               67,622
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Property and equipment                                       2,085          --               --                2,085
Intangibles                                                    805       1,345               --                2,150
Other Assets                                                 4,650      24,909          (24,808)               4,751
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Assets                                              $132,911     $26,300         $(24,854)            $134,357
                                                 =======================================================================
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY:
Noninterest-bearing deposits                              $ 28,045          --         $    (46)            $ 27,999
Interest-bearing deposits                                   89,870          --               --               89,870
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deposits                                             117,915          --              (46)             117,869
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal funds purchased and other short-term
  borrowings                                                   648         411               --                1,059
Long-term debt                                                 254          --               --                  254
Other liabilities                                              782          20              909                1,711
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities                                          119,599         431              863              120,893
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Stockholder's equity:

Common stock                                                 2,000       1,001           (2,001)               1,000
Surplus                                                      6,000       8,291          (13,076)               1,215
Retained earnings                                            5,837      17,556          (11,655)              11,738
Unrealized net appreciation (depreciation),
  available for sale securities                               (525)       (979)           1,015                 (489)
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total stockholder's equity                                  13,312      25,869          (25,717)              13,464
                                                 -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity                $132,911     $26,300         $(24,854)            $134,357
                                                 =======================================================================

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<TABLE>
                                          PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                               NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<CAPTION>
                                                        WORTHEN
                                    BOATMEN'S           BANKING       BOATMEN'S         DALHART             PRO FORMA
                                 BANCSHARES, INC.     CORPORATION     PRO FORMA     BANCSHARES, INC.         COMBINED
                                 ----------------     -----------     ---------     ----------------        ---------
<S>                            <C>                    <C>            <C>              <C>                  <C>
Interest Income                        $1,292,115        $162,142    $1,454,257               $6,938        $1,461,195
Interest Expense                          528,363          56,197       584,560                2,129           586,689
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net Interest Income                     763,752         105,945       869,697                4,809           874,506

Provision for loan losses                  19,906           1,050        20,956                                 20,956
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income after
  provision for loan losses               743,846         104,895       848,741                4,809           853,550

Noninterest income                        390,535          50,584       441,119                  480           441,599
Noninterest expense                       732,282          99,831       832,113                3,620           835,733
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Income before income taxes              402,099          55,648       457,747                1,669           459,416
Income tax expense                        138,775          20,099       158,874                  382           159,256

                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                               $263,324         $35,549      $298,873               $1,287          $300,160
                               =========================================================================================
Net income available to
  common shareholders                    $263,264         $35,549      $298,813               $1,287          $300,100
                               =========================================================================================
Net income per common share                 $2.52                         $2.46                                  $2.45
                               ====================               ===============                        ===============
Average shares outstanding                104,673                       121,693                                122,377
                               ====================               ===============                        ===============

<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income
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<TABLE>
                                          PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                               NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<CAPTION>
                                                        WORTHEN
                                    BOATMEN'S           BANKING       BOATMEN'S         DALHART             PRO FORMA
                                 BANCSHARES, INC.     CORPORATION     PRO FORMA     BANCSHARES, INC.         COMBINED
                                 ----------------     -----------     ---------     ----------------        ---------
<S>                            <C>                    <C>            <C>           <C>                  <C>
Interest Income                        $1,201,695        $158,292    $1,359,987               $7,143        $1,367,130
Interest Expense                          473,848          60,056       533,904                2,343           536,247
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net Interest Income                     727,847          98,236       826,083                4,800           830,883

Provision for loan losses                  48,331           3,779        52,110                 (398)           51,712
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income after
  provision for loan losses               679,516          94,457       773,973                5,198           779,171

Noninterest income                        366,389          51,479       417,868                  503           418,371
Noninterest expense                       696,620         111,730       808,350                3,336           811,686
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Income before income taxes              349,285          34,206       383,491                2,365           385,856
Income tax expense                        108,988          11,258       120,246                  703           120,949
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                               $240,297         $22,948      $263,245               $1,662          $264,907
                               =========================================================================================
Net income available to
  common shareholders                    $240,233         $22,948      $263,181               $1,662          $264,843
                               =========================================================================================
Net income per common share                 $2.32                         $2.19                                  $2.19
                               ====================               ===============                        ===============
Average shares outstanding                103,415                       120,170                                120,854
                               ====================               ===============                        ===============

<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income
</TABLE>
    

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<TABLE>
                                          PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<CAPTION>
                                                        WORTHEN
                                    BOATMEN'S           BANKING       BOATMEN'S         DALHART             PRO FORMA
                                 BANCSHARES, INC.     CORPORATION     PRO FORMA     BANCSHARES, INC.         COMBINED
                                 ----------------     -----------     ---------     ----------------        ---------
<S>                              <C>                  <C>            <C>            <C>                  <C>
Interest Income                        $1,613,554        $212,082    $1,825,636               $9,607        $1,835,243
Interest Expense                          631,974          79,264       711,238                3,122           714,360
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net Interest Income                     981,580         132,818     1,114,398                6,485         1,120,883

Provision for loan losses                  60,184           4,628        64,812                 (522)           64,290
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income after
  provision for loan losses               921,396         128,190     1,049,586                7,007         1,056,593

Noninterest income                        493,251          66,591       559,842                  718           560,560
Noninterest expense                       950,421         147,199     1,097,620                4,497         1,102,117
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Income before income taxes              464,226          47,582       511,808                3,228           515,036
Income tax expense                        146,807          15,332       162,139                  784           162,923

                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                               $317,419         $32,250      $349,669               $2,444          $352,113
                               =========================================================================================
Net income available to
  common shareholders                    $317,334         $32,250      $349,584               $2,444          $352,028
                               =========================================================================================
Net income per common share                 $3.07                         $2.91                                  $2.91
                               ====================                    ==========                        ===============
Average shares outstanding                103,490                       120,307                                120,991
                               ====================                    ==========                        ===============

<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                          PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1992
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<CAPTION>
                                                        WORTHEN
                                    BOATMEN'S           BANKING       BOATMEN'S         DALHART             PRO FORMA
                                 BANCSHARES, INC.     CORPORATION     PRO FORMA     BANCSHARES, INC.         COMBINED
                                 ----------------     -----------     ---------     ----------------        ---------
<S>                              <C>                  <C>            <C>            <C>                  <C>
Interest Income                        $1,615,249        $229,968    $1,845,217               $8,411        $1,853,628
Interest Expense                          737,533          99,780       837,313                3,154           840,467
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net Interest Income                     877,716         130,188     1,007,904                5,257         1,013,161

Provision for loan losses                 136,626           2,849       139,475                    0           139,475
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income after
  provision for loan losses               741,090         127,339       868,429                5,257           873,686

Noninterest income                        452,082          57,458       509,540                  578           510,118
Noninterest expense                       871,928         144,150     1,016,078                3,637         1,019,715
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Income before income taxes              321,244          40,647       361,891                2,198           364,089
Income tax expense                         92,518           6,710        99,228                  726            99,954

                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                               $228,726         $33,937      $262,663               $1,472          $264,135
                               =========================================================================================
Net income available to
  common shareholders                    $228,638         $33,937      $262,575               $1,472          $264,047
                               =========================================================================================
Net income per common share                 $2.29                         $2.25                                  $2.25
                               ====================                  ============                        ===============
Average shares outstanding                100,017                       116,606                                117,290
                               ====================                  ============                        ===============

<FN>
See Notes to Pro Forma Combined Condensed Statements of Income
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                          PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                                            (UNAUDITED)

                                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1991
                                               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<CAPTION>
                                                        WORTHEN
                                    BOATMEN'S           BANKING       BOATMEN'S         DALHART             PRO FORMA
                                 BANCSHARES, INC.     CORPORATION     PRO FORMA     BANCSHARES, INC.         COMBINED
                                 ----------------     -----------     ---------     ----------------        ---------
<S>                              <C>                  <C>            <C>            <C>                  <C>
Interest Income                        $1,743,647        $240,693    $1,984,340               $9,171        $1,993,511
Interest Expense                        1,001,115         131,730     1,132,845                4,920         1,137,765
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net Interest Income                     742,532         108,963       851,495                4,251           855,746

Provision for loan losses                 114,658           3,359       118,017                    0           118,017
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Interest Income after
  provision for loan losses               627,874         105,604       733,478                4,251           737,729

Noninterest income                        355,704          53,350       409,054                  492           409,546
Noninterest expense                       752,367         126,306       878,673                3,072           881,745
                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Income before income taxes              231,211          32,648       263,859                1,671           265,530
Income tax expense                         60,013           3,912        63,925                  414            64,339

                               -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income                               $171,198         $28,736      $199,934               $1,257          $201,191
                               =========================================================================================
Net income available to
  common shareholders                    $171,109         $28,736      $199,845               $1,257          $201,102
                               =========================================================================================
Net income per common share                 $1.77                         $1.78                                  $1.78
                               ====================                  ============                        ===============
Average shares outstanding                 96,895                       112,377                                113,060
                               ====================                  ============                        ===============

</TABLE>


       NOTES TO PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                               (Unaudited)

1.    The change in average shares outstanding shown in the pro forma analysis
      reflects the issuance of 1.0 shares of Boatmen's Common for each share of
      Worthen common stock. The average shares also reflect the issuance
      of 6.3599 shares of Boatmen's Common for each outstanding share of
      Dalhart Common (without adjustment as described herein) and 35.2840
      shares of Boatmen's Common for each outstanding share of Citizens
      Bank Common held by minority shareholders.

2.   Net Income includes $868 thousand for the nine months ended September 30,
     1993 and the year ended December 31, 1993, for the cumulative effect of
     FAS 109 adoption at Worthen.
    



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                  DESCRIPTION OF BOATMEN'S CAPITAL STOCK

       Boatmen's Restated Articles of Incorporation currently authorize
the issuance of 150,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $1.00
per share, and 10,300,000 preferred shares, no par value per share,
of which 35,045 shares are designated "7% Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, Series B" $100.00 stated value per share (the
"Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock").

   
       As of October 31, 1994, approximately 104.6 million shares of
Boatmen's Common were issued and outstanding, 11,421 shares of
Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, and
1,500,000 shares of Junior Participating Preferred Stock, Series C,
stated value $1.00 per share (a "Preferred Share") were reserved for
issuance with none outstanding.  For a description of the Preferred
Shares, see "COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS--Shareholder Rights
Plan."
    

       With respect to the remaining authorized but unissued preferred
shares, Boatmen's Restated Articles of Incorporation provide that its
Board of Directors may, by resolution, cause such preferred shares to
be issued from time to time, in series, and fix the powers,
designations, preferences and relative, participating optional and
other rights and qualifications, limitations and restrictions of such
shares.

       The following is a brief description of the terms of Boatmen's
Common and Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock.


BOATMEN'S COMMON

       Dividend Rights.  The holders of Boatmen's Common are entitled
to share ratably in dividends when, as and if declared by the Board
of Directors of Boatmen's from funds legally available therefor, after
full cumulative dividends have been paid, or declared and funds
sufficient for the payment thereof set apart, on all shares of
Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock, and any other class or series of
preferred stock ranking superior as to dividends to Boatmen's Common.
The ability of the subsidiary banks of Boatmen's to pay cash
dividends, which are expected to be Boatmen's principal source of
income, is restricted by applicable banking laws.

       Voting Rights.  Each holder of Boatmen's Common has one vote for
each share held on matters presented for consideration by the
shareholders, except that, in the election of directors, such
shareholders have cumulative voting rights which entitle each such
shareholder to the number of votes which equals the number of shares
held by the shareholder multiplied by the number of directors to be
elected.  All such cumulative votes may be cast for one candidate for
election as a director or may be distributed among two or more
candidates.

       Classification of Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors of
Boatmen's is divided into three classes, and the directors are elected
by classes to three-year terms, so that approximately one-third (1/3)
of the directors of Boatmen's will be elected at each annual meeting
of the shareholders.  Although it promotes stability and continuity
of the Board of Directors, classification of the Board of Directors
may have the effect of decreasing the number of directors that could
otherwise be elected by anyone who obtains a controlling interest in
Boatmen's Common and thereby could impede a change in control of
Boatmen's.  Because fewer directors will be elected at each annual
meeting, such classification also will reduce the effectiveness of
cumulative voting as a means of establishing or increasing minority
representation on the Board of Directors.

       Preemptive Rights.  The holders of Boatmen's Common have no
preemptive right to acquire any additional unissued shares or treasury
shares of Boatmen's.

       Liquidation Rights.  In the event of liquidation, dissolution or
winding up of Boatmen's, whether voluntary or involuntary, the holders
of Boatmen's Common will be entitled to share ratably in any of its

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assets or funds that are available for distribution to its
shareholders after the satisfaction of its liabilities (or after
adequate provision is made therefor) and after preferences on any
outstanding preferred stock.

       Assessment and Redemption.  Shares of Boatmen's Common will be,
when issued, fully paid and non-assessable.  Such shares do not have
any redemption provisions.


BOATMEN'S SERIES B PREFERRED STOCK

       Dividend Rights.  Holders of shares of Series B Preferred Stock
will be entitled to receive, when and as declared by the Board of
Directors, out of any funds legally available for such purpose,
cumulative cash dividends at an annual dividend rate per share of
seven percent (7%) of the stated value thereof, payable quarterly.
Dividends on Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock are cumulative and no
dividends can be declared or paid on any shares of Boatmen's Common
unless full cumulative dividends on Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock
have been paid, or declared and funds sufficient for the payment
thereof set apart.

       Liquidation Rights.  In the event of the dissolution and
liquidation of Boatmen's, the holders of Boatmen's Series B Preferred
Stock will be entitled to receive, after payment of the full
liquidation preference on shares of any class or series of preferred
stock ranking superior to Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock (if any
such shares are then outstanding) but before any distribution on
shares of Boatmen's Common, liquidating dividends of $100.00 per share
plus accumulated dividends.

       Redemption.  Shares of Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock are
redeemable, at the option of the holders thereof, at the redemption
price of $100.00 per share plus accumulated dividends, provided, that
(i) full cumulative dividends have been paid, or declared and funds
sufficient for payment set apart, upon any class or series of
preferred stock ranking superior to Boatmen's Series B Preferred
Stock; and (ii) Boatmen's is not then in default with respect to any
sinking or analogous fund or call for tenders obligation or agreement
for the purchase or any class or series of preferred stock ranking
superior to Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock.

       Voting Rights.  Each share of Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock
has equal voting rights, share for share, with each share of Boatmen's
Common.

       Superior Stock.  Boatmen's may, without the consent of holders
of Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock, issue preferred stock with
superior or equal rights or preferences.


                    COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS

       The rights of holders of shares of Boatmen's Common are governed
by the corporate law of Missouri (the "Missouri Law"), the state of
Boatmen's incorporation, and by Boatmen's Restated Articles of
Incorporation, Bylaws and other corporate documents.  The rights of
holders of shares of Dalhart Common are governed by the Texas Law and
by Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws and other corporate
documents.  The rights of holders of Citizens Bank Common are governed
by Texas Banking Law, and by Citizens Bank's Articles of Association,
Bylaws and other corporate documents.  The rights of holders of shares
of Dalhart Common and Citizens Bank Common differ in certain respects
from the rights which they would have as shareholders of Boatmen's.
A summary of the material differences among the respective rights of
holders of Dalhart Common, Citizens Bank Common and Boatmen's Common
is set forth herein.


SHAREHOLDER VOTE REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

       Overview.  The Restated Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of
Boatmen's contain certain provisions which mandate a greater
affirmative shareholder vote to approve certain types of transactions
and proposals

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than that otherwise required by the Missouri Law.  The Texas Law and
the  Texas Banking Law provides that the affirmative vote of the
holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of a corporation's and bank's
outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon is required with respect
to certain corporate actions, including approval of the Holding
Company Merger Agreement and the Subsidiary Merger Agreement.
As permitted by the Texas Law, however, Dalhart's Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws contains certain provisions which require
only the approval of a majority of outstanding shares for an action
of the corporation notwithstanding any such provision of the Texas Law
which may require more than a simple majority.  Citizens Bank's
Articles of Association and Bylaws do not have a similar provision.

       Business Combinations.  Boatmen's Restated Articles of
Incorporation provide that, in addition to any affirmative vote
required by law, any "Business Combination" (as defined herein) will
require the affirmative vote of the holders of not less than eighty
percent (80%) of Boatmen's Common.  Notwithstanding the foregoing,
however, Boatmen's Restated Articles of Incorporation also provide
that any such Business Combination may be approved by the affirmative
vote of shareholders as required by law if it has been approved by
seventy-five percent (75%) of the entire Board of Directors of
Boatmen's.  The term "Business Combination" means (i) any merger or
consolidation of Boatmen's or any subsidiary of Boatmen's with (a) any
individual or entity who, together with certain affiliates or
associates, owns greater than five percent (5%) of Boatmen's Common
(a "Substantial Shareholder"); or (b) any other corporation which,
after such merger or consolidation, would be a Substantial
Shareholder, regardless of which entity survives; (ii) any sale,
lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition (in
one transaction or a series of transactions) to or with any
Substantial Shareholder of all or substantially all of the assets of
Boatmen's or any of its subsidiaries; (iii) the adoption of any plan
or proposal for the liquidation of Boatmen's by or on behalf of a
Substantial Shareholder; or (iv) any transaction involving Boatmen's
or any of its subsidiaries, if the transaction would have the effect,
directly or indirectly, of increasing the proportionate share of the
outstanding shares of any class of equity or convertible securities
of Boatmen's of which a Substantial Shareholder is the beneficial
owner.

       The Texas Law provides that any merger or consolidation must be
approved by the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-thirds
(2/3) of the outstanding shares of each corporation entitled to vote
thereon, unless the board of directors requires a greater vote or vote
by class or by series.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, Texas Law
permits the articles of incorporation to specifically provide that the
act of the shareholders on matters with respect to which an
affirmative vote of holders of a specified portion of the shares
entitled to vote is required, shall be the affirmative vote of holders
of a specified portion, but not less than a majority of the shares
entitled to vote on that matter.  Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation
provide that any action which, under the provisions of the Texas Law,
is required to be authorized or approved by the holders of any
specified fraction in excess of one-half (1/2) shall, notwithstanding
any such provisions of the Texas Law, be deemed effectively and
properly authorized or approved if authorized or approved by the vote
of the holders of more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding
shares entitled to vote thereon.  This includes a vote to approve the
Holding Company Merger.  The Texas Banking Law provides that the owners
of record of not less than two-thirds of the capital stock of
any solvent state banking association may by vote or written consent
authorize its officers and directors or managers, as appropriate, to
take such action as may be necessary to merge with, reorganize or
convert to a national bank.  The Articles and Bylaws of Citizens Bank
do not contain a provision reducing below two-thirds the affirmative
vote required to approve a business combination.

   
       Removal of Directors.  Boatmen's Restated Articles of
Incorporation and Bylaws provide that at a meeting called expressly
for that purpose, a director or the entire Board of Directors may be
removed without cause only upon the affirmative vote of the holders of not
less than eighty percent (80%) of the shares entitled to vote generally in
an election of directors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, however, if less
than the entire Board of Directors is to be removed without cause, no one
of the directors may be removed if the votes cast against his removal
would be sufficient to elect him if then cumulatively voted at an election
of the class of directors of which he is a part.  At a meeting called
expressly for that purpose, a director may be removed by the shareholders
for cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
shares entitled to vote upon his election.
    

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       The Texas Law provides that each director shall hold office
during the term for which he is elected until his successor has been
elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal.
Under the Texas Law, the by-laws or articles of incorporation of a
corporation may provide that at any meeting of shareholders called
expressly for that purpose, any director or the entire board of
directors may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of the
holders of a specified portion, but not less than a majority of the
shares then entitled to vote at the election of directors.  If,
however, the corporation has cumulative voting and less than the
entire board is to be removed, no director may be removed if the votes
against his removal would be sufficient to elect him.  The Bylaws of
Dalhart expressly provide that at any meeting of shareholders called
expressly for that purpose, any director or the entire board of
directors may be removed, with or without cause, by a vote of the
holders of a majority of the shares then entitled to vote in the
election of directors.  As cumulative voting for the election of
directors is prohibited by Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation, the
Texas Law limitation on removal of less than the full board does not
apply.

       The Texas Banking Law provides a director shall hold office until
the director's successor has been elected and qualified unless removed
according to the articles of association or the bylaws.  The Articles
and Bylaws of Citizens Bank do not contain any provisions addressing
the removal of directors.  Accordingly, a director of Citizens Bank
cannot be removed pursuant to its existing Articles of Association and
Bylaws.

       Amendments to Articles of Incorporation.  Under the Missouri Law,
a corporation may amend its articles of incorporation upon receiving
the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of its voting
shares; provided, however, that if the corporation's articles of
incorporation or bylaws provide for cumulative voting in the election
of directors, the number of directors of the corporation may not be
decreased to less than three by amendment to the corporation's
articles of incorporation when the number of shares voting against the
proposal for decrease would be sufficient to elect a director if the
shares were voted cumulatively at an election of three directors; and
provided, further, that a proposed amendment which provides that
Section 351.407 of the Missouri Law does not apply to "control share
acquisitions" of shares of a corporation requires the affirmative vote
of the holders of two-thirds (2/3) of such corporation's voting
shares.

       Article XII of Boatmen's Restated Articles of Incorporation
provides that Boatmen's may amend, alter, change or repeal provisions
of the Restated Articles of Incorporation in the manner provided by
law, with the exception, however, of the provisions of the Restated
Articles relating to the classification and number of directors, the
approval of Business Combinations, and the aforementioned exceptions to
Article XII, which require the affirmative vote of the holders of
eighty percent (80%) of Boatmen's Common then entitled to vote at a
meeting of shareholders called for that purpose.

       Under the Texas Law, an amendment to the articles of
incorporation of a Texas corporation is adopted upon receiving the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the
outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon, unless any class or
series of shares is entitled to vote thereon as a class, in which
event, the proposed amendment shall be adopted upon receiving the
affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the
shares within each class or series of outstanding shares entitled to
vote thereon as a class and of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the total
outstanding shares entitled to vote thereon.  In addition, Texas Law
provides that the holders of outstanding shares of a class or series,
whether or not entitled to vote as a class or series thereon by
provisions of the articles of incorporation, may do so if the
amendment directly affects their class or series of stock.

       The Articles of Incorporation of Dalhart do not include any
provision related to the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation.

       The Texas Banking Law requires the owners of record of not less
than two-thirds of the capital stock to approve an amendment of the
articles of association.  However, such amendment is subject to the
approval of the Banking Commissioner of the State of Texas (the
"Banking Commissioner").

       The Articles of Citizens Bank do not include specific provisions
relating to their amendment.

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SPECIAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS; SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN
CONSENT

       The Missouri Law provides that any action required or permitted
to be taken at a meeting of shareholders may be taken without a
meeting if a consent, in writing, setting forth the action taken is
signed by the holders of all of the shares entitled to vote on the
subject matter.  Boatmen's Bylaws provide that a special meeting of
shareholders may be called by the Chairman of the Board or the
President or by resolution of the Board of Directors whenever deemed
necessary.  The business transacted at any such special meeting will
be confined to the purpose or purposes specified in the notice
therefor and the matters germane thereto.

       The Texas Law provides that a special meeting of shareholders may
be called by the board of directors or by persons authorized in the
articles of incorporation or the bylaws or by the holders of at least
ten percent (10%) of all of the shares entitled to vote at the
proposed special meeting, unless the articles of incorporation provide
for a number of shares greater than or less than ten percent (10%),
but in no event shall the articles of incorporation provide for a
number of shares greater than fifty percent (50%).  Only business
within the purpose or purposes described in the notice of meeting may
be conducted at a special meeting of the shareholders.  The Texas Law
also provides that, unless otherwise provided for in the articles of
incorporation, any action required or permitted to be taken at a
meeting of shareholders may be taken without a meeting if a consent,
in writing, setting forth the action taken is signed by the holders
of all shares entitled to vote on the subject matter.  Under the Texas
Law, the articles of incorporation may also specifically allow for
such actions to be taken by written consent of the shareholders having
not less than the minimum number of votes necessary to authorize such
action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon are
present.  Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation do not so provide for
such action to be taken other than by unanimous written consent.

       Dalhart's Bylaws provide that a special meeting of shareholders
may be called at any time by the President, the Board of Directors or
the holders of not less than ten percent (10%) of all shares entitled
to vote at such meeting.  Dalhart's Bylaws also require that any
action taken by written consent be signed by all of the shareholders
entitled to vote with respect to the subject matter of the consent.

       The Texas Banking Law provides for special meetings of
shareholders as may be deemed necessary after notice as prescribed in
the bylaws.  The Texas Banking Law also provides that any action
required or permitted therein to be taken at a meeting of the
shareholders of a Texas banking association may be taken without a
meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action taken, is
signed by all of the shareholders entitled to vote on the action.
Such consent has the same force and effect as a unanimous vote at a
meeting and this may be stated in articles or a document or instrument
filed with the Banking Commissioner.

       The Bylaws of Citizens Bank state that special meetings of
shareholders may be called by the Board of Directors, by the
President, or by shareholders owning a majority in interest of the
shares of the bank at any time, and for any lawful purpose, by giving
notice thereof as required by law; or, when not so provided by law,
by giving at least thirty days notice of the time, place and object
of such meeting to each shareholder of record on the books of the
bank, in writing, addressed to his last known place of business and
deposited in the post office at least thirty days before the date for
which such meeting shall be called.


NOTICE OF SHAREHOLDER NOMINATIONS OF DIRECTORS

       Boatmen's Bylaws provide that a shareholder may nominate a person
for director only if he delivers notice of such nomination to the
Secretary of Boatmen's, accompanied or promptly followed by such
supporting information as the Secretary of Boatmen's shall reasonably
request, not less than 75 days prior to the date of any annual meeting
or more than seven days after the mailing of notice of any special
meeting.  Neither Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation nor Citizens
Bank's Articles of Association or Bylaws, nor the Texas Law or Texas
Banking Law contains a similar provision.

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SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL PROCEDURES

       Boatmen's Bylaws provide that in order for any business to be
transacted at any meeting of the shareholders, other than business
proposed by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, notice
thereof must be received from the proposing shareholder by the
Secretary of Boatmen's, accompanied or promptly followed by such
supporting information as he shall reasonably request, not less than
75 days prior to the date of any annual meeting or more than seven
days after the mailing of notice of any special meeting.  Neither
Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws nor Citizens Bank's
Articles of Association or Bylaws, nor the Texas Law or the Texas
Banking Law contains a similar provision.


SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN

   
       Boatmen's has adopted a shareholder rights plan pursuant to which
holders of a share of Boatmen's Common also hold one preferred share
purchase right which may be exercised upon the occurrence of certain
"triggering events" specified in Boatmen's shareholder rights plan.
Neither Dalhart nor Citizens Bank has a shareholder rights plan.
Shareholder rights plans such as Boatmen's plan, are intended to encourage
potential hostile acquirors of a "target" corporation to negotiate with
the board of directors of the target corporation in order to avoid
occurrence of the "triggering events" specified in such plans. Shareholder
rights plans are intended to give the directors of a target corporation
the opportunity to assess the fairness and appropriateness of a proposed
transaction in order to determine whether or not it is in the best
interests of the corporation and its shareholders.  Notwithstanding these
purposes and intentions of shareholder rights plans, such plans, including
that of Boatmen's, could have the effect of discouraging a business
combination which shareholders believe to be in their best interests.
The provisions of the shareholder rights plan of Boatmen's are
discussed herein.
    

       On August 14, 1990, the Board of Directors of Boatmen's declared
a dividend, payable on August 31, 1990 (the "Boatmen's Record Date"),
of one Preferred Share Purchase Right (a "Boatmen's Right") for each
outstanding share of Boatmen's Common.  Each Boatmen's Right entitles
the registered holder to purchase from Boatmen's one one-hundredth
share of a Preferred Share at a price of $110.00 per one one-hundredth
Preferred Share (the "Boatmen's Purchase Price"), subject to
adjustment.  The description and terms of the Boatmen's Rights are set
forth in a Rights Agreement (the "Boatmen's Rights Agreement") between
Boatmen's and Boatmen's Trust Company as Rights Agent (the "Rights
Agent"), and the following description is qualified in its entirety
by the Boatmen's Rights Agreement.

       Until the earlier to occur of (i) ten days following a public
announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated
persons (a "Boatmen's Acquiring Person") has acquired beneficial
ownership of twenty-percent (20%) or more of the outstanding shares
of Boatmen's Common; or (ii) ten business days (or such later date as
may be determined by action of the Board of Directors prior to such
time as any person becomes a Boatmen's Acquiring Person) following the
commencement of, or announcement of an intention to make, a tender or
exchange offer the consummation of which would result in the
beneficial ownership by a person or group of twenty percent (20%) or
more of such outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common (the earlier of
such dates being called the "Boatmen's Distribution Date"), the
Boatmen's Rights will be evidenced, with respect to any of the
Boatmen's Common share certificates outstanding as of the Boatmen's
Record Date, by such Boatmen's Common share certificates, with a copy
of a Summary of Rights attached thereto.

   
       The Boatmen's Rights Agreement provides that until the Boatmen's
Distribution Date (or earlier redemption or expiration of the
Boatmen's Rights) the Boatmen's Rights will be transferred only with
shares of Boatmen's Common.  New Boatmen's Common share certificates
issued after the Boatmen's Record Date, upon transfer or new issuance
of Boatmen's Common, including issuance of shares pursuant to the
Holding Company Merger, will contain a notation incorporating the
Boatmen's Rights Agreement by reference, and the surrender for
transfer of any certificates for Boatmen's Common outstanding as of
the Boatmen's Record Date, even without such notation or a copy of the
Summary of Rights being attached thereto, will also

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constitute the transfer of the Boatmen's Rights associated with the
Boatmen's Common shares represented by such certificate.  As soon as
practicable following the Boatmen's Distribution Date, separate
certificates evidencing the Boatmen's Rights (the "Boatmen's Right
Certificates") will be mailed to holders of record of Boatmen's Common
as of the close of business on the Boatmen's Distribution Date and
such separate Boatmen's Right Certificates alone will evidence the
Boatmen's Rights.
    

       The Boatmen's Rights are not exercisable until the Boatmen's
Distribution Date.  The Boatmen's Rights will expire on August 14,
2000 (the "Final Expiration Date"), unless the Final Expiration Date
is extended or unless the Boatmen's Rights are earlier redeemed by
Boatmen's, in each case as described herein.

       The Boatmen's Purchase Price payable, and the number of Preferred
Shares or other securities or property issuable, upon exercise of the
Boatmen's Rights are subject to adjustment from time to time upon the
occurrence of certain events in order to prevent dilution.  In
addition, the number of outstanding Boatmen's Rights and the number
of one one-hundredths of a Preferred Share issuable upon exercise of
each Boatmen's Right are also subject to adjustment in the event of
a stock split of Boatmen's Common or a stock dividend on Boatmen's
Common payable in shares of Boatmen's Common or subdivisions,
consolidations or combinations of shares of Boatmen's Common
occurring, in any such case, prior to the Boatmen's Distribution Date.

       Preferred Shares purchasable upon exercise of the Boatmen's
Rights will not be redeemable.  Each Preferred Share will be entitled
to a minimum preferential quarterly dividend payment of $1.00 per
share and will be entitled to an aggregate dividend of 100 times the
dividend declared on each share of Boatmen's Common.  In the event of
liquidation, the holders of the Preferred Shares will be entitled to
a minimum preferential liquidation payment of $100 per share and will
be entitled to an aggregate payment of 100 times the payment made on
each share of Boatmen's Common.  Each Preferred Share will have 100
votes, voting together with the Boatmen's Common shares.  Finally, in
the event of any merger, consolidation or other transaction in which
shares of Boatmen's Common are exchanged, each Preferred Share will
be entitled to receive 100 times the amount received on each share of
Boatmen's Common.  The Boatmen's Rights are protected by customary
anti-dilution provisions.

       Because of the nature of the Preferred Shares' dividend,
liquidation and voting rights, the value of the one one-hundredth
interest in a Preferred Share purchasable upon exercise of each
Boatmen's Right should approximate the value of one Boatmen's Common
share.

       In the event that Boatmen's is acquired in a merger or other
business combination transaction or fifty percent (50%) or more of its
consolidated assets or earning power are sold, proper provision will
be made so that each holder of a Boatmen's Right will thereafter have
the right to receive, upon the exercise thereof at the then current
exercise price of the Boatmen's Right, that number of shares of common
stock of the acquiring company which at the time of such transaction
will have a market value of two times the exercise price of the
Boatmen's Right.  In the event that (i) any person or group of
affiliated or associated persons becomes the beneficial owner of
twenty percent (20%) or more of the outstanding shares of Boatmen's
Common (unless such person first acquires twenty percent (20%) or more
of the outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common by a purchase pursuant
to a tender offer for all of the Boatmen's Common for cash, which
purchase increases such person's beneficial ownership to eighty
percent (80%) or more of the outstanding Boatmen's Common); or
(ii) during such time as there is a Boatmen's Acquiring Person, there
shall be a reclassification of securities or a recapitalization or
reorganization of Boatmen's or other transaction or series of
transactions involving Boatmen's which has the effect of increasing
by more than one percent (1%) the proportionate share of the
outstanding shares of any class of equity securities of Boatmen's or
any of its subsidiaries beneficially owned by the Boatmen's Acquiring
Person, proper provision will be made so that each holder of a
Boatmen's Right, other than Boatmen's Rights beneficially owned by the
Boatmen's Acquiring Person (which will thereafter be void), will
thereafter have the right to receive upon exercise that number of
shares of Boatmen's Common having a market value of two times the
exercise price of the Boatmen's Right.

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       At any time after the acquisition by a Boatmen's Acquiring Person
of beneficial ownership of twenty percent (20%) or more of the
outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common, and prior to the acquisition
by such Boatmen's Acquiring Person of fifty percent (50%) or more of
the outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common, the Board of Directors of
Boatmen's may exchange the Boatmen's Rights (other than Boatmen's
Rights owned by such person or group which have become void), in whole
or in part, at an exchange ratio of one share of Boatmen's Common per
Boatmen's Right (subject to adjustment).

       With certain exceptions, no adjustment in the Boatmen's Purchase
Price will be required until cumulative adjustments require an
adjustment of at least one percent (1%) of the Boatmen's Purchase
Price.  No fractional Preferred Shares will be issued (other than
fractions which are integral multiples of one one-hundredth of a
Preferred Share and which may, at the election of Boatmen's, be
evidenced by depositary receipts) and in lieu thereof, an adjustment
in cash will be made based on the market price of the shares of
Boatmen's Common on the last trading day prior to the date of
exercise.

       At any time prior to the acquisition by a Boatmen's Acquiring
Person of beneficial ownership of twenty percent (20%) or more of the
outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common, the Boatmen's Board of
Directors may redeem the Boatmen's Rights in whole, but not in part,
at a price of $0.01 per Boatmen's Right (the "Boatmen's Redemption
Price").  The redemption of the rights may be made effective at such
time, on such basis, and with such conditions as the Board of
Directors of Boatmen's in its sole discretion may establish.

       In addition, if a bidder who does not beneficially own more than
one percent (1%) of the shares of Boatmen's Common and all other
voting shares of Boatmen's (together the "Voting Shares") (and who has
not within the past year owned in excess of one percent (1%) of the
Voting Shares and, at a time he held a greater than one percent (1%)
stake, disclosed, or caused the disclosure of, an intention which
relates to or would result in the acquisition or influence of control
of Boatmen's) proposes to acquire all of the Voting Shares for cash
at a price which a nationally recognized investment banker selected
by such bidder states in writing is fair, and such bidder has obtained
written financing commitments (or otherwise has financing) and
complies with certain procedural requirements, then Boatmen's, upon
the request of the bidder, will hold a special shareholders meeting
to vote on a resolution requesting the Board of Directors to accept
the bidder's proposal.  If a majority of the outstanding shares
entitled to vote on the proposal vote in favor of such resolution,
then for a period of 60 days after such meeting the Boatmen's Rights
will be automatically redeemed at the Boatmen's Redemption Price
immediately prior to the consummation of any tender offer for all of
such shares at a price per share in cash equal to or greater than the
price offered by such bidder; provided, however, that no redemption
will be permitted or required after the acquisition by any person or
group of affiliated or associated persons of beneficial ownership of
twenty percent (20%) or more of the outstanding shares of Boatmen's
Common.  Immediately upon any redemption of the Boatmen's Rights, the
right to exercise the Boatmen's Rights will terminate and the only
right of the holders of Boatmen's Rights will be to receive the
Boatmen's Redemption Price.

       The terms of the Boatmen's Rights may be amended by the Board of
Directors of Boatmen's without the consent of the holders of the
Boatmen's Rights, including an amendment to lower certain thresholds
described herein to not less than the greater of (i) any percentage
greater than the largest percentage of the outstanding shares of
Boatmen's Common then known to Boatmen's to be beneficially owned by
any person or group of affiliated or associated persons; or (ii) ten
percent (10%), except that from and after such time as any person
becomes a Boatmen's Acquiring Person no such amendment may adversely
affect the interests of the holders of the Boatmen's Rights.

       Until a Boatmen's Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as
such, will have no rights as a shareholder of Boatmen's, including,
without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.


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DISSENTERS' RIGHTS

   
       Under the Missouri Law, a shareholder of a corporation is
entitled to receive payment for the fair value of his or her shares if such
shareholder dissents from a sale or exchange of substantially all of the
property and assets of the corporation, or a merger or consolidation
to which such corporation is a party.  A shareholder is also entitled
to receive payment for the fair value of his or her shares if such
shareholder dissents from according voting rights to "control shares"
in a control share acquisition, as further described herein.  See
"COMPARISON OF SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS--Takeover Statutes." Because
Boatmen's is not merging directly with Dalhart or Dalhart-Delaware,
Boatmen's shareholders will not be entitled to assert such rights in
connection with the Holding Company Merger.
    

       Under both the Texas Law and the Texas Banking Law, a shareholder
of a Texas corporation or a Texas banking association is entitled to
receive payment for the fair value of his or her shares under certain
circumstances.  See "THE ACQUISITION -- The Holding Company Merger --
Dissenters' Rights", "THE ACQUISITION -- The Subsidiary Bank
Merger -- Dissenters' Rights."


TAKEOVER STATUTES

   
       The Missouri Law contains provisions regulating a broad range of
business combinations, such as a merger or consolidation, between a
Missouri corporation with shares of its stock registered under the
federal securities laws, or a corporation that makes an election to be
subject to the provisions of this statute, and an "interested shareholder"
(which is defined as any owner of twenty percent (20%) or more of the
corporation's stock) for five years after the date on which such
shareholder became an interested shareholder, unless the stock acquisition
which caused the person to become an interested shareholder was approved
in advance by the corporation's board of directors.  This so-called "five
year freeze" provision is effective even if all the parties should
subsequently decide that they wish to engage in a business combination.
The Missouri Law also contains a "control share acquisition" provision
which effectively denies voting rights to shares of a Missouri corporation
acquired in control share acquisitions unless a resolution granting such
voting rights is approved at a meeting of shareholders by affirmative
majority vote of (i) all outstanding shares entitled to vote at such
meeting voting by class if required by the terms of such shares; and
(ii) all outstanding shares entitled to vote at such meeting voting
by class if required by the terms of such shares, excluding all
interested shares.  A control share acquisition is one by which a
purchasing shareholder acquires more than one-fifth (1/5), one-third
(1/3), or a majority, under various circumstances, of the voting power
of the stock of an "issuing public corporation."  An "issuing public
corporation" is a Missouri corporation with (i) one hundred or more
shareholders; (ii) its principal place of business, principal office
or substantial assets in Missouri; and (iii) either (a) more than ten
percent (10%) of its shareholders resident in Missouri; (b) more than
ten percent (10%) of its shares owned by Missouri residents; or
(c) 10,000 shareholders resident in Missouri.  Boatmen's meets the
statutory definition of an issuing public corporation.  Finally, if a
control share acquisition should be made of a majority or more of the
corporation's voting stock, and those shares are granted full voting
rights, shareholders are granted dissenters' rights.
    

       Neither the Texas Law nor the Texas Banking Law contain a
takeover statute or a "control share acquisition" provision.


LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS; INDEMNIFICATION

       Pursuant to the Missouri Law, the Texas Law and the Texas Banking
Law, each corporation or bank may indemnify certain officers and
directors in connection with liabilities arising from legal
proceedings resulting from such person's service to the corporation
in certain circumstances.  The respective Articles of Incorporation
and Bylaws of Boatmen's and Dalhart obligate each to indemnify certain
directors and officers.  However, Citizens Bank lacks any such
indemnity provision in its Bylaws or Articles of Association.  Each

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of Boatmen's and Dalhart may also voluntarily undertake to indemnify
certain persons acting on the corporation's behalf in certain
circumstances.  While the indemnification laws and provisions
applicable to Boatmen's and Dalhart are substantially similar in most
material respects, there are certain material differences which are
discussed herein.

       In accordance with the Missouri Law, and pursuant to its Restated
Articles of Incorporation, Boatmen's will indemnify its directors and
certain of its executive officers, and may indemnify other employees
or agents as it deems appropriate, against reasonably incurred
liabilities arising from any actual or threatened, pending or
completed action, suit, or proceeding by reason of the fact that the
indemnified person was a director, officer, employee or agent of
Boatmen's, or is or was serving at the request of Boatmen's as a
director, officer, employee, or agent of another entity or enterprise,
provided the indemnified person acted in good faith and in a manner
he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests
of Boatmen's.  With respect to any criminal action or proceeding, the
indemnified person must have had no reasonable cause to believe his
conduct was unlawful.  In the case of an action or suit by or in the
right of Boatmen's, Boatmen's may not indemnify any person against
judgments or fines, or as to any claim, matter, or issue as to which
such person has been adjudged to be liable for negligence or
misconduct in the performance of his duty to Boatmen's, unless and
only to the extent that the court in which the action or suit was
brought determines upon application that such person is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnity for proper expenses.  Boatmen's
Restated Articles of Incorporation also provide, as permitted by the
Missouri Law, for additional indemnification for persons indemnifiable
under the Missouri Law provided no such person shall thereby be
indemnified against conduct which was finally adjudged to have been
knowingly fraudulent, deliberately dishonest, or willful misconduct.
The Missouri Law also provides that to the extent a director, officer,
employee or agent of a Missouri corporation has been successful in the
defense of any action, suit or proceeding or any claim, issue or
matter therein, such corporation must indemnify such person for
expenses, including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred
in connection with such action, suit or proceeding.

       The Texas Law, like the Missouri Law, authorizes corporations to
indemnify any party or threatened party to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding who is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation and any person who is
or was serving at the request of the corporation as director, officer,
partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, employee or agent of another
corporation or other enterprise if such individual acted in good faith
and reasonably believed that his or her conduct was in the
corporation's best interests.  In the case of any criminal proceeding,
the individual must have no reasonable cause to believe that his or
her conduct was unlawful in order for the corporation to indemnify him
or her.  The Texas Law provides that no indemnification shall be made
in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall
have been adjudged liable where the defendant's conduct was judged to
be willful or intentional misconduct in the performance of his duty
to the corporation, and will be limited to reasonable expense actually
incurred in connection with the proceeding where the defendant is
found liable to the corporation or liable for receipt of improper
personal benefits.  Whether such director, officer, employee or agent
acted properly is determined by a majority of a quorum of non-party
directors, independent legal counsel opinion or by the shareholders.
A corporation may pay expenses incurred by a director or officer
before final disposition of an action or proceeding, but the director
or officer must repay such expenses if it is determined that he or she
was not entitled to indemnification.  The board of directors may
determine appropriate terms and conduct to pay an employee or agent.
The corporation may purchase insurance on a director, officer,
employee or agent for liability asserted against him or her whether
or not the corporation could indemnify that party.

       The Texas Banking Law, like Missouri Law, also authorizes a
person to be indemnified or reimbursed by a state banking association
through action of its board for reasonable expenses actually incurred
in connection with any action, suit or proceeding to which he or she
is a party by reason of his or her being or having been a director,
officer or employee of said bank or having served as a director,
officer, partner, venturer, proprietor, trustee, agent, or similar
functionary of another foreign or domestic corporation, partnership,
joint venture, sole proprietorship, trust, employee benefit plan, or
other enterprise, at the request of the bank.  The board may authorize
the bank to purchase insurance covering the

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indemnification of directors, officers or employees and may
prospectively indemnify directors, officers, or employees.  If there
is a compromise of such an action or threatened action, there shall be
no indemnification or reimbursement for the amount paid to settle the
claim or for reasonable expenses incurred in connection with such
claim without the vote, or written consent, of the owners of record of
a majority of the stock of the bank.  No such person shall be
indemnified or reimbursed if he or she has been finally adjudged to
have been guilty of, or liable for, wilful misconduct, gross neglect
of duty, or a criminal act.

       Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation provide that Dalhart shall
indemnify its directors under terms substantially similar to those
provided under the Texas Law.  Dalhart's Articles of Incorporation
also provide that indemnification may be made to the extent that the
court in which such proceeding was brought shall determine upon
application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view
of all of the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and
reasonably entitled to indemnification for such expenses as the court
of appropriate jurisdiction shall deem proper.

       Citizens Bank's Articles of Association and Bylaws contain no
provision for indemnification of directors, officers, employees or
others.


CONSIDERATION OF NON-SHAREHOLDER INTERESTS

       The Missouri Law provides that in exercising business judgment
in consideration of acquisition proposals, a Missouri corporation's
board of directors may consider the following factors, among others:
(i) the consideration being offered; (ii) the existing political,
economic, and other factors bearing on security prices generally, or
the corporation's securities in particular; (iii) whether the
acquisition proposal may violate any applicable laws; (iv) social,
legal and economic effects on employees, suppliers, customers and
others having similar relationships with the corporation, and the
communities in which the corporation conducts its businesses; (v) the
financial condition and earning prospects of the person making the
acquisition proposal; and (vi) the competence, experience and
integrity of the person making the acquisition proposal.

       Neither the Texas Law nor the Texas Banking Law contain
provisions comparable to those described herein.


             INFORMATION ABOUT DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK

BUSINESS OF DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK

       Dalhart was incorporated under the Texas Law in June 1981, to
become a bank holding company for its majority-owned subsidiary,
Citizens Bank.  In April 1990, Dalhart exchanged its 93.17 percent of
the outstanding stock of Citizens Bank for 100 percent of the
outstanding stock of Dalhart-Delaware.  Thus, Dalhart owns 100 percent
of Dalhart-Delaware, which, in turn, owns 93.17 percent of Citizens
Bank.

       Citizens Bank was chartered on December 3, 1919, as a Texas
banking association.  Dalhart-Delaware has no other subsidiaries and
operates strictly as a one-bank holding company for Citizens Bank.
Dalhart has no other subsidiaries and operates strictly as a holding
company for Dalhart-Delaware.

       Citizens Bank operates from a main office in Dalhart, Texas and
three branch locations in Amarillo, Childress, and Vega.  All four
locations are located in the panhandle of Texas.  The three branches
of Citizens Bank were acquired in 1988, 1991, and 1993, respectively.
Citizens Bank offers complete banking services to the commercial and
residential areas which it serves.  Services include commercial,
agricultural, real estate, and personal loans, checking, savings and
time deposits and other customer services such as safe deposit
facilities.  The largest portion of Citizens Bank's lending business
is related to agricultural activities.

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       Dalhart is subject to competition from other banks and financial
institutions located in its principal service areas around the above
noted towns in the panhandle of Texas.  In making loans, Dalhart
encounters competition from banks and other lending institutions, such
as savings and loan associations, insurance companies, finance
companies, and credit unions.  In addition, Dalhart competes for
deposit accounts with institutions offering various forms of fixed
income investments, particularly other banks, savings and loan
associations, credit unions, and money-market funds and securities
brokers.

       Citizens Bank is subject to supervision, regulation, and
examination by the Texas Department of Banking and the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation.  Deposits of Citizens Bank are insured by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.  As a bank holding company,
Dalhart is regulated by the Federal Reserve.

      MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                 AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF DALHART

   
       This section presents an analysis of the consolidated financial
condition of Dalhart at September 30, 1994, December 31, 1993 and 1992, and
the consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September
30, 1994 and 1993, and for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and
1991.  This review should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements, notes to consolidated financial statements, and
financial data presented elsewhere in this Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus.

            FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1993

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

       Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 was $1,287,000
or $12.87 per share compared to $1,662,000 or $16.62 per share for the
nine months ended September 30, 1993.  The decrease in net income primarily
reflected a $400,000 negative provision for loan losses recorded in
1993 and higher noninterest expense resulting from the acquisition of
Citizens Bank's Vega branch in April 1993.  Net income for the nine
months ended September 30, 1994, as compared with the same period in the
previous year, on an annualized basis, as a percent of average assets
and average equity was:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        RETURN ON                RETURN ON
                                     AVERAGE ASSETS           AVERAGE EQUITY
                                      SEPTEMBER 30             SEPTEMBER 30
                                     --------------           --------------
                                    1994       1993          1994       1993
                                  -------------------      -------------------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>
                Net income          1.25%      1.55%        13.02%     20.01%
</TABLE>

       During the nine months ended September 30, 1993, the dividend payout
ratio (dividends declared divided by net income) was 45.13%.  No
dividends were declared by Dalhart during the nine months ended September
30, 1994.

       Following is an analysis of the primary components of net income
for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993.

NET INTEREST INCOME

       Net interest income is the principal source of Dalhart's net
income and represents the difference between interest income and
interest expense. The following schedule provides a summary of net
interest income, average earning asset balances and the related
interest rates/yields for the nine month periods.  Nonaccruing loans
are included in the interest-earning assets; interest income on such
loans is recorded when received.

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       Interest earning assets includes tax-exempt investments and the
related income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax
rate of 34% in 1994 and 1993.  The amount of the tax-equivalent
adjustment was $325,000 and $342,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
1994 and 1993, respectively.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                        ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                        AVERAGE         PERCENT OF         INCOME/     YIELD/
                                        BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS        EXPENSE      RATE
                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets:
<S>                                      <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>
  Loans                                   $69,350         50.51%           $4,816       9.26%
  Taxable securities                       31,642         23.04             1,314       5.54
  Nontaxable securities                    16,989         12.37               956       7.50
  FHLB Stock                                2,304          1.68                76       4.40
  Interest bearing deposits with
    other banks                               350          0.25                19       7.24
  Federal funds sold                        4,127          3.01                82       2.62
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets        $124,762         90.86%           $7,263       7.76%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                $  7,307          5.32%
  Premises and equipment                    2,203          1.61
  Other assets                              2,568          1.87
  Goodwill                                  1,364          0.99
  Reserve for loan losses                    (894)        (0.65)
                                         ----------------------

    Total assets                         $137,310        100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                           $ 24,788         18.05%           $  449       2.42%
  Savings accounts                          7,734          5.63               158       2.72
  Money market accounts                    16,070         11.71               332       2.75
  Time deposits and individual
     retirement accounts                   44,905         32.70             1,139       3.38
  Short-term borrowings                       881          0.64                20       3.03
  Notes payable                               671          0.49                31       6.16
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $ 95,049         69.22%           $2,129       2.99%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                        $ 27,489         20.02%
  Other liabilities                           699          0.51
                                          ---------------------
    Total liabilities                     123,237         89.75%

 Minority interest                            891          0.65

Stockholders' equity                       13,182          9.60%
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                      $137,310        100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $5,134
                                                                           ======
Interest rate spread                                                                    4.77%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     5.49%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                        ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                        AVERAGE         PERCENT OF         INCOME/     YIELD/
                                        BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS        EXPENSE      RATE
                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets:
<S>                                      <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>
  Loans                                   $67,774         47.28%           $4,576       9.00%
  Taxable securities                       37,479         26.14             1,656       5.89
  Nontaxable securities                    17,632         12.30             1,006       7.61
  FHLB stock                                1,381          0.96                36       3.48
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                             1,318          0.92                77       7.79
  Federal funds sold                        6,438          4.49               134       2.78
                                         ---------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets        $132,022         92.09%           $7,485       7.56%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                $  6,950          4.85%
  Premises and equipment                    1,867          1.31
  Other assets                              2,586          1.80
  Goodwill                                  1,413          0.99
  Reserve for loan losses                  (1,487)        (1.04)
                                         -----------------------

    Total assets                         $143,351        100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                           $ 22,908         15.98%          $   436       2.54%
  Savings accounts                          4,989          3.49               108       2.89
  Money market accounts                    15,408         10.75               316       2.73
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                    44,015         30.70             1,089       3.30
  Short-term borrowings                    15,992         11.16               361       3.01
  Notes payable                               479          0.33                33       9.19
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $103,791         72.41%           $2,343       3.01%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                        $ 27,095         18.90%
  Other liabilities                           649          0.45
                                          ---------------------
    Total liabilities                    $131,535         91.76%

Minority interest                             742          0.52

Stockholders' equity                       11,074          7.72%
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                      $143,351        100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $5,142
                                                                           ======
Interest rate spread                                                                    4.55%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     5.19%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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       Net interest income remained stable during the nine month periods
ending September 30, 1994 and 1993. During the first nine months of 1994,
Citizens Bank redistributed assets to higher yielding loans to partially
offset the net effect of a $7,260,000 decrease in interest earning assets
and an $8,742,000 decrease in interest bearing liabilities. In analyzing
the details of these changes, only six months activity for the Vega branch
of Citizens Bank is included in the 1993 results as it was purchased in
April 1993. Interest expense on deposits increased $129,000, including a
$61,000 increase for Vega.  The remaining increase is primarily due
to an increase in average deposits offset by decreasing interest rates.
The decrease in interest expense on borrowings of $343,000 resulted from
the repayment of borrowings during late 1993.  These changes resulted
in a net decrease in interest expense of $214,000, representing a
decrease of 9.2% in the cost of funds, due primarily to a decrease in
interest-bearing liabilities.

       Interest income on earning assets decreased $222,000, which is
partially due to the sale of investment securities to repay a portion
of the borrowings, as discussed herein.  The net interest margin
increased from 5.19% to 5.49%.  Average interest earning assets
decreased from $132,022,000 at September 30, 1993 to $124,762,000 at September
30, 1994. During the same period, average interest bearing liabilities
decreased from $103,791,000 at September 30, 1993 to $95,049,000 at September
30, 1994.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

       Following are tables of the activity for loan losses for the nine
months ending September 30, 1994 and the year ending December 31, 1993:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           NINE MONTHS                   YEAR
                                                             ENDED                       ENDED
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30,                DECEMBER 31,
                                                              1994                       1993
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
                                                                 (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                         <C>                        <C>
Balance at beginning of period                                 $875                      $1,479
Loans charged off:
  Agricultural                                                    -                           -
  Commercial and industrial                                      21                          98
  Residential real estate-mortgage                                -                           -
  Consumer                                                        6                          20
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Total chargeoffs                                                 27                         118
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Recoveries:
  Agricultural                                                    -                          25
  Commercial and industrial                                      19                           5
  Residential real estate-mortgage                                -                           -
  Consumer                                                        3                           6
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Total recoveries                                                 22                          36
                                                       ----------------------------------------------

Net loans charged off                                            (5)                        (82)
Negative provision for loan losses                                -                        (522)
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Balance at end of period                                       $870                      $  875
                                                       ==============================================

Net loan chargeoffs to average loans                               .01%                        .12%
Allowance to total loans                                          1.27%                       1.09%
Allowance to nonperforming loans                                 6,692%                        470%

</TABLE>

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       The allowance for loan losses is not allocated to specific
categories of loans.  However, based on Dalhart's review of remaining
collateral and/or financial condition of identified loans with
characteristically more than a normal degree of risk, historical loan
loss percentages, and economic conditions, management believes the
allowance for loan losses at September 30, 1994 is adequate to cover losses
inherent in the portfolio.

       The economy in Dalhart's primary market area has steadily improved
in recent years.  As a result, negative provisions to the allowance were
recorded in 1993.  There was a small net loss from charged off loans
during the first nine months of 1994, but nonperforming loans decreased
significantly.
    

       Nonperforming assets are defined as loans delinquent 90 or more
days, nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and foreclosed assets. Such
assets do not necessarily represent future losses to Dalhart since
underlying collateral can be sold and the financial condition of the
borrowers may improve. The following table sets forth the detail of
nonperforming loans.  Dalhart had no restructured loans or foreclosed
assets at any of the dates listed herein.

NONPERFORMING LOANS
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           SEPTEMBER 30,         DECEMBER 31,         SEPTEMBER 30,
                                               1994                 1993                  1993
                                       ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (In Thousands)

<S>                                            <C>                  <C>                   <C>
Nonaccrual loans                               $--                  $185                  $228
Loans past due 90 days or more                  13                     1                     1
                                       ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Total nonperforming loans                    $13                  $186                  $229
                                       ===============================================================
</TABLE>

    The nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1993 consisted of loans to two
borrowers.  Of this amount, $135,000 was received in the first nine months of
1994 when the borrower sold the collateral on one loan.  Additionally, a
partial recovery was received on the previously charged off portion of
this loan.  The remaining nonaccrual loan resulted in a chargeoff of
approximately $20,000 after the receipt of a settlement from a third
party.

    Dalhart's policy is to discontinue accruing interest on loans when
principal or interest is due and remains unpaid for 90 days or more,
unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.
Dalhart would have recognized additional interest income for the periods
ended September 30, 1994 and 1993 of approximately $10,000, and $14,000,
respectively, if contractual interest on these loans had been
recognized.  This additional interest income would have been $17,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1993.  Interest income totaling $6,000 was
actually collected on nonaccrual loans in the first nine months of 1993,
and $9,000 was collected during the year ended December 31, 1993.

    At September 30, 1994, there were no significant commitments to lend
additional funds to borrowers whose loans were considered nonperforming.

    The loan portfolio does not include any loans to foreign countries
or highly leveraged transaction loans.  Approximately 51% of the loans
at Dalhart on September 30, 1994 were for agricultural purposes.  Commercial
loans to individuals and businesses in the local lending areas of the
four locations represented

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34% of the loans.  The remaining 15% consists largely of residential real
estate lending.  Senior management closely monitors concentrations to
individual customers and actively participates within their lending
areas.  Citizens Bank has written policies that require security for
loans including liens on residential mortgage loans and certain of the
other loans secured by real estate. In addition, policies and
procedures are in place to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers
for all loans and commitments. Borrowers' abilities to honor their
loan contracts can be largely dependent upon weather conditions and
economic conditions within their market areas and on a national level.
    

    Management attributes the low level of nonperforming assets to a
relatively stable economy in its primary market, strong efforts in the
credit review of potential borrowers, and close monitoring of potential
problem loans.

NONINTEREST INCOME

   
    For the nine months ended September 30, 1994, deposit service charge income
remained stable and total noninterest income decreased $23,000 as
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1993. This included
an $8,000 increase at the Vega branch, which was acquired on April 1,
1993.  An additional increase of $13,000 resulted from the sale of
fully-depreciated furniture and equipment.

    There were gains of $50,000 on sales of investment securities for
the nine months ended September 30, 1993.

OTHER EXPENSES

    Compensation and benefits increased $18,000 or 1.1% during the nine
months ended September 30, 1994 as compared to the same period in 1993.  This
increase is primarily due to including nine months of expense from the
Vega branch in 1994 versus only six months expense in 1993.  The
expense for the Vega branch increased $55,000 during this period.

    Occupancy expense increased $132,000 or 38.4% with Vega branch costs
providing $15,000 of this increase.  The remainder is primarily due to
increased depreciation expense associated with significant building
improvements and related equipment additions at the main bank in Dalhart
being placed in service in late 1993.

    Other operating expenses increased $172,000 or 15.0% with
increases at the Vega branch of $13,000.  Attorney fees increased
$61,000 due to ongoing litigation related to one nonaccrual loan, a
lawsuit filed against Citizens Bank in May 1994, and issues related to the
pending sale of Dalhart.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
assessment, which is based on the level of deposit accounts, increased
$30,000.  Foreclosure expenses of $11,000 were incurred and telephone
expense increased $13,000.  The remaining increase was primarily due to an
adjustment of  $18,000 relating to accounting errors in the investment
portfolio and $29,000 in losses recorded by the mortgage banking division.
These losses were primarily caused by Citizens Bank paying to buy down
the interest rate for loans originated for sale prior to the increase in
interest rates in early 1994.  Documentation errors delayed the settlement
of loan sales beyond the interest rate lock periods for the individual
loans. These increases in Citizens Bank's expenses were partially offset
by an $85,000 decrease in life insurance expense and a $12,000 decrease in
interest expense for Dalhart.
    

INCOME TAXES

    Dalhart files a consolidated Federal income tax return with Dalhart-
Delaware and Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank pays Federal income tax
expense to Dalhart based on the taxable income of Citizens Bank on

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a stand-alone basis.  Deferred income taxes are provided on certain
transactions which are reported for financial reporting purposes in
different periods than for income tax purposes.

    A reconciliation of expected income tax expense, computed by applying
the effective Federal statutory rate of 34% to income before the
provision for income taxes, is as follows:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                       1994              1993
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                           (In Thousands)
<S>                                                   <C>                <C>
  Federal income taxes at statutory rate              $ 600              $859
  Less effect of tax exempt income                     (196)             (208)
  Amortization of intangibles                            13                13
  Life insurance expense                                  -                29
  Other                                                 (35)               10
                                               --------------------------------------
    Total provision for income taxes                  $ 382              $703
                                               ======================================
</TABLE>
    

                         FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTMENTS

    On January 1, 1994, Dalhart adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities" ("SFAS 115").  Under SFAS 115, each security is
classified as either trading, available for sale, or held to maturity.
Dalhart has no securities held in a trading account.  Investments held
to maturity are recorded at amortized cost.  The securities available
for sale are recorded at their fair value.  The after-tax difference
between amortized cost and fair value of securities available for sale
is recorded as "unrealized gain (loss) on securities" in the equity
section of the balance sheet.  The tax impact is recorded as an
adjustment to the deferred tax liability.

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    The following table presents the composition of investment securities and
the change in each category for the periods presented:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    CHANGE
                                     SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,        -------------------------
                                         1994            1993                AMOUNT      PERCENT
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
Held to Maturity:
<S>                                  <C>              <C>                  <C>           <C>
  U.S. Treasuries and
    agencies                          $ 2,751          $ 2,357              $   394       16.72%
  Obligations of states
    and political
    subdivisions                        8,801           18,822              (10,021)     (53.24)
  Mortgage-backed
    securities                          2,108           26,220              (24,112)     (91.96)
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

  Total investments held
    to maturity                        13,660           47,399              (33,739)     (71.18)
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

Available for sale:
  U.S. Treasuries and
    agencies                              565                -                  565         n/a
  Obligations of states
    and political
    subdivisions                        6,778                -                6,778         n/a
  Mortgage-backed
    securities                         28,118                -               28,118         n/a
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

  Total investments
    available for sale                 35,461                -               35,461         n/a
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------
      Total investments               $49,121          $47,399              $ 1,722        3.63%
                                    =================================     =========================
</TABLE>
    

    Not included in the above table are other equity securities
consisting of Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, which is discussed
below.

   
    Dalhart's holdings of short-term investments and scheduled maturities
of investment securities serve as a source of liquidity to meet depositor
and borrower funding requirements, in addition to being a significant
element of total interest income. Short-term investments, consisting of
Federal funds sold, had an outstanding balance of $4,025,000 at December
31, 1993.  Federal funds of $50,000 were purchased on September 30, 1994.
Investment securities, excluding other equity securities, increased to
$49,121,000 on September 30, 1994 from a December 31, 1993 balance of
$47,399,000.  This includes an unrealized loss adjustment of $796,000 at
September 30, 1994 related to the adoption of SFAS 115.  The market value
of total investment securities was $49,117,000 and $48,220,000 at
September 30, 1994 and December 31, 1993, respectively.




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<TABLE>
INVESTMENT SECURITIES--MATURITIES AND YIELDS

       The following table shows the maturities and yields for the
various forms of investment securities as of September 30, 1994:
<CAPTION>
                                                                AFTER ONE              AFTER FIVE
                                     IN ONE YEAR OR              THROUGH                THROUGH
                                          LESS                 FIVE YEARS              TEN YEARS            AFTER TEN YEARS
                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    AMOUNT     YIELD        AMOUNT     YIELD       AMOUNT     YIELD       AMOUNT     YIELD
                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                 <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>
U.S. Treasuries and agencies        $1,101     8.45%       $ 2,215     7.05%       $    -        -%       $    -        -%

Obligations of states and
  political subdivisions<F1>         3,877     7.52         10,514     7.01         1,056     9.27           132     9.51


Mortgage-backed securities<F2>       2,523     7.19         20,698     6.29         3,206     5.82         3,799     4.43
                                 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Total                             $7,501     7.55%       $33,427     6.57%       $4,262     6.67%       $3,931     4.60%
                                 ===========================================================================================
<FN>
<F1>    Yield presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of 34%.

<F2>    Included in maturity table based on their average remaining life or call date, if applicable.

</TABLE>

        Other equity securities consisting of FHLB stock totaled $2,357,000
at September 30, 1994 and $2,281,000 at December 31, 1993. The dividends
received on this stock provided annualized returns of 4.40% for the first nine
months of 1994 and 3.50% for 1993.

LOANS

       The loan portfolio constitutes the major earning asset of most
bank holding companies and typically offers the best alternative
for obtaining the maximum interest spread above the cost of funds.
The overall economic strength of any bank holding company generally
parallels the quality and yield of its loan portfolio. The
following table presents loans outstanding at September 30, 1994 and
December 31, 1993.


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<TABLE>
LOAN PORTFOLIO
<CAPTION>
                                       SEPTEMBER 30,                DECEMBER 31,
                                           1994                        1993
                                    -------------------         -------------------
                                                PERCENT                     PERCENT
                                    AMOUNT     OF TOTAL         AMOUNT     OF TOTAL
                                 -----------------------------------------------------
                                                 (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                              <C>           <C>             <C>         <C>
Agricultural                       $27,656        40.38%       $33,007        40.94%

Commercial and industrial           16,183        23.63         19,123        23.72

Real estate:

  Agricultural                       7,151        10.44          6,288         7.80
  Commercial                         6,839         9.98          8,370        10.38
  Residential                        5,918         8.64         10,106        12.54
  Construction and others            2,860         4.18          1,890         2.34

Consumer, net of
  unearned income                    1,769         2.58          1,733         2.15

Other                                  116          .17            104          .13
                                 -----------------------------------------------------

  Total                            $68,492       100.00%       $80,621       100.00%
                                 =====================================================
</TABLE>

       The loan portfolio decreased by $12,129,000 or 15.04% from
December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1994.  Agricultural loans tend to
repay during the first half of the year.  As a result of market
conditions, the loan demand has decreased in this area, especially
for loans secured by cattle.  A decrease of $4,188,000 was noted in
residential loans due to the decrease in mortgage banking
activities in Amarillo as a result of rising interest rates.

     The following tables set forth the maturity composition and
interest sensitivity of total loans at September 30, 1994.

<TABLE>
MATURITY OF LOANS
<CAPTION>
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                     LOANS           PERCENT OF TOTAL
                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
         <S>                              <C>                        <C>
         In one year or less                        $64,655               94.40%
         After one through five years                 3,837                5.60
         After five years                                -                   -
                                          ------------------------------------------------

             Total loans                            $68,492              100.00%
                                          ================================================

</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
MATURITY CLASSES
<CAPTION>
                                                         INTEREST SENSITIVITY
                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                     FIXED              VARIABLE
                                                      RATE                RATE
                                          ------------------------------------------------
                                                            (In Thousands)
         <S>                              <C>                        <C>
         In one year or less                        $10,809              $53,846
         After one through five years                 3,837                    -
         After five years                                 -                    -
                                          ------------------------------------------------

             Total loans                            $14,646              $53,846
                                          ================================================

</TABLE>


DEPOSITS

       The deposit base provides the major funding source for interest
earning assets of Dalhart.  Dalhart's deposits have generally risen
during the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1994. Dalhart's
total average deposits were $120,986,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 1994. This is an increase of $5,085,000 or 4.4% when compared to the year
ended December 31, 1993.  Management believes that demand, savings and
certificates of deposit less than $100,000 represent a core base of
deposits while certificates of deposit in excess of $100,000 and public
funds are more interest rate sensitive and, thus, are not viewed as part
of the core deposit base. Because of these factors, management views the
growth of demand, savings and time certificates of deposit less than
$100,000 as more stable growth.


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<TABLE>
       The following table indicates the mix and levels of deposits at
September 30, 1994 compared to December 31, 1993 and September 30, 1993.

<CAPTION>

                                        SEPTEMBER 30, 1994               DECEMBER 31, 1993                SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             COST OF                          COST OF                          COST OF
                                   AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                             <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>
Demand and other
  noninterest bearing              $27,999      n/a%    23.75%      $35,996      n/a%    28.06%       $26,755     n/a%    23.20%

NOW accounts                        24,084     2.50     20.43        24,379     2.50     19.00         21,271    2.50     18.44

Savings accounts                     7,689     3.00      6.53         6,306     3.00      4.92          5,912    3.00      5.13

Money market deposit accounts       13,107     3.00     11.12        14,382     2.75     11.21         14,990    2.75     12.99

Certificates of deposit and
  individual retirement
  accounts<F1>:

Less than $100,000                  31,859     3.85     27.03        34,308     3.26     26.75         34,767    3.26     30.14

$100,000 or more                    13,131     3.85     11.14        12,904     3.23     10.06         11,644    3.26     10.10
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total Deposits                $117,869     2.51%   100.00%     $128,275     2.13%   100.00%      $115,339    2.28%   100.00%
                                ==================================================================================================

<FN>
  <F1>    Interest rate information is not available for a breakdown for
          certificates of deposit less than $100,000 and $100,000 or more on
          September 30, 1994 and 1993.  Therefore, the average rate for all
          certificates of deposit is listed for both classifications.
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
AMOUNT AND MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE

       The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time
deposits of $100,000 or more as of September 30, 1994:

<CAPTION>

                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,           PERCENT
                                                       1994                OF TOTAL
                                             ------------------------------------------------
                                                          (Dollars in Thousands)
         <S>                                 <C>                        <C>
         Three months or less                         $ 6,607                50.32%

         Over three through twelve months               6,423                48.91

         Over twelve months                               101                  .77
                                             ------------------------------------------------

           Total                                      $13,131               100.00%
                                             ================================================

</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

       Amounts and interest rates related to short-term borrowings at September
30, 1994 and December 31, 1993 were as follows:
<CAPTION>

                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1994     DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
                                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                    <C>                      <C>
Federal funds purchased:
  Outstanding balance at period-end                               $   50                 $    -
  Average interest rate at period-end                               5.13%                    n/a%
  Average outstanding during the period                              640                   5,107
  Weighted average interest rate                                    4.64%                   3.02%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end                     2,425                  10,275

Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
  Outstanding balance at period-end                                   -                    6,000
  Average interest rate at period-end                                n/a%                   3.10%
  Average outstanding during the period                              244                   9,077
  Weighted average interest rate                                    3.10%                   3.08%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end                        -                   15,000
</TABLE>
    

LIQUIDITY AND RATE SENSITIVITY

       Liquidity is the measure of Dalhart's ability to meet its
customers' present and future deposit withdrawals or increased loan
demand without unduly penalizing earnings. Interest rate sensitivity
involves the relationship between rate sensitive assets and liabilities
and is an indication of the probable effects of interest rate
fluctuations on Dalhart's net interest income. Dalhart manages both
liquidity and interest sensitivity through a GAP analysis report
prepared monthly.

   
       Liquidity is provided for Citizens Bank by projecting credit demand
and other financial needs and then maintaining sufficient cash and
assets readily convertible into cash to meet these projected
requirements. Citizens Bank provided for its liquidity needs through
core deposits, maturing loans, and scheduled maturities of investments
in securities, and by maintaining adequate balances in Federal funds
sold. At September 30, 1994, cash and due from banks, less Federal funds
purchased amounted to $8,284,000 or 6.21% of total assets.  This is a
decrease of $5,868,000 from December 31, 1993 when cash and Federal
funds sold totaled $14,152,000 or 9.42% of total assets. This level of
cash and cash equivalents is considered to be adequate in view of
projected liquidity needs.

       Dalhart's liquidity is generally provided by dividends received
from Citizens Bank. These funds are available for the overhead expenses
and the payment of dividends to shareholders. Dividends paid by Citizens
Bank were $91,800 during the nine months ended September 30, 1994, of which
93.17% were paid to Dalhart-Delaware and subsequently to Dalhart.
    

       Interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities are those with yields
or rates subject to change within a future time period due to maturity
or changes in market rates. An ongoing objective of Citizens Bank's
asset/liability management program is to match rate-adjustable assets and
liabilities at similar maturity horizons, so that changes in interest rates
will not result in wide fluctuations in net interest income. The rate
sensitivity

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position is managed by matching funds acquired having a specific maturity
with loans, securities, or other liquid assets with similar maturities.

   
       At September 30, 1994, $64,655,000 or 94.4%, of the loan portfolio will
reprice in one year or less. In addition, investment securities maturing in one
year or less of $7,501,000 bring total rate-sensitive assets maturing or
repricing within one year to $72,156,000.  When matched with interest-bearing
demand deposits, savings deposits, time deposits of $100,000 or more
maturing within one year and Federal funds sold totaling $57,910,000, this
represents a position which management believes acceptable given the increasing
interest rate environment at September 30, 1994.

CAPITAL

       The strength of its capital position determines the ability of a
financial institution to take advantage of growth opportunities and
handle unforeseen financial difficulties. Dalhart's stockholders' equity
at September 30, 1994 was $13,464,000, an increase of $798,000 or 6.3% from
the December 31, 1993 total of $12,666,000.  The September 30, 1994
stockholders' equity includes Dalhart's equity in Citizens Bank's
unrealized losses net of tax benefits on investment securities available for
sale of $489,000. The average equity to average assets ratios for the nine
months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993, respectively, were 9.60% and 7.73%.
These ratios for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively
were 8.02%, 8.92%, and 8.27%.

       Dalhart is subject to the issuance of capital adequacy guidelines
by its regulators, all of which have issued similar guidelines for the
measurement of capital adequacy. One measure is the leverage capital
ratio, which equals the ratio of ending total capital less intangible
assets to average total assets on a quarterly basis from the latest
Consolidated Reports of Income and Condition ("Call Report") less
intangible assets.  The guidelines also include a definition of capital
and provide a framework for calculating risk weighted assets by
assigning assets and off-balance-sheet instruments to broad risk
categories. The risk-based capital standards establish a minimum ratio
of total capital to risk-weighted assets with a minimum of 4% when using
Tier 1 capital and a minimum of 8% when including total capital. Tier 1
capital is the sum of the core capital elements (common stockholders'
equity less intangible assets). Total capital includes the allowance for
loan losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.
Common stockholders' equity is not increased or decreased by unrealized
gains or losses on investment securities available for sale for the purpose
of computing regulatory capital ratios.



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<TABLE>
       As the following table indicates, Dalhart exceeded the minimum
risk-based and leverage ratios at September 30, 1994 and December 31, 1993:

<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,       MINIMUM
                                                      1994             1993            LEVELS
                                                  -------------    ------------       -------
                                                             (Dollars in Thousands)
           <S>                                     <C>             <C>                <C>
           Capital Components:

             Tier 1 capital                        $ 12,714          $ 11,251
             Total capital                           13,584            12,126

           Assets:

             Risk-weighted assets and
             off-balance-sheet instruments          $87,799          $100,087

           Capital ratios:

             Leverage                                  9.41%             6.79%         3.00%

             Tier 1 risk-based capital                14.48%            11.24%         4.00%

             Total risk-based capital                 15.47%            12.12%         8.00%

</TABLE>
    

          FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993, 1992 AND 1991

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

       Net income for 1993 was $2,444,000 or $24.44 per share compared to
$1,472,000 or $14.72 per share in 1992 and $1,257,000 or $12.57 per
share in 1991.  The earnings in 1993 included nine months of operations
for the Vega branch, earnings of which totalled $106,000.  The earnings
in 1991 included income from the Amarillo branch for approximately 7.5
months.

       The increase in net income from 1992 to 1993 was $972,000.  Primary
sources of this increase were an increase in net interest income due to
an increase in earning assets, a $552,000 negative provision for loan
losses, and an increase of $61,000 in gains on sales of investment
securities.  The remaining increase resulted from normal growth and a
decreasing interest rate environment.

       The increase in net income from 1991 to 1992 was $215,000.  The
primary sources of this increase were earning asset growth and increased
interest rate spread, which was partially offset by the inclusion of a
full year of expenses for the Amarillo branch in 1992.



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<TABLE>
       The following tables compare net income as a percent of average
assets and average equity for the last three years:
<CAPTION>

                                         RETURN ON                    RETURN ON
                                      AVERAGE ASSETS                 AVERAGE EQUITY
                                  ----------------------       -----------------------
                                       DECEMBER 31,                 DECEMBER 31,
                                  1993     1992     1991       1993     1992      1991
                                  ----------------------       -----------------------
     <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
     Net income                   1.69%    1.28%    1.18%     21.14%   14.31%    14.27%

</TABLE>


    During the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1991, respectively, the
dividend payout ratios (dividends declared divided by net income) were
30.69% and 25.86%.  No dividends were declared by Dalhart during 1992.

    Following are analyses and comments regarding net interest income,
noninterest income and expense, other expenses and income taxes for the
last three years.  These comparisons provide additional details of the
increases in net income and include a discussion of the changes between
these periods.

NET INTEREST INCOME

    Net interest income is the principal source of Dalhart's net income
and represents the difference between interest income and interest
expense.  The following schedule provides a summary concerning net
interest income, average balances and the related interest rates/yields
for the past three years.  Nonaccruing loans are included in the
interest-earning assets; interest income on such loans is recorded when
received.

    Interest earning assets include tax exempt investments and the
related income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax
rate of 34%.  The amount of the tax-equivalent adjustment was $461,000,
$334,000 and $332,000 for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and
1991, respectively.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                           AVERAGE         PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                           BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                            (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                      <C>              <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                   $70,308            48.75%            $6,345      9.02%
  Taxable securities                       35,614            24.70              2,074      5.82
  Nontaxable securities                    17,935            12.44              1,356      7.56
  FHLB stock                                1,601             1.11                 56      3.50
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                             1,125             0.78                 86      7.64
  Federal funds sold                        5,370             3.72                151      2.81
                                         ------------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets        $131,953            91.50%           $10,068      7.63%
                                         ------------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                $  7,240             5.02%
  Premises and equipment                    1,967             1.37
  Other assets                              3,016             2.09
  Goodwill                                  1,404             0.97
  Allowance for loan losses                (1,365)           (0.95)
                                          -------------------------
    Total assets                         $144,215           100.00%
                                          ========================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Now accounts                            $22,939            15.91%             $ 577      2.52%
  Savings accounts                          5,302             3.68                155      2.92
  Money market accounts                    15,340            10.64                421      2.74
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                    44,830            31.08              1,477      3.29
  Short-term borrowings                    14,656            10.16                449      3.06
  Notes payable                               521             0.36                 43      8.25
                                         ------------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $103,588            71.83%            $3,122      3.01%
                                         ------------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                         $27,490            19.06%
  Other liabilities                           800             0.55
                                          ------------------------
    Total liabilities                     131,878            91.44

Minority interest                             776             0.54

Stockholders' equity                       11,561             8.02
                                         -------------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                      $144,215           100.00%
                                         =========================

Net interest income                                                            $6,946
                                                                               ======
Interest rate spread                                                                       4.62%
                                                                                           ====
Net interest margin                                                                        5.26%
                                                                                           ====

</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            DECEMBER 31, 1992
                                          ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                          AVERAGE       PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                          BALANCE      TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                          ----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                      <C>           <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                    $53,607        46.51%           $4,997       9.32%
  Taxable securities                        32,234        27.97             2,349       7.29
  Nontaxable securities                     11,577        10.05               982       8.48
  FHLB stock                                    26         0.02                 1       3.85
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                              3,129         2.71               239       7.64
  Federal funds sold                         4,720         4.10               177       3.75
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets         $105,293        91.36%           $8,745       8.31%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                 $  6,790         5.89%
  Premises and equipment                       984         0.85
  Other assets                               2,179         1.89
  Goodwill                                   1,453         1.26
  Allowance for loan losses                 (1,443)       (1.25)
                                          ---------------------
    Total assets                         $ 115,256       100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Now accounts                             $18,159        15.76%           $  657       3.62%
  Savings accounts                           2,975         2.58                99       3.33
  Money market accounts                     14,958        12.98               427       2.85
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                     42,658        37.01             1,778       4.17
  Short-term borrowings                      5,880         5.10               186       3.16
  Notes payable                                 79         0.07                 7       8.86
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $  84,709        73.50%           $3,154       3.72%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                          $18,953        16.44%
  Other liabilities                            652         0.57
                                           --------------------
    Total liabilities                      104,314        90.51

Minority interest                              658         0.57

Stockholders' equity                        10,284         8.92
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                       $115,256       100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $5,591
                                                                            =====
Interest rate spread                                                                    4.59%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     5.31%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            DECEMBER 31, 1991
                                          ----------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                          AVERAGE       PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                          BALANCE      TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                          ----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                       <C>          <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                    $42,213        39.61%           $4,786      11.34%
  Taxable securities                        30,071        28.22             2,689       8.94
  Nontaxable securities                     10,342         9.70               977       9.45
  FHLB stock                                  ---          ---               ---        ---
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                              7,156         6.72               572       7.99
  Federal funds sold                         7,944         7.45               479       6.03
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets         $ 97,726        91.70%           $9,503       9.72%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                  $ 5,543         5.20%
  Premises and equipment                       868         0.82
  Other assets                               2,280         2.14
  Goodwill                                   1,506         1.41
  Allowance for loan losses                (1,356)        (1.27)
                                          ---------------------
    Total assets                          $106,567       100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  Now accounts                             $15,762        14.79%           $  922       5.85%
  Savings accounts                           2,100         1.97               111       5.29
  Money market accounts                     11,736        11.01               484       4.12
  Time deposits and individual
     retirement accounts                    45,019        42.25             2,985       6.63
  Short-term borrowings                      6,843         6.42               387       5.66
  Notes payable                                407         0.38                31       7.62
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                         $ 81,867        76.82%           $4,920       6.01%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                          $14,580        13.68%
  Other liabilities                            744         0.70
                                          ---------------------
    Total liabilities                       97,191        91.20

Minority interest                              565        0.53

Stockholders' equity                         8,811         8.27
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                       $106,567       100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $4,583
                                                                            =====
Interest rate spread                                                                    3.71%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     4.69%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
       In summary, the above tables indicate the following trends:
<CAPTION>
                                                   YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                               --------------------------------
                                                 1993         1992       1991
                                               --------------------------------
                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                            <C>          <C>         <C>

Average earning assets                         $131,953     $105,293    $97,726

  Increase from prior year                       26,660        7,567

Average interest-bearing liabilities            103,588       84,709     81,867

  Increase from prior year                       18,879        2,842

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income      6,946        5,591      4,583

  Increase from prior year                        1,355        1,008

Net interest margin (net interest income
  divided by average earning assets)               5.26%        5.31%      4.69%
</TABLE>

       The increases in average earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities were mainly a result of branch purchases and an improving
economy.  The improvement in net interest margin in 1992 illustrates the
benefits of a declining interest rate environment nationally and in
Dalhart's primary market.

       Net interest income is affected by the volume and rate of both
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  The following
table depicts the dollar effect and rate changes for the different
categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities
and the resultant change in interest income and interest expense.
Nonperforming loans are included with loans in the table.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             1993 COMPARED TO                  1992 COMPARED TO
                                               1992 INCREASE                     1991 INCREASE
                                             (DECREASE) DUE TO                 (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
                                        Volume    Rate(1)      Net        Volume    Rate(1)      Net
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
                                                               (In Thousands)
<S>                                   <C>         <C>        <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>
Interest earned on:

  Loans                                 $1,557     $(209)    $1,348       $1,292    $(1,081)    $ 211
  Taxable securities                       246      (521)      (275)         193       (533)     (340)
  Nontaxable securities                    539      (165)       374          117       (112)        5
  Federal Home Loan
    Bank stock                              61        (6)        55            0          1         1
  Interest-bearing deposits
    with other banks                      (153)        0       (153)        (322)       (11)     (333)
  Federal funds sold                        24       (50)       (26)        (194)      (108)     (302)
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------

  Total interest earning assets          2,274      (951)     1,323        1,086     (1,844)     (758)
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------

</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              1993 COMPARED TO                        1992 COMPARED TO
                                                1992 INCREASE                           1991 INCREASE
                                              (DECREASE) DUE TO                       (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                    ------------------------------------     ------------------------------------
                                       Volume       Rate(1)       Net           Volume       Rate(1)       Net
                                    ------------------------------------     ------------------------------------
Interest paid on:

<S>                                    <C>          <C>         <C>             <C>          <C>         <C>
  NOW accounts                            173        (253)         (80)            140         (405)       (265)
  Savings accounts                         77         (21)          56              46          (58)        (12)
  Money market deposits                    11         (17)          (6)            133         (190)        (57)
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                    91        (392)        (301)           (157)      (1,050)     (1,207)
  Short-term borrowings                   277         (14)         263             (54)        (147)       (201)
  Notes payable                            39          (3)          36             (25)           1         (24)
                                    ------------------------------------     ------------------------------------

Total interest-bearing
  liabilities                             668        (700)         (32)             83       (1,849)     (1,766)
                                    ------------------------------------     ------------------------------------

Net interest income                    $1,606       $(251)      $1,355          $1,003       $    5      $1,008
                                    ====================================     ====================================

<FN>
(1) Changes in interest income and interest expense due to both rate
    and volume are included in rate variances.
</TABLE>

        During 1993, average interest earning assets increased
$26,660,000.  This increase in volume accounted for increased
interest income of $2,274,000.  Of this total, $1,557,000 can be
attributed to increased loan volume of $16,701,000.  Nontaxable
securities increased $6,358,000 while taxable securities increased
$3,380,000. FHLB stock increased by $1,575,000 and the combined
Federal funds sold and interest bearing deposits in other banks
decreased by $1,354,000.  These increases in the volume of average
assets were largely due to the purchase of the Vega branch in April
1993 and caused interest income to increase by $2,274,000 while
changes in interest rates on the average volume of interest earning
assets reduced interest income $951,000.  The decrease in interest
income associated with reduced rates reflects the general decline
in the level of rates during 1993.  The net effect of the volume
and rate changes associated with interest earning assets increased
interest income $1,323,000.

        Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $18,879,000
during 1993.  Of this increase, $8,776,000 represents increased
borrowings from the FHLB advances program.  The remaining increase
is a general increase in deposits caused by the purchase of the
Vega branch.  These changes in the volume of deposits caused a
$352,000 increase in interest expense while the increase in FHLB
and other borrowings increased interest expense by $316,000.  The
decreasing interest rate environment caused a decrease in interest
expense of $700,000, creating a net decrease in interest expense of
$32,000 in 1993.

        The net effect of changes in rate and volume on interest
earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities in 1993 increased
net interest income by $1,355,000.

        During 1992, average interest earning assets increased
$7,567,000 and average interest-bearing liabilities increased
$2,842,000 resulting in a net increase of $1,008,000 in net
interest income.  The most significant changes in average assets
were an increase in loans of $11,394,000, which was largely offset by

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a decrease in combined Federal funds sold and interest-bearing
deposits with other banks of $7,251,000.  Taxable and nontaxable
securities increased $3,398,000.  These changes in the mix of
average earning assets and the overall increase in balances
resulted in $1,086,000 additional interest income; however, reduced
yields in all categories, as experienced in the industry, decreased
interest income $1,844,000 for a net overall decrease of $758,000.

        Average interest-bearing deposits increased $4,133,000 while
borrowings decreased $1,291,000.  In general, deposits moved from
longer term time deposits to shorter term, less expensive, demand
accounts.  In total, volume changes in average interest-bearing
liabilities caused a net increase in expense of $83,000.
Consistent with assets, the general and significant decline in
interest rates during 1992 on average liabilities resulted in a
very favorable $1,849,000 decrease in interest expense, creating a
net decrease in interest expense of $1,766,000 in 1992.

        The major influence on net interest income was the growth in
the earning assets during both 1993 and 1992.  The increase in
interest income of $1,323,000 or 15% in 1993 was primarily due to
growth in the loan portfolio.  The interest expense remained
relatively stable as interest rate decreases offset the growth in
deposits and borrowings used to fund the asset growth.  The
decrease in interest expense of  $1,766,000 or 36% in 1992 more
than offset the decrease in interest income of $758,000 or 8%.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

   The provision for loan losses provides an allowance (the
allowance for loan losses) against which loan losses are charged as
those losses become evident.  Management evaluates the appropriate
level of the allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis.  The
analyses take into consideration the results of an ongoing loan
review process, the purpose of which is to determine the level of
credit risk within the portfolio and to ensure proper adherence to
underwriting and documentation standards.  A specific portion of
the allowance is allocated to those loans which appear to represent
a more than normal exposure to risk.  In addition, estimates are
made for potential losses on loans not specifically reviewed, based
on historical loan loss experience and other factors and trends.

   No provision for loan losses was required for 1991 or 1992, and
a negative provision of $522,000 was recorded in 1993 based on
management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan
losses.  Factors that influenced management's determination that a
negative provision for loan losses was appropriate included (i) an
evaluation of each nonperforming, classified and potential problem
loan to ascertain an estimate of loss exposure based upon
circumstances then known to management, (ii) current economic
conditions and outlook, and (iii) an overall review of the loan
portfolio in light of past loan loss experience.  Net chargeoffs
(loan losses charged against the allowance for loan losses less
recoveries of prior chargeoffs) for 1991 and 1992 were $67,000 and
$91,000, respectively.  Net recoveries of $82,000 were realized for
1993.

   Based on Dalhart's review of remaining collateral or financial
condition of identified loans with characteristically more than a
normal degree of risk, historical loan loss percentages and
economic conditions, management believes the allowance for loan
losses at December 31, 1993 is adequate to cover future possible
losses.


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   Following are tables setting forth the activity for loan losses
and certain ratios to nonperforming loans and total loans for 1993,
1992 and 1991.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                           1993         1992         1991
                                      ----------------------------------------
                                               (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                      <C>          <C>          <C>
Balance at beginning of period            $1,479       $1,388       $1,321
Loans charged off:
   Agricultural                                -            -            -
   Commercial and industrial                  98           10           22
   Residential real estate-mortgage            -            -            -
   Consumer                                   20           15            9
                                      ----------------------------------------
Total chargeoffs                             118           25           31
                                      ----------------------------------------
Recoveries:
   Agricultural                               25           84           49
   Commercial and industrial                   5            7           27
   Residential real estate-mortgage            -           10           17
   Consumer                                    6           15            5
                                      ----------------------------------------
Total recoveries                              36          116           98
                                      ----------------------------------------

  Net loans recovered (charged off)          (82)          91           67
Negative provision for loan losses          (522)           -            -
                                      ----------------------------------------

Balance at end of period                    $875       $1,479       $1,388
                                      ========================================
Net loan recoveries (chargeoffs)
  to average loans                             (.12%)        .17%         .16%
Allowance to total loans                       1.09%        2.43%        2.56%
Allowance to nonperforming loans             470%     49,300%       23,133%
</TABLE>

The allowance for loan losses is not allocated to specific categories of
loans.  However, based on Dalhart's review of remaining collateral
and/or financial condition of identified loans with
characteristically more than a normal degree of risk, historical
loan loss percentages, and economic conditions, management believes
the allowance for loan losses at December 31, 1993 is adequate to
cover losses inherent in the portfolio.

Nonperforming assets are defined as loans delinquent 90 or more days,
nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and foreclosed assets.  Such
assets do not necessarily represent future losses to Dalhart since
underlying collateral can be sold and the financial condition of
the borrowers may improve.  The following table sets forth the
detail of nonperforming loans.  Dalhart had no restructured loans
or foreclosed loans at any of the dates listed herein.



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NONPERFORMING LOANS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                   --------------------------------
                                      1993        1992      1991
                                   --------------------------------
                                            (In Thousands)
<S>                                   <C>         <C>       <C>
Nonaccrual loans                      $185        $ 1       $ 6
Loans past due 90 days or more           1          2         -
                                   --------------------------------
  Total nonperforming loans           $186        $ 3       $ 6
                                   ================================
</TABLE>

       The nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1993 consisted of loans
to two borrowers.  Of this amount, $135,000 was received in 1994
when the borrower sold the collateral on one loan.  Additionally,
a partial recovery was received on the previously charged off
portion of this loan.  The remaining nonaccrual loan at December
31, 1993 is  expected to result in an additional chargeoff of
approximately $20,000, although the actual chargeoff is pending the
receipt of a settlement from a third party.

       At December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, there were no significant
commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were
considered nonperforming.

       Dalhart's policy is to discontinue accruing interest on loans
when principal or interest is due and remains unpaid for 90 days or
more, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of
collection.  Dalhart would have recognized additional interest
income of approximately $17,000, $1,000 and $3,000 for 1993, 1992
and 1991, respectively, if contractual interest on these loans had
been recognized.  The amount of interest actually collected and
included in income related to these loans was $9,000 in 1993 and
$1,000 in 1991.  No interest payments were received on
nonperforming loans in 1992.

       The loan portfolio does not include any loans to foreign
countries or highly leveraged transaction loans.  Approximately 49%
of the loans at Dalhart on December 31, 1993 were for agricultural
purposes.  Commercial loans to individuals and businesses in the
local lending areas of the four locations represented 34% of the
loans.  The remaining 17% consists largely of residential real
estate lending.  Senior management closely monitors concentrations
to individual customers and actively participates within their
lending areas.  Dalhart's lending policies require security for
loans including liens on residential mortgage loans and certain of
the other loans secured by real estate.  In addition, policies and
procedures are in place to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers
for all loans and commitments.  Borrowers' abilities to honor their
loan contracts can be largely dependent upon weather conditions and
economic conditions within their market areas and on a national
level.

       Management attributes the low level of nonperforming assets to
a relatively stable economy in its primary market, strong efforts
in the credit review of potential borrowers, and close monitoring
of potential problem loans.




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NONINTEREST INCOME

       The balance of earnings of a banking institution are typically
generated through noninterest income from fees and service charges.
The following tables outline the components of this income source
for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       YEAR ENDED                 CHANGE                       CHANGE
                                      DECEMBER 31,              1993/1992                    1992/1991
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1993    1992    1991      AMOUNT       PERCENT         AMOUNT       PERCENT
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                              <C>     <C>     <C>        <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>
Service charges                  $532    $467    $423       $ 65         13.92%          $44          10.40%
Other operating
  income                          101      87      53         14         16.09            34          64.15
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Subtotal                        633     554     476         79         14.26%           78          16.39%
Securities gains                   85      24      16         61        254.17             8          50.00
                               -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Total noninterest
    income                       $718    $578    $492       $140         24.22%          $86          17.48%
                               ===============================================================================
</TABLE>

       As noted above, noninterest income increased each year due to
growth in all major categories.  The growth in service charges is
due to the growth in deposit accounts, which provide a majority of
this income.  The growth in other operating income is primarily due
to the increased mortgage banking activities in 1992 and 1993 due
to the lower interest rate environment.

       Net gains on sales of securities increased each year due to
increased market value differences as interest rates declined.
During the last half of 1993, Dalhart sold mortgage-backed
securities to fund the repayment of FHLB advances.

OTHER EXPENSES

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        YEAR ENDED                 CHANGE                       CHANGE
                                       DECEMBER 31,              1993/1992                    1992/1991
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1993     1992     1991      AMOUNT       PERCENT         AMOUNT       PERCENT
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                             <C>      <C>      <C>        <C>          <C>             <C>          <C>
Compensation and
  employee benefits             $2,243   $1,919   $1,466      $324         16.88%          $453         30.90%
Occupancy expense                  505      458      439        47         10.26             19          4.33
FDIC assessment                    229      221      177         8          3.62             44         24.86
Other expenses                   1,328      919      891       409         44.50             28          3.14
                               ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Total noninterest
    expenses                    $4,305   $3,517   $2,973      $788         22.41%          $544         18.30%
                               =================================================================================
</TABLE>
    

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       Noninterest expense increased in 1993 due to the acquisition
of the Vega branch in April.  The acquisition increased
compensation expense $192,000, occupancy expense $36,000, FDIC
assessment $8,000, and other expense $153,000 for a total increase
of $389,000 or 11.06% of total 1992 noninterest expenses.

       The remaining increase in compensation expense during 1993 is
due to normal salary and benefits increases.  The increase from
1991 to 1992 is partly due to only including approximately 7.5
months of Amarillo's expenses in 1991.

       The increases in the FDIC assessment relate to the growth in
deposits from the above mentioned branch acquisitions.

       Other expenses remained flat from 1991 and 1992 and increased
by $357,000 between 1992 and 1993.  The increase in 1993 is
primarily due to the following increases in specific accounts at
Dalhart, which amount to $309,000 of the increase:

<TABLE>
                   <S>                                                       <C>
                   Attorney fees                                             $31,000
                   Data processing fees                                       31,000
                   Telephone                                                  44,000
                   Amortization of core deposit premium                       45,000
                   External audit fees                                        47,000
                   Postage and printing costs                                 51,000
                   Miscellaneous losses and expenses                          60,000
</TABLE>

       Many of these increases resulted from the purchase of the Vega
branch.  Attorney fees paid in 1992 were negligible while fees were
incurred in 1993 to complete the Vega purchase.  No external
examination or audit was performed in 1992.  The miscellaneous
losses resulted primarily from unlocated errors in the mortgage
banking department and stop payment checks.  These errors resulted
from inadequate controls over loans in the "pipeline" between
origination and sale of the loan.  The stop payment losses were due
to checks that were paid on the date the stop payment was accepted.

INCOME TAXES

       Dalhart files a consolidated Federal income tax return with
Dalhart-Delaware and Citizens Bank.  Citizens Bank pays Federal
income tax expense to Dalhart based on taxable income of Citizens
Bank on a stand-alone basis.  Deferred income taxes are provided on
certain transactions which are reported for financial reporting
purposes in different periods than for income tax purposes.



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       A reconciliation of expected income tax expense, computed by
applying the effective Federal statutory rate of 34% to income
before the provision for income taxes is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     DECEMBER 31,
                                                  -------------------------------------------------
                                                          1993           1992          1991
                                                  -------------------------------------------------
                                                                   (In Thousands)
<S>                                                      <C>             <C>           <C>
Federal income taxes at statutory rate                   $1,163          $788          $602
Less effect of tax exempt income                           (273)         (204)         (189)
Amortization of intangibles                                  17            17            17
Life insurance expense                                       25            29             -
Other, net                                                    -            96           (16)
                                                  -------------------------------------------------
  Total provision for income taxes                       $  932          $726          $414
                                                  =================================================
</TABLE>

       Dalhart adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.
109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," during 1993.  The effect was to
increase reported consolidated results of operations by $148,000.


                                     FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTMENTS

       Dalhart's holdings of short-term investments and scheduled
maturities of investment securities serve as a source of liquidity
to meet depositor and borrower fund requirements, in addition to
being a significant element of total interest income.  Federal
funds sold had outstanding balances at December 31, 1993 of
$4,025,000 and $4,200,000 at December 31, 1992.  Investment
securities at December 31, 1993 of $49,680,000 increased $1,630,000
as compared to December 31, 1992 of $51,310,000.  This increase in
the balance of investment securities is due primarily to increased
nontaxable securities.




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SECURITIES PORTFOLIO

       The following table presents the composition of investments at
each year-end:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                            1993                     1992                     1991
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 PERCENT                  PERCENT                  PERCENT
                                                 OF TOTAL                 OF TOTAL                 OF TOTAL
                                      AMOUNT    SECURITIES     AMOUNT    SECURITIES     AMOUNT    SECURITIES
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                  <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>         <C>          <C>
U.S. Treasuries
  and agencies                       $ 2,357       4.74%      $ 4,256        8.29%     $ 4,761       11.19%
Obligations of
  states and politi-
  cal subdivisions                    18,822      37.89        13,433       26.17       10,177       23.92
Mortgage-backed
  securities                          26,220      52.78        32,401       63.14       27,508       64.65
Corporate bonds
  and other                            2,281       4.59         1,230        2.40          102         .24
                                    --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total securities                     $49,680     100.00%      $51,320      100.00%     $42,548      100.00%
                                    ==========================================================================
</TABLE>

       The fair value of total investment securities was $50,501,000,
$51,740,000 and $42,721,000 at December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991,
respectively.  Included in corporate bonds and other is FHLB stock with
a book value which approximates fair value of $2,281,000 and $877,000
at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

   
       On January 1, 1994, Dalhart adopted SFAS 115, which is discussed
in the analysis of the September 30, 1994 investments portfolio.  The FHLB
stock is not included in the SFAS 115 classifications due to the lack
of a published market value and certain restrictions that limit the
marketability of this investment.  This stock is included in the
securities totals at cost and labeled as "All other equity securities"
for reporting on the Call Report beginning in March 1994.
    


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<PAGE> 111

INVESTMENT SECURITIES-MATURITIES AND YIELDS

       The following table shows the components and yields for the various
forms of investment securities as of December 31, 1993:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                         AFTER ONE                AFTER FIVE
                                    IN ONE                THROUGH                  THROUGH
                                 YEAR OR LESS            FIVE YEARS               TEN YEARS          AFTER TEN YEARS
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             AMOUNT       YIELD      AMOUNT      YIELD        AMOUNT     YIELD      AMOUNT      YIELD
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                         <C>           <C>       <C>          <C>         <C>         <C>       <C>          <C>
U.S. Treasuries
  and agencies              $ 1,503       6.93%     $   854      8.29%       $    -         -%     $    -          -%
Obligations of states
  and political
  subdivisions<F1>            3,146       7.87       13,112      7.21         2,427      8.07         137       9.52
Mortgage-backed
  securities                 10,123       6.51       12,569      6.11         2,088      4.99       1,440       5.11
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment
securities                  $14,772       6.84%     $26,535      6.72%       $4,515      6.65%     $1,577       5.50%
                           ============================================================================================
<FN>
<F1>   Yield presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of
       34%.
</TABLE>
    

       As discussed above, FHLB stock of $2,281,000 at December 31, 1993
is not included in this table as it represents an equity security with
no stated maturity.

LOANS

       The loan portfolio constitutes the major earning asset of most bank
holding companies and typically offers the best alternative for
obtaining the maximum interest spread above the cost of funds.  The
overall economic strength of any bank holding company generally
parallels the quality and yield of its loan portfolio.  Dalhart's total
loans outstanding on December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, are presented in
the following table:


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                      December 31,
                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             1993                        1992                         1991
                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     AMOUNT        PERCENT       AMOUNT         PERCENT       AMOUNT        PERCENT
                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                 (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                 <C>            <C>           <C>            <C>          <C>            <C>
Agricultural                        $33,007         40.94%       $22,121         36.42%      $26,119         48.11%
Commercial and industrial            19,123         23.72         14,074         23.17        13,213         24.34
Real estate:
   Agricultural                       6,288          7.80          5,684          9.36         5,652         10.41
   Commercial                         8,370         10.38          7,468         12.30         4,789          8.82
   Residential                       10,106         12.54          9,313         15.33         2,093          3.86
   Construction and others            1,890          2.34            215           .35           539           .99
Consumer, net of unearned
  income                              1,733          2.15          1,794          2.95         1,629          3.00
Other                                   104           .13             72           .12           256           .47
                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                               $80,621        100.00%       $60,741        100.00%      $54,290        100.00%
                                   ==================================================================================
</TABLE>

   The loan portfolio increased $19,880,000 or 32.7% from December 31,
1992 to December 31, 1993, primarily in agricultural and commercial
loans. An increase of $6,451,000 or 11.9% from 1991 to 1992, was
experienced primarily in real estate loans, due to a lower interest rate
environment increasing mortgage banking activities at the Amarillo
branch.

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   The following tables set forth the maturity composition and interest
sensitivity of total loans at December 31, 1993.

MATURITY OF LOANS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                        -------------------------------------
                                                                  PERCENT
                                              LOANS               OF TOTAL
                                        -------------------------------------
                                                (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                          <C>                  <C>
In one year or less                          $76,541               94.94%
After one through five years                   4,063                5.04
After five years                                  17                 .02
                                        -------------------------------------
   Total loans                               $80,621              100.00%
                                        =====================================
</TABLE>

MATURITY CLASSES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 INTEREST SENSITIVITY
                                        --------------------------------------
                                               FIXED           VARIABLE
                                               RATE              RATE
                                        --------------------------------------
                                                    (In Thousands)
<S>                                           <C>               <C>
In one year or less                           $17,856           $58,685
After one through five years                    4,063                 -
After five years                                   17                 -
                                        --------------------------------------

   Total loans                                $21,936           $58,685
                                        ======================================
</TABLE>

DEPOSITS

   The deposit base provides the major funding source for interest
earning assets of most bank holding companies.  Dalhart's deposits have
increased steadily during the period from December 31, 1992 to
December 31, 1993.  Dalhart's total average deposits were $115,901,000
in 1993, an increase of $18,198,000 over 1992.  Generally, demand,
savings, and certificates of deposit less than $100,000 are recognized
as the core base of deposits while certificates of deposit in excess of
$100,000 and public funds are more interest rate sensitive and, thus,
are not considered part of the core deposit base.  Because of these
factors, management views the growth in deposits other than certificates
of deposit of $100,000 or more as more stable growth.  During 1993,
Dalhart's customers preferred NOW Accounts and money market accounts as
these types of deposits adjusted more quickly to rate changes than
certificates of deposit.

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   The following table indicates the mix and levels of deposits at
December 31, 1993 compared to December 31, 1992.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           DECEMBER 31,                     DECEMBER 31,
                                              1993                             1992                        CHANGE
                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             COST OF                          COST OF
                                   AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT      PERCENT
                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                     (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                               <C>         <C>      <C>         <C>         <C>      <C>          <C>          <C>
Demand and other
  noninterest bearing             $ 35,996     n/a%     28.06%      $26,465     n/a%     25.77%       $9,531      36.01%

NOW accounts                        24,379    2.50      19.00        19,993    2.85      19.46         4,386      21.94

Savings accounts                     6,306    3.00       4.92         4,182    3.00       4.07         2,124      50.79

Money market deposit
  accounts                          14,382    2.75      11.21        12,218    3.10      11.89         2,164      17.71

Certificates of deposit
  including individual
  retirement accounts(1):

   Less than $100,000               34,308    3.26      26.75        29,817    3.43      29.03         4,491      15.06

   $100,000 or more                 12,904    3.23      10.06        10,043    3.43       9.78         2,861      28.49
                                -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

   Total Deposits                 $128,275    2.13%    100.00%     $102,718    2.38%    100.00%      $25,557      24.88%
                                ===========================================================================================
<FN>
(1)    Interest rate information is not available for a breakdown of cost
       of funds for certificates of deposits less than $100,000 and
       $100,000 or more on December 31, 1992.  Therefore, a combined rate
       is being used.
</TABLE>


AMOUNT AND MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE

      The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time
deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 1993:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           DECEMBER 31,             PERCENT
                                              1993                  OF TOTAL
                                      -------------------------------------------
                                                (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                          <C>                    <C>
Three months or less                          $8,693                 67.37%
Over three through twelve
  months                                       4,211                 32.63
Over twelve months                                 -                     -
                                      -------------------------------------------
Total                                        $12,904                100.00%
                                      ===========================================
</TABLE>

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

             Amounts and interest rates related to short-term borrowings at
December 31, 1993, 1992 , and 1991 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                       1993          1992          1991
                                                    --------------------------------------
                                                            (Dollars in Thousands)

Federal funds purchased:
<S>                                                   <C>           <C>           <C>
  Outstanding balance at year-end                     $     -       $ 7,250       $7,175
  Average interest rate at year-end                       n/a%         3.25%        4.19%
  Average outstanding during the year                 $ 5,107       $ 5,584       $6,083
  Weighted average interest rate                         3.02%         3.43%        5.39%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end        $10,275       $ 8,100       $9,625

Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
  Outstanding balance at year-end                     $ 6,000       $ 7,000       $     -
  Average interest rate at year-end                      3.10%         3.40%          n/a%
  Average outstanding during the year                 $ 9,077       $    98       $     -
  Weighted average interest rate                         3.08%         3.40%          n/a%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end        $15,000       $ 7,000       $     -
</TABLE>

LIQUIDITY AND RATE SENSITIVITY

   Liquidity is the measure of Dalhart's ability to meet its customers'
present and future deposit withdrawals or increased loan demand without
unduly penalizing earnings.  Interest rate sensitivity involves the
relationship between rate sensitive assets and liabilities and is an
indication of the probable effects of interest rate fluctuations on
Dalhart's net interest income.  Dalhart manages both liquidity and
interest sensitivity through a GAP analysis report prepared monthly.

   
   Liquidity is provided for Dalhart by projecting credit demand and
other financial needs and then maintaining sufficient cash and assets
readily convertible into cash to meet these projected requirements.
Dalhart provided for its liquidity needs through core deposits, maturing
loans, and scheduled maturities of investments in securities, and by
maintaining adequate balances in Federal funds sold.  At December 31,
1993, cash and Federal funds sold amounted to $14,152,000 or 9.42% of
total assets.  This is an increase of $1,411,000 from December 31, 1992,
when cash and Federal funds sold totaled $12,741,000 or 9.81% of total
assets.  This level of cash and cash equivalents is considered to be
adequate in view of projected liquidity needs.
    

   Dalhart's liquidity is generally provided by dividends received from
Citizens Bank.  These funds are available for the overhead expenses and
the payment of dividends to shareholders.  Dividends paid by Citizens
Bank during 1993, 1992 and 1991 were $575,000, $450,000 and $550,000,
of which 93.17% were paid to Dalhart-Delaware and subsequently to
Dalhart.

   Interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities are those with yields
or rates subject to change within a future time period due to maturity
or changes in market rates.  An ongoing objective of Dalhart's
asset/liability management program is to match rate-adjustable assets
and liabilities at similar maturity horizons, so that changes in
interest rates will not result in wide fluctuations in net interest
income.  The rate sensitivity

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<PAGE> 116
position is managed by matching funds acquired having a specific
maturity with loans, securities, or other liquid assets with similar
maturities.

   
   At December 31, 1993, $76,541,000 or 94.94%, of the loan portfolio
repriced in one year or less.  In addition, investment securities
maturing in one year or less of $14,772,000 and Federal funds sold of
$4,025,000 bring total rate-sensitive assets maturing or repricing
within one year to $95,338,000 or 71.44% of total interest-earning
assets.  When matched with interest-bearing demand deposits, savings
deposits, and time deposits of $100,000 or more maturing within one year
of $57,971,000, this represented a position which management believed
appropriate given the increasing interest rate environment expected at
December 31, 1993.


                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                            AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OF CITIZENS BANK

   This section presents an analysis of the financial condition of
Citizens Bank at September 30, 1994, December 31, 1993 and 1992, and the
results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993
and for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991.  This review
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of Citizens
Bank, notes to the financial statements, and financial data presented
elsewhere in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

                    FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1994 AND 1993

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 was $1,404,000 or
$70.20 per share compared to $1,956,000 or $97.80 per share for the nine
months ended September 30, 1993.  The decrease in net income primarily
reflected a $400,000 negative provision for loan losses recorded in 1993
and higher noninterest expense resulting from the acquisition of the
Vega branch in April 1993.  Net income for the nine months ended September 30,
1994, as compared with the same period in the previous year, on an
annualized basis, as a percent of average assets and average equity was:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        RETURN ON                RETURN ON
                                     AVERAGE ASSETS           AVERAGE EQUITY
                                      SEPTEMBER 30             SEPTEMBER 30
                                  -------------------      -------------------
                                    1994       1993          1994       1993
                                  -------------------      -------------------
<S>                                 <C>        <C>          <C>        <C>
                Net income          1.38%      1.84%        14.35%     24.01%
</TABLE>

   For the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993, the dividend payout
ratio (dividends declared divided by net income) was 6.55% and 29.40%,
respectively.

   Following is an analysis of the primary components of net income for
the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and 1993.

NET INTEREST INCOME

   Net interest income is the principal source of Citizens Bank's net
income and represents the difference between interest income and
interest expense. The following schedule provides a summary of net interest

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income, average earning asset balances and the related interest
rates/yields for the nine month periods.  Federal funds purchased and
sold are netted for this presentation.  Nonaccruing loans are included
in the interest-earning assets; interest income on such loans is
recorded when received.

   Interest earning assets includes tax-exempt investments and the
related income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax
rate of 34% in 1994 and 1993.  The amount of the tax-equivalent
adjustment was $325,000 and $342,000 for the nine months ended September 30,
1994 and 1993, respectively.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                        ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST
                                                                           AVERAGE
                                        AVERAGE         PERCENT OF         INCOME/     YIELD/
                                        BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS        EXPENSE      RATE
                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets:
<S>                                      <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>
  Loans                                   $69,350         51.04%           $4,816       9.26%
  Taxable securities                       31,642         23.29             1,314       5.54
  Nontaxable securities                    16,989         12.50               956       7.50
  FHLB Stock                                2,304          1.69                76       4.40
  Interest bearing deposits with
    other banks                               350          0.26                19       7.24
  Federal funds sold                        4,127          3.04                82       2.62
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets        $124,762         91.82%           $7,263       7.76%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                $  7,299          5.37%
  Premises and equipment                    2,203          1.62
  Other assets                              2,509          1.85
  Reserve for loan losses                    (894)        (0.66%)
                                         ----------------------

    Total assets                         $135,879        100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                           $ 24,788         18.24%           $  449       2.42
  Savings accounts                          7,734          5.69               158       2.72
  Money market accounts                    16,070         11.83               332       2.75
  Time deposits and individual
     retirement accounts                   44,905         33.05             1,139       3.38
  Short-term borrowings                       881          0.65                20       3.03
  Notes payable                               263          0.19                10       5.07
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $ 94,641         69.65%           $2,108       2.97%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                        $ 27,505         20.24%
  Other liabilities                           685          0.50
                                          ---------------------
    Total liabilities                     122,831         90.39

Stockholders' equity                       13,048          9.61
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                      $135,879        100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $5,155
                                                                           ======
Interest rate spread                                                                    4.79%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     5.51%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                        ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          INTEREST    AVERAGE
                                        AVERAGE         PERCENT OF         INCOME/     YIELD/
                                        BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS        EXPENSE      RATE
                                        -----------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)

Interest-earning assets:
<S>                                      <C>             <C>               <C>          <C>
  Loans                                   $67,774         47.75%           $4,576       9.00%
  Taxable securities                       37,479         26.41             1,656       5.89
  Nontaxable securities                    17,632         12.42             1,006       7.61
  FHLB stock                                1,381          0.97                36       3.48
  Interest bearing deposits with
    other banks                             1,318          0.93                77       7.79
  Federal funds sold                        6,438          4.54               134       2.78
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-earning assets        $132,022         93.02%           $7,485       7.56%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                $  6,949          4.90%
  Premises and equipment                    1,867          1.31
  Other assets                              2,577          1.82
  Reserve for loan losses                  (1,487)        (1.05%)
                                         ----------------------

    Total assets                         $141,928        100.00%
                                          =====================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                           $ 22,908         16.13%           $  436       2.54%
  Savings accounts                          4,989          3.52               108       2.89
  Money market accounts                    15,408         10.86               316       2.73
  Time deposits and individual
     retirement accounts                   44,015         31.01             1,090       3.30
  Short-term borrowings                    15,992         11.27               361       3.01
  Notes payable                                11          0.01%                0
                                          --------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $103,323         72.80%           $2,311       2.98%
                                          --------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                        $ 27,109         19.10%
  Other liabilities                           635          0.45
                                          ---------------------
    Total liabilities                     131,067         92.35

Stockholders' equity                       10,861          7.65
                                          ---------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                      $141,928        100.00%
                                          =====================

Net interest income                                                        $5,174
                                                                           ======
Interest rate spread                                                                    4.58%
                                                                                        ====
Net interest margin                                                                     5.23%
                                                                                        ====
</TABLE>

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      Net interest income remained stable during the nine month periods ending
September 30, 1994 and 1993. During the first nine months of 1994, Citizens
Bank redistributed assets to higher yielding loans to partially offset the net
effect of a $7,260,000 decrease in interest earning assets and an $8,682,000
decrease in interest bearing liabilities. In analyzing the details of these
changes, only six months activity for the Vega branch is included in the 1993
results as it was purchased in April 1993.  Interest expense on deposits
increased $129,000, including a $61,000 increase for Vega. The remaining
increase is primarily due to an increase in average deposits offset by
decreasing interest rates.  The decrease in interest expense on borrowings
of $331,000 resulted from the repayment of borrowings during late 1993.
These changes resulted in a net decrease in interest expense of $203,000,
representing a decrease of 8.8% in the cost of funds, due primarily to
a decrease in interest-bearing liabilities.

      Interest income on earning assets decreased $222,000, which is
partially due to the sale of investment securities to repay a portion of
the borrowings, as discussed above.  The net interest margin increased
from 5.23% to 5.51%.  Average interest earning assets decreased from
$132,022,000 at September 30, 1993 to $124,762,000 at September 30, 1994.
During the same period, average interest bearing liabilities decreased from
$103,323,000 at September 30, 1993 to $94,641,000 at September 30, 1994.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

      Following are tables of the activity for loan losses for the nine
months ending September 30, 1994 and the year ending December 31, 1993:


    
   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           NINE MONTHS                   YEAR
                                                             ENDED                       ENDED
                                                          SEPTEMBER 30,               DECEMBER 31,
                                                              1994                       1993
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
                                                                 (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                         <C>                        <C>
Balance at beginning of period                                 $875                      $1,479
Loans charged off:
  Agricultural                                                    -                           -
  Commercial and industrial                                      21                          98
  Residential real estate-mortgage                                -                           -
  Consumer                                                        6                          20
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Total chargeoffs                                                 27                         118
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Recoveries:
  Agricultural                                                    -                          25
  Commercial and industrial                                      19                           5
  Residential real estate-mortgage                                -                           -
  Consumer                                                        3                           6
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Total recoveries                                                 22                          36
                                                       ----------------------------------------------

Net loans charged off                                            (5)                        (82)
Negative provision for loan losses                                -                        (522)
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
Balance at end of period                                       $870                      $  875
                                                       ==============================================

Net loan chargeoffs to average loans                            .01%                        .12%
Allowance to total loans                                       1.27%                       1.09%
Allowance to nonperforming loans                              6,692%                        470%

</TABLE>

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       The allowance for loan losses is not allocated to specific
categories of loans.  However, based on Citizens Bank's review of
remaining collateral and/or financial condition of identified loans with
characteristically more than a normal degree of risk, historical loan
loss percentages, and economic conditions, management believes the
allowance for loan losses at September 30, 1994 is adequate to cover
losses inherent in the portfolio.

       The economy in Citizens Bank's primary market area has steadily
improved in recent years.  As a result, negative provisions to the
allowance were recorded in 1993.  There was a small net loss from charged
off loans during the first nine months of 1994, but nonperforming loans
decreased significantly.
    

       Nonperforming assets are defined as loans delinquent 90 or more
days, nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and foreclosed assets. Such
assets do not necessarily represent future losses to Citizens Bank since
underlying collateral can be sold and the financial condition of the
borrowers may improve. The following table sets forth the detail of
nonperforming loans.  Citizens Bank had no restructured loans or
foreclosed assets at any of the dates listed herein.

NONPERFORMING LOANS

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           SEPTEMBER 30,         DECEMBER 31,         SEPTEMBER 30,
                                               1994                 1993                  1993
                                       ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (In Thousands)

<S>                                            <C>                  <C>                    <C>
Nonaccrual loans                               $ -                  $185                   $228
Loans past due 90 days or more                  13                     1                      1
                                       ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Total nonperforming loans                    $13                  $186                   $229
                                       ===============================================================
</TABLE>

       The nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1993 consisted of loans to two
borrowers.  Of this amount, $135,000 was received in the first nine months
of 1994 when the borrower sold the collateral on one loan.  Additionally,
a partial recovery was received on the previously charged-off portion of
this loan.  The remaining nonaccrual loan resulted in a chargeoff of
approximately $20,000 after the receipt of a settlement from a third
party.

       Citizens Bank's policy is to discontinue accruing interest on loans
when principal or interest is due and remains unpaid for 90 days or
more, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.
Citizens Bank would have recognized additional interest income for the
periods ended September 30, 1994 and 1993 of approximately $10,000, and
$14,000, respectively, if contractual interest on these loans had been
recognized.  This additional interest income would have been $17,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1993.  Interest income totaling $6,000 was
actually collected on nonaccrual loans in the first nine months of 1993,
and $9,000 was collected during the year ended December 31, 1993.

       At September 30, 1994, there were no significant commitments to lend
additional funds to borrowers whose loans were considered nonperforming.

       The loan portfolio does not include any loans to foreign countries
or highly leveraged transaction loans.  Approximately 51% of the loans
at Citizens Bank on September 30, 1994 were for agricultural

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purposes. Commercial loans to individuals and businesses in the local
lending areas of the four locations represented 34% of the loans.  The
remaining 15% consists largely of residential real estate lending.
Senior management closely monitors concentrations to individual
customers and actively participates within their lending areas.
Citizens Bank has written policies that require security for loans
including liens on residential mortgage loans and certain of the other
loans secured by real estate.  In addition, policies and procedures
are in place to assess the creditworthiness of borrowers for all loans
and commitments. Borrowers' abilities to honor their loan contracts
can be largely dependent upon weather conditions and economic
conditions within their market areas and on a national level.
    

       Management attributes the low level of nonperforming assets to a
relatively stable economy in its primary market, strong efforts in the
credit review of potential borrowers, and close monitoring of potential
problem loans.

NONINTEREST INCOME

   
       For the nine months ended September 30, 1994, deposit service charge
income remained stable and total noninterest income decreased $23,000 as
compared to the nine months ended September 30, 1993. This included an
$8,000 increase at the Vega branch, which was acquired on April 1, 1993. An
additional increase of $13,000 resulted from the sale of fully-depreciated
furniture and equipment.

       There were gains of $50,000 on sales of investment securities for
the nine months ended September 30, 1993.

OTHER EXPENSES

       Compensation and benefits increased $18,000 or  1.1% during the nine
months ended September 30, 1994 as compared to the same period in 1993.  This
increase is primarily due to including nine months of expense from the Vega
branch in 1994 versus only six months expense in 1993.  The expense for the
Vega branch increased $55,000 during this period.

       Occupancy expense increased $132,000 or 38.4% with Vega branch costs
providing $15,000 of this increase.  The remainder is primarily due to
increased depreciation expense associated with significant building
improvements and related equipment additions at the main bank in Dalhart
being placed in service in late 1993.

       Other operating expenses increased $255,000 or 25.1% with increases
at the Vega branch of $13,000.  Attorney fees increased $61,000 due to
ongoing litigation related to one nonaccrual loan, a lawsuit filed against
Citizens Bank in May 1994, and issues related to the pending sale of
Dalhart.  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation assessment, which is
based on the level of deposit accounts, increased $30,000.  Foreclosure
expenses of $11,000 were incurred and telephone expense increased $13,000.
The remaining increase was primarily due to an adjustment of  $18,000
relating to accounting errors in the investment portfolio and $29,000
in losses recorded by the mortgage banking division.  These losses were
primarily caused by Citizens Bank paying to buy down the interest rate for
loans originated for sale prior to the increase in interest rates in early
1994.  Documentation errors delayed the settlement of loan sales beyond
the interest rate lock periods for the individual loans.
    


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INCOME TAXES

       Dalhart files a consolidated Federal income tax return including
Dalhart-Delaware and Citizens Bank. Citizens Bank pays Federal income
tax expense to Dalhart based on the taxable income of Citizens Bank on
a stand-alone basis.  Deferred income taxes are provided on certain
transactions which are reported for financial reporting purposes in
different periods than for income tax purposes.

       A reconciliation of expected income tax expense for Citizens Bank,
computed by applying the effective Federal statutory rate of 34% to
income before the provision for income taxes is as follows:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                           SEPTEMBER 30,
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                       1994              1993
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                           (In Thousands)
<S>                                                   <C>                <C>
  Federal income taxes at statutory rate              $ 622              $904
  Less effect of tax exempt income                     (196)             (208)
  Other                                                   1                 7
                                               --------------------------------------
    Total provision for income taxes                  $ 427              $703
                                               ======================================
</TABLE>
    

                                        FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTMENTS

       On January 1, 1994, Citizens Bank adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities" ("SFAS 115").  Under SFAS 115, each security
is classified as either trading, available for sale, or held to
maturity.  Citizens Bank has no securities held in a trading account.
Investments held to maturity are recorded at amortized cost.  The
securities available for sale are recorded at their fair value.  The
after-tax difference between amortized cost and fair value of securities
available for sale is recorded as "unrealized gain (loss) on securities"
in the equity section of the balance sheet.  The tax impact is recorded
as an adjustment to the deferred tax liability.

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       The following table presents the composition of investment securities
and the change in each category for the periods presented:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    CHANGE
                                     SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,        -------------------------
                                         1994            1993                AMOUNT      PERCENT
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
Held to Maturity:
<S>                                  <C>              <C>                  <C>           <C>
  U.S. Treasuries and
    agencies                          $ 2,751          $ 2,357              $   394       16.72%
  Obligations of states
    and political
    subdivisions                        8,801           18,822              (10,021)     (53.24)
  Mortgage-backed
    securities                          2,108           26,220              (24,112)     (91.96)
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

  Total investments held
    to maturity                        13,660           47,399              (33,739)     (71.18)
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

Available for sale:
  U.S. Treasuries and
    agencies                              565                -                  565         n/a
  Obligations of states
    and political
    subdivisions                        6,778                -                6,778         n/a
  Mortgage-backed
    securities                         28,118                -               28,118         n/a
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------

  Total investments
    available for sale                 35,461                -               35,461         n/a
                                    ---------------------------------     -------------------------
      Total investments               $49,121          $47,399              $ 1,722        3.63%
                                    =================================     =========================
</TABLE>
    

       Not included in the above table are other equity securities
consisting of Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") stock, which is discussed
herein.

   
       Citizens Bank's holdings of short-term investments and scheduled
maturities of investment securities serve as a source of liquidity to
meet depositor and borrower funding requirements, in addition to being a
significant element of total interest income. Short-term investments,
consisting of Federal funds sold, had an outstanding balance of $4,025,000
at December 31, 1993.  Federal funds of $50,000 were purchased on September
30, 1994. Investment securities, excluding other equity securities,
increased to $49,121,000 on September 30, 1994 from a December 31, 1993
balance of $47,399,000.  This includes an unrealized loss adjustment of
$796,000 at September 30, 1994 related to the adoption of SFAS 115.  The
market value of total investment securities was $49,177,000 and $48,220,000
at September 30, 1994 and December 31, 1993, respectively.



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<TABLE>
INVESTMENT SECURITIES--MATURITIES AND YIELDS

       The following table shows the maturities and yields for the various
forms of investment securities as of September 30, 1994:
<CAPTION>
                                    IN ONE YEAR OR LESS      AFTER ONE THROUGH       AFTER FIVE THROUGH
                                                                FIVE YEARS               TEN YEARS            AFTER TEN YEARS
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     AMOUNT      YIELD       AMOUNT      YIELD       AMOUNT      YIELD       AMOUNT      YIELD
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                                  <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
U.S. Treasuries
  and agencies                       $1,101      8.45%       $ 2,215     7.05%       $    -         -%       $    -         -%

Obligations of
 states and
political subdivisions<F1>            3,877      7.52         10,514     7.01         1,056      9.27           132      9.51

Mortgage-backed
 securities                           2,523      7.19         20,698     6.29         3,206      5.82         3,799      4.43
                                   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment
 securities                          $7,501      7.55%       $33,427     6.57%       $4,262      6.67%       $3,931      4.60%
                                   =============================================================================================
<FN>
<F1>   Yield presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of
       34%.
<F2>   Included in maturity table based on their average remaining life
       or call date, if applicable.

</TABLE>

       Other equity securities consisting of FHLB stock totaled $2,357,000
at September 30, 1994 and $2,281,000 at December 31, 1993.  The dividends
received on this stock provided annualized returns of 4.40% for the
first nine months of 1994 and 3.50% for 1993.

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LOANS

       The loan portfolio constitutes the major earning asset of most
banks and typically offers the best alternative for obtaining the
maximum interest spread above the cost of funds. The overall economic
strength of any bank generally parallels the quality and yield of its
loan portfolio. The following table presents loans outstanding at September
30, 1994 and December 31, 1993.


LOAN PORTFOLIO
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                              SEPTEMBER 30,                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                  1994                           1993
                                         ----------------------         ----------------------

                                                       PERCENT                        PERCENT
                                         AMOUNT        OF TOTAL         AMOUNT        OF TOTAL
                                      -----------------------------------------------------------
      <S>                             <C>              <C>             <C>            <C>
      Agricultural                      $27,656           40.38%       $33,007           40.94%

      Commercial and industrial          16,183           23.63         19,123           23.72

      Real estate
        Agricultural                      7,151           10.44          6,288            7.80
        Commercial                        6,839            9.98          8,370           10.38
        Residential                       5,918            8.64         10,106           12.54
        Construction and others           2,860            4.18          1,890            2.34

      Consumer, net of unearned
        income                            1,769            2.58          1,733            2.15

      Other                                 116             .17            104             .13
                                      -----------------------------------------------------------
      Total                             $68,492          100.00%       $80,621          100.00%
                                      ===========================================================

</TABLE>

       The loan portfolio decreased by $12,129,000 or 15.04% from
December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1994.  Agricultural loans tend to repay
during the first half of the year.  As a result of market conditions,
the loan demand has decreased in this area, especially for loans secured
by cattle.  A decrease of $4,188,000 was noted in residential loans due
to the decrease in mortgage banking activities in Amarillo as a result
of rising interest rates.

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       The following tables set forth the maturity composition and
interest sensitivity of total loans at September 30, 1994.

MATURITY OF LOANS
<TABLE>

<CAPTION>
                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1994
                                               ---------------------------------------
                                                    LOANS         PERCENT OF TOTAL
                                               ---------------------------------------
                                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
          <S>                                      <C>                     <C>
          In one year or less                      $64,655                  94.40%
          After one through five years               3,837                   5.60
          After five years                               -                      -
                                               ---------------------------------------

                 Total loans                       $68,492                 100.00%
                                               =======================================
</TABLE>

MATURITY CLASSES
<TABLE>

<CAPTION>
                                                           INTEREST SENSITIVITY
                                                --------------------------------------------
                                                      FIXED                   VARIABLE
                                                      RATE                      RATE
                                                --------------------------------------------
                                                              (In Thousands)
               <S>                                   <C>                       <C>
               In one year or less                   $10,809                   $53,846
               After one through five years            3,837                         -
               After five years                            -                         -
                                                --------------------------------------------
                      Total loans                    $14,646                   $53,846
                                                ============================================
</TABLE>

DEPOSITS

       The deposit base provides the major funding source for interest
earning assets of Citizens Bank.  Citizens Bank's deposits have generally
increased during the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30,
1994. Citizens Bank's total average deposits were $121,002,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 1994. This is an increase of $5,085,000
or 4.4% when compared to the year ended December 31, 1993.  Management
believes that demand, savings and certificates of deposit less than
$100,000 represent a core base of deposits while certificates of deposit in
excess of $100,000 and public funds are more interest rate sensitive and,
thus, are not viewed as part of the core deposit base. Because of these
factors, management views the growth of demand, savings and time
certificates of deposit less than $100,000 as more stable growth.



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       The following table indicates the mix and levels of deposits at
September 30, 1994 compared to December 31, 1993 and September 30, 1993.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                        SEPTEMBER 30, 1994               DECEMBER 31, 1993                SEPTEMBER 30, 1993
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             COST OF                          COST OF                          COST OF
                                   AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT      AMOUNT     FUNDS    PERCENT
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                             <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>       <C>
Demand and other
  noninterest bearing              $28,045      n/a%    23.78%      $36,016      n/a%    28.07%       $26,776     n/a%    23.21%

NOW accounts                        24,084     2.50     20.42        24,379     2.50     19.00         21,271    2.50     18.44

Savings accounts                     7,689     3.00      6.52         6,306     3.00      4.92          5,912    3.00      5.12

Money market deposit accounts       13,107     3.00     11.12        14,382     2.75     11.21         14,990    2.75     12.99

Certificates of deposit and
  individual retirement
  accounts<F1>:

Less than $100,000                  31,859     3.85     27.02        34,308     3.26     26.74         34,767    3.24     30.14

$100,000 or more                    13,131     3.85     11.14        12,904     3.23     10.06         11,644    3.24     10.10
                                --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total Deposits                $117,915     2.51%   100.00%     $128,295     2.13%   100.00%      $115,360    2.28%   100.00%
                                ==================================================================================================

<FN>

<F1>  Interest rate information is not available for a breakdown for
      certificates of deposit less than $100,000 and $100,000 or more on
      September 30, 1994 and 1993.  Therefore, the average rate for all
      certificates of deposit is listed for both classifications.

</TABLE>

<TABLE>
AMOUNT AND MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE

       The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time
deposits of $100,000 or more as of September 30, 1994:

<CAPTION>
                                                            SEPTEMBER 30,    PERCENT
                                                                1994         OF TOTAL
                                                           -----------------------------
                                                              (Dollars in Thousands)
               <S>                                         <C>              <C>
               Three months or less                            $ 6,607        50.32%

               Over three through twelve months                  6,423        48.91

               Over twelve months                                  101          .77
                                                           -----------------------------

               Total                                           $13,131       100.00%
                                                           =============================
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

      Amounts and interest rates related to short-term borrowings at September
30, 1994 and December 31, 1993 were as follows:

<CAPTION>

                                                         SEPTEMBER 30, 1994     DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                                       ----------------------------------------------
                                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                                    <C>                      <C>
Federal funds purchased:
  Outstanding balance at period-end                              $   50                  $    -
  Average interest rate at period-end                              5.13%                     n/a%
  Average outstanding during the period                          $  640                    5,107
  Weighted average interest rate                                   4.64%                    3.02%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end                    2,425                   10,275

Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
  Outstanding balance at period-end                              $   -                     6,000
  Average interest rate at period-end                               n/a%                    3.10%
  Average outstanding during the period                             244                    9,077
  Weighted average interest rate                                   3.10%                    3.08%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end                       -                    15,000
</TABLE>
    

LIQUIDITY AND RATE SENSITIVITY

       Liquidity is the measure of Citizens Bank's ability to meet its
customers' present and future deposit withdrawals or increased loan
demand without unduly penalizing earnings. Interest rate sensitivity
involves the relationship between rate sensitive assets and liabilities
and is an indication of the probable effects of interest rate
fluctuations on Citizens Bank's net interest income. Citizens Bank
manages both liquidity and interest sensitivity through a GAP analysis
report prepared monthly.

   
       Liquidity is provided for Citizens Bank by projecting credit demand
and other financial needs and then maintaining sufficient cash and assets
readily convertible into cash to meet these projected requirements.
Citizens Bank provided for its liquidity needs through core deposits,
maturing loans, and scheduled maturities of investments in securities, and
by maintaining adequate balances in Federal funds sold. At September 30,
1994, cash and due from banks, less Federal funds purchased amounted to
$8,284,000 or 6.24% of total assets.  This is a decrease of $5,867,000 from
December 31, 1993 when cash, due from banks  and Federal funds sold totaled
$14,151,000 or 9.51% of total assets. This level of cash and cash
equivalents is considered to be adequate in view of projected liquidity
needs.
    

       Interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities are those with
yields or rates subject to change within a future time period due to
maturity or changes in market rates. An ongoing objective of Citizens
Bank's asset/liability management program is to match rate-adjustable
assets and liabilities at similar maturity horizons, so that changes in
interest rates will not result in wide fluctuations in net interest
income. The rate sensitivity position is managed by matching funds
acquired having a specific maturity with loans, securities, or other
liquid assets with similar maturities.

   
       At September 30, 1994, $64,655,000 or 94.4%, of the loan portfolio will
reprice in one year or less. In addition, investment securities maturing
in one year or less of $7,501,000 bring total rate-sensitive assets
maturing or repricing within one year to $72,157,000.  When matched
with interest-bearing demand

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deposits, savings deposits, time deposits of $100,000 or more
maturing within one year, and Federal funds sold  totaling
$57,910,000, this represents a position which management believes
acceptable given the increasing interest rate environment at September
30, 1994.

CAPITAL

       The strength of its capital position determines the ability of a
financial institution to take advantage of growth opportunities and
handle unforeseen financial difficulties. Citizens Bank's stockholders'
equity at September 30, 1994 was $13,312,000 an increase of $787,000 or 6.3%
from the December 31, 1993 total of $12,525,000.  The September 30, 1994
stockholders' equity includes unrealized losses net of tax benefits on
investment securities available for sale of $525,000.  The average equity
to average assets ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 1994 and
1993, respectively, were 9.61% and 7.65%.  These ratios for the years ended
December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively were 7.96%, 8.46%, and 7.87%.

       Citizens Bank is subject to the issuance of capital adequacy
guidelines by its regulators, all of which have issued similar
guidelines for the measurement of capital adequacy. One measure is the
leverage capital ratio, which equals the ratio of ending total capital
less intangible assets to average total assets on a quarterly basis from
the latest Consolidated Reports of Income and Condition ("Call Report")
less intangible assets.  The guidelines also include a definition of
capital and provide a framework for calculating risk-weighted assets by
assigning assets and off-balance-sheet instruments to broad risk
categories. The risk-based capital standards establish a minimum ratio
of total capital to risk-weighted assets with a minimum of 4% when using
Tier 1 capital and a minimum of 8% when including total capital. Tier 1
capital is the sum of the core capital elements (common stockholders'
equity less intangible assets). Total capital includes the allowance for
loan losses limited to a maximum of 1.25% of risk-weighted assets.
Common shareholders' equity is not increased or decreased by unrealized
gains or losses on investment securities available for sale for the
purposes of computing regulatory capital ratios.

<TABLE>
       As the following table indicates, Citizens Bank exceeded the
minimum risk-based and leverage ratios at September 30, 1994 and December 31,
1993:
<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,    DECEMBER 31,       MINIMUM
                                                      1994             1993            LEVELS
                                                  -------------    ------------       -------
                                                             (Dollars in Thousands)
           <S>                                     <C>             <C>                <C>
           Capital Components:

             Tier 1 capital                        $ 13,032          $ 11,638
             Total capital                           13,902            12,513

           Assets:

             Risk-weighted assets and
             off-balance-sheet instruments          $88,030          $100,072

           Capital ratios:

             Leverage                                  9.71%             7.61%         3.00%

             Tier 1 risk-based capital                14.80%            11.63%         4.00%

             Total risk-based capital                 15.79%            12.50%         8.00%

</TABLE>
    

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         FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1993, 1992 AND 1991

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

       Net income for 1993 was $2,808,000 or $140.40 per share compared
to $1,754,000 or $87.70 per share in 1992 and $1,444,000 or $72.20 per
share in 1991.  The earnings in 1993 included nine months of operations
for the Vega branch, earnings of which totalled $106,000.  The earnings
in 1991 included income from the Amarillo branch for approximately 7.5
months.

       The increase in net income from 1992 to 1993 was $1,054,000.
Primary sources of this increase were an increase in net interest income
due to an increase in earning assets, a $552,000 negative provision for
loan losses, and an increase of $61,000 in gains on sales of investment
securities.  The remaining increase resulted from normal growth and a
decreasing interest rate environment.

       The increase in net income from 1991 to 1992 was $311,000.  The
primary sources of this increase were the earning asset growth and
increased interest rate spread, which was partially offset by the
inclusion of a year of expenses for the Amarillo branch in 1992.



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<TABLE>
       The following tables compare net income as a percent of average
assets and average equity for the last three years:

<CAPTION>
                                         RETURN ON                    RETURN ON
                                      AVERAGE ASSETS                 AVERAGE EQUITY
                                  ----------------------       -----------------------
                                       DECEMBER 31,                 DECEMBER 31,
                                  1993     1992     1991       1993     1992      1991
                                  ----------------------       -----------------------
     <S>                          <C>      <C>      <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>
     Net income                   1.97%    1.54%    1.37%     24.70%   18.20%    17.45%

</TABLE>

       During the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991,
respectively, the dividend payout ratios (dividends declared divided by
net income) were 20.48%, 25.66%, and 38.12%.

       Following are analyses and comments regarding net interest income,
noninterest expense, other expenses and income taxes for the last three
years.  These comparisons provide additional details of the increases
in net income and include a discussion of the changes between these
periods.

NET INTEREST INCOME

       Net interest income is the principal source of Citizens Bank's net
income and represents the difference between interest income and
interest expense.  The following schedule provides a summary concerning
net interest income, average balances and the related interest
rates/yields for the past three years.  Nonaccruing loans are included
in the interest-earning assets; interest income on such loans is
recorded when received.

       Interest earning assets include tax exempt investments and the
related income is presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax
rate of 34%.  The amount of the tax-equivalent adjustment was $461,000,
$334,000 and $332,000 for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and
1991, respectively.


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                           AVERAGE         PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                           BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                        <C>            <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                    $70,308           49.23%           $6,345       9.02%
  Taxable securities                        35,614           24.94             2,074       5.82
  Nontaxable securities                     17,935           12.56             1,356       7.56
  FHLB stock                                 1,601            1.12                56       3.50
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                              1,125            0.79                86       7.64
  Federal funds sold                         5,370            3.76               151       2.81
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

    Total interest-earning assets         $131,953           92.40%          $10,068       7.63%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                   $7,239            5.07%
  Premises and equipment                     1,967            1.38
  Other assets                               3,006            2.11
  Allowance for loan losses                 (1,365)          (0.96)
                                           -----------------------
    Total assets                          $142,800          100.00%
                                           =======================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                             $22,939           16.07%            $ 577       2.52%
  Savings accounts                           5,302            3.71               155       2.92
  Money market accounts                     15,340           10.74               421       2.74
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                     44,830           31.40             1,477       3.29
  Short-term borrowings                     14,656           10.26               450       3.07
  Notes payable                                 76            0.05                 4       5.26
                                           ----------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                         $103,143           72.23%           $3,084       2.99%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                          $27,506           19.26%
  Other liabilities                            784            0.55
                                           -----------------------
    Total liabilities                      131,433           92.04

Stockholders' equity                        11,367            7.96
                                           -----------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                       $142,800          100.00%
                                           =======================

Net interest income                                                           $6,984
                                                                               =====
Interest rate spread                                                                       4.64%
                                                                                           ====
Net interest margin                                                                        5.29%
                                                                                           ====
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31, 1992
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                           AVERAGE         PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                           BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                        <C>            <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                    $53,702           47.16%           $4,997       9.31%
  Taxable securities                        32,234           28.30             2,349       7.29
  Nontaxable securities                     11,577           10.17               982       8.48
  FHLB stock                                    26            0.02                 1       3.85
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                              3,129            2.75               239       7.64
  Federal funds sold                         4,720            4.14               177       3.75
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

    Total interest-earning assets         $105,388           92.54%           $8,745       8.30%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                 $  6,788            5.96%
  Premises and equipment                       984            0.87
  Other assets                               2,168            1.90
  Allowance for loan losses                 (1,443)          (1.27)
                                           -----------------------
    Total assets                         $ 113,885          100.00%
                                           =======================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                             $18,159           15.95%           $  657       3.62%
  Savings accounts                           2,975            2.61                99       3.33
  Money market accounts                     14,958           13.13               427       2.85
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                     42,658           37.46             1,778       4.17
  Short-term borrowings                      5,880            5.16               181       3.08
  Notes payable                               ---             ---                ---        ---
                                              -------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                        $  84,630           74.31%           $3,142       3.71%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                          $18,968           16.66%
  Other liabilities                            651            0.57
                                           -----------------------
    Total liabilities                      104,249           91.54

Stockholders' equity                         9,636            8.46
                                           -----------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                       $113,885          100.00%
                                           =======================

Net interest income                                                           $5,603
                                                                               =====
Interest rate spread                                                                       4.59%
                                                                                           ====
Net interest margin                                                                        5.32%
                                                                                           ====
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               DECEMBER 31, 1991
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                             INTEREST     AVERAGE
                                           AVERAGE         PERCENT OF        INCOME/      YIELD/
                                           BALANCE        TOTAL ASSETS       EXPENSE       RATE
                                           ------------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                        <C>            <C>                <C>          <C>
Interest-earning assets:
  Loans                                    $42,213           40.19%           $4,786      11.34%
  Taxable securities                        30,071           28.63             2,689       8.94
  Nontaxable securities                     10,342            9.84               977       9.45
  FHLB stock                                     0            0.00                 0       0.00
  Interest-bearing deposits with
    other banks                              7,156            6.81               572       7.99
  Federal funds sold                         7,944            7.56               479       6.03
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

    Total interest-earning assets         $ 97,726           93.03%           $9,503       9.72%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing assets:
  Cash and due from banks                  $ 5,541            5.27%
  Premises and equipment                       868            0.83
  Other assets                               2,265            2.16
  Allowance for loan losses                (1,356)           (1.29)
                                           -----------------------
    Total assets                          $105,044          100.00%
                                           =======================

Interest-bearing liabilities:
  NOW accounts                             $15,762           15.01%           $  922       5.85%
  Savings accounts                           2,100            2.00               111       5.29
  Money market accounts                     11,736           11.17               484       4.12
  Time deposits and individual
     retirement accounts                    45,019           42.86             2,985       6.63
  Short-term borrowings                      6,843            6.51               387       5.66
  Notes payable                               ---             ---                ---        ---
                                              -------------------------------------------------
    Total interest-bearing
      liabilities                         $ 81,460           77.55%           $4,889       6.00%
                                           ----------------------------------------------------

Noninterest-bearing liabilities:
  Demand deposits                          $14,586           13.89%
  Other liabilities                            728            0.69
                                           -----------------------
    Total liabilities                       96,774           92.13

Stockholders' equity                         8,270            7.87
                                           -----------------------
  Total liabilities and stock-
    holders' equity                       $105,044          100.00%
                                           =======================

Net interest income                                                           $4,614
                                                                               =====
Interest rate spread                                                                       3.72%
                                                                                           ====
Net interest margin                                                                        4.72%
                                                                                           ====
</TABLE>


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<TABLE>
      In summary, the above tables indicate the following trends:
<CAPTION>
                                                       YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                    1993         1992       1991
                                               --------------------------------------
                                                        (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                            <C>             <C>         <C>
Average earning assets                            $131,953     $105,388    $97,726

  Increase from prior year                          26,565        7,662

Average interest-bearing liabilities               103,143       84,630     81,460

  Increase from prior year                          18,513        3,170

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income         6,984        5,603      4,614

  Increase from prior year                           1,381          989

Net interest margin (net interest income
  divided by average earning assets)                  5.29%        5.32%      4.72%

</TABLE>

       The increases in average earning assets and interest-bearing
liabilities were mainly a result of branch purchases and an improving
economy.  The improvement in net interest margin in 1992 illustrates the
benefits of a declining interest rate environment nationally and in
Citizens Bank's primary market.

       Net interest income is affected by the volume and rate of both
interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities.  The following
table depicts the dollar effect and rate changes for the different
categories of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities
and the resultant change in interest income and interest expense.
Nonperforming loans are included with loans in the table.



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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                             1993 COMPARED TO                  1992 COMPARED TO
                                               1992 INCREASE                     1991 INCREASE
                                             (DECREASE) DUE TO                 (DECREASE) DUE TO
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
                                        Volume    Rate(1)      Net        Volume    Rate(1)      Net
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
                                                               (In Thousands)
<S>                                   <C>         <C>        <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>
Interest earned on:

  Loans                                 $1,545     $(197)    $1,348       $1,303    $(1,092)  $   211
  Taxable securities                       246      (521)      (275)         193       (533)     (340)
  Nontaxable securities                    539      (165)       374          117       (112)        5
  Federal Home Loan
    Bank stock                              61        (6)        55            0          1         1
  Interest-bearing deposits
    with other banks                      (153)        0       (153)        (322)       (11)     (333)
  Federal funds sold                        24       (50)       (26)        (194)      (108)     (302)
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------

  Total interest earning assets          2,262      (939)     1,323        1,097     (1,855)     (758)
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
Interest earned on:

  NOW accounts                             173      (253)       (80)         140       (405)     (265)
  Savings accounts                          77       (21)        56           46        (58)      (12)
  Money market deposits                     11       (17)        (6)         133       (190)      (57)
  Time deposits and individual
    retirement accounts                     91      (392)      (301)        (157)    (1,050)   (1,207)
  Short-term borrowings                    270        (1)       269          (54)      (152)     (206)
  Notes payable                              0         4          4            0          0         0
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
  Total interest-bearing
    liabilities                            622      (680)       (58)         108     (1,855)   (1,747)
                                      -------------------------------   --------------------------------
  Net interest income                   $1,640     $(259)    $1,381       $  989    $     0   $   989
                                      ===============================   ================================

<FN>
(1)    Changes in interest income and interest expense due to both rate
       and volume are included in rate variances

</TABLE>

       During 1993, average interest earning assets increased $26,565,000.
This increase in volume accounted for increased interest income of
$2,262,000.  Of this total, $1,545,000 can be attributed to increased
loan volume of $16,606,000.  Nontaxable securities increased $6,358,000
while taxable securities increased $3,380,000. Federal Home Loan Bank
stock increased by $1,575,000 and the combined Federal funds sold and
interest bearing deposits in other banks decreased by $1,354,000.  These
increases in the volume of average assets were largely due to the
purchase of the Vega branch in April 1993 and caused interest income to
increase by $2,262,000 while changes in interest rates on the average
volume of interest earning assets reduced interest income $939,000.
The decrease in interest income associated with reduced


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rates reflects the general decline in the level of rates during 1993.
The net effect of the volume and rate changes associated with interest
earning assets increased interest income $1,323,000.

       Average interest-bearing liabilities increased $18,513,000 during
1993.  Of this increase, $8,776,000 represents increased borrowings from
the Federal Home Loan Bank advances program.  The remaining increase is
a general increase in deposits caused by the purchase of the Vega
branch.  These changes in the volume of deposits caused a $352,000
increase in interest expense while the increase in FHLB and other
borrowings increased interest expense by $270,000.  The decreasing
interest rate environment caused a decrease in interest expense of
$680,000, creating a net decrease in interest expense of $58,000 in
1993.

       The net effect of changes in rate and volume on interest earning
assets and interest-bearing liabilities in 1993 increased net interest
income by $1,381,000.

       During 1992, average interest earning assets increased $7,662,000
and average interest-bearing liabilities increased $3,170,000 resulting
in a net increase of $989,000 in net interest income.  The most
significant changes in average assets were an increase in loans of
$11,489,000, which was largely offset by a decrease in combined Federal
funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with other banks of $7,251,000.
Taxable and nontaxable securities increased $3,398,000.  These changes
in the mix of average earning assets and the overall increase in
balances resulted in $1,097,000 additional interest income; however,
reduced yields in all categories, as experienced in the industry,
decreased interest income $1,855,000 for a net overall decrease of
$758,000.

       Average interest-bearing deposits increased $4,133,000 while
borrowings decreased $963,000.  In general, deposits moved from longer
term time deposits to shorter term, less expensive, demand accounts.
In total, volume changes in average interest-bearing liabilities caused
a net increase in expense of $108,000.  Consistent with assets, the
general and significant decline in interest rates during 1992 on average
liabilities resulted in a very favorable $1,855,000 decrease in interest
expense, creating a net decrease in interest expense of $1,747,000 in
1992.

       The major influence on net interest income was the growth in the
earning assets during both 1993 and 1992.  The increase in interest
income of $1,323,000 or 15% in 1993 was primarily due to growth in the
loan portfolio.  The interest expense remained relatively stable as
interest rate decreases offset the growth in deposits and borrowings
used to fund the asset growth.  The decrease in interest expense of
$1,747,000 or 36% in 1992 more than offset the decrease in interest
income of $758,000 or 8%.

PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

       The provision for loan losses provides an allowance (the allowance
for loan losses) against which loan losses are charged as those losses
become evident.  Management evaluates the appropriate level of the
allowance for loan losses on a monthly basis.  The analyses take into
consideration the results of an ongoing loan review process, the purpose
of which is to determine the level of credit risk within the portfolio
and to ensure proper adherence to underwriting and documentation
standards.  A specific portion of the allowance is allocated to those
loans which appear to represent a more than normal exposure to risk.
In addition, estimates are made for potential losses on loans not
specifically reviewed, based on historical loan loss experience and
other factors and trends.

       No provision for loan losses was required for 1991 or 1992, and a
negative provision of $522,000 was recorded in 1993 based on
management's evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for loan
losses.  Factors that influenced management's determination that a
negative provision for loan losses was appropriate


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included (i) an evaluation of each nonperforming, classified and potential
problem loan to ascertain an estimate of loss exposure based upon
upon circumstances then known to management, (ii) current economic
conditions and outlook, and (iii) an overall review of the loan
portfolio in light of past loan loss experience.  Net chargeoffs (loan
losses charged against the allowance for loan losses less recoveries
of prior chargeoffs) for 1991 and 1992 were $67,000 and $91,000,
respectively.  Net recoveries of $82,000 were realized for 1993.

       Based on Citizens Bank's review of remaining collateral and
financial condition of identified loans with characteristically more
than a normal degree of risk, historical loan loss percentages and
economic conditions, management believes the allowance for loan losses
at December 31, 1993 is adequate to cover future possible losses.

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       Following are tables setting forth the activity for loan losses and
certain ratios to nonperforming loans and total loans for 1993, 1992 and
1991.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                      YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                            ------------------------------------------
                                                 1993          1992          1991
                                            ------------------------------------------
                                                       (Dollars in Thousands)
<S>                                         <C>               <C>           <C>
Balance at beginning of period                  $1,479        $1,388        $1,321

Loans charged off:

   Agricultural                                      -             -             -

   Commercial and industrial                        98            10            22

   Residential real estate-mortgage                  -             -             -

   Consumer                                         20            15             9
                                            ------------------------------------------
Total chargeoffs                                   118            25            31
                                            ------------------------------------------

Recoveries:

   Agricultural                                     25             84            49

   Commercial and industrial                         5              7            27

   Residential real estate-mortgage                  -             10            17

   Consumer                                          6             15             5
                                            ------------------------------------------
Total recoveries                                    36            116            98
                                            ------------------------------------------
  Net loans recovered (charged off)                (82)            91            67

Negative provision for loan losses                (522)            -             -
                                            ------------------------------------------
Balance at end of period                         $ 875         $1,479        $1,388
                                            ==========================================
Net loan recoveries (chargeoffs)
  to average loans                                (.12%)          .17%          .16%

Allowance to total loans                          1.09%          2.43%         2.56%

Allowance to nonperforming loans                470%        49,300%       23,133%

</TABLE>

       The allowance for loan losses is not allocated to specific
categories of loans.  However, based on Citizens Bank's review of
remaining collateral and/or financial condition of identified loans with
characteristically more than a normal degree of risk, historical loan
loss percentages, and economic conditions, management believes the
allowance for loan losses at December 31, 1993 is adequate to cover
losses inherent in the portfolio.

       Nonperforming assets are defined as loans delinquent 90 or more
days, nonaccrual loans, restructured loans, and foreclosed assets.  Such
assets do not necessarily represent future losses to Citizens Bank since
underlying collateral can be sold and the financial condition of the
borrowers may improve.  The following table sets forth the detail of
nonperforming loans.  Citizens Bank had no restructured loans or
foreclosed assets at any of the dates listed herein.

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NONPERFORMING LOANS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                    ---------------------------------
                                        1993        1992     1991
                                    ---------------------------------
                                               (In Thousands)
<S>                                 <C>            <C>      <C>
Nonaccrual loans                        $185         $ 1      $ 6

Loans past due 90 days or more             1           2        -
                                    ---------------------------------

  Total nonperforming loans             $186         $ 3      $ 6
                                    =================================

</TABLE>

       The nonaccrual loans at December 31, 1993 consisted of loans to two
borrowers.  Of this amount, $135,000 was received in 1994 when the
borrower sold the collateral on one loan.  Additionally, a partial
recovery was received on the previously charged-off portion of this
loan.  The remaining nonaccrual loan at December 31, 1993 is  expected
to result in an additional chargeoff of approximately $20,000, although
the actual chargeoff is pending the receipt of a settlement from a third
party.

       At December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, there were no significant
commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose loans were
considered nonperforming.

       Citizens Bank's policy is to discontinue accruing interest on loans
when principal or interest is due and remains unpaid for 90 days or
more, unless the loan is well secured and in the process of collection.
Citizens Bank would have recognized additional interest income of
approximately $17,000, $1,000 and $3,000 for 1993, 1992 and 1991,
respectively, if contractual interest on these loans had been recognized.
The amount of interest actually collected and included in income
related to these loans was $9,000 in 1993 and $1,000 in 1991. No
interest payments were received on nonperforming loans in 1992.

       The loan portfolio does not include any loans to foreign countries
or highly leveraged transaction loans.  Approximately 49% of the loans
at Citizens Bank on December 31, 1993 were for agricultural purposes.
Commercial loans to individuals and businesses in the local lending
areas of the four locations represented 34% of the loans.  The remaining
17% consists largely of residential real estate lending.  Senior
management closely monitors concentrations to individual customers and
actively participates within their lending areas.  Citizens Bank's
lending policies require security for loans including liens on
residential mortgage loans and certain of the other loans secured by
real estate.  In addition, policies and procedures are in place to
assess the creditworthiness of borrowers for all loans and commitments.
Borrowers' abilities to honor their loan contracts can be largely
dependent upon weather conditions and economic conditions within their
market areas and on a national level.

       Management attributes the low level of nonperforming assets to a
relatively stable economy in its primary market, strong efforts in the
credit review of potential borrowers, and close monitoring of potential
problem loans.

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<TABLE>
NONINTEREST INCOME

       The balance of earnings of a banking institution are typically
generated through noninterest income from fees and service charges.  The
following tables outline the components of this income source for the
years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991:

<CAPTION>
                                       YEAR ENDED               CHANGE               CHANGE
                                      DECEMBER 31,             1993/1992            1992/1991
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1993     1992     1991    AMOUNT    PERCENT    AMOUNT    PERCENT
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
  <S>                         <C>         <C>      <C>     <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>

  Service charges                $532     $467     $423     $ 65      13.92%     $44       10.40%
  Other operating
    income                        101       87       53       14      16.09       34       64.15
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Subtotal                      633      554      476       79      14.26%      78       16.39%

  Securities gains                 85       24       16       61     254.17        8       50.00
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total noninterest
      income                     $718     $578     $492     $140      24.22%     $86       17.48%
                              ======================================================================

</TABLE>

       As noted above, noninterest income increased each year due to
growth in all major categories.  The growth in service charges is due
to the growth in deposit accounts, which provide a majority of this
income.  The growth in other operating income is primarily due to the
increased mortgage banking activities in 1992 and 1993 due to the lower
interest rate environment.

       Net gains on sales of securities increased each year due to
increased market value differences as interest rates declined.  During
the last half of 1993, Citizens Bank sold mortgage-backed securities to
fund the repayment of FHLB advances.

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OTHER EXPENSES
<TABLE>

<CAPTION>
                                       YEAR ENDED               CHANGE               CHANGE
                                      DECEMBER 31,             1993/1992            1992/1991
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                 1993     1992     1991    AMOUNT    PERCENT    AMOUNT    PERCENT
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                         (Dollars in Thousands)
  <S>                         <C>         <C>      <C>     <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>

  Compensation and
    employee benefits           $2,243   $1,919   $1,466    $324      16.88%     $453      30.90%
  Occupancy expense                505      458      439      47      10.26        19       4.33
  FDIC assessment                  229      221      177       8       3.62        44      24.86%
  Other expenses                 1,194      769      834     425      55.27       (65)     (7.79)
                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------
    Total noninterest
      expenses                  $4,171   $3,367   $2,916    $804      23.87%     $451      15.47%
                              ======================================================================

</TABLE>

       Noninterest expense increased in 1993 due to the acquisition of the
Vega branch in April.  The acquisition increased compensation expense
$192,000, occupancy expense $36,000, FDIC assessment $8,000, and other
expense $153,000 for a total increase of $389,000 or 11.55% of total
1992 noninterest expenses.

       The remaining increase in compensation expense during 1993 is due
to normal salary and benefits increases.  The increase from 1991 to 1992
is partly due to only including approximately 7.5 months of Amarillo's
expenses in 1991.

       The increases in the FDIC assessment relate to the growth in
deposits from the above mentioned branch acquisitions.

       Other expenses decreased slightly from 1991 and 1992 and increased
by $372,000 between 1992 and 1993.  The increase in 1993 is primarily
due to the following increases in specific accounts at Citizens Bank,
which amount to $309,000 of the increase:

<TABLE>
      <S>                                             <C>
      Attorney fees                                   $31,000
      Data processing fees                             31,000
      Telephone                                        44,000
      Amortization of core deposit premium             45,000
      External audit fees                              47,000
      Postage and printing costs                       51,000
      Miscellaneous losses and expenses                60,000
</TABLE>

      Many of these increases resulted from the purchase of the Vega
branch.  Attorney fees paid in 1992 were negligible while fees were
incurred in 1993 to complete the Vega purchase.  No external examination
or audit was performed in 1992.  The miscellaneous losses resulted
primarily from unlocated errors in the mortgage banking department and
stop payment checks.  These errors resulted from inadequate controls over

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loans in the "pipeline" between origination and sale of the loan.
The stop payment losses were due to checks that were paid on the date
the stop payment was accepted.

INCOME TAXES

      Dalhart files a consolidated Federal income tax return including
Dalhart-Delaware and Citizens Bank.  Citizens Bank pays Federal income
tax expense to Dalhart based on the taxable income of Citizens Bank on
a stand-alone basis.  Deferred income taxes provided on certain
transactions which are reported for financial reporting purposes in
different periods than for income tax purposes.

      A reconciliation of expected income tax expense for Citizens Bank,
computed by applying the effective Federal statutory rate of 34% to
income before the provision for income taxes is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            DECEMBER 31,
                                         ----------------------------------------------
                                                     1993          1992          1991
                                         ----------------------------------------------
                                                           (In Thousands)

<S>                                                 <C>            <C>           <C>
Federal income taxes at statutory rate              $1,221          $843         $632
Less effect of tax exempt income                     (273)         (204)         (189)
Other, net                                            (16)            87          (29)
                                         ----------------------------------------------
  Total provision for income taxes                  $  932          $726         $414
                                         ==============================================
</TABLE>

      Citizens Bank adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes," during 1993.  The effect was to
increase reported results of operations by $148,000.


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                         FINANCIAL CONDITION

INVESTMENTS

      Citizens Bank's holdings of short-term investments and scheduled
maturities of investment securities serve as a source of liquidity to
meet depositor and borrower fund requirements, in addition to being a
significant element of total interest income.  Federal funds sold had
outstanding balances at December 31, 1993 of $4,025,000 and $4,200,000
at December 31, 1992.  Investment securities at December 31, 1993 of
$49,680,000 increased $1,630,000 as compared to December 31, 1992 of
$51,310,000.  This increase in the balance of investment securities is
due primarily to increased nontaxable securities.


SECURITIES PORTFOLIO

      The following table presents the composition of investments at each
year-end:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     1993                        1992                          1991
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             PERCENT                     PERCENT                    PERCENT
                                             OF TOTAL                    OF TOTAL                   OF TOTAL
                               AMOUNT       SECURITIES     AMOUNT       SECURITIES      AMOUNT     SECURITIES
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                           <C>           <C>           <C>           <C>            <C>           <C>
U.S. Treasuries
  and agencies                $ 2,357         4.74%       $ 4,256         8.29%        $ 4,761       11.19%
Obligations of
  states and
  political
  subdivisions                 18,822        37.89         13,433        26.17          10,177       23.92
Mortgage-backed
  securities                   26,220        52.78         32,401        63.14          27,508       64.65
Corporate bonds
  and other                     2,281         4.59          1,230         2.40             102         .24
                            ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Total securities              $49,680       100.00%       $51,320       100.00%        $42,548      100.00%
                            =================================================================================
</TABLE>

       The fair value of total investment securities was $50,501,000,
$51,740,000 and $42,721,000 at December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991,
respectively.  Included in corporate bonds and other is FHLB stock with
a book value which approximates fair value of $2,281,000 and $877,000
at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

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       On January 1, 1994, Citizens Bank adopted SFAS 115, which is
discussed in the analysis of the September 30, 1994 investments portfolio.
The FHLB stock is not included in the SFAS 115 classifications due to
the lack of a published market value and certain restrictions that limit
the marketability of this investment.  This stock is included in the
securities totals at cost and labeled as "All other equity securities"
for reporting on the Call Report beginning in March 1994.
    

INVESTMENT SECURITIES-MATURITIES AND YIELDS

       The following table shows the components and yields for the various
forms of investment securities as of December 31, 1993:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              AFTER ONE                  AFTER FIVE
                                IN ONE                         THROUGH                    THROUGH
                             YEAR OR LESS                     FIVE YEARS                 TEN YEARS              AFTER TEN YEARS
                      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                         AMOUNT        YIELD           AMOUNT         YIELD          AMOUNT       YIELD      AMOUNT       YIELD
                      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                       <C>           <C>             <C>            <C>           <C>         <C>          <C>          <C>
U.S. Treasuries
  and agencies            $1,503        6.93%           $  854         8.29%         $    -         -%        $    -          -%
Obligations of
 states and
 political
 subdivisions<F1>          3,146        7.87            13,112         7.21           2,427      8.07            137       9.52
Mortgage-backed
  securities              10,123        6.51            12,569         6.11           2,088      4.99          1,440       5.11
                      -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total investment
  securities             $14,772        6.84%          $26,535         6.72%         $4,515      6.65%        $1,577       5.50%
                      =============================================================================================================
    
<FN>
<F1>  Yield presented on a tax-equivalent basis assuming a tax rate of
      34%.
</TABLE>

      Certain mortgage-backed securities were sold during 1993 due to the
accelerated prepayments of principal caused by decreasing interest rates
and to repay FHLB advances.

      As discussed above, FHLB stock of $2,281,000 at December 31, 1993
is not included in this table as it represents an equity security with
no stated maturity.

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LOANS

      The loan portfolio constitutes the major earning asset of most
banks and typically offers the best alternative for obtaining the
maximum interest spread above the cost of funds.  The overall economic
strength of any bank generally parallels the quality and yield of its
loan portfolio.  Citizens Bank's total loans outstanding on December 31,
1993, 1992 and 1991, are presented in the following table:

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       DECEMBER 31,
                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 1993                          1992                         1991
                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                        AMOUNT        PERCENT         AMOUNT         PERCENT         AMOUNT        PERCENT
                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                      (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                                     <C>            <C>             <C>           <C>             <C>          <C>
Agricultural                            $33,007         40.94%         $22,121        36.38%         $26,119       47.78%
Commercial and industrial                19,123         23.72           14,134        23.25           13,593       24.86
Real estate:
  Agricultural                            6,288          7.80            5,684         9.35            5,652       10.34
  Commercial                              8,370         10.38            7,468        12.28            4,789        8.76
  Residential                            10,106         12.54            9,313        15.32            2,093        3.38
  Construction and others                 1,890          2.34              215          .35              539         .98
Consumer, net of unearned
  income                                  1,733          2.15            1,794         2.95            1,629        2.98
Other                                       104           .13               72          .12              256         .47
                                    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total                                   $80,621        100.00%         $60,801       100.00%         $54,670      100.00%

                                    ========================================================================================
</TABLE>

      The loan portfolio increased $19,820,000 or 32.6% from December 31,
1992 to December 31, 1993, primarily in agricultural and commercial
loans.  An increase of $6,131,000 or 11.2% was experienced from 1991 to
1992, primarily in real estate loans, due to a lower interest rate
environment increasing mortgage banking activities at the Amarillo
branch.
    

      The following tables set forth the maturity composition and
interest sensitivity of total loans at December 31, 1993.

MATURITY OF LOANS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    DECEMBER 31, 1993
                                   -----------------------------------------------
                                                                      PERCENT
                                              LOANS                   OF TOTAL
                                   -----------------------------------------------
                                                   (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                                           <C>                     <C>
In one year or less                           $76,541                  94.94%
After one through five years                    4,063
After five years                                   17                   5.04
                                                                         .02
                                   ===============================================
      Total loans                             $80,621                 100.00%
</TABLE>

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MATURITY CLASSES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   INTEREST SENSITIVITY
                                   ---------------------------------------------------
                                               FIXED                 VARIABLE
                                                RATE                   RATE
                                   ---------------------------------------------------
                                                       (In Thousands)

<S>                                           <C>                     <C>
In one year or less                           $17,856                 $58,685
After one through five years                    4,063                       -
After five years                                   17                       -
                                   ----------------------------------------------------
      Total loans                             $21,936                 $58,685
                                   ====================================================
</TABLE>

DEPOSITS

      The deposit base provides the major funding source for interest
earning assets of most banks.  Citizens Bank's deposits have increased
steadily during the period from December 31, 1992 to December 31, 1993.
Citizens Bank's total average deposits were $115,917,000 in 1993, an
increase of $18,199,000 over 1992.  Generally, demand, savings, and
certificates of deposit less than $100,000 are recognized as the core
base of deposits while certificates of deposit in excess of $100,000 and
public funds are more interest rate sensitive and, thus, are not
considered part of the core deposit base.  Because of these factors,
management views the growth in deposits other than certificates of
deposit of $100,000 or more as more stable growth.  During 1993,
Citizens Bank's customers preferred NOW Accounts and money market
accounts as these types of deposits adjusted more quickly to rate
changes than certificates of deposit.


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      The following table indicates the mix and levels of deposits at
December 31, 1993 compared to December 31, 1992.

   
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                        DECEMBER 31, 1993                         DECEMBER 31, 1992                 CHANGE
                            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             COST OF                                 COST OF
                                AMOUNT        FUNDS       PERCENT         AMOUNT      FUNDS     PERCENT      AMOUNT      PERCENT
                            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                            <C>            <C>         <C>            <C>          <C>       <C>         <C>          <C>
Demand and other
 noninterest bearing            $36,016        n/a%        28.07%         $25,591      n/a%      25.77%     $10,425      40.74%
NOW accounts                     24,379       2.50         19.00           20,868     2.85       19.46        3,511      16.82

Savings accounts                  6,306       3.00          4.92            4,182     3.00        4.07        2,124      50.79
Money market deposit
  accounts                       14,382       2.75         11.21           12,218     3.10       11.89        2,164      17.71

Certificates of deposit
  including retirement
  accounts(1):

  Less than $100,000             34,308       3.26         26.74           29,816     3.43       29.03        4,492      15.07

  $100,000 or more               12,904       3.23         10.06           10,043     3.43        9.78        2,861      28.49
                            -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Total Deposits               $128,295       2.13%       100.00%        $102,718     2.29%     100.00%     $25,557      24.88%
                            =======================================================================================================
    
<FN>
(1)   Interest rate information is not available for a breakdown of cost
      of funds for certificates of deposits less than $100,000 and
      $100,000 or more on December 31, 1992.  Therefore, a combined rate
      is being used.
</TABLE>

AMOUNT AND MATURITIES OF TIME DEPOSITS OF $100,000 OR MORE

      The following table sets forth the amount and maturities of time
deposits of $100,000 or more at December 31, 1993:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                             DECEMBER 31,                PERCENT
                                                1993                     OF TOTAL
                                  ------------------------------------------------------
                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                                            <C>                       <C>
Three months or less                            $8,693                    67.37%
Over three through twelve
  months                                         4,211                    32.63
Over twelve months                                   -                        -
                                  ------------------------------------------------------
Total                                          $12,904                   100.00%
                                  ======================================================
</TABLE>


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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

      Amounts and interest rates related to short-term borrowings at June
30, 1994 and December 31, 1993, 1992, and 1991 were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        December 31,
                                                         1993               1992             1991
                                                -------------------------------------------------------
                                                                    (Dollars in Thousands)

<S>                                                    <C>                 <C>              <C>
Federal funds purchased:
  Outstanding balance at year-end                           n/a%           $7,250           $7,175
  Average interest rate at year-end                                          3.25%            4.19%
  Average outstanding during the year                  $ 5,107             $5,584           $6,083
  Weighted average interest rate                          3.02%              3.43%            5.39%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end         $10,275             $8,100           $9,625


Federal Home Loan Bank advances:
  Outstanding balance at year-end                      $ 6,000             $7,000           $    -
  Average interest rate at year-end                       3.10%              3.40%             n/a%
  Average outstanding during the year                  $ 9,077             $   98           $    -
  Weighted average interest rate                          3.08%              3.40%             n/a%
  Highest outstanding balance at any month-end         $15,000             $7,000           $    -

</TABLE>

LIQUIDITY AND RATE SENSITIVITY

       Liquidity is the measure of Citizens Bank's ability to meet its
customers' present and future deposit withdrawals or increased loan
demand without unduly penalizing earnings.  Interest rate sensitivity
involves the relationship between rate sensitive assets and liabilities
and is an indication of the probable effects of interest rate
fluctuations on Citizens Bank's net interest income.  Citizens Bank
manages both liquidity and interest sensitivity through a GAP analysis
report prepared monthly.

   
       Liquidity is provided for Citizens Bank by projecting credit demand
and other financial needs and then maintaining sufficient cash and
assets readily convertible into cash to meet these projected
requirements.  Citizens Bank provided for its liquidity needs through
core deposits, maturing loans, and scheduled maturities of investments
in securities, and by maintaining adequate balances in Federal funds
sold.  At December 31, 1993 cash and Federal funds sold amounted to
$14,151,000 or 9.75% of total assets.  This is an increase of $1,412,000
from December 31, 1992 when cash and Federal funds sold totaled
$12,739,000 or 9.91% of total assets.  This level of cash and cash
equivalents is considered to be adequate in view of projected liquidity
needs.
    

       Interest rate-sensitive assets and liabilities are those with
yields or rates subject to change within a future time period due to
maturity or changes in market rates.  An ongoing objective of Citizens
Bank's asset/liability management program is to match rate-adjustable
assets and liabilities at similar maturity horizons, so that changes in
interest rates will not result in wide fluctuations in net interest
income.  The rate sensitivity position is managed by matching funds
acquired having a specific maturity with loans, securities, or other
liquid assets with similar maturities.

   
       At December 31, 1993, $76,541,000 or 94.94%, of the loan portfolio
repriced in one year or less.  In addition, investment securities
maturing in one year or less of $14,772,000 and Federal funds sold of
$4,025,000 bring total rate-sensitive assets maturing or repricing
within one year to $95,338,000 or 72.25% of total interest-earning
assets.  When matched with interest-bearing demand deposits, savings
deposits, and time deposits of

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<PAGE> 151

$100,000 or more maturing within one year of $57,971,000, this represented
a position which management believed appropriate given the increasing
interest rate environment expected at December 31, 1993.


SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF
DALHART

       The following table sets forth, as of the record date for the
Dalhart Special Meeting, the names and addresses of each beneficial
owner of more than five percent (5%) of Dalhart Common known to the
Board of Directors of Dalhart, showing the amount and nature of such
beneficial ownership and the names of each director and executive
officer of Dalhart who owns shares of Dalhart Common, the number of
shares of Dalhart Common owned beneficially by each director and
executive officer and the number of shares of Dalhart Common owned
beneficially by all directors and executive officers as a group.  None
of the shareholders listed herein would own, on a pro forma basis,
giving effect to the Acquisition, more than one percent (1%) of the
issued and outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common.
    


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                     SHARES OF DALHART COMMON
NAME AND ADDRESS(1)                     BENEFICIALLY OWNED                     PERCENT OF CLASS
- -------------------                     ------------------                     ----------------

<S>                                          <C>                                     <C>
E.C. Caddell(2)                               1,270                                  1.2%

Louise Conley(3)                             10,119                                 10.1%
1201 Southwest 9th
Perryton, Texas  79070

Joan Graham(4)                                9,429                                  9.4%
c/o Mike Koehler
P.O. Box 1151
Dalhart, Texas  79022

Hugh L. Gordon(5)                               700                                    *

Doyle Hanbury(6)                              1,520                                  1.5%

Catherine D. Koehler(7)                      18,722                                 18.7%
P.O. Box 743
Dalhart, Texas  79022

James R. Koehler(8)                           9,429                                  9.4%
c/o Mike Koehler
P.O. Box 1151
Dalhart, Texas  79022

John M. "Mike" Koehler(9)                    81,943                                 81.9%
P.O. Box 1151
Dalhart, Texas  79022

William R. Koehler(10)                        6,000                                  6.0%
c/o Mike Koehler
P.O. Box 1151
Dalhart, Texas  79022


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<CAPTION>

                                     SHARES OF DALHART COMMON
NAME AND ADDRESS(1)                     BENEFICIALLY OWNED                     PERCENT OF CLASS
- -------------------                     ------------------                     ----------------

Richard Leon Seagraves(11)                      650                                    *

Mary Catherine Schooler(12)                  10,229                                 10.2%
c/o Mike Koehler
P.O. Box 1151
Dalhart, Texas  79022

Directors and Executive Officers             86,083                                 86.1%
of Dalhart as a Group (5 persons)

<FN>
- --------------------------------------
*     Represents less than one percent (1%) of the issued and outstanding
      shares of Dalhart Common.
1     Addresses are provided only with respect to each beneficial owner
      of more than five percent (5%) of Dalhart Common known to the Board
      of Directors of Dalhart.
2     Mr. Caddell serves as a director of Dalhart.
3     Includes 690 shares held by Mrs. Conley individually, 6,000 shares
      held by the Louis Trammel Trust, and 3,429 shares by Mrs. Conley
      individually but subject to the Koehler Family Voting Agreement,
      dated as of December 29, 1988, granting the right to vote such
      shares solely to John M. Koehler (the "Voting Trust")
4     Includes 6,000 shares held by the Teresa Joan Koehler Graham Trust
      and 3,429 shares by Mrs. Graham individually, but subject to the
      Voting Trust.
5     Mr. Gordon serves as a director of Dalhart.
6     Mr. Hanbury serves as Vice President and a director of Dalhart.
7     Includes 12,707 shares held by Mrs. Koehler individually and 6,015
      shares held by the Catherine D. Koehler Q-Tip Trust.
8     Includes 6,000 shares held by the James R. Koehler Trust and 3,429
      shares held by Mr. Koehler individually but subject to the Voting
      Trust.
9     Mr. Koehler serves as the President and a director of Dalhart.
      Includes 17,733 shares held by Mr. Koehler individually, 647 shares
      held by each of Kelsey Koehler, Kortney Koehler and Justin Koehler,
      Mr. Koehler's minor children, pursuant to the Uniform Gifts to
      Minors Act, with voting power held by Mr. Koehler.  Also includes
      6,015 shares held by the Catherine D. Koehler Q-Tip Trust, of which
      Mr. Koehler serves as a co-trustee, but has the sole power to vote
      such shares.  Also includes 6,000 shares held by each of the Louise
      Trammel Trust, the Teresa Joan Koehler Graham Trust, the  James R.
      Koehler Trust, the John M. Koehler Trust, the William R. Koehler
      Trust and the Mary Catherine Schooler Trust, each of which
      Mr. Koehler serves as a co-trustee, but has the sole power to vote
      such shares.  Also includes 20,254 shares governed by the Voting
      Trust, with voting power under the Voting Trust held solely by
      Mr. Koehler.
10    Includes 6,000 shares held by the William R. Koehler Trust.
11    Mr. Seagraves serves as a director of Dalhart.
12    Includes 6,000 shares held by the Mary Catherine Schooler Trust,
      3,429 shares held individually subject to the Voting Trust and 800
      shares held by Schooler Properties, Ltd., a Texas limited
      partnership, subject to the Voting Trust.
</TABLE>

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT OF
CITIZENS BANK

   
      The following table sets forth, as of the record date for the
Citizens Bank Special Meeting, the name and address of each beneficial
owner of more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of
Citizens Bank Common known to the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank,
showing the amount and nature of such beneficial ownership and the
number of shares of Citizens Bank Common owned beneficially by each
director and executive officer of Citizens Bank and by all directors
and officers of Citizens Bank as a group. None of the shareholders
listed herein would own, on a pro forma basis giving effect to the
Acquisition, more than one percent (1%) of the issued and outstanding
shares of Boatmen's Common.
    


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                  SHARES OF CITIZENS BANK COMMON
NAME AND ADDRESS             AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP         PERCENT OF CLASS
- ----------------             -----------------------------------------

<S>                                           <C>                                    <C>
Dalhart Bancshares of
  Delaware, Inc.                              18,643                                 93.2%
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, Delaware  19801

John M. Koehler1                                 300                                    *

Officers and Directors of                        300                                    *
  Citizens Bank as a group
  (1 person)


<FN>
- --------------------------------------
*     Represents less than 1% of the issued and outstanding shares of
      Citizens Bank.
1     Mr. Koehler is the President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of
      Citizens Bank.
</TABLE>

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                         LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

      Citizens Bank is involved in litigation in the normal course of its
business.  Of the matters of pending litigation outstanding on the date
hereof involving Dalhart or Citizens Bank, except as described below,
none would have, in the opinion of management, either singularly or in
the aggregate, a material adverse effect upon the financial statements
of Dalhart or Citizens Bank.

      In May 1994, Western National Bank, Amarillo, Texas ("Western")
filed suit against Citizens Bank, Curtis Beard (Senior Vice President
of Citizens Bank and a former officer and director of Western), Prestige
Lending Corporation and its President, Robert P. Mulry.  Mike Koehler
(President of Dalhart and Citizens Bank) was subsequently added as a
defendant.  The Western suit alleges that Mr. Beard breached fiduciary
duties to Western by divulging confidential information regarding
Western's mortgage lending activities to Citizens and that Mr. Beard
interfered with Western's business relations with customers of Western.
Western also alleges that a civil conspiracy existed among all of the
defendants to interfere with Western's business relations with third
parties and to use confidential information obtained by Mr. Beard for
the benefit of Citizens Bank.  No dollar figure of damages was alleged
in Western's complaint.  Citizens Bank, Mr. Beard and Mr. Koehler intend
to vigorously defend this litigation.

      Because this was filed recently, no depositions and very little
discovery has been conducted with respect to this case as of the date
of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.  Consequently, as of the date
of this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, it is impossible to determine
the likelihood of a favorable or unfavorable outcome.  Citizens Bank
does carry directors and officers liability insurance, and has placed
its insurance carrier on notice of this claim.

                            LEGAL OPINION

   
      The legality of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon
by Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. Members of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. and
attorneys employed by them owned, directly or indirectly, as of
November 30, 1994, 69,316 shares of Boatmen's Common.
    

                              EXPERTS

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR BOATMEN'S

      The consolidated financial statements of Boatmen's incorporated by
reference in Boatmen's Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 1993 have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon included
therein and incorporated herein by reference.  Such consolidated
financial statements are incorporated herein by reference in reliance
upon such report given upon the authority of such firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.

      The consolidated income statement and statements of changes in
shareholders' equity and cash flows of First Interstate of Iowa, Inc.
and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1991, incorporated by
reference herein have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance
upon the report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified
public accountants, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the
authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

      The consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders'
equity and cash flows of Sunwest Financial Services, Inc. and
subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1991, incorporated by
reference herein have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance
upon the report of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP,

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<PAGE> 155

independent certified public accountants, incorporated by reference herein,
and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

      The consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity and
cash flows of First Amarillo Bancorporation, Inc. and subsidiaries for
the year ended December 31, 1991, incorporated by reference herein have
been incorporated herein in reliance upon the report of KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants, incorporated
by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in
accounting and auditing.

      The consolidated balance sheets of Worthen and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1993 and 1992 and the related consolidated statements of
earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in
the three-year period ended December 31, 1993, incorporated by reference
herein have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the
reports of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP and Frost & Company, independent certified
public accountants, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the
authority of said firms as experts in accounting and auditing. The report
of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP refers to a change in the method of accounting
for income taxes in 1993.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR DALHART AND CITIZENS BANK

      The consolidated financial statements of Dalhart at December 31,
1993 and for the year then ended, and the financial statements of
Citizens Bank at December 31, 1993 and for the year then ended,
appearing in this Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus and Registration
Statement have been audited by GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.,
independent auditors, as set forth in their report thereon appearing
elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such report given
upon the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.


PRESENCE AT SPECIAL MEETING

      Representatives of GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A. are expected to
be present at the Special Meeting with the opportunity to make a
statement if they desire to do so and to respond to appropriate
questions.


                         SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS

   
      Shareholder proposals for the annual meeting of Boatmen's
shareholders to be held in April, 1995 must have been received by Boatmen's
not later than November 11, 1994. In order to be considered for inclusion
in the 1995 proxy statement, shareholder proposals for the 1996 annual
meeting of Boatmen's must meet the requirements established by the S.E.C.
for shareholder proposals and must be received by Boatmen's on a date to be
determined and announced in Boatmen's Proxy Statement for its 1995 annual
meeting.
    

      Upon receipt of any such proposal Boatmen's will determine whether
or not to include such proposal in the Proxy Statement and proxies in
accordance with the S.E.C.'s regulations governing the solicitation of
proxies.
                             ---------------

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<TABLE>
                   INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF DALHART

DALHART BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY:
<CAPTION>
                                                                         Page
                                                                         ----
    <S>                                                                 <C>
    Financial Statements:
    ---------------------

    Report of Independent Auditors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CF-2

    Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1994 (Unaudited),
         December 31, 1993 and December 31, 1992 (Unaudited). . . . . . .CF-3

    Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Nine Months Ended
         September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and 1993 (Unaudited) and for
         the Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and
         1991 (Unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CF-5

    Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Nine Months
         Ended September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and for the Years Ended
         December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and 1991 (Unaudited) . . . .CF-7

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
         September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and 1993 (Unaudited) and
         the Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and
         1991 (Unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CF-8

    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . CF-10
</TABLE>
    

                                    CF-1
<PAGE> 157
                       REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Dalhart
Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary, as of December 31, 1993, and the
related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and
cash flows for the year then ended. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of management.  Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based
on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial
position of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary at December 31,
1993, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash
flows for the year then ended, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.



                                       GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.






   
November 10, 1994
    



                                    CF-2
<PAGE> 158
   
<TABLE>
                             DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARY

                            CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<CAPTION>
                                    SEPTEMBER 30,       DECEMBER 31,
                                    -------------  ----------------------
                                         1994        1993         1992
                                    -------------------------------------
                                     (Unaudited)              (Unaudited)
                                                (In Thousands)

<S>                                    <C>         <C>         <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
  Noninterest bearing deposits
   and cash                              $8,334     $10,127      $8,541
  Federal funds sold                         --       4,025       4,200
                                    -------------------------------------

  Total cash and cash equivalents         8,334      14,152      12,741
                                    -------------------------------------
Interest bearing deposits in other
  banks                                     294         390        1,872

Investment securities (estimated
  market value $49,063, $48,220
  and $50,863, respectively)             49,121      47,399       50,443

Loans, less allowance for loan
  losses of $870, $875 and
  $1,479, respectively                   67,622      79,746       59,262

Premises and equipment, net               2,085       2,275        1,345
Accrued interest receivable               1,717       1,534        1,377
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank           2,357       2,281          867
Excess of cost over fair value of
  assets acquired                         2,150       2,269        1,809
Other assets                                677         157          182
                                    ------------------------------------
  Total Assets                         $134,357    $150,203     $129,898
                                    ====================================


                                    CF-3
<PAGE> 159

                             DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                  AND SUBSIDIARY

                     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)


<CAPTION>

                                   SEPTEMBER 30,        DECEMBER 31,
                                   -----------------------------------------
                                       1994         1993         1992
                                   -----------------------------------------
                                    (Unaudited)               (Unaudited)
                                              (In Thousands)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Liabilities
  Deposits                             $117,869    $128,275     $102,718
  Federal funds purchased                    50          --        7,250
  Other borrowings                        1,263       7,787        7,829
  Accrued interest payable                  339         302          264
  Other liabilities                         463         318          162
                                    ----------------------------------------

       Total liabilities                119,984     136,682      118,223
                                    ----------------------------------------

Commitments

Minority interest                           909         855          703
                                    ----------------------------------------

Stockholders' equity
    Common stock, $10 par value;
   200,000 shares authorized;
   100,000 shares issued and
   outstanding                            1,000       1,000        1,000
    Capital surplus                       1,215       1,215        1,215
    Retained earnings                    11,738      10,451        8,757
    Unrealized net loss in
      securities available for sale        (489)         --           --
                                    ----------------------------------------

    Total stockholders' equity           13,464      12,666       10,972
                                    ----------------------------------------
    Total Liabilities and
      Stockholders' Equity             $134,357    $150,203     $129,898
                                    ========================================


                     The accompanying notes are an integral part
                      of these consolidated financial statements

</TABLE>

                                    CF-4
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<TABLE>
                                           DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                AND SUBSIDIARY

                                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

<CAPTION>

                             NINE MONTHS ENDED
                               SEPTEMBER 30,           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
                              1994       1993       1993         1992       1991
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
                           (Unaudited) (Unaudited)           (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

                                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
<S>                          <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>         <C>
Interest income:
   Loans, including fees     $4,816      $4,576     $6,345      $4,997      $4,786
   Federal funds sold            82         134        151         177         479
   Investment securities      2,040       2,433      3,111       3,237       3,906
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

  Total interest income       6,938       7,143      9,607       8,411       9,171
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
Interest expense:
   Deposits                   2,078       1,950      2,630       2,961       4,502
   Federal funds purchased       --         140        145         165         367
   Other borrowed funds          51         253        347          28          51
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

  Total interest expense      2,129       2,343      3,122       3,154       4,920
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
  Net interest income         4,809       4,800      6,485       5,257       4,251

Provision for loan losses        --        (398)      (522)         --          --
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
  Net interest income after
  provision for loan losses   4,809       5,198      7,007       5,257       4,251
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

Other income:
    Service charges             391         386        532         467         423
    Gain on sales of
    investment securities        --          50         85          24          16
    Other operating income       89          67        101          87          53
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

    Total other income          480         503        718         578         492
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

Other expenses:
    Compensation and
     benefits                 1,734       1,716      2,243       1,919       1,466
    Occupancy expense           476         344        505         458         439
    Federal Deposit
     Insurance premium          198         168        229         221         177
    Other operating expenses  1,116         974      1,328         919         891
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

  Total other expenses       $3,524      $3,202     $4,305      $3,517      $2,973
                           ---------------------------------------------------------


                                    CF-5
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<CAPTION>

                                          DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                              AND SUBSIDIARY

                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (CONTINUED)


                             NINE MONTHS ENDED
                               SEPTEMBER 30,           YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
                              1994       1993       1993         1992       1991
                           ---------------------------------------------------------
                           (Unaudited) (Unaudited)           (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

                                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Earnings before income
 taxes, minority interest
 and cumulative effect of
 change in accounting
 principle                   $1,765      $2,499     $3,420      $2,318      $1,770

Income tax expense              382         703        932         726         414
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

Earnings before minority
 interest and cumulative
 effect of change in
 accounting principle         1,383       1,796      2,488       1,592       1,356

Minority interest               (96)       (134)      (192)       (120)        (99)
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

Earnings before cumulative
 effect of change in
 accounting principle         1,287       1,662      2,296       1,472       1,257

Cumulative effect of change
 in accounting for income
 taxes                           --          --        148          --          --
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

 Net Earnings                $1,287      $1,662     $2,444      $1,472      $1,257
                           =========================================================

Earnings per share:
 Earnings before cumulative
  effect of change in
  accounting principle      $12.87       $16.62     $22.96      $14.72      $12.57


 Cumulative effect of
  change in accounting
  for income taxes               --          --       1.48          --          --
                           ---------------------------------------------------------

  Net Earnings              $12.87       $16.62     $24.44      $14.72      $12.57
                           =========================================================


                          The accompanying notes are an integral part
                          of these consolidated financial statements

</TABLE>

                                    CF-6
<PAGE> 162

<TABLE>

                                                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                           AND SUBSIDIARY

                                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


<CAPTION>
                                                                                           UNREALIZED
                                                                                           NET LOSS IN
                                                                                            SECURITIES
                                                                                            AVAILABLE           TOTAL
                                                COMMON          CAPITAL       RETAINED         FOR           STOCKHOLDERS'
                                                STOCK           SURPLUS       EARNINGS         SALE             EQUITY
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                  (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<S>                                            <C>              <C>           <C>             <C>              <C>
Balance, December 31, 1990
  (unaudited)                                  $1,000           $1,215         $6,353         $  --             $8,568
  Net earnings (unaudited)                         --               --          1,257            --              1,257
  Dividends - $3.25 per share
    (unaudited)                                    --               --           (325)           --               (325)
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, December 31, 1991
  (unaudited)                                   1,000            1,215          7,285            --              9,500
  Net earnings (unaudited)                         --               --          1,472            --              1,472
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, December 31, 1992
  (unaudited)                                   1,000            1,215          8,757            --             10,972
  Net earnings                                     --               --          2,444            --              2,444
  Dividends - $7.50 per share                      --               --           (750)           --               (750)
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, December 31, 1993                      1,000            1,215         10,451            --             12,666
  Net earnings (unaudited)                         --               --          1,287            --              1,287
  Unrealized net loss in
    securities available for sale
    (unaudited)                                    --               --             --          (489)              (489)
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Balance, September 30, 1994
  (unaudited)                                  $1,000           $1,215        $11,738         $(489)           $13,464
                                            ==================================================================================


                                            The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                             of these consolidated financial statements
</TABLE>

                                    CF-7
<PAGE> 163

<TABLE>
                                                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                           AND SUBSIDIARY

                                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 1994           1993            1993         1992         1991
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

                                                                           (In Thousands)
<S>                                            <C>           <C>          <C>           <C>          <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net earnings                                  $1,287         $ 1,662        $ 2,444       $ 1,472      $ 1,257
  Adjustments to reconcile net
    income to net cash provided
    by operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                360             213            363           230          267
      Provision for loan losses                     --            (398)          (522)           --           --
      Gain on sale of investment
        securities                                  --             (50)           (85)          (24)         (16)
      Net amortization of
      premium and discount on
      investment securities                        274             246            343           215           55
      Change in:
         Accrued interest receivable              (183)           (381)          (157)           34          112
         Other assets                             (249)           (679)          (580)           (8)        (237)
         Accrued interest payable                   37              15             38          (185)        (152)
         Other liabilities                         145             434            156            52           74
         Minority interest                          90              94            152            89           61
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  Net cash provided by
    operating activities                         1,761           1,156          2,152         1,875        1,421
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Purchases of investment securities           (11,108)        (17,724)       (18,725)      (23,966)     (23,955)
  Proceeds from sales and
    maturities of investment securities          8,336          16,448         21,579        18,463       16,344
  Net decrease (increase) in loans              12,124         (16,635)       (19,962)       (6,359)      (9,846)
  Acquisitions of premises and
      equipment                                    (50)           (986)        (1,148)         (604)        (153)
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  Net cash provided by (used in)
      investing activities                       9,302         (18,897)       (18,256)      (12,466)     (17,610)
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------


                                    CF-8
<PAGE> 164

                                                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                                                           AND SUBSIDIARY

                                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 1994           1993            1993         1992         1991
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)                  (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)

                                                                           (In Thousands)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Increase (decrease) in deposits              (10,407)         12,621         25,557        (3,379)      19,118
                                                                                                          ------
  Net increase (decrease) in
    Federal funds purchased                         50          (7,250)        (7,250)           75         (150)
                                                                                                            -----
  Increase (decrease) in other
     borrowings                                 (6,524)          8,842            (42)        7,269         (487)
                                                                                                            -----
  Dividends paid                                    --            (750)          (750)           --         (325)
                                                                                                            -----
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Net cash provided by (used in)
       financing activities                   $(16,881)        $13,463        $17,515       $ 3,965      $18,156
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and
  cash equivalents                              (5,818)         (4,278)         1,411        (6,626)       1,967

Cash and cash equivalents,
  beginning of period                           14,152          12,741         12,741        19,367       17,400
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Cash and cash equivalents, end of
  period                                       $ 8,334         $ 8,463        $14,152       $12,741      $19,367
                                            ======================================================================

Supplemental disclosure of cash
  flow information:

   Interest paid                                $2,092          $2,328         $3,187        $3,339       $5,072

   Income taxes paid                               496             539            739           620          458

   Equity adjustment for net
    unrealized loss in securities
    available for sale                            (489)             --             --            --           --


                                            The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                             of these consolidated financial statements

</TABLE>
    

                                    CF-9
<PAGE> 165
                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

      a.   PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

                The consolidated financial statements include the
                accounts of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. (Bancshares),
                Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc., and Citizens
                State Bank of Dalhart (Bank).   All significant
                intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
                Citizens State Bank of Dalhart is a majority-owned
                (93.17%) subsidiary of Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware,
                Inc., which in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
                Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.

      b.   CASH EQUIVALENTS

                Cash equivalents include noninterest bearing deposits,
                amounts due from banks and Federal funds sold.

      c.   INVESTMENT SECURITIES

                Investment securities are stated at cost, adjusted for
                amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts.
                Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined
                on a specific identification method.

                Effective January 1, 1994, Bank adopted Statement of
                Financial Accounting Standard No. 115, "Accounting for
                Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities"
                (SFAS No. 115) which requires that investments be
                classified in three categories and accounted for as
                follows:  held-to-maturity securities reported at
                amortized cost, trading securities reported at fair
                value, with unrealized gains and losses included in
                earnings, and available-for-sale securities reported at
                fair value, with unrealized gains and losses shown as
                a separate component of stockholders' equity.

   
                The effect of adopting this standard resulted in the
                reporting of an unrealized loss on available-for-sale
                securities as of September 30, 1994 of approximately
                $796,000.
    

      d.   LOANS

                Loans are stated at outstanding principal balances.
                Interest income on loans is credited to operations
                based on the principal amount outstanding.

                Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when management
                believes that the borrower's financial condition, after
                giving consideration to economic and business
                conditions and collection efforts, is such that
                collection of interest is doubtful.

                Interest income is recognized on the accrual method.
                The accrual of interest is reduced or discontinued if
                collectibility of such is considered doubtful, and all
                previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed at
                that time.

                                    CF-10
<PAGE> 166

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

      e.   ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

                The allowance for loan losses is established through a
                provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans
                are charged against the allowance for loan losses when
                management believes that the collectibility of the
                principal is unlikely.  The allowance is an amount that
                management believes will be adequate to absorb losses
                on existing loans that may become uncollectible, based
                on evaluations of the collectibility of loans and prior
                loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into
                consideration such factors as changes in the nature and
                volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio
                quality, review of specific problem loans, and current
                economic conditions and trends that may affect the
                borrower's ability to pay.

      f.   PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

                Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less
                accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed
                using the straight-line and accelerated methods based
                on the estimated useful lives of the related assets.

      g.   INCOME TAXES

                Bancshares and its subsidiary file consolidated income
                tax returns.  Income tax expense or benefit is
                allocated to its subsidiary on the basis of its taxable
                income or loss included in the consolidated return.
                Deferred income taxes are provided on certain
                transactions which are reported for financial reporting
                purposes in different periods than for income tax
                purposes.  Bancshares adopted Statement of Financial
                Accounting Standard No. 109, "Accounting for Income
                Taxes," during 1993.  The impact of this change in
                accounting principle has been reported separately in
                the 1993 statement of income.

      h.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

                Earnings per share computations are based on the
                weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                during the year.

      i.   TRUST DEPARTMENT ASSETS

                Property (other than cash deposits) held in fiduciary
                or agency capacities for customers is not included in
                the accompanying consolidated financial statements
                since such items are not assets of Bancshares or its
                subsidiary.


                                    CF-11
<PAGE> 167

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

2.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               GROSS               GROSS          ESTIMATED
                                            AMORTIZED        UNREALIZED          UNREALIZED         MARKET
                                              COST             GAINS               LOSSES            VALUE
                                     -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   (In Thousands)

<S>                                          <C>              <C>                <C>               <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1993
U.S. Treasury and agency
   securities                                $ 2,357          $  111             $   (5)           $ 2,463
Obligations of states and
   political subdivisions                     18,822             475                (24)            19,273
Mortgage-backed securities                    26,220             311                (47)            26,484
                                     -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             $47,399          $  897             $  (76)           $48,220
                                     =========================================================================
DECEMBER 31, 1992 (UNAUDITED)
U.S. Treasury and agency
   securities                                $ 4,256          $  191             $  (39)           $ 4,408
Obligations of states and
   political subdivisions                     13,433             243                (62)            13,614
Mortgage-backed securities                    32,401             310               (223)            32,488
Corporate bonds                                  353               -                  -                353
                                     -------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             $50,443          $  744             $ (324)           $50,863
                                     =========================================================================

</TABLE>

                                    CF-12
<PAGE> 168

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

2.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

      The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities
      by contractual maturity, as of December 31, 1993, are shown
      below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual
      maturity because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay
      obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
      Mortgage-backed securities are included in the maturity table
      below based on their average remaining life or call date, if
      applicable.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       ESTIMATED
                                                     AMORTIZED          MARKET
                                                       COST              VALUE
                                               -------------------------------------
                                                           (In thousands)

<S>                                                  <C>               <C>
Due in one year or less                              $ 14,772          $  14,930
Due after one year through five years                  26,535             26,969
Due after five years through ten years                  4,515              4,668
Due after ten years                                     1,577              1,653
                                               -------------------------------------
                                                      $47,399            $48,220
                                               =====================================
</TABLE>

            At December 31, 1993 and 1992, investment securities with
            carrying values aggregating approximately  $13,178,000 and
            $7,342,000, respectively, and market values of approximately
            $13,493,000  and $7,664,000, respectively, were pledged as
            collateral on public and trust funds on deposit and for other
            purposes required by law or written agreement.


                                    CF-13
<PAGE> 169

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

3.          LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

            The carrying amounts by category consisted of the following
            (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                 DECEMBER 31,
                                 --------------------------------------------
                                           1993                   1992
                                 --------------------------------------------
                                                               (Unaudited)

<S>                                      <C>                    <C>
Loans:
   Commercial, real estate
       and agricultural                  $ 69,673               $ 52,513
   Installment                              1,557                  1,617
   Mortgage                                 9,111                  6,363
   Other                                      443                    441
                                 --------------------------------------------
                                           80,784                 60,934
   Less:
      Allowance for loan losses              (875)                (1,479)
      Unearned discount                      (163)                  (193)
                                 --------------------------------------------
            Net loans                     $79,746                $59,262
                                 ============================================

</TABLE>

      An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses follows
(in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                   1993              1992             1991
                                         ------------------------------------------------------
                                                                          (Unaudited)

<S>                                               <C>              <C>              <C>
Balance at beginning of year                      $ 1,479          $ 1,388          $ 1,321
Provision credited to income                         (522)               -                -
Loan recoveries                                        36              116               98
Loan charge-offs                                     (118)             (25)             (31)
                                         ------------------------------------------------------
Balance at end of year                            $   875          $ 1,479          $ 1,388
                                         ======================================================

</TABLE>


                                    CF-14
<PAGE> 170

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

3.    LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

      The Bank had floating rate loans which reprice at least quarterly
      totaling approximately $56,584,000 and approximately $2,008,000 in
      floating rate loans which reprice at least annually.

      The aggregate amounts of loans on which the accrual of interest had
      been reduced or discontinued amounted to approximately $185,000 and
      $1,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.  The related
      amounts received and recognized as interest income on these loans
      were approximately $9,000 and $0 for the years ended December 31,
      1993 and 1992, respectively.  If the contractual interest on these
      loans had been recognized, such income would have been
      approximately $26,000 and $1,000 for the years ended December 31,
      1993 and 1992, respectively.  Loans which were contractually past
      due ninety days or more as to the payment of principal or interest
      amounted to $0 and approximately $2,000 at December 31, 1993 and
      1992, respectively.

4.    BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

      A summary of bank premises and equipment follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                             DECEMBER 31,
                                                --------------------------------------
                                                     1993                  1992
                                                --------------------------------------
                                                                        (Unaudited)

          <S>                                      <C>                    <C>
          Land                                      $  178                $   177
          Buildings and improvements                 2,380                  1,800
          Furniture, fixtures and equipment          1,638                  1,080
          Bank automobiles                             112                     97
                                                --------------------------------------
                                                     4,308                  3,154
          Accumulated depreciation                 (2,033)                (1,809)
                                                --------------------------------------
                                                    $2,275                 $1,345
                                                ======================================
</TABLE>


                                    CF-15
<PAGE> 171

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

5.       DEPOSITS

      Deposits are summarized as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                        1993                  1992
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                                           (Unaudited)

         <S>                                          <C>                   <C>
         Demand:
               Noninterest-bearing                    $ 35,996              $ 25,591
                                              ----------------------------------------
               Interest-bearing:
                 NOW                                    23,227                17,243
                 Super NOW                               1,152                 3,625
                 Money market                           14,382                12,218
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                        38,761                33,086
                                              ----------------------------------------
         Savings                                         6,306                 4,182
         Time                                           47,212                39,859
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                      $128,275              $102,718
                                              ========================================

</TABLE>

      Time deposits include certificates of deposit of $100,000 and over
      totaling approximately $12,904,000 and $10,043,000 as of December
      31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

6.       OTHER BORROWINGS

      Other borrowings  are summarized below (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                              DECEMBER 31,
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                        1993                  1992
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                                           (Unaudited)

         <S>                                          <C>                   <C>
         Advances from the Federal Home
              Loan Bank of Dallas:
                Short term                            $ 6,000               $ 7,000
                Long Term                                 270                     -
         Treasury tax and loan note option              1,117                   829
         Other note payable                               400                     -
                                              ----------------------------------------
                                                      $ 7,787               $ 7,829
                                              ========================================

</TABLE>

                                    CF-16
<PAGE> 172

                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

6.       OTHER BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)

      Short term Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances are borrowings
      due within 30 days.  The interest rate on FHLB advances outstanding
      is 3.1% and 3.4% at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.  The
      advances are collateralized by all stock in the FHLB and by pledged
      mortgage-backed securities with carrying values of approximately
      $6,901,000 and $7,114,000 and market values of approximately
      $6,922,000 and $7,107,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992,
      respectively.

      The long term FHLB advance bears interest at 5.37% and is due
      October 10, 2003.  Annual principal obligations due for each of the
      five years subsequent to 1993 are approximately $20,000, $23,000,
      $24,000, $25,000, and $27,000.

      The treasury tax and loan note option is secured by investment
      securities with carrying values of approximately $1,102,000 and
      $1,104,000 and market values of approximately $1,178,000 and
      $1,199,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

      The other note payable represents an unsecured short-term borrowing
      by Bancshares due within one year.  The note payable is to an
      unrelated individual bearing interest at prime and maturing January
      11, 1994.  Upon maturity, this note was renewed through January 11,
      1995.

7.       INCOME TAXES

      The current and deferred portions of income tax expense (benefit)
      are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                       1993           1992           1991
                                  -------------------------------------------
                                                         (Unaudited)

  <S>                                 <C>            <C>           <C>
  Current                             $ 765          $ 660         $ 457
  Deferred                              167             66           (43)
                                  -------------------------------------------
  Total                               $ 932          $ 726         $ 414
                                  ===========================================

</TABLE>

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                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

7.          INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

            A reconciliation of the provision for Federal income tax
            expense to income tax expense computed by applying the
            Federal statutory rate of 34% to income before Federal income
            tax expense is as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                 1993           1992           1991
                                       -----------------------------------------------
                                                                    (Unaudited)
<S>                                           <C>             <C>           <C>
Provision for Federal income taxes
  at the statutory rate                        $1,163           $ 788         $ 602
Tax exempt income                               (273)           (204)         (189)
Amortization of intangibles                        17              17            17
Life insurance expense                             25              29            --
Other, net                                         --              96          (16)
                                       -----------------------------------------------
Total                                          $  932           $  726        $ 414
                                       ===============================================
</TABLE>

      The components of the deferred tax asset and liabilities at
      December 31, 1993 are as follows (in thousands):

<TABLE>

<S>                                                <C>
Deferred tax asset:
     Intangibles                                   $ 23
                                                ----------
Deferred tax liabilities:
     Depreciation                                    43
     Allowance for loan losses                       36
     Securities discount accretion                   20
                                                ----------
           Total deferred tax liabilities            99
                                                ----------
               Net deferred tax liability          $ 76
                                                ==========

</TABLE>


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                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

8.    FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK

      Financial instruments which represent off-balance-sheet credit risk
      consist of open commitments to extend credit in the normal course
      of business which are not reflected in the accompanying
      consolidated financial statements.

      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, open commitments to extend credit
      amounted to approximately $30,011,000 and $26,829,000,
      respectively, and letters of credit totalled approximately $305,000
      and $120,000, respectively.  Such agreements require the Bank to
      lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any
      condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have
      fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  Since many
      of the commitments are expected to expire without being fully drawn
      upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent
      future cash requirements.  The Bank evaluates each customer's
      credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of
      collateral obtained (if deemed necessary by the Bank upon extension
      of credit) is based on management's credit evaluation of the
      customer.  Collateral held varies, but may include accounts
      receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, and income-
      producing commercial properties.

      The Bank's mortgage department originates mortgage loans to be sold
      into the secondary market.  At December 31, 1993 and 1992, loans
      held for sale by the Bank amounted to approximately $9,111,000 and
      $6,363,000, respectively.  There are no unrealized gains or losses
      on these loans as the Bank obtains purchase commitments from
      investors at the time the interest rate is determined with each
      borrower and prior to the advancement of funds.

      Additionally, the Bank has entered into correspondent loan purchase
      agreements with several third-party mortgage companies.  In
      summary, the third-party companies promise to purchase all loans
      originated by the Bank if the loans meet the requirements set forth
      in the agreement.  However, certain agreements contain a repurchase
      provision requiring the Bank to buy back any loans for a specified
      period of time after the sale that meet certain conditions set
      forth in the agreement.  At December 31, 1993 and 1992, loans
      totaling approximately $6,172,000 and $1,835,000, respectively,
      have been sold under these agreements which have remaining buy back
      potential to the Bank.

9.    CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

      The Bank grants commercial, agribusiness and residential loans to
      customers in the Dalhart, Amarillo, Childress, and Vega, Texas
      areas.  Although the Bank has a diversified loan portfolio, a
      substantial portion of the Bank's debtors' ability to honor their
      contracts is dependent upon the agribusiness economic sector.

10.   LEASE COMMITMENTS

      Rental expense related to premises amounted to approximately
      $58,000, $63,000, and $18,000 for the years ended December 31,
      1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.  The Bank is obligated under a
      noncancellable operating lease agreement which ends August 31,
      1994.  Future minimum rental payments required in 1994 are
      approximately $38,000.

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                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                          AND SUBSIDIARY

             NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

       DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

11.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

      Certain directors, executive officers and principal stockholders
      of Bancshares and its subsidiary, and businesses in which they have
      significant interests, maintain normal depository arrangements with
      the Bank and have borrowed funds from the Bank.  In management's
      opinion, these arrangements are all on substantially the same
      terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing
      for comparable transactions with unrelated parties and do not
      involve more than the normal risk of collectibility or present
      other unfavorable features.

      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, direct loans to such parties
      aggregated approximately $1,220,000 and $2,050,000, respectively.

12.   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

      The Bank has a profit sharing plan in effect for employees over 20
      1/2 years of age who have completed six months of service.
      Contributions under the plan are discretionary and determined
      annually by the Board of Directors.  Contributions charged to
      expense amounted to approximately $80,000, $112,000 and $85,000 for
      the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.

13.   SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   
      On May 19, 1994, Bancshares and the Bank entered into merger
      agreements with Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and certain of its
      subsidiaries ("Boatmen's").  At December 31, 1993, Boatmen's had
      consolidated assets of $26.7 billion and stockholders' equity of
      $2.1 billion.  Boatmen's operates from over 425 locations in
      Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
      Tennessee and Texas.  The merger agreements call for the
      stockholders of Bancshares and the Bank to exchange their stock for
      shares of Boatmen's common stock.  Included in the merger agreement
      are various conditions which, among other things, restrict
      Bancshares and the Bank from paying any dividends or distributions
      to stockholders and impose certain limitations on the Bank's
      lending and investment decisions.  The merger is contingent upon
      approval of various regulatory agencies and the stockholders of
      Bancshares and Bank and, if approved, is expected to be consummated
      in the first quarter of 1995.
    

14.   PENDING LITIGATION

      The Bank and certain of its officers are named as defendants in a
      suit filed in May 1994.  The suit is not specific as to the amount
      of damages suffered by the plaintiff.  The Bank and its officers
      intend to vigorously defend their positions.  As discovery
      procedures have only recently commenced, it is difficult, in the
      opinion of management, to evaluate whether this involves a material
      loss contingency.  Therefore, no reserve has been recorded by
      either Bancshares or Bank.


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<TABLE>
                  INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS BANK

CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART:

<CAPTION>

                                                                               Page
                                                                               ----
      Financial Statements:
      --------------------

<S>                                                                           <C>
      Report of Independent Auditors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BF-2

      Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1994 (Unaudited),
            December 31, 1993 and December 31, 1992 (Unaudited) . . . . . . . .BF-3

      Statements of Earnings for the Nine Months Ended
            September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and 1993 (Unaudited) and for
            the Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and
            1991 (Unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BF-5

      Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended
            September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and for the Years Ended
            December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and 1991 (Unaudited). . . . . .BF-7

      Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended
            September 30, 1994 (Unaudited) and 1993 (Unaudited) and
            the Years Ended December 31, 1993, 1992 (Unaudited) and
            1991 (Unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BF-8

      Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BF-10
</TABLE>
    

                                    BF-1
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                  REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Citizens State Bank of Dalhart

We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of Citizens State Bank
of Dalhart as of December 31, 1993, and the related  statements of
earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended.
These financial statements are the responsibility of management.  Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well
as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the  financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Citizens
State Bank of Dalhart at December 31, 1993, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.



                             GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.


   
November 10, 1994
    



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<TABLE>
                                           CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                                    BALANCE SHEETS


<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,                    DECEMBER 31,
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      1994                  1993                  1992
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   (Unaudited)                                 (Unaudited)
                                                                        (In Thousands)

<S>                                                    <C>                   <C>                  <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents:
   Noninterest bearing deposits and
     cash                                              $  8,334              $ 10,126             $  8,539
   Federal funds sold                                        --                 4,025                4,200
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total cash and cash equivalents                      8,334                14,151               12,739
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest bearing deposits in other
     banks                                                  294                   390                1,872

Investment securities (estimated market
   value $49,063, $48,220 and $50,863,
   respectively)                                         49,121                47,399               50,443

Loans, less allowance for loan losses of
   $870, $875 and $1,479, respectively                   67,622                79,746               59,322

Premises and equipment, net                               2,085                 2,275                1,345
Accrued interest receivable                               1,717                 1,534                1,377
Stock in Federal Home Loan Bank                           2,357                 2,281                  867
Excess of cost over fair value of assets
   acquired                                                 805                   887                 378
Other assets                                                576                   141                 172
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total Assets                                      $132,911              $148,804            $128,515
                                         ====================================================================


                                    BF-3
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                                           CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                             BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)


<CAPTION>
                                                  SEPTEMBER 30,                     DECEMBER 31,
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      1994                  1993                  1992
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   (Unaudited)                                 (Unaudited)
                                                                        (In Thousands)

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
   Deposits                                            $117,915               $128,295            $102,718
   Federal funds purchased                                   50                     --               7,250
   Other borrowings                                         852                  7,387               7,829
   Accrued interest payable                                 319                    279                 264
   Other liabilities                                        463                    318                 162
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total liabilities                                  119,599                136,279             118,223
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------

Stockholders' equity
   Common stock, $100 par value;
     20,000 shares authorized, issued
     and outstanding                                      2,000                  2,000               2,000
   Capital surplus                                        6,000                  6,000               6,000
   Retained earnings                                      5,837                  4,525               2,292
   Unrealized net loss in securities
     available for sale                                   (525)                     --                  --
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
   Total stockholders' equity                            13,312                 12,525              10,292
                                         --------------------------------------------------------------------
   Total Liabilities and
     Stockholders' Equity                              $132,911               $148,804            $128,515
                                         ====================================================================

                                      The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                              of these financial statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                       CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                           STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1994              1993            1993            1992            1991
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)                    (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
                                                           (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<S>                                         <C>                <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Interest income:
   Loans, including fees                     $4,816            $4,576          $6,345          $4,997          $4,786
   Federal funds sold                            82               134             151             177             479
   Investment securities                      2,040             2,433           3,111           3,237           3,906
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total interest income                    6,938             7,143           9,607           8,411           9,171
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest expense:
   Deposits                                   2,078             1,950           2,630           2,961           4,502
   Federal funds purchased                       --               140             145             165             367
   Other borrowed funds                          30               221             309              16              20
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total interest expense                   2,108             2,311           3,084           3,142           4,889
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Net interest income                      4,830             4,832           6,523           5,269           4,282
Provision for loan losses                        --              (398)           (522)             --              --
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Net interest income after
      provision for loan
      losses                                  4,830             5,230           7,045           5,269           4,282
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other income:
   Service charges                              391               386             532             467             423
   Gain on sales of investment
     securities                                  --                50              85              24              16
   Other operating income                        89                67             101              87              53
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total other income                         480               503             718             578             492
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other expenses:
   Compensation and benefits                  1,734             1,716           2,243           1,919           1,466
   Occupancy expense                            476               344             505             458             439
   Federal Deposit Insurance
     premium                                    198               168             229             221             177
   Other operating expenses                   1,071               846           1,194             769             834
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Total other expenses                      $3,479            $3,074          $4,171          $3,367          $2,916
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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                                             CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                           STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (CONTINUED)

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1994              1993            1993            1992            1991
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)                    (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
                                                           (In thousands, except per share amounts)

Earnings before income taxes
   and cumulative effect of
   change in accounting
    principle                                $1,831            $2,659          $3,592          $2,480          $1,858

Income tax expense                              427               703             932             726             414
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Earnings before cumulative
   effect of change in
   accounting principle                       1,404             1,956           2,660           1,754           1,444

Cumulative effect of change
   in accounting for income
   taxes                                         --                --             148              --              --
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Net Earnings                            $1,404            $1,956          $2,808          $1,754          $1,444
                                    ====================================================================================

Earnings per share:
   Earnings before cumulative
     effect of change in
     accounting principle                    $70.20          $97.80          $133.00         $87.70          $72.20

     Cumulative effect of
      change in accounting
      for income taxes                           --              --            7.40              --              --
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Net Earnings                            $70.20          $97.80           $140.40        $87.70          $72.20
                                    ====================================================================================

                                      The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                              of these financial statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                    CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                 STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<CAPTION>

                                                                                             UNREALIZED
                                                                                             NET LOSS IN
                                                                                              SECURITIES       TOTAL
                                           COMMON            CAPITAL          RETAINED      AVAILABLE FOR   STOCKHOLDERS'
                                           STOCK             SURPLUS          EARNINGS          SALE           EQUITY
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               (In thousands, except per share amounts)

<S>                                         <C>                <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
Balance, December 31, 1990
    (unaudited)                             $2,000             $4,000          $2,094          $  --           $8,094
    Net earnings (unaudited)                    --                 --           1,444             --            1,444
    Dividends - $27.50 per share
    (unaudited)                                 --                 --           (550)             --             (550)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1991
    (unaudited)                              2,000              4,000           2,988             --            8,988
    Net earnings (unaudited)                    --                 --           1,754            --             1,754
    Dividends - $22.50 per share
    (unaudited)                                 --                 --            (450)            --             (450)
    Transfer                                    --              2,000          (2,000)            --               --
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1992
    (unaudited)                              2,000              6,000           2,292             --           10,292
    Net earnings                                --                 --           2,808             --            2,808
    Dividends - $28.75 per share                --                 --            (575)            --             (575)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, December 31, 1993                   2,000              6,000           4,525             --           12,525
    Net earnings (unaudited)                    --                 --           1,404             --            1,404
    Dividends - $4.60 per share
     (unaudited)                                --                 --             (92)            --              (92)
    Unrealized net loss in securities
     available for sale (unaudited)             --                 --              --           (525)            (525)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance, September 30, 1994
    (unaudited)                             $2,000             $6,000          $5,837         $ (525)         $13,312
                                    ====================================================================================

                                      The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                              of these financial statements
</TABLE>

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<TABLE>
                                             CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                                STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1994              1993            1993            1992            1991
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)                    (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
                                                                          (In thousands)

<S>                                        <C>                 <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    Net earnings                           $1,404              $ 1,956         $ 2,808         $ 1,754         $ 1,444
    Adjustments to reconcile net
    income to net cash provided by
    operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization            322                  175             313             180             216
     Provision for loan losses                 --                 (398)           (522)             --              --
     Gain on sale of investment
         securities                            --                  (50)           (85)            (24)            (16)
     Net amortization  of premium
         and discount on
         investment securities                274                  246             343             215              55
     Change in:
        Accrued interest receivable          (183)                (381)           (157)             34             112
        Other assets                         (164)                (678)           (573)             (8)           (241)
        Accrued interest payable               40                   (2)             15           (185)           (120)
        Other liabilities                     145                  434             156              52              74
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net cash provided by
     operating activities                   1,838                1,302           2,298           2,018           1,524
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    Purchases of investment
     securities                           (11,108)             (17,724)        (18,725)        (23,966)        (23,955)
    Proceeds from sales and
     maturities of investment
     securities                             8,336               16,448          21,579          18,463          16,344
    Net decrease (increase) in loans       12,124              (16,575)        (19,902)         (6,040)        (10,226)
    Acquisitions of premises and
     equipment                                (50)                (986)         (1,148)           (604)           (153)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     investing activities                   9,302              (18,837)        (18,196)        (12,147)        (17,990)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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                                             CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                                          STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

<CAPTION>

                                                 NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30,                        YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              1994              1993            1993            1992            1991
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                           (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)                    (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)
                                                                          (In thousands)

<S>                                       <C>                <C>             <C>              <C>            <C>
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    Increase (decrease) in deposits        (10,381)            12,642          25,577          (3,390)         19,128
    Net increase (decrease) in
     Federal funds purchased                    50             (7,250)         (7,250)             75            (150)
    Increase (decrease) in other
     borrowings                             (6,534)             8,442            (442)          7,269               3
    Dividends paid                             (92)              (575)           (575)           (450)           (550)
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Net cash provided by (used in)
     financing activities                 $(16,957)          $ 13,259        $ 17,310         $ 3,504        $ 18,431
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    and cash equivalents                    (5,817)            (4,276)          1,412          (6,625)          1,965

Cash and cash equivalents,
    beginning of period                     14,151             12,739          12,739          19,364          17,399
                                    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of
    period                                  $8,334             $8,463         $14,151         $12,739         $19,364
                                    ====================================================================================

Supplemental disclosure of cash
    flow information:
   Interest paid                            $2,068             $2,313          $3,171          $3,326          $5,008
   Income taxes paid                           496                539             739             620             458
    Equity adjustment for net
     unrealized loss in securities
     available for sale                       (525)                --              --              --              --


                                      The accompanying notes are an integral part
                                              of these financial statements
</TABLE>
    

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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)

1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

      a.   PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION

                Citizens State Bank of Dalhart (Bank) is a majority-
                owned (93.17%) subsidiary of Dalhart Bancshares of
                Delaware, Inc., which in turn is a wholly-owned
                subsidiary of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. (Bancshares).
                The accompanying financial statements represent the
                Bank only and are not consolidated.

      b.   CASH EQUIVALENTS

                Cash equivalents include noninterest bearing deposits,
                amounts due from banks and Federal funds sold.

      c.   INVESTMENT SECURITIES

                Investment securities are stated at cost, adjusted for
                amortization of premiums or accretion of discounts.
                Gains and losses on sales of securities are determined
                on a specific identification method.

                Effective January 1, 1994, Bank adopted Statement of
                Financial Accounting Standard No. 115, "Accounting for
                Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities"
                (SFAS No. 115) which requires that investments be
                classified in three categories and accounted for as
                follows:  held-to-maturity securities reported at
                amortized cost, trading securities reported at fair
                value, with unrealized gains and losses included in
                earnings, and available-for-sale securities reported at
                fair value, with unrealized gains and losses shown as
                a separate component of stockholders' equity.

   
                The effect of adopting this standard resulted in the
                reporting of an unrealized loss on available-for-sale
                securities as of September 30, 1994 of approximately
                $796,000.
    

      d.   LOANS

                Loans are stated at outstanding principal balances.
                Interest income on loans is credited to operations
                based on the principal amount outstanding.

                Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when management
                believes that the borrower's financial condition, after
                giving consideration to economic and business
                conditions and collection efforts, is such that
                collection of interest is doubtful.

                Interest income is recognized on the accrual method.
                The accrual of interest is reduced or discontinued if
                collectibility of such is considered doubtful, and all
                previously accrued but unpaid interest is reversed at
                that time.


                                    BF-10
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


1.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)

      e.   ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

                The allowance for loan losses is established through a
                provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans
                are charged against the allowance for loan losses when
                management believes that the collectibility of the
                principal is unlikely.  The allowance is an amount that
                management believes will be adequate to absorb losses
                on existing loans that may become uncollectible, based
                on evaluations of the collectibility of loans and prior
                loan loss experience.  The evaluations take into
                consideration such factors as changes in the nature and
                volume of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio
                quality, review of specific problem loans, and current
                economic conditions and trends that may affect the
                borrower's ability to pay.

      f.   PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

                Premises and equipment are stated at cost, less
                accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed
                using the straight-line and accelerated methods based
                on the estimated useful lives of the related assets.

      g.   INCOME TAXES

                Bancshares and the Bank file consolidated income tax
                returns.  Income tax expense or benefit is allocated to
                the Bank on the basis of its taxable income or loss
                included in the consolidated return.  Deferred income
                taxes are provided on certain transactions which are
                reported for financial reporting purposes in different
                periods than for income tax purposes.  Bank adopted
                Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
                "Accounting for Income Taxes," during 1993.  The impact
                of this change in accounting principle has been
                reported separately in the 1993 statement of income.

      h.   EARNINGS PER SHARE

                Earnings per share computations are based on the
                weighted average number of common shares outstanding
                during the year.

      i.   TRUST DEPARTMENT ASSETS

                Property (other than cash deposits) held in fiduciary
                or agency capacities for customers is not included in
                the accompanying  financial statements since such items
                are not assets of the Bank.

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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


2.    INVESTMENT SECURITIES

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>

                                                                           GROSS            GROSS             ESTIMATED
                                                     AMORTIZED          UNREALIZED        UNREALIZED            MARKET
                                                        COST               GAINS            LOSSES              VALUE
                                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                               (In Thousands)

<S>                                                  <C>                   <C>             <C>                   <C>
DECEMBER 31, 1993
U.S. Treasury and agency
  securities                                         $ 2,357               $111             $  (5)               $ 2,463
Obligations of states and
  political subdivisions                              18,822                475               (24)                19,273
Mortgage-backed securities                            26,220                311               (47)                26,484
                                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     $47,399               $897             $ (76)               $48,220
                                            ================================================================================

DECEMBER 31, 1992 (UNAUDITED)
U.S. Treasury and agency
  securities                                         $ 4,256               $191             $ (39)               $ 4,408
Obligations of states and
  political subdivisions                              13,433                243               (62)                13,614
Mortgage-backed securities                            32,401                310              (223)                32,488
Corporate bonds                                          353                 --                --                    353
                                            --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     $50,443               $744             $(324)               $50,863
                                            ================================================================================

</TABLE>

                                    BF-12
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


2.         INVESTMENT SECURITIES (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
      The amortized cost and estimated market value of debt securities
      by contractual maturity, as of December 31, 1993, are shown
      below.  Expected maturities will differ from contractual
      maturity because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay
      obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
      Mortgage-backed securities are included in the maturity table
      below based on their average remaining life or call date, if
      applicable.

<CAPTION>
                                                        ESTIMATED
                                         AMORTIZED       MARKET
                                           COST           VALUE
                                      -----------------------------
                                             (In thousands)

<S>                                       <C>           <C>
Due in one year or less                   $14,772       $14,930
Due after one year through five years      26,535        26,969
Due after five years through ten years      4,515         4,668
Due after ten years                         1,577         1,653
                                      -----------------------------
                                          $47,399       $48,220
                                      =============================

</TABLE>

      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, investment securities with
      carrying values aggregating approximately  $13,178,000 and
      $7,342,000, respectively, and market values of approximately
      $13,493,000  and $7,664,000, respectively, were pledged as
      collateral on public and trust funds on deposit and for other
      purposes required by law or written agreement.

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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


3.    LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES

<TABLE>
      The carrying amounts by category consisted of the following (in thousands):

<CAPTION>

                                                             DECEMBER 31,
                                            ---------------------------------------------
                                                      1993                  1992
                                            ---------------------------------------------
                                                                         (Unaudited)

<S>                                                 <C>                     <C>
Loans:
  Commercial, real estate and
    agricultural                                    $69,673                 $52,513
  Installment                                         1,557                   1,617
  Mortgage                                            9,111                   6,363
  Other                                                 443                     501
                                            ---------------------------------------------
                                                     80,784                  60,994
  Less:
    Allowance for loan losses                          (875)                 (1,479)
    Unearned discount                                  (163)                   (193)
                                            ---------------------------------------------

      Net loans                                     $79,746                 $59,322
                                            =============================================
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
      An analysis of the changes in the allowance for loan losses follows
      (in thousands):


<CAPTION>

                                                   1993            1992           1991
                                            ---------------------------------------------
                                                                        (Unaudited)

<S>                                               <C>             <C>             <C>
Balance at beginning of year                      $1,489          $1,388          $1,321
Provision credited to income                        (522)             --              --
Loan recoveries                                       36             116              98
Loan charge-offs                                    (118)            (25)            (31)
                                            ---------------------------------------------

Balance at end of year                            $  875          $1,479          $1,388
                                            =============================================
</TABLE>

                                    BF-14
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


3.    LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES (CONTINUED)

      The Bank had floating rate loans which reprice at least
      quarterly totaling approximately $56,584,000 and approximately
      $2,008,000 in floating rate loans which reprice at least
      annually.

      The aggregate amounts of loans on which the accrual of interest
      had been reduced or discontinued amounted to approximately
      $185,000 and $1,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992,
      respectively.  The related amounts received and recognized as
      interest income on these loans were approximately $9,000 and $0
      for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
      If the contractual interest on these loans had been recognized,
      such income would have been approximately $26,000 and $1,000
      for the years ended December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.
      Loans which were contractually past due ninety days or more as
      to the payment of principal or interest amounted to $0 and
      approximately $2,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992,
      respectively.

4.    BANK PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

<TABLE>
      A summary of bank premises and equipment follows (in thousands):

<CAPTION>
                                                   DECEMBER 31,
                                            -------------------------
                                                1993         1992
                                            -------------------------
                                                          (Unaudited)

<S>                                          <C>            <C>
Land                                         $   178        $   177
Buildings and improvements                     2,380          1,800
Furniture, fixtures and equipment              1,638          1,080
Bank automobiles                                 112             97
                                            -------------------------
                                               4,308          3,154
Accumulated depreciation                      (2,033)        (1,809)
                                            -------------------------
                                             $ 2,275        $ 1,345
                                            =========================
</TABLE>


                                    BF-15
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


5.    DEPOSITS

<TABLE>
      Deposits are summarized as follows (in thousands):

<CAPTION>

                                                                DECEMBER 31,
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                              1993           1992
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                                          (Unaudited)

  <S>                                                       <C>             <C>
  Demand:
    Noninterest-bearing                                     $ 36,016        $ 25,591
                                                      -----------------------------------
  Interest-bearing:
    NOW                                                       23,227          17,243
    Super NOW                                                  1,152           3,625
    Money market                                              14,382          12,218
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                              38,761          33,086
                                                      -----------------------------------
  Savings                                                      6,306           4,182
  Time                                                        47,212          39,859
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                            $128,295        $102,718
                                                      ===================================
</TABLE>

      Time deposits include certificates of deposit of $100,000 and
      over totaling approximately $12,904,000 and $10,043,000 as of
      December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

6.    OTHER BORROWINGS

<TABLE>
      Other borrowings  are summarized below (in thousands):

<CAPTION>
                                                                  DECEMBER 31,
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                              1993            1992
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                                           (Unaudited)

    <S>                                                      <C>              <C>
    Advances from the Federal Home
     Loan Bank of Dallas:
      Short term                                             $6,000           $7,000
      Long Term                                                 270               --
    Treasury tax and loan note option                         1,117              829
                                                      -----------------------------------
                                                             $7,387           $7,829
                                                      ===================================
</TABLE>


                                    BF-16
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


6.    OTHER BORROWINGS (CONTINUED)

      Short term Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) advances are
      borrowings due within 30 days.  The interest rate on FHLB
      advances outstanding is 3.1% and 3.4% at December 31, 1993 and
      1992, respectively.  The advances are collateralized by all
      stock in the FHLB and by pledged mortgage-backed securities
      with carrying values of approximately $6,901,000 and $7,114,000
      and market values of approximately $6,922,000 and $7,107,000 at
      December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

      The long term FHLB advance bears interest at 5.37% and is due
      October 10, 2003.  Annual principal obligations due for each of
      the five years subsequent to 1993 are approximately $20,000,
      $23,000, $24,000, $25,000, and $27,000.

      The treasury tax and loan note option is secured by investment
      securities with carrying values of approximately $1,102,000 and
      $1,104,000 and market values of approximately $1,178,000 and
      $1,199,000 at December 31, 1993 and 1992, respectively.

7.    INCOME TAXES

<TABLE>
      The current and deferred portions of income tax expense
      (benefit) are as follows (in thousands):

<CAPTION>

                                      1993         1992         1991
                                   ------------------------------------
                                                     (Unaudited)

<S>                                  <C>          <C>          <C>
Current                              $ 779        $ 669        $ 473

Deferred                               153           57          (59)
                                   ------------------------------------
Total                                $ 932        $ 726        $ 414
                                   ====================================

</TABLE>


                                    BF-17
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


7.    INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)

<TABLE>
      A reconciliation of the provision for Federal income tax
      expense to income tax expense computed by applying the Federal
      statutory rate of 34% to income before Federal income tax
      expense is as follows (in thousands):

<CAPTION>
                                      1993     1992     1991
                                   ----------------------------
                                                (Unaudited)

<S>                                  <C>       <C>      <C>
Provision for Federal income taxes
  at the statutory rate              $1,221    $ 843    $ 632

Tax exempt income                      (273)    (204)    (189)

Other, net                              (16)       87     (29)
                                   ----------------------------
Total                                $  932    $  726   $ 414
                                   ============================
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
      The components of the deferred tax asset and liabilities at
      December 31, 1993 are as follows (in thousands):

<S>                                             <C>
Deferred tax asset:
     Intangibles                                $ 23
                                              ---------
Deferred tax liabilities:
     Depreciation                                 43
     Allowance for loan losses                    36
     Securities discount accretion                20
                                              ---------
           Total deferred tax liabilities         99
                                              ---------
                  Net deferred tax liability    $ 76
                                              =========

</TABLE>

                                    BF-18
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


8.    FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS WITH OFF-BALANCE-SHEET RISK

      Financial instruments which represent off-balance-sheet credit
      risk consist of open commitments to extend credit in the normal
      course of business which are not reflected in the accompanying
      financial statements.

      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, open commitments to extend
      credit amounted to approximately $30,011,000 and $26,829,000,
      respectively, and letters of credit totalled approximately
      $305,000 and $120,000, respectively.  Such agreements require
      the Bank to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation
      of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments
      generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination
      clauses.  Since many of the commitments are expected to expire
      without being fully drawn upon, the total commitment amounts
      do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  The
      Bank evaluates each customer's credit worthiness on a case-by-
      case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained (if deemed
      necessary by the Bank upon extension of credit) is based on
      management's credit evaluation of the customer.  Collateral
      held varies, but may include accounts receivable, inventory,
      property, plant and equipment, and income-producing commercial
      properties.

      The Bank's mortgage department originates mortgage loans to be
      sold into the secondary market.  At December 31, 1993 and 1992,
      loans held for sale by the Bank amounted to approximately
      $9,111,000 and $6,363,000, respectively.  There are no
      unrealized gains or losses on these loans as the Bank obtains
      purchase commitments from investors at the time the interest
      rate is determined with each borrower and prior to the
      advancement of funds.

      Additionally, the Bank has entered into correspondent loan
      purchase agreements with several third-party mortgage
      companies.  In summary, the third-party companies promise to
      purchase all loans originated by the Bank if the loans meet the
      requirements set forth in the agreement.  However, certain
      agreements contain a repurchase provision requiring the Bank
      to buy back any loans for a specified period of time after the
      sale that meet certain conditions set forth in the agreement.
      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, loans totaling approximately
      $6,172,000 and $1,835,000, respectively, have been sold under
      these agreements which have remaining buy back potential to the
      Bank.

9.    CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

      The Bank grants commercial, agribusiness and residential loans
      to customers in the Dalhart, Amarillo, Childress, and Vega,
      Texas areas.  Although the Bank has a diversified loan
      portfolio, a substantial portion of the Bank's debtors' ability
      to honor their contracts is dependent upon the agribusiness
      economic sector.

10.   LEASE COMMITMENTS

      Rental expense related to premises amounted to approximately
      $58,000, $63,000, and $18,000 for the years ended December 31,
      1993, 1992 and 1991, respectively.  The Bank is obligated under
      a noncancellable operating lease agreement which ends August
      31, 1994.  Future minimum rental payments required in 1994 are
      approximately $38,000.


                                    BF-19
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                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

             DECEMBER 31, 1993 (AUDITED), 1992 AND 1991 (UNAUDITED)


11.   RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

      Certain directors, executive officers and principal
      stockholders of the Bank, and businesses in which they have
      significant interests, maintain normal depository arrangements
      with the Bank and have borrowed funds from the Bank.  In
      management's opinion, these arrangements are all on
      substantially the same terms, including interest rates and
      collateral, as those prevailing for comparable transactions
      with unrelated parties and do not involve more than the normal
      risk of collectibility or present other unfavorable features.

      At December 31, 1993 and 1992, direct loans to such parties
      aggregated approximately $1,220,000 and $2,050,000,
      respectively.

12.   EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

      The Bank has a profit sharing plan in effect for employees over
      20 1/2 years of age who have completed six months of service.
      Contributions under the plan are discretionary and determined
      annually by the Board of Directors.  Contributions charged to
      expense amounted to approximately $80,000, $112,000 and $85,000
      for the years ended December 31, 1993, 1992 and 1991,
      respectively.

13.   SUBSEQUENT EVENT

   
      On May 19, 1994, Bancshares and the Bank entered into merger
      agreements with Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and certain of its
      subsidiaries ("Boatmen's").  At December 31, 1993, Boatmen's
      had consolidated assets of $26.7 billion and stockholders'
      equity of $2.1 billion.  Boatmen's operates from over 425
      locations in Missouri, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New
      Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.  The merger agreements
      call for the stockholders of Bancshares and the Bank to
      exchange their stock for shares of Boatmen's common stock.
      Included in the merger agreement are various conditions which,
      among other things, restrict Bancshares and the Bank from
      paying any dividends or distributions to stockholders and
      impose certain limitations on the Bank's lending and investment
      decisions.  The merger is contingent upon approval of various
      regulatory agencies and the stockholders of Bancshares and Bank
      and, if approved, is expected to be consummated in the first
      quarter of 1995.
    

14.   PENDING LITIGATION

      The Bank and certain of its officers are named as defendants
      in a suit filed in May 1994.  The suit is not specific as to
      the amount of damages suffered by the plaintiff.  The Bank and
      its officers intend to vigorously defend their positions.  As
      discovery procedures have only recently commenced, it is
      difficult, in the opinion of management, to evaluate whether
      this involves a material loss contingency.  Therefore, no
      reserve has been recorded by either Bancshares or Bank.

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                                                                     APPENDIX A
    
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- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------




                          AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER



                                  by and among


                            DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.,
                              a Texas corporation,

                                       and

                      DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.
                             a Delaware corporation,


                                       and


                           BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.,
                             a Missouri corporation,



                                       and


                             BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC.,
                             a Missouri corporation,




                               Dated May 19, 1994




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<PAGE> 197
<TABLE>
                                TABLE OF CONTENTS

<CAPTION>
                                                                           Page
                                                                           ----
<S>                                                                        <C>
ARTICLE ONE      TERMS OF THE MERGER & CLOSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.01.   The Mergers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.02.   Merging Corporations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.03.   Surviving Corporation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.04.   Effect of the Mergers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.05.   Conversion of Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
     Section 1.06.   The Closing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
     Section 1.07.   Closing Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
     Section 1.08.   Escrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
     Section 1.09.   Closing Deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3
     Section 1.10.   Exchange Procedures; Surrender of Certificates . . . . .A-5

ARTICLE TWO      REPRESENTATIONS OF COMPANY AND DALHART-DELAWARE. . . . . . .A-6
     Section 2.01.   Organization and Capital Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-6
     Section 2.02.   Authorization; No Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
     Section 2.03.   Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
     Section 2.04.   Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-7
     Section 2.05.   Absence of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
     Section 2.06.   Regulatory Enforcement Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
     Section 2.07.   Tax Matters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
     Section 2.08.   Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
     Section 2.09.   Employment Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8
     Section 2.10.   Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9
     Section 2.11.   Loan Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9
     Section 2.12.   Employee Matters and ERISA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9
     Section 2.13.   Title to Properties; Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
     Section 2.14.   Environmental Matters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
     Section 2.15.   Compliance with Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
     Section 2.16.   Undisclosed Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
     Section 2.17.   Brokerage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
     Section 2.18.   Insurance Policy on Life of Catherine D. Koehler . . . A-11
     Section 2.19.   Stock Redemption Termination Agreement . . . . . . . . A-12
     Section 2.20.   Statements True and Correct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12

ARTICLE THREE    REPRESENTATIONS OF BOATMEN'S AND BOATMEN'S-TEXAS . . . . . A-12
     Section 3.01.   Organization and Capital Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
     Section 3.02.   Authorization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
     Section 3.03.   Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
     Section 3.04.   Financial Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
     Section 3.05.   Absence of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
     Section 3.06.   Litigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
     Section 3.07.   Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
     Section 3.08.   Compliance With Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14
     Section 3.09.   Statements True and Correct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14



                                    A-i
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ARTICLE FOUR     AGREEMENTS OF COMPANY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
     Section 4.01.   Business in Ordinary Course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
     Section 4.02.   Breaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
     Section 4.03.   Subsidiary Bank Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
     Section 4.04.   Submission to Shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-17
     Section 4.05.   Consents to Contracts and Leases . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
     Section 4.06.   Conforming Accounting and Reserve Policies;
                     Restructuring Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
     Section 4.07.   Consummation of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-18
     Section 4.08.   Environmental Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
     Section 4.09.   Restriction on Resales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
     Section 4.10.   Access to Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19

ARTICLE FIVE     AGREEMENTS OF BOATMEN'S AND BOATMEN'S-TEXAS. . . . . . . . A-20
     Section 5.01.   Regulatory Approvals and Registration Statement. . . . A-20
     Section 5.02.   Breaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-20
     Section 5.03.   Consummation of Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
     Section 5.04.   Directors and Officers' Liability Insurance and
                     Indemnification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
     Section 5.05.   Employee Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
     Section 5.06.   Subsidiary Bank Merger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22
     Section 5.07.   Access to Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22

ARTICLE SIX      CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE MERGER . . . . . . . . . . . . A-22
     Section 6.01.   Conditions to Boatmen's Obligations. . . . . . . . . . A-22
     Section 6.02.   Conditions to Company's and Dalhart-Delaware's
                     Obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24

ARTICLE SEVEN    TERMINATION OR ABANDONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
     Section 7.01.   Mutual Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
     Section 7.02.   Breach of Representations or Agreements. . . . . . . . A-24
     Section 7.03.   Environmental Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.04.   Failure of Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.05.   Approval Denial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.06.   Shareholder Approval Denial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.07.   Regulatory Enforcement Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.08.   Automatic Termination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25
     Section 7.09.   Termination Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-25

ARTICLE EIGHT    GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-27
     Section 8.01.   Confidential Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-27
     Section 8.02.   Publicity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28
     Section 8.03.   Return of Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28
     Section 8.04.   Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-28
     Section 8.05.   Liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.06.   Nonsurvival of Representations, Warranties and
                     Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.07.   Entire Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.08.   Headings and Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.09.   Waiver, Amendment or Modification. . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.10.   Rules of Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-29
     Section 8.11.   Counterparts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30
     Section 8.12.   Successors and Assigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30
     Section 8.13.   Governing Law; Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30


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EXHIBIT 1.09(a) - Company's Legal Opinion Matters
EXHIBIT 1.09(b) - Boatmen's Legal Opinion Matters
EXHIBIT 2.19 - Stock Redemption Termination Agreement
EXHIBIT 4.03 - Bank Merger Agreement
EXHIBIT 4.09 - Affiliates Agreements
EXHIBIT 7.09 - Index Group



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                          AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
                          ----------------------------


     This is an AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (this "Agreement") made
May 19, 1994, by and among BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC., a Missouri
corporation, ("Boatmen's"), BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC., a Missouri
corporation ("Boatmen's-Texas"), DALHART BANCSHARES, INC., a Texas
corporation, ("Company") and DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC., a
Delaware corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Company
("Dalhart-Delaware").

     In consideration of the premises and the mutual terms and
provisions set forth in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows.


                                   ARTICLE ONE
                                   -----------

                          TERMS OF THE MERGER & CLOSING
                          -----------------------------

     SECTION 1.01.  THE MERGERS.  Pursuant to the terms and provisions
     ------------   -----------
of this Agreement and the Texas Business Corporation Act (the "Texas
Corporate Law"), The General and Business Corporation Law of Missouri
(the "Missouri Corporate Law"), and the Delaware General Corporation
Law (the "Delaware Corporate Law"), Company and Dalhart-Delaware
shall merge with and into Boatmen's-Texas (individually a "Merger",
and collectively the "Mergers").

     SECTION 1.02.  MERGING CORPORATIONS.  Company and Dalhart-
     ------------   --------------------
Delaware each shall be a merging corporation under its respective
Merger and the respective corporate identity and existence of each,
separate and apart from Boatmen's-Texas, shall cease on consummation
of the Mergers.

     SECTION 1.03.  SURVIVING CORPORATION.  Boatmen's-Texas shall be
     ------------   ---------------------
the surviving corporation in each of the Mergers.  No changes in the
articles of incorporation of Boatmen's-Texas shall be effected by the
Mergers.

     SECTION 1.04.  EFFECT OF THE MERGERS.  Each of the Mergers shall
     ------------   ---------------------
have all of the effects provided by the Missouri Corporate Law, and,
as applicable, the Delaware Corporate Law or the Texas Corporate Law.

     SECTION 1.05.  CONVERSION OF SHARES.
     ------------   --------------------

     (a)   At the Effective Time (as defined in Section 1.07 below),
each share of common stock, par value $10.00, of Company ("Company
Common") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective
Time, other than any shares the holders of which have duly exercised
and perfected their dissenters' rights under the Texas Corporate Law,
shall be converted into the right to receive, subject to the
provisions of subsection (b) below, 6.3599 (the "Conversion Ratio")
shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Boatmen's (the
"Boatmen's Common") (together with any cash payment in lieu of
fractional shares, as provided below, the "Merger Consideration").
A portion of the Merger Consideration equal to the quotient of (A)
divided by (B), where (A) equals the number of Escrow Shares (as
defined in Section 1.08), and (B) equals the number of shares of
Company Common issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
Effective Time which are held by shareholders who have not duly
exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under the Texas
Corporate Law, shall be issued and delivered on the Closing Date (as
defined in Section

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1.06 hereof) by Boatmen's to the Escrow Agent (as defined in Section 1.08
hereof) pursuant to the provisions of Section 1.08 hereof and the balance
thereof shall be issuable to the holders of the Company Common as provided
in Section 1.10 hereof.  No fractional shares of Boatmen's Common shall be
issued and, in lieu thereof, holders of shares of Company Common who would
otherwise be entitled to a fractional share interest in Boatmen's Common
(after taking into account all shares of Company Common held by such
holder exclusive of any beneficial interest in the Escrow Shares) shall be
paid an amount in cash equal to the product of such fractional share
interest and the closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common on the
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System
- - National Market System ("Nasdaq") on the business day immediately
preceding the date on which the Effective Time occurs.  If the
Effective Time does not occur on or before the record date for the
payment of the regular quarterly dividend on Boatmen's Common
declared during the fourth quarter of 1994 or the first quarter of
1995, then, notwithstanding the foregoing, the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common included in the Merger Consideration shall be
increased by adding to the Conversion Ratio the quotient of (i) the
product of (A) the amount of such quarterly dividend or dividends, as the
case may be, multiplied by (B) 6.3599, divided by (ii) the average closing
price of a share of Boatmen's Common on Nasdaq during the twenty trading
days immediately preceding the fifth calendar day immediately preceding the
Closing Date.

     (b)   Should Catherine D. Koehler not survive the Closing Date and
on account of her death the Company shall have received or as of the
Closing (as defined in Section 1.06 below) shall be entitled to
receive a death benefit of not less than One Million Dollars
($1,000,000) of life insurance proceeds under Guardian Life Insurance
Company Policy No. 3710687, then the Conversion Ratio shall be
increased by an amount equal to the quotient of (i) $1,000,000
divided by (ii) the number of shares of Company Common issued and
outstanding as of the Closing divided, again, by (iii) the average
per share closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common, as reported
on Nasdaq for the twenty (20) business days immediately preceding the
fifth calendar day prior to the Closing Date (the "Boatmen's Average
Price").

     (c)   At the Effective Time, all of the shares of Company Common,
by virtue of the Mergers and without any action on the part of the
holders thereof, shall no longer be outstanding and shall be canceled
and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of any
certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the Effective
Time represented outstanding shares of Company Common (the
"Certificates") shall thereafter cease to have any rights with
respect to such shares, except the right of such holders to receive,
without interest, the Merger Consideration upon the surrender of such
Certificate or Certificates in accordance with Section 1.10 hereof.

     (d)   At the Effective Time, all of the shares of common stock,
par value $1.00, of Dalhart-Delaware ("Delaware Common"), by virtue
of the Mergers and without any action on the part of the holders
thereof, shall be converted into one hundred (100) shares of
Boatmen's-Texas common stock, and each holder of any certificate or
certificates which immediately prior to the Effective Time
represented outstanding shares of Delaware Common shall thereafter
cease to have any rights with respect to such shares.

     (e)   At the Effective Time, each share of Company Common and
Delaware Common, if any, held in the treasury of Company or Dalhart-
Delaware, respectively, or by any direct or indirect subsidiary of
Company or Dalhart-Delaware (other than shares held in trust accounts
for the benefit of others or in other fiduciary, nominee or similar
capacities) immediately prior to the Effective Time shall be
canceled.

     (f)   Each share of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of
Boatmen's-Texas outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
shall remain outstanding unaffected by each of the Mergers.


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     (g)   If between the date hereof and the Effective Time a share of
Boatmen's Common shall be changed into a different number of shares
of Boatmen's Common or a different class of shares by reason of
reclassification, recapitalization, splitup, exchange of shares or
readjustment, or if a stock dividend thereon shall be declared with
a record date within such period, then the number of shares of
Boatmen's Common into which a share of Company Common will be
converted pursuant to subsection (a) above will be appropriately and
proportionately adjusted so that each shareholder of Company shall be
entitled to receive such fraction of a share or such number of shares
of Boatmen's Common as such shareholder would have received pursuant
to such reclassification, recapitalization, splitup, exchange of
shares or readjustment or as a result of such stock dividend had the
record date therefor been immediately following the Effective Time of
each of the Mergers.

     (h)   If holders of Company Common dissent from the Agreement and
Merger under the Texas Corporate Law, any issued and outstanding
shares of Company Common held by a dissenting holder shall not be
converted as described in this Section 1.05 but from and after the
Effective Time shall represent only the right to receive such
consideration as may be determined to be due to such dissenting
holder pursuant to the Texas Corporate Law; provided, however, that
each share of Company Common outstanding immediately prior to the
Effective Time and held by a dissenting holder who shall, after the
Effective Time, withdraw his demand for appraisal or lose his right
of appraisal shall have only such rights as are provided under the
Texas Corporate Law.

     SECTION 1.06.  THE CLOSING.  The closing of each of the Mergers
     ------------   -----------
(the "Closing") shall take place at the main offices of Boatmen's, or
at such other location as the parties may agree, at 10:00 A.M.
Central Time on the Closing Date described in Section 1.07 of this
Agreement.

     SECTION 1.07.  CLOSING DATE.  At Boatmen's election, the Closing
     ------------   ------------
shall take place on (i) the last business day of, or (ii) the first
business day of the month following, or (iii) the last business day
of the earliest month which is the second month of a calendar quarter
following, in each case, the month during which each of the
conditions in Sections 6.01(d) and 6.02(d) is satisfied or waived by
the appropriate party or on such other date after such satisfaction
or waiver as Company and Boatmen's may agree (the "Closing Date").
Each of the Mergers shall be effective upon the issuance of a
Certificate of Merger by the Secretary of State of the State of
Missouri (the "Effective Time" with respect to each such Merger),
which the parties shall use their best efforts to cause to occur on
the Closing Date.

     SECTION 1.08.  ESCROW.  On the Closing Date, Boatmen's shall
     ------------   ------
issue in the name of and deliver to the escrow agent (the "Escrow
Agent") named in that certain Escrow Agreement to be executed on the
Closing Date among the Escrow Agent, Bank (as defined in Section 2.04
hereof) and the parties to this Agreement (the "Escrow Agreement"),
such number of shares of Boatmen's Common (the "Escrow Shares") as
equals the quotient of $929,550 divided by the Boatmen's Average
Price.

     SECTION 1.09.  CLOSING DELIVERIES.
     ------------   ------------------

     (a)   At the Closing, Company and/or Dalhart-Delaware, as may be
applicable, shall deliver to Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas:

            (i)  a certified copy of the Articles of Incorporation of
     Company and each of its subsidiaries;


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           (ii)  a Certificate or Certificates signed by an appropriate
     officer of each of Company and Dalhart-Delaware stating that,
     with respect to Company or Dalhart-Delaware, as may be
     applicable, (A) each of the representations and warranties
     contained in Article Two is true and correct in all material
     respects at the time of the Closing with the same force and
     effect as if such representations and warranties had been made
     at Closing, and (B) all of the conditions set forth in
     Section 6.01(b) have been satisfied or waived as provided
     therein;

          (iii)  a certified copy of the resolutions of each of
     Company's and Dalhart-Delaware's Board of Directors and
     respective shareholders, as required for valid approval of the
     execution of this Agreement and the consummation of each of the
     Mergers and the other transactions contemplated hereby;

           (iv)  Certificate of the Texas Secretary of State, dated a
     recent date, stating that Company is in good standing;

            (v)  Certificate of the Delaware Secretary of State, dated
     a recent date, stating that Dalhart-Delaware is in good standing;

           (vi)  the certificate or certificates representing all of the
     outstanding shares of Delaware Common;

          (vii)  a legal opinion of counsel for Company, in form
     reasonably acceptable to Boatmen's counsel, opining with respect
     to the matters listed on Exhibit 1.09(a) hereto; and

         (viii)  the Escrow Agreement executed by Company, Dalhart-
     Delaware, Bank and three shareholders of Company and/or Bank who
     shall have been designated by Company and Bank to serve as the
     "Shareholders' Committee" pursuant to the Escrow Agreement.

     (b)   At the Closing, Boatmen's shall deliver to Company:

            (i)  a Certificate signed by an appropriate officer of
     Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas stating that (A) each of the
     representations and warranties contained in Article Three is true
     and correct in all material respects at the time of the Closing
     with the same force and effect as if such representations and
     warranties had been made at Closing and (B) all of the conditions
     set forth in Section 6.02(b) and 6.02(d) (but only with respect
     to approvals other than by the Company's shareholders) have been
     satisfied;

           (ii)  a certified copy of the resolutions of Boatmen's
     Executive Committee authorizing the execution of this Agreement
     and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby;

          (iii)  a certified copy of the resolutions of Boatmen's-
     Texas's Board of Directors and shareholder, as required for valid
     approval of the execution of this Agreement and the consummation
     of the transactions contemplated hereby;

           (iv)  a legal opinion of counsel for Boatmen's, in form
     reasonably acceptable to Company's counsel, opining with respect
     to the matters listed on Exhibit 1.09(b) hereto.

            (v)  the Escrow Agreement executed by Boatmen's.

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     SECTION 1.10.  EXCHANGE PROCEDURES; SURRENDER OF CERTIFICATES.
     ------------   ----------------------------------------------

     (a)   Boatmen's Trust Company, St. Louis, Missouri, shall act as
Exchange Agent in each of the Mergers (the "Exchange Agent").

     (b)   As soon as reasonably practicable, and in no event more than
ten (10) business days after the Effective Time, the Exchange Agent
shall mail to each record holder of any Certificate or Certificates
whose shares were converted into the right to receive the Merger
Consideration, a letter of transmittal (which shall specify that
delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title to the
Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the
Certificates to the Exchange Agent and shall be in such form and have
such other provisions as Boatmen's may reasonably specify) (each such
letter, the "Merger Letter of Transmittal") and instructions for use
in effecting the surrender of the Certificates in exchange for the
Merger Consideration less such holder's beneficial interest in the
Escrow Shares (the "Net Merger Consideration").  Upon surrender to
the Exchange Agent of a Certificate, together with a Merger Letter of
Transmittal duly executed and any other required documents, the
holder of such Certificate shall be entitled to receive in exchange
therefor solely the Net Merger Consideration.  No interest on the Net
Merger Consideration issuable upon the surrender of the Certificates
shall be paid or accrued for the benefit of holders of Certificates.
If the Net Merger Consideration is to be issued to a person other
than a person in whose name a surrendered Certificate is registered,
it shall be a condition of issuance that the surrendered Certificate
shall be properly endorsed or otherwise in proper form for transfer
and that the person requesting such issuance shall pay to the
Exchange Agent any required transfer or other taxes or establish to
the satisfaction of the Exchange Agent that such tax has been paid or
is not applicable.

     (c)   At any time following six months after the Effective Time,
Boatmen's shall be entitled to terminate the Exchange Agent
relationship, and thereafter holders of Certificates shall be
entitled to look only to Boatmen's (subject to abandoned property,
escheat or other similar laws) with respect to the Net Merger
Consideration issuable upon surrender of their Certificates.

     (d)   No dividends that are otherwise payable on shares of
Boatmen's Common constituting the Net Merger Consideration shall be
paid to persons entitled to receive such shares of Boatmen's Common
until such persons surrender their Certificates.  Upon such
surrender, there shall be paid to the person in whose name the shares
of Boatmen's Common shall be issued any dividends which shall have
become payable with respect to such shares of Boatmen's Common
(without interest and less the amount of taxes, if any, which may
have been imposed thereon), between the Effective Time and the time
of such surrender.  Dividends payable on shares of Boatmen's Common
held pursuant to the Escrow Agreement shall be paid to the Escrow
Agent and distributed pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
Escrow Agreement.


                                   ARTICLE TWO
                                   -----------

                 REPRESENTATIONS OF COMPANY AND DALHART-DELAWARE
                 -----------------------------------------------

     Company and Dalhart-Delaware, as applicable, hereby make the
following representations and warranties:


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     SECTION 2.01.  ORGANIZATION AND CAPITAL STOCK.
     ------------   ------------------------------

     (a)   Company is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas and has the
corporate power to own all of its property and assets, to incur all
of its liabilities and to carry on its business as now being
conducted.

     (b)   The authorized capital stock of Company consists of 200,000
shares of Company Common, of which, as of the date hereof, 100,000
shares are issued and outstanding.  All of the issued and outstanding
shares of Company Common are duly and validly issued and outstanding
and are fully paid and non-assessable.  None of the outstanding
shares of Company Common has been issued in violation of any
preemptive rights of the current or past stockholders of Company.
Except as disclosed in Section 2.01(b) of that certain confidential
writing delivered by Company to Boatmen's and executed by both
Company and Boatmen's concurrently with the delivery and execution of
this Agreement (the "Disclosure Schedule"), each Certificate
representing shares of Company Common issued by Company in
replacement of any Certificate theretofore issued by it which was
claimed by the record holder thereof to have been lost, stolen or
destroyed was issued by Company only upon receipt of an affidavit of
lost stock certificate and indemnity agreement of such shareholder
indemnifying Company against any claim that may be made against it on
account of the alleged loss, theft or destruction of any such
Certificate or the issuance of such replacement Certificate.

     (c)   Dalhart-Delaware is a corporation duly organized, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware
and has the corporate power to own all of its property and assets, to
incur all of its liabilities and to carry on its business as now
being conducted.

     (d)   The authorized capital stock of Dalhart-Delaware consists of
1,000 shares of Delaware Common, of which, as of the date hereof,
1,000 shares are issued and outstanding and are owned by Company.
All of the issued and outstanding shares of Delaware Common are duly
and validly issued and outstanding and are fully paid and non-
assessable.  None of the outstanding shares of Delaware Common has
been issued in violation of any preemptive rights of the current or
past shareholders of Dalhart-Delaware.  Except as disclosed in
Section 2.01(d) of the Disclosure Schedule, each certificate
representing shares of Delaware Common issued by Dalhart-Delaware in
replacement of any certificate theretofore issued by it which was
claimed by the record holder thereof to have been lost, stolen or
destroyed was issued by Dalhart-Delaware only upon receipt of an
affidavit of lost stock certificate and indemnity agreement of such
shareholder indemnifying Dalhart-Delaware against any claim that may
be made against it on account of the alleged loss, theft or
destruction of any such certificate or the issuance of such
replacement certificate.

     (e)   Except as set forth in subsections 2.01(b) and 2.01(d),
there are no shares of capital stock or other equity securities of
Company or Dalhart-Delaware issued or outstanding and there are no
outstanding options, warrants, rights to subscribe for, calls, or
commitments of any character whatsoever relating to, or securities or
rights convertible into or exchangeable for, shares of the capital
stock of Company or Dalhart-Delaware or contracts, commitments,
understandings or arrangements by which either Company or Dalhart-
Delaware is or may be obligated to issue additional shares of its
capital stock or options, warrants or rights to purchase or acquire
any additional shares of its capital stock.

     SECTION 2.02.  AUTHORIZATION; NO DEFAULTS.  Each of Company's and
     ------------   --------------------------
Dalhart-Delaware's Board of Directors has, by all appropriate action,
approved this Agreement and each of the Mergers and authorized the
execution hereof on its behalf by its duly authorized officers and
the performance by Company and Dalhart-Delaware of their respective
obligations hereunder.  Nothing in the articles of incorporation or

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bylaws of either Company or Dalhart-Delaware, as amended, or any
other agreement, instrument, decree, proceeding, law or regulation
(except as specifically referred to in or contemplated by this
Agreement) by or to which it or any of their subsidiaries are bound
or subject would prohibit or inhibit Company and Dalhart-Delaware
from consummating this Agreement and each of the Mergers on the terms
and conditions herein contained.  This Agreement has been duly and
validly executed and delivered by each of Company and Dalhart-
Delaware and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of
each of Company and Dalhart-Delaware, enforceable against Company and
Dalhart-Delaware in accordance with its terms.  Company and its
subsidiaries are neither in default under nor in violation of any
provision of their articles of incorporation, bylaws, or any
promissory note, indenture or any evidence of indebtedness or
security therefor, lease, contract, purchase or other commitment or
any other agreement which is material to Company and its subsidiaries
taken as a whole.

     SECTION 2.03.  SUBSIDIARIES.  Each of Company's and/or Dalhart-
     ------------   ------------
Delaware's banking subsidiaries and other direct or indirect
subsidiaries, including Dalhart-Delaware (hereinafter referred to
collectively as the Company's "subsidiaries") the name and
jurisdiction of incorporation of which is disclosed in Section 2.03
of the Disclosure Schedule, is duly organized, validly existing and
in good standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorpo-
ration and has the corporate power to own its respective properties
and assets, to incur its respective liabilities and to carry on its
respective business as now being conducted.  The number of issued and
outstanding shares of capital stock of each such subsidiary is set
forth in Section 2.03 of the Disclosure Schedule, all of which
shares, except as otherwise there specified (by inclusion of a list
of the names, addresses and number of shares held by each such other
shareholder of a subsidiary) are owned by Company or Company's
subsidiaries, as the case may be, free and clear of all liens,
encumbrances, rights of first refusal, options or other restrictions
of any nature whatsoever.  There are no options, warrants or rights
outstanding to acquire any capital stock of any of Company's
subsidiaries and no person or entity has any other right to purchase
or acquire any unissued shares of stock of any of Company's
subsidiaries, nor does any such subsidiary have any obligation of any
nature with respect to its unissued shares of stock.  Except as may
be disclosed in Section 2.03 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither
Company nor any of Company's subsidiaries is a party to any
partnership or joint venture or owns an equity interest in any other
business or enterprise.

     SECTION 2.04.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  The audited consolidated
     ------------   ---------------------
balance sheets of Company and its subsidiaries as of December 31,
1993 and 1992 and related consolidated income statements and
statements of changes in shareholders' equity and of cash flows for
the three years ended December 31, 1993, together with the notes
thereto, and the unaudited consolidated balance sheets of Company and
its subsidiaries as of March 31, 1994 and March 31, 1993 and the
related unaudited consolidated income statements and statements of
changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the three months
then ended, and the year-end and quarterly Reports of Condition and
Report of Income of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart (the "Bank") for
1993 and March 31, 1994, as filed with the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation ("FDIC") (together, the "Company Financial Statements"),
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles applied on a consistent basis (except as may be disclosed
therein and except for regulatory reporting differences required by
the Bank's reports) and fairly present the consolidated financial
position and the consolidated results of operations, changes in
shareholders' equity and cash flows of the respective entity and its
respective consolidated subsidiaries as of the dates and for the
periods indicated (subject, in the case of interim financial
statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments, none of which
will be material).

     SECTION 2.05.  ABSENCE OF CHANGES.  Since December 31, 1993,
     ------------   ------------------
there has not been any material adverse change in the financial
condition, the results of operations or the business of Company and its

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subsidiaries taken as a whole, nor have there been any events or
transactions having such a material adverse effect which should be
disclosed in order to make the Company Financial Statements not
misleading.  Since October 26, 1992, there has been no material
adverse change in the financial condition, the results of operations
or the business of the Bank except for any such changes as may be
disclosed in the Bank's Reports of Condition and Income filed with
the FDIC since such date and prior to the date hereof.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any provision for loan losses taken by
Company and its subsidiaries pursuant to Section 4.06 hereof shall
not, in and of itself, be deemed to be a material adverse change in
the financial condition, the results of operations or the business or
prospects of Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.

     SECTION 2.06.  REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT MATTERS.  Except as may be
     ------------   ------------------------------
disclosed in Section 2.06 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company
nor any of its subsidiaries is subject to, or has received any notice
or advice that it may become subject to, any order, agreement,
memorandum of understanding or other regulatory enforcement action or
proceeding with or by any federal or state agency charged with the
supervision or regulation of banks or bank holding companies or
engaged in the insurance of bank deposits or any other governmental
agency having supervisory or regulatory authority with respect to
Company or any of its subsidiaries.

     SECTION 2.07.  TAX MATTERS.  Company and its subsidiaries have
     ------------   -----------
filed all federal, state and material local tax returns due in
respect of any of their businesses or properties in a timely fashion
and have paid or made provision for all amounts due shown on such
returns.  All such returns fairly reflect the information required to
be presented therein.  All provisions for accrued but unpaid taxes
contained in the Company Financial Statements were made in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles and in the aggregate do
not materially fail to provide for potential tax liabilities.

     SECTION 2.08.  LITIGATION.  Except as may be disclosed in
     ------------   ----------
Section 2.08 of the Disclosure Schedule, there is no litigation,
claim or other proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Company,
threatened, against Company or any of its subsidiaries, or of which
the property of Company or any of its subsidiaries is or would be
subject.

     SECTION 2.09.  EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.  Except as may be disclosed
     ------------   ---------------------
in Section 2.09 of the Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any
of its subsidiaries is a party to or bound by any contract for the
employment, retention or engagement, or with respect to the
severance, of any officer, employee, agent, consultant or other
person or entity which, by its terms, is not terminable by Company or
such subsidiary on thirty (30) days written notice or less without
the payment of any amount by reason of such termination.  A true,
accurate and complete copy of each written agreement disclosed in
Section 2.09 of the Disclosure Schedule and any and all amendments or
supplements thereto is included as an exhibit thereto.

     SECTION 2.10.  REPORTS.  Except as may be disclosed in
     ------------   -------
Section 2.10 of the Disclosure Schedule, Company and each of its
subsidiaries has filed all reports and statements, together with any
amendments required to be made with respect thereto, that it was
required to file with (i) the Board of Governors of the Federal
Reserve System (the "Federal Reserve Board"), (ii) the FDIC,
(iii) the Finance Commission of the State of Texas and any other
state securities or banking authorities having jurisdiction, and
(iv) any other governmental authority with jurisdiction over Company
or any of its subsidiaries.  As of their respective dates, each of
such reports and documents, including any financial statements,
exhibits and schedules thereto, complied in all material respects
with the relevant statutes, rules and regulations enforced or
promulgated by the regulatory authority with which they were filed,
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material fact or omit to state any material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary in order to make the statements therein, in light of
the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading.

     SECTION 2.11.  LOAN PORTFOLIO.  Except as may be disclosed in
     ------------   --------------
Section 2.11 of the Disclosure Schedule, (i) all loans and discounts
shown on the Company Financial Statements at December 31, 1993 or
which were entered into after December 31, 1993, but before the
Closing Date were and will be made in all material respects for good,
valuable and adequate consideration in the ordinary course of the
business of Company and its subsidiaries, in accordance in all
material respects with sound banking practices, and are not subject
to any material known defenses, setoffs or counterclaims, including
without limitation any such as are afforded by usury or truth in
lending laws, except as may be provided by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws or by general principles of equity; (ii) the notes or
other evidences of indebtedness evidencing such loans and all forms
of pledges, mortgages and other collateral documents and security
agreements are and will be, in all material respects, enforceable,
valid, true and genuine and what they purport to be; and
(iii) Company and its subsidiaries have complied and will prior to
the Closing Date comply with all laws and regulations relating to
such loans, or to the extent there has not been such compliance, such
failure to comply will not materially interfere with the collection
of any such loan.

     SECTION 2.12.  EMPLOYEE MATTERS AND ERISA.
     ------------   --------------------------

     (a)   Except as may be disclosed in Section 2.12(a) of the
Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its subsidiaries has
entered into any collective bargaining agreement with any labor
organization with respect to any group of employees of Company or any
of its subsidiaries and to the knowledge of Company there is no
present effort nor existing proposal to attempt to unionize any group
of employees of Company or any of its subsidiaries.

     (b)   Except as may be disclosed in Section 2.12(b) of the
Disclosure Schedule, (i) Company and its subsidiaries are and have
been in material compliance with all applicable laws respecting
employment and employment practices, terms and conditions of
employment and wages and hours, including, without limitation, any
such laws respecting employment discrimination and occupational
safety and health requirements, and neither Company nor any of its
subsidiaries is engaged in any unfair labor practice; (ii) there is
no material unfair labor practice complaint against Company or any
subsidiary pending or, to the knowledge of Company, threatened before
the National Labor Relations Board; (iii) there is no labor dispute,
strike, slowdown or stoppage actually pending or, to the knowledge of
Company, threatened against or directly affecting Company or any
subsidiary; and (iv) neither Company nor any subsidiary has
experienced any material work stoppage or other material labor
difficulty during the past five years.

     (c)   Except as may be disclosed in Section 2.12(c) of the
Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any subsidiary maintains,
contributes to or participates in or has any liability under any
employee benefit plans, as defined in Section 3(3) of the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"), or any
nonqualified employee benefit plans or deferred compensation, bonus,
stock or incentive plans, or other employee benefit or fringe benefit
programs for the benefit of former or current employees of Company or
any subsidiary (the "Employee Plans").  To the knowledge of Company,
no present or former employee of Company or any subsidiary has been
charged with breaching nor has breached a fiduciary duty under any of
the Employee Plans.  Neither Company nor any of its subsidiaries
participates in, nor has it in the past five years participated in,
nor has it any present or future obligation or liability under, any
multiemployer plan (as defined at Section 3(37) of ERISA).  Except as
may be separately disclosed in Section 2.12(c) of the Disclosure
Schedule, neither Company nor any subsidiary maintains,

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contributes to, or participates in, any plan that provides health, major
medical, disability or life insurance benefits to former employees of
Company or any subsidiary.

     (d)   Neither Company nor any of its subsidiaries maintain, nor
have any of them maintained for the past ten years, any Employee
Plans subject to Title IV of ERISA or Section 412 of the Code.  No
reportable event (as defined in Section 4043 of ERISA) has occurred
with respect to any Employee Plans as to which a notice would be
required to be filed with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
No claim is pending, and Company has not received notice of any
threatened or imminent claim with respect to any Employee Plan (other
than a routine claim for benefits for which plan administrative
review procedures have not been exhausted) for which Company or any
of its subsidiaries would be liable after December 31, 1993, except
as will be reflected on the Company Financial Statements.  After
December 31, 1993, Company and its subsidiaries will not have any
liabilities for excise taxes under Sections 4971, 4975, 4976, 4977,
4979 or 4980B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
"Code") or for a fine under Section 502 of ERISA with respect to any
Employee Plan.  All Employee Plans have in all material respects been
operated, administered and maintained in accordance with the terms
thereof and in compliance with the requirements of all applicable
laws, including, without limitation, ERISA and the Code.

     SECTION 2.13.  TITLE TO PROPERTIES; INSURANCE.  Company and its
     ------------   ------------------------------
subsidiaries have marketable title, insurable at standard rates, free
and clear of all liens, charges and encumbrances (except taxes which
are a lien but not yet payable and liens, charges or encumbrances
reflected in the Company Financial Statements and easements, rights-
of-way, and other restrictions which are not material and further
excepting in the case of Other Real Estate Owned ("O.R.E.O."), as
such real estate is internally classified on the books of Company or
its subsidiaries, rights of redemption under applicable law) to all
of their real properties.  All leasehold interests for real property
and any material personal property used by Company and its
subsidiaries in their businesses are held pursuant to lease
agreements which are valid and enforceable in accordance with their
terms.  All such properties comply in all material respects with all
applicable private agreements, zoning requirements and other
governmental laws and regulations relating thereto and there are no
condemnation proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of Company,
threatened with respect to such properties.  Company and its
subsidiaries have valid title or other ownership rights under
licenses to all material intangible personal or intellectual property
used by Company or its subsidiaries in their business, free and clear
of any claim, defense or right of any other person or entity which is
material to such property, subject only to rights of the licensors
pursuant to applicable license agreements, which rights do not
materially adversely interfere with the use of such property.  All
material insurable properties owned or held by Company and its
subsidiaries are insured by financially sound and reputable insurers
in such amounts and against fire and other risks insured against by
extended coverage and public liability insurance, as is customary
with bank holding companies of similar size.

     SECTION 2.14.  ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.  As used in this Agreement,
     ------------   ---------------------
"Environmental Laws" means all local, state and federal
environmental, health and safety laws and regulations in all
jurisdictions in which Company and its subsidiaries have done
business or owned, leased or operated property, including, without
limitation, the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the
Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act, the Federal Clean Water Act, the Federal Clean Air
Act, and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act.

     Except as may be disclosed in Section 2.14 of the Disclosure
Schedule, neither the conduct nor operation of Company or its
subsidiaries nor any condition of any property presently or
previously owned, leased or operated by any of them violates or
violated Environmental Laws in any respect material to the business
of Company and its subsidiaries and no condition or event has
occurred with respect to any of them

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or any such property that, with notice or the passage of time, or both,
would constitute a violation material to the business of Company and its
subsidiaries of Environmental Laws or obligate (or potentially obligate)
Company or its subsidiaries to remedy, stabilize, neutralize or otherwise
alter the environmental condition of any such property where the aggregate
cost of such actions would be material to Company and its
subsidiaries.  Except as may be disclosed in Section 2.14 of the
Disclosure Schedule, neither Company nor any of its subsidiaries has
received any notice from any person or entity that Company or its
subsidiaries or the operation or condition of any property ever
owned, leased or operated by any of them are or were in violation of
any Environmental Laws or that Company or its subsidiaries are
responsible (or potentially responsible) for remedying, or the
cleanup of, any pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous or toxic
wastes, substances or materials at, on or beneath any such property.

     SECTION 2.15.  COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.  Company and its subsidiaries
     ------------   -------------------
have all licenses, franchises, permits and other governmental
authorizations that are legally required to enable them to conduct
their respective businesses in all material respects and are in
compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and
regulations.

     SECTION 2.16.  UNDISCLOSED LIABILITIES.  Company and its
     ------------   -----------------------
subsidiaries do not have any material liability, whether known or
unknown, whether asserted or unasserted, whether absolute or
contingent, whether accrued or unaccrued, whether liquidated or
unliquidated, and whether due or to become due (and there is no past
or present fact, situation, circumstance, condition or other basis
for any present or future action, suit or proceeding, hearing,
charge, complaint, claim or demand against Company or its
subsidiaries giving rise to any such liability), except (i) for
liabilities set forth in the Company Financial Statements, and (ii)
as may be disclosed in Section 2.16 of the Disclosure Schedule.

     SECTION 2.17.  BROKERAGE.  There are no existing claims or
     ------------   ---------
agreements for brokerage commissions, finders' fees, or similar
compensation in connection with the transactions contemplated by this
Agreement payable by Company or its subsidiaries.

     SECTION 2.18.  INSURANCE POLICY ON LIFE OF CATHERINE D. KOEHLER.
     ------------   ------------------------------------------------
Company is the owner and sole beneficiary of a whole-life insurance
policy issued by Guardian Life Insurance Company (policy number
3710687) in the principal amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
on the life of Catherine D. Koehler (the "Policy").  Company has paid
all premiums with respect to the Policy and will continue to pay all
premiums through the Effective Time, and the Policy is in full force
and effect in accordance with its terms and provisions and is free
and clear of any liens or claims with respect to the cash surrender
value and death benefits payable thereunder, except as provided in
that certain Stock Redemption Agreement dated January 8, 1993 between
Company and Catherine D. Koehler (the "Redemption Agreement"), which
Redemption Agreement is being modified as provided in Section 2.19
hereof.

     SECTION 2.19.  STOCK REDEMPTION TERMINATION AGREEMENT.  Company
     ------------   --------------------------------------
and Catherine D. Koehler have entered into a Stock Redemption
Termination Agreement of even date herewith in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit 2.19 which is in full force and effect and
enforceable in accordance with its terms and pursuant to which, on
the Closing Date, (i) that certain Redemption Agreement, dated
January 8, 1993, between Company and Catherine D. Koehler, a copy of
which is attached as an exhibit to Exhibit 2.19 shall be terminated,
and (ii) Catherine D. Koehler, if she survives the Closing Date,
shall purchase the Policy from Company at the cash surrender value of
the Policy at date of purchase.

     SECTION 2.20.  STATEMENTS TRUE AND CORRECT.  None of the
     ------------   ---------------------------
information supplied or to be supplied by Company or its subsidiaries
for inclusion in (i) the Registration Statement (as defined in
Section 4.07),

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(ii) the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (as defined in Section 4.04) and (iii)
any other documents to be filed with the S.E.C. or any banking or other
regulatory authority in connection with the transactions contemplated
hereby, will, at the respective times such documents are filed, and, in
the case of the Registration Statement, when it becomes effective, and
with respect to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, when first mailed to the
stockholders of the Company and the Bank, be false or misleading with
respect to any material fact, or omit to state any material fact necessary
in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or, in the case of
the Proxy Statement/Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement
thereto, at the time of the Stockholders' Meeting (as defined in
Section 4.03), be false or misleading with respect to any material
fact, or omit to state any material fact necessary to correct any
statement in any earlier communication with respect to the
solicitation of any proxy for the Stockholders' Meeting.  All
documents that Company is responsible for filing with the S.E.C. or
any other regulatory authority in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby will comply as to form in all material respects
with the provisions of applicable law and the applicable rules and
regulations thereunder.


                                  ARTICLE THREE
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                REPRESENTATIONS OF BOATMEN'S AND BOATMEN'S-TEXAS
                ------------------------------------------------

     Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas hereby make the following
representations and warranties:

     SECTION 3.01.  ORGANIZATION AND CAPITAL STOCK.
     ------------   ------------------------------

     (a)   Boatmen's is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of
Missouri with full corporate power and authority to carry on its
business as it is now being conducted.  Boatmen's-Texas is a
corporation duly incorporated, validly existing, and in good standing
under the laws of the State of Missouri with full corporate power and
authority to carry on its business as it is now being conducted.

     (b)   The authorized capital stock of Boatmen's consists of
(i) 150,000,000 shares of Boatmen's Common, of which, as of March 8,
1994, 104,197,976 shares were issued and outstanding, and
(ii) 10,300,000 Cumulative Preferred Shares, no par value per share,
of which 35,045 shares are designated "7% Cumulative Redeemable
Preferred Stock, Series B", $100.00 stated value per share (the
"Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock") and 1,250,000 shares are
designated "Junior Participating Preferred Stock, Series C", no par
value per share (the "Boatmen's Series C Preferred Stock").  No
shares of the Boatmen's Series C Preferred Stock are issued and
outstanding and 11,551 shares of the Boatmen's Series B Preferred
Stock were issued and outstanding as of March 8, 1994.  All of the
issued and outstanding shares of Boatmen's Common and Boatmen's
Series B Preferred Stock are duly and validly issued and outstanding
and are fully paid and non-assessable.  None of the outstanding
shares of Boatmen's Common has been issued in violation of any
preemptive rights of the current or past stockholders of Boatmen's.
As of April 30, 1994, Boatmen's had outstanding options and other
rights to acquire not more than 3,753,625 shares of Boatmen's Common
and no shares of the Boatmen's Series B Preferred Stock or the
Boatmen's Series C Preferred Stock.

     (c)   Boatmen's-Texas has authorized capital of one hundred
thousand (100,000) shares of common stock, par value one dollar
($1.00) per share (the "Boatmen's-Texas Common").  As of the date
hereof, 2,000 shares of Boatmen's-Texas Common are issued and
outstanding, fully paid and non-assessable and owned by Boatmen's.


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     (d)   The shares of Boatmen's Common that are to be issued to the
stockholders of Company pursuant to the Merger have been duly
authorized and, when so issued in accordance with the terms of this
Agreement, will be validly issued and outstanding, fully paid and
nonassessable, with no personal liability attaching to the ownership
thereof.

     SECTION 3.02.  AUTHORIZATION.  The Executive Committee of
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Boatmen's and the Board of Directors of Boatmen's-Texas have, by all
appropriate action, approved this Agreement and each of the Mergers
and authorized the execution hereof on their behalf by their
respective duly authorized officers and the performance by such
respective entity of their obligations hereunder.  Nothing in the
articles of incorporation or bylaws of Boatmen's or Boatmen's-Texas,
as amended, or any other agreement, instrument, decree, proceeding,
law or regulation (except as specifically referred to in or
contemplated by this Agreement) by or to which either of them or any
of their subsidiaries are bound or subject would prohibit or inhibit
Boatmen's or Boatmen's-Texas from entering into and consummating this
Agreement and each of the Mergers on the terms and conditions herein
contained.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and
delivered by Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas and constitutes a legal,
valid and binding obligation of Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas,
enforceable against Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas in accordance with
its terms and no other corporate acts or proceedings are required to
be taken by Boatmen's or Boatmen's-Texas to authorize the execution,
delivery and performance of this Agreement.  Except for the requisite
approvals of the Federal Reserve Board and the Finance Commission of
the State of Texas, no notice to, filing with, authorization by, or
consent or approval of, any federal or state regulatory authority is
necessary for the execution and delivery of this Agreement or
consummation of each of the Mergers by Boatmen's or Boatmen's-Texas.

     SECTION 3.03.  SUBSIDIARIES.  Each of Boatmen's significant
     ------------   ------------
subsidiaries (as such term is defined under S.E.C. regulations) and
Boatmen's-Texas is duly organized, validly existing and in good
standing under the laws of the jurisdiction of its incorporation and
has the corporate power to own its respective properties and assets,
to incur its respective liabilities and to carry on its respective
business as now being conducted.

     SECTION 3.04.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION.  The consolidated balance
     ------------   ---------------------
sheets of Boatmen's and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 1993 and
1994 and related consolidated statements of income, changes in
stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three years ended
December 31, 1993, together with the notes thereto, included in
Boatmen's 10-K for the year ended 1993, as currently on file with the
S.E.C. (the "Boatmen's Financial Statements"), have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applied on
a consistent basis (except as disclosed therein) and fairly present
the consolidated financial position and the consolidated results of
operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows of
Boatmen's and its consolidated subsidiaries as of the dates and for
the periods indicated (subject, in the case of interim financial
statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments, none of which
will be material).

     SECTION 3.05.  ABSENCE OF CHANGES.  Since December 31, 1993,
     ------------   ------------------
there has not been any material adverse change in the financial
condition, the results of operations or the business of Boatmen's and
its subsidiaries taken as a whole, nor have there been any events or
transactions having such a material adverse effect which should be
disclosed in order to make the Boatmen's Financial Statements not
misleading.

     SECTION 3.06.  LITIGATION.  There is no litigation, claim or
     ------------   ----------
other proceeding pending or, to the knowledge of Boatmen's,
threatened, against Boatmen's or any of its subsidiaries, or of which
the property

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of Boatmen's or any of its subsidiaries is or would be subject which if
adversely determined would have a material adverse effect on the business
of Boatmen's and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.

     SECTION 3.07.  REPORTS.  Boatmen's and each of its significant
     ------------   -------
subsidiaries has filed all reports and statements, together with any
amendments required to be made with respect thereto, that it was
required to file with (i) the S.E.C., (ii) the Federal Reserve Board,
(iii) the O.C.C., (iv) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation,
(v) any state securities or banking authorities having jurisdiction,
(vi) Nasdaq and (vii) any other governmental authority with
jurisdiction over Boatmen's or any of its significant subsidiaries.
As of their respective dates, each of such reports and documents, as
amended, including the financial statements, exhibits and schedules
thereto, complied in all material respects with the relevant
statutes, rules and regulations enforced or promulgated by the
regulatory authority with which they were filed, and did not contain
any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material
fact required to be stated therein or necessary in order to make the
statements therein, in light of the circumstances under which they
were made, not misleading.

     SECTION 3.08.  COMPLIANCE WITH LAW.  Boatmen's and its
     ------------   -------------------
significant subsidiaries have all licenses, franchises, permits and
other governmental authorizations that are legally required to enable
them to conduct their respective businesses in all material respects
and are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable
laws and regulations.

     SECTION 3.09.  STATEMENTS TRUE AND CORRECT.  None of the
     ------------   ---------------------------
information supplied or to be supplied by Boatmen's or Boatmen's-
Texas for inclusion in (i) the Registration Statement (as defined
below), (ii) the Proxy Statement/Prospectus (as defined below) and
(iii) any other documents to be filed with the S.E.C. or any banking
or other regulatory authority in connection with the transactions
contemplated hereby, will, at the respective times such documents are
filed, and, in the case of the Registration Statement, when it
becomes effective, and with respect to the Proxy Statement/
Prospectus, when first mailed to the stockholders of Company, be
false or misleading with respect to any material fact, or omit to
state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements
therein not misleading, or, in the case of the Proxy Statement/
Prospectus or any amendment thereof or supplement thereto, at the
time of the Stockholders' Meeting, be false or misleading with
respect to any material fact, or omit to state any material fact
necessary to correct any statement in any earlier communication with
respect to the solicitation of any proxy for the Stockholders'
Meeting.  All documents that Boatmen's is responsible for filing with
the S.E.C. or any other regulatory authority in connection with the
transactions contemplated hereby will comply as to form in all
material respects with the provisions of applicable law and any rules
and regulations thereunder.


                                  ARTICLE FOUR
                                  ------------

                              AGREEMENTS OF COMPANY
                              ---------------------

     SECTION 4.01.  BUSINESS IN ORDINARY COURSE.
     ------------   ---------------------------

     (a)   Company shall not declare or pay any dividend or make any
other distribution to shareholders, whether in cash, stock or other
property, after the date of this Agreement.

     (b)   Company shall, and shall cause each of its subsidiaries to,
continue to carry on after the date hereof its respective business
and the discharge or incurrence of obligations and liabilities, only
in the usual, regular and ordinary course of business, as heretofore
conducted, and by way of amplification and not

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limitation, Company and each of its subsidiaries will not, without the
prior written consent of Boatmen's (which shall not be unreasonably
withheld):

            (i)  issue any Company Common or Delaware Common or other
     capital stock or any options, warrants, or other rights to
     subscribe for or purchase Company Common or Delaware Common or
     any other capital stock or any securities convertible into or
     exchangeable for any capital stock; or

           (ii)  directly or indirectly redeem, purchase or otherwise
     acquire any Company Common or any other capital stock of Company
     or its subsidiaries; or

          (iii)  effect a reclassification, recapitalization, splitup,
     exchange of shares, readjustment or other similar change in or
     to any capital stock or otherwise reorganize or recapitalize; or

           (iv)  change its certificate or articles of incorporation or
     association, as the case may be, or bylaws; or

            (v)  except as disclosed in Section 4.01 of the Disclosure
     Schedule, grant any increase (other than ordinary and normal
     increases consistent with past practices) in the compensation
     payable or to become payable to officers or salaried employees,
     grant any stock options or, except as required by law, adopt or
     make any change in any bonus, insurance, pension, or other
     Employee Plan, agreement, payment or arrangement made to, for or
     with any of such officers or employees; or

           (vi)  borrow or agree to borrow any amount of funds except
     in the ordinary course of business, or directly or indirectly
     guarantee or agree to guarantee any obligations of others; or

          (vii)  make or commit to make any new loan or letter of credit
     or any new or additional discretionary advance under any existing
     line of credit, in principal amounts in excess of $2,000,000 or
     that would increase the aggregate credit outstanding to any one
     borrower (or group of affiliated borrowers) to more than
     $2,000,000 (excluding for this purpose any accrued interest or
     overdrafts), without the prior written consent of Boatmen's,
     acting through its Executive Vice President-Loan Administration
     or such other designee as Boatmen's may give notice of to
     Company; or

         (viii)  purchase or otherwise acquire any investment security
     for its own account having an average remaining life to maturity
     greater than five years or any asset-backed securities other than
     those issued or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage
     Association, the Federal National Mortgage Association or the
     Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation; or

           (ix)  increase or decrease the rate of interest paid on time
     deposits, or on certificates of deposit, except in a manner and
     pursuant to policies consistent with Company's past practices;
     or

            (x)  enter into any agreement, contract or commitment out
     of the ordinary course of business or having a term in excess of
     three (3) months other than letters of credit, loan agreements,
     deposit agreements, and other lending, credit and deposit
     agreements and documents made in the ordinary course of business;
     or

           (xi)  except in the ordinary course of business, place on any
     of its assets or properties any mortgage, pledge, lien, charge,
     or other encumbrance; or


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          (xii)  except in the ordinary course of business, cancel or
     accelerate any material indebtedness owing to Company or its
     subsidiaries or any claims which Company or its subsidiaries may
     possess or waive any material rights of substantial value; or

         (xiii)  sell or otherwise dispose of any real property or any
     material amount of any tangible or intangible personal property
     other than properties acquired in foreclosure or otherwise in the
     ordinary collection of indebtedness to Company and its
     subsidiaries; or

          (xiv)  foreclose upon or otherwise take title to or possession
     or control of any real property without first obtaining a phase
     one environmental report thereon which indicates that the
     property is free of pollutants, contaminants or hazardous or
     toxic waste materials; provided, however, that Company and its
     subsidiaries shall not be required to obtain such a report with
     respect to single family, non-agricultural residential property
     of one acre or less to be foreclosed upon unless it has reason
     to believe that such property might contain any such waste
     materials or otherwise might be contaminated; or

           (xv)  commit any act or fail to do any act which will cause
     a breach of any agreement, contract or commitment and which will
     have a material adverse effect on Company's and its subsidiaries'
     business, financial condition, or earnings;

          (xvi)  violate any law, statute, rule, governmental
     regulation, or order, which violation might have a material
     adverse effect on Company's and its subsidiaries' business,
     financial condition, or earnings; or

         (xvii)  purchase any real or personal property or make any
     other capital expenditure where the amount paid or committed
     therefor is in excess of $250,000.

     (c)   Company and its subsidiaries shall not, without the prior
written consent of Boatmen's, engage in any transaction or take any
action that would render untrue in any material respect any of the
representations and warranties of Company and Dalhart-Delaware
contained in Article Two hereof, if such representations and
warranties were given as of the date of such transaction or action.

     (d)   Company shall promptly notify Boatmen's in writing of the
occurrence of any matter or event known to and directly involving
Company, which would not include any changes in conditions that
affect the banking industry generally, that is materially adverse to
the business, operations, properties, assets, or condition (financial
or otherwise) of Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.

     (e)   Company shall not, on or before the earlier of the Closing
Date or the date of termination of this Agreement, solicit or
encourage, or, subject to the fiduciary duties of its directors as
advised by counsel, hold discussions or negotiations with or provide
any information to, any person in connection with, any proposal from
any person for the acquisition of all or any substantial portion of
the business, assets, shares of Company Common or other securities of
Company and its subsidiaries.  Company shall promptly advise
Boatmen's of its receipt of any such proposal or inquiry concerning
any possible such proposal, and the substance of such proposal or
inquiry.

     SECTION 4.02.  BREACHES.  Company shall, in the event it has
     ------------   --------
knowledge of the occurrence, or impending or threatened occurrence,
of any event or condition which would cause or constitute a breach
(or would have caused or constituted a breach had such event occurred
or been known prior to the date hereof)

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of any of its representations or agreements contained or referred to
herein, give prompt written notice thereof to Boatmen's and use its best
efforts to prevent or promptly remedy the same.

     SECTION 4.03.  SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER.  Company and/or Dalhart-
     ------------   ----------------------
Delaware shall cause Bank to enter into the form of Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 4.03, with Boatmen's
First National Bank of Amarillo ("First Amarillo," which is a wholly
owned subsidiary of Boatmen's-Texas) and take all other actions
(including voting its shares of Bank in favor of the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement) and cooperate with Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas and
First Amarillo in causing such merger (the "Subsidiary Bank Merger")
to be effected.

     SECTION 4.04.  SUBMISSION TO SHAREHOLDERS.  Company and Dalhart-
     ------------   --------------------------
Delaware shall cause to be duly called and held, on a date mutually
selected by Boatmen's and Company, a special meeting of the
shareholders of Company (the "Stockholders' Meeting"), a special
meeting of the shareholders of Dalhart-Delaware, and a special
meeting of the shareholders of Bank ("Bank Stockholders' Meeting")
for submission of this Agreement and each of the Mergers and the
Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and Subsidiary Bank Merger,
respectively, for approval of such shareholders as required by law.
In connection with the Stockholders' Meeting and Bank Stockholders'
Meeting, (i) Company shall cooperate and assist Boatmen's in
preparing and filing a Proxy Statement/Prospectus (the "Proxy
Statement/Prospectus") with the S.E.C. and Company and Bank shall
mail it to its respective stockholders, (ii) Company shall furnish
Boatmen's all information concerning itself, Dalhart-Delaware and
Bank that Boatmen's may reasonably request in connection with such
Proxy Statement/Prospectus, and (iii) the Board of Directors of each
of Company, Dalhart-Delaware and Bank shall (subject to compliance
with their fiduciary duties as advised by counsel) recommend to its
respective stockholders the approval of this Agreement and each of
the Mergers and the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and Subsidiary
Bank Merger, as the case may be, and use their best efforts to obtain
such respective stockholder approval.

     SECTION 4.05.  CONSENTS TO CONTRACTS AND LEASES.  Company shall
     ------------   --------------------------------
use its best efforts to obtain all necessary consents with respect to
all interests of Company and its subsidiaries in any material leases,
licenses, contracts, instruments and rights which require the consent
of another person for their transfer or assumption pursuant to the
Merger, if any.

     SECTION 4.06.  CONFORMING ACCOUNTING AND RESERVE POLICIES;
     ------------   -------------------------------------------
RESTRUCTURING EXPENSES.
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     (a)   Notwithstanding that the Company believes that it and its
subsidiaries have established all reserves and taken all provisions
for possible loan losses required by generally accepted accounting
principles and applicable laws, rules and regulations, the Company
recognizes that Boatmen's may have adopted different loan, accrual
and reserve policies (including loan classifications and levels of
reserves for possible loan losses).  From and after the date of this
Agreement to the Effective Time, the Company and Boatmen's shall
consult and cooperate with each other with respect to conforming, as
specified in a written notice from Boatmen's to the Company, based
upon such consultation and as hereinafter provided, the loan, accrual
and reserve policies of Company and its subsidiaries to those
policies of Boatmen's.

     (b)   In addition, from and after the date of this Agreement to
the Effective Time, the Company and Boatmen's shall consult and
cooperate with each other with respect to determining, as specified
in a written notice from Boatmen's to the Company, based upon such
consultation and as hereinafter provided, appropriate accruals,
reserves and charges to establish and take in respect of excess
equipment write-off or write-down of various assets and other
appropriate charges and accounting adjustments taking into account
the parties' business plans following the Mergers.

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     (c)   The Company and Boatmen's shall consult and cooperate with
each other with respect to determining, as specified in a written
notice from Boatmen's to the Company, based upon such consultation
and as hereinafter provided, the amount and the timing for
recognizing for financial accounting purposes the expenses of the
Merger and the restructuring charges related to or to be incurred in
connection with the Mergers.

     (d)   At the request of Boatmen's, the Company shall establish and
take such reserves and accruals as Boatmen's shall request to conform
the Company's loan, accrual and reserve policies to Boatmen's
policies, shall establish and take such accruals, reserves and
charges in order to implement such policies in respect of excess
facilities and equipment capacity, severance costs, litigation
matters, write-off or write-down of various assets and other
appropriate accounting adjustments, and to recognize for financial
accounting purposes such expenses of the Mergers and restructuring
charges related to or to be incurred in connection with the Mergers,
in each case at such times as are mutually agreeable to Boatmen's and
Company; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to
take any such action that is not consistent with generally accepted
accounting principles.

     (e)   No accrual or other adjustment made by Company pursuant to
the provisions of this Section 4.06 shall constitute an
acknowledgment by Company or create any implication, for any purpose,
that such accrual or adjustment was necessary for any purpose other
than to comply with the provisions of this Section 4.06.

     SECTION 4.07.  CONSUMMATION OF AGREEMENT.  Each of Company and
     ------------   -------------------------
Dalhart-Delaware shall use its best efforts to perform and fulfill
all conditions and obligations on its part to be performed or
fulfilled under this Agreement and to effect each of the Mergers in
accordance with the terms and provisions hereof.  Company and
Dalhart-Delaware shall furnish to Boatmen's in a timely manner all
information, data and documents in the possession of Company and
Dalhart-Delaware requested by Boatmen's as may be required to obtain
any necessary regulatory or other approvals of the Merger or to file
with the S.E.C. a registration statement on Form S-4 (the
"Registration Statement") relating to the shares of Boatmen's Common
which may be issued to the shareholders of Company pursuant to the
Merger and this Agreement and shall otherwise cooperate fully with
Boatmen's to carry out the purpose and intent of this Agreement.

     SECTION 4.08.  ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS.  Company shall provide to
     ------------   ---------------------
Boatmen's, as soon as reasonably practical, but not later than 45
days after the date hereof, a report of a phase one environmental
investigation on all real property owned, leased or operated by
Company or its subsidiaries as of the date hereof (other than space
in retail and similar establishments leased by the Company for
automatic teller machines) and within ten days after the acquisition
or lease of any real property acquired or leased by Company or its
subsidiaries after the date hereof (other than space in retail and
similar establishments leased or operated by the Company for
automatic teller machines), except as otherwise provided in
Section 4.01(b)(xiv).  If required by the phase one investigation in
Boatmen's reasonable opinion, Company shall provide to Boatmen's a
report of a phase two investigation on properties requiring such
additional study.  Boatmen's shall have 15 business days from the
receipt of any such phase two investigation report to notify Company
of any objection to the contents of such report.  Should the cost of
taking all remedial and corrective actions and measures (i) required
by applicable law, or (ii) recommended or suggested by such report or
reports or prudent in light of serious life, health or safety
concerns, in the aggregate, exceed the sum of Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($400,000) as reasonably estimated by an environmental expert
retained for such purpose by Boatmen's and reasonably acceptable to
Company, or if the cost of such actions and measures cannot be so
reasonably estimated by such expert to be $400,000 or less with any
reasonable degree of certainty, then Boatmen's shall have the right
pursuant to Section 7.03 hereof, for a period of 10 business days
following

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receipt of such estimate or indication that the cost of such actions and
measures can not be so reasonably estimated, to terminate this Agreement,
which shall be Boatmen's sole remedy in such event.

     SECTION 4.09.  RESTRICTION ON RESALES.  Company shall obtain and
     ------------   ----------------------
deliver to Boatmen's, at least 31 days prior to the Closing Date, the
signed agreement, in the form of Exhibit 4.09 hereto, of each person
who may reasonably be deemed an "affiliate" of Company or Bank within
the meaning of such term as used in Rule 145 under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), regarding (i) compliance
with the provisions of such Rule 145, and (ii) compliance with the
requirements of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16 regarding
the disposition of shares of Company Common or Boatmen's Common (or
reduction of risk with respect thereto) until such time as financial
results covering at least 30 days of post-Merger combined operations
have been published.

     SECTION 4.10.  ACCESS TO INFORMATION.  Company shall permit
     ------------   ---------------------
Boatmen's reasonable access in a manner which will avoid undue
disruption or interference with Company's normal operations to its
properties and shall disclose and make available to Boatmen's all
books, documents, papers and records relating to its assets, stock
ownership, properties, operations, obligations and liabilities,
including, but not limited to, all books of account (including the
general ledger), tax records, minute books of directors' and
stockholders' meetings, organizational documents, material contracts
and agreements, loan files, filings with any regulatory authority,
accountants' workpapers (if available and subject to the respective
independent accountants' consent), litigation files, plans affecting
employees, and any other business activities or prospects in which
Boatmen's may have a reasonable and legitimate interest in
furtherance of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Company shall deliver to Boatmen's within ten (10) days after the
date hereof a true, accurate and complete copy of each written plan
or program disclosed in Section 2.12(c) of the Disclosure Schedule
and, with respect to each such plan or program, all (i) amendments or
supplements thereto, (ii) summary plan descriptions, (iii) lists of
all current participants and all participants with benefit
entitlements, (iv) contracts relating to plan documents,
(v) actuarial valuations for any defined benefit plan, (vi)
valuations for any plan as of the most recent date,
(vii) determination letters from the Internal Revenue Service,
(viii) the most recent annual report filed with the Internal Revenue
Service, (ix) registration statements on Form S-8 and prospectuses,
and (x) trust agreements.  Boatmen's will hold any such information
which is nonpublic in confidence in accordance with the provisions of
Section 8.01 hereof.


                                  ARTICLE FIVE
                                  ------------

                   AGREEMENTS OF BOATMEN'S AND BOATMEN'S-TEXAS
                   -------------------------------------------

     SECTION 5.01.  REGULATORY APPROVALS AND REGISTRATION STATEMENT.
     ------------   -----------------------------------------------
Boatmen's shall file all regulatory applications required in order to
consummate the Mergers and the Subsidiary Bank Merger, including but
not limited to the necessary applications for the prior approval of
the Federal Reserve Board, the Finance Commission of the State of
Texas and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and if
deemed necessary by Boatmen's a private ruling request with the
Internal Revenue Service regarding the federal income tax
consequences of the Mergers and the Subsidiary Bank Merger.
Boatmen's shall provide to Company a copy of such applications and,
if applicable, the ruling request and all correspondence pertaining
thereto contemporaneously with the filing or receipt of same.
Boatmen's shall file with the S.E.C. the Registration Statement
relating to the shares of Boatmen's Common to be issued to the
stockholders of Company and Bank pursuant to this Agreement and shall
use its best efforts to cause the Registration Statement to become
effective.  At the time the Registration Statement becomes effective,
the Registration Statement shall comply in all material respects with
the provisions of the Securities Act and the

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published rules and regulations thereunder, and shall not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein
not false or misleading, and at the time of mailing thereof to the
stockholders of Company and Bank, at the time of the Stockholders' Meeting
and Bank Stockholders' Meeting and at the Effective Time the Proxy
Statement/Prospectus included as part of the Registration Statement,
as amended or supplemented by any amendment or supplement, shall not
contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any
material fact necessary to make the statements therein not false or
misleading.  Boatmen's shall timely file all documents required to
obtain all necessary Blue Sky permits and approvals, if any, required
to carry out the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, shall
pay all expenses incident thereto and shall use its best efforts to
obtain such permits and approvals on a timely basis.  Boatmen's shall
promptly and properly prepare and file any other filings required
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")
relating to the Mergers and the transactions contemplated herein.

     SECTION 5.02.  BREACHES.  Boatmen's shall, in the event it has
     ------------   --------
knowledge of the occurrence, or impending or threatened occurrence,
of any event or condition which would cause or constitute a breach
(or would have caused or constituted a breach had such event occurred
or been known prior to the date hereof) of any of its representations
or agreements contained or referred to herein, give prompt written
notice thereof to Company and use its best efforts to prevent or
promptly remedy the same.

     SECTION 5.03.  CONSUMMATION OF AGREEMENT.  Boatmen's and
     ------------   -------------------------
Boatmen's-Texas shall use their respective best efforts to perform
and fulfill all conditions and obligations on their part to be
performed or fulfilled under this Agreement and to effect each of the
Mergers in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.

     SECTION 5.04.  DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE AND
     ------------   -----------------------------------------------
INDEMNIFICATION.
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     (a)   Following the Effective Time, Boatmen's will provide the
directors and officers of Company and its subsidiaries with the same
directors' and officers' liability insurance coverage that Boatmen's
provides to directors and officers of its other banking subsidiaries
generally, and, in addition, for a period of three years will use its
best efforts to continue the Company's directors' and officers'
liability insurance coverage with respect to actions occurring prior
to the Effective Time to the extent that such coverage is obtainable
for an aggregate premium not to exceed the annual premium presently
being paid by Company.  If the premium of such insurance would exceed
such maximum amount, Boatmen's shall use its best efforts to procure
such level of insurance as can be obtained for a premium equal to
such maximum amount.

     (b)   For six years after the Effective Time, Boatmen's shall
cause the Surviving Corporation (the survivor of each of the Mergers
of Company, Dalhart-Delaware and Boatmen's-Texas following the
Effective Time, the "Surviving Corporation") to indemnify, defend and
hold harmless the officers, directors, employees and agents of
Company and its subsidiaries (each, an "Indemnified Party") at the
Effective Time, regardless of whether or not such persons are
employed thereafter, against all losses, expenses, claims, damages or
liabilities arising out of actions or omissions occurring on or prior
to the Effective Time (including, without limitation, the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement) to the full extent then permitted under the
Missouri Corporate Law and by the Company's Articles of Incorporation
as in effect on the date hereof, including provisions relating to
advances of expenses incurred in the defense of any action or suit.

     (c)   If after the Effective Time the Surviving Corporation or any
of its successors or assigns (i) shall consolidate with or merge into
any other corporation or entity and shall not be the continuing or

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surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or
(ii) shall transfer all or substantially all of its properties and
assets to any individual, corporation or other entity, then and in
each such case, proper provision shall be made so that the successors
and assigns of the Surviving Corporation shall assume any remaining
obligations set forth in this Section 5.04.  If the Surviving
Corporation shall liquidate, dissolve or otherwise wind up its
business, then Boatmen's shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless
each Indemnified Party to the same extent and on the same terms that
the Surviving Corporation was so obligated pursuant to this
Section 5.04.

     SECTION 5.05.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.  Boatmen's shall, with respect
     ------------   -----------------
to each person who remains an employee of Company or its subsidiaries
following the Closing Date (each a "Continued Employee"), provide the
benefits described in this Section 5.05.  Subject to the right of
subsequent amendment, modification or termination in Boatmen's sole
discretion, each Continued Employee shall be entitled, as a new
employee of a subsidiary of Boatmen's, to participate in such
employee benefit plans, as defined in Section 3(3) of ERISA, or any
non-qualified employee benefit plans or deferred compensation, stock
option, bonus or incentive plans, or other employee benefit or fringe
benefit programs that may be in effect generally for employees of all
of Boatmen's subsidiaries (the "Boatmen's Plans"), if and as a
Continued Employee shall be eligible and, if required, selected for
participation therein under the terms thereof and otherwise shall not
be participating in a similar plan which is maintained by the Company
or its subsidiaries after the Effective Time.  Company employees
shall participate therein on the same basis as similarly situated
employees of other Boatmen's subsidiaries.  All such participation
shall be subject to the terms of such plans as may be in effect from
time to time and this Section 5.05 is not intended to give Continued
Employees any rights or privileges superior to those of other
employees of Boatmen's subsidiaries.  Boatmen's may terminate or
modify all Employee Plans and Boatmen's obligation under this
Section 5.05 shall not be deemed or construed so as to provide
duplication of similar benefits but, subject to that qualification,
Boatmen's shall, for purposes of vesting and any age or period of
service requirements for commencement of participation with respect
to any Boatmen's Plans in which Continued Employees may participate,
credit each Continued Employee with his or her term of service with
Company and its subsidiaries.

     SECTION 5.06.  SUBSIDIARY BANK MERGER.  Boatmen's-Texas shall
     ------------   ----------------------
cause First Amarillo to enter into the form of Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit 4.03, with Bank and take all
other actions (including voting its shares of First Amarillo in favor
of the Subsidiary Bank Merger) and cooperate with Bank in causing the
Subsidiary Bank Merger to be effected.

     SECTION 5.07.  ACCESS TO INFORMATION.  Boatmen's shall permit
     ------------   ---------------------
Company reasonable access in a manner which will avoid undue
disruption or interference with Boatmen's normal operations to its
properties and shall disclose and make available to Company all
books, documents, papers and records relating to its assets, stock
ownership, properties, operations, obligations and liabilities,
including, but not limited to, all books of account (including the
general ledger), tax records, minute books of directors' and
stockholders' meetings, organizational documents, material contracts
and agreements, loan files, filings with any regulatory authority,
accountants' workpapers (if available and subject to the respective
independent accountants' consent), litigation files, plans affecting
employees, and any other business activities or prospects in which
Company may have a reasonable and legitimate interest in furtherance
of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  Company will
hold any such information which is nonpublic in confidence in
accordance with the provisions of Section 8.01 hereof.


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                                   ARTICLE SIX
                                   -----------

                       CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO THE MERGER
                       ----------------------------------

     SECTION 6.01.  CONDITIONS TO BOATMEN'S OBLIGATIONS.  Boatmen's
     ------------   -----------------------------------
and Boatmen's-Texas's obligations to effect each of the Mergers shall
be subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Boatmen's) prior to or
on the Closing Date of the following conditions:

     (a)   The representations and warranties made by Company and
Dalhart-Delaware in this Agreement shall be true in all material
respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though
such representations and warranties had been made or given on and as
of the Closing Date;

     (b)   Company and Dalhart-Delaware shall have performed and
complied in all material respects with all of its obligations and
agreements required to be performed prior to the Closing Date under
this Agreement;

     (c)   No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent
injunction or other order issued by any court of competent
jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the
consummation of each of the Mergers shall be in effect, nor shall any
proceeding by any bank regulatory authority or other person seeking
any of the foregoing be pending.  There shall not be any action
taken, or any statute, rule, regulation or order enacted, entered,
enforced or deemed applicable to either of the Mergers which makes
the consummation of the Merger illegal;

     (d)   All necessary regulatory approvals, consents, authorizations
and other approvals required by law for consummation of each of the
Mergers and the Subsidiary Bank Merger shall have been obtained and
all waiting periods required by law shall have expired;

     (e)   Boatmen's shall have received the environmental reports
required by Section 4.08 hereof, and shall not have elected, pursuant
to Section 7.03 hereof, to terminate and cancel this Agreement;

     (f)   Boatmen's shall have received all documents required to be
received from Company and Dalhart-Delaware on or prior to the Closing
Date, all in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Boatmen's;

     (g)   Boatmen's shall have received an opinion letter, dated as of
the Closing Date, from Ernst & Young, its independent public
accountants, to the effect that each of the Mergers and the
Subsidiary Bank Merger will qualify for pooling of interests
accounting treatment under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16
if closed and consummated in accordance with this Agreement and the
Bank Merger Agreement, respectively;

     (h)   That certain Stock Redemption Termination Agreement between
Company and Catherine D. Koehler as more fully described in
Section 2.19 hereof shall be in full force and effect as of, and the
transactions contemplated thereby consummated on, the Closing Date;

     (i)   The Registration Statement shall be effective under the
Securities Act and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement shall be in effect or proceedings for such
purpose pending before or threatened by the S.E.C;

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     (j)   Boatmen's shall have received a ruling of the Internal
Revenue Service or an opinion of its counsel to the effect that if
the Merger is consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in
this Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger is consummated in
accordance with the terms set forth in the Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement, (i) the Merger and Subsidiary Bank Merger will constitute
a reorganization within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code;
(ii) no gain or loss will be recognized by the holders of shares of
Company Common or Bank common stock upon receipt of Merger
Consideration (except for cash received in lieu of fractional
shares), in the case of Company, and the shares of Boatmen's Common
issuable pursuant to the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, in the
case of Bank; (iii) the basis of shares of Boatmen's Common received
by the stockholders of Company or Bank will be the same as the basis
of shares of Company Common or Bank common stock exchanged therefor;
and (iv) the holding period of the shares of Boatmen's Common
received by such stockholders will include the holding period of the
shares of Company Common or Bank common stock exchanged therefor,
provided such shares were held as capital assets as of the Effective
Time;

     (k)   The Subsidiary Bank Merger shall be consummated on the
Closing Date; and

     (l)   Boatmen's shall be of the good faith reasonable judgment,
after consultation with Company and Company's counsel, that the
potential loss, cost and expense arising from the contingent
liability described in the Escrow Agreement is not significantly
greater than the value of the Escrow Shares.

     SECTION 6.02.  CONDITIONS TO COMPANY'S AND DALHART-DELAWARE'S
     ------------   ----------------------------------------------
OBLIGATIONS.  Company's and Dalhart-Delaware's obligation to effect
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the Merger shall be subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Company
or Dalhart-Delaware) prior to or on the Closing Date of the following
conditions:

     (a)   The representations and warranties made by Boatmen's and
Boatmen's-Texas in this Agreement shall be true in all material
respects on and as of the Closing Date with the same effect as though
such representations and warranties had been made or given on the
Closing Date;

     (b)   Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas shall have performed and
complied in all material respects with all of their obligations and
agreements hereunder required to be performed prior to the Closing
Date under this Agreement;

     (c)   No temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent
injunction or other order issued by any court of competent
jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the
consummation of the Merger shall be in effect, nor shall any
proceeding by any bank regulatory authority or other governmental
agency seeking any of the foregoing be pending.  There shall not be
any action taken, or any statute, rule, regulation or order enacted,
entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the Merger which makes the
consummation of the Merger illegal;

     (d)   All necessary regulatory approvals, consents, authorizations
and other approvals, including the requisite approval of this
Agreement and the Merger by the shareholders of Company and Dalhart-
Delaware, required by law for consummation of the Merger shall have
been obtained and all waiting periods required by law shall have
expired;

     (e)   Company shall have received all documents required to be
received from Boatmen's on or prior to the Closing Date, all in form
and substance reasonably satisfactory to Company;

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     (f)   The Registration Statement shall be effective under the
Securities Act and no stop orders suspending the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement shall be in effect or proceedings for such
purpose pending before or threatened by the S.E.C.; and

     (g)   Company shall have received from Boatmen's a copy of the
ruling of the Internal Revenue Service or the opinion of Boatmen's
counsel contemplated by Section 6.01(i) of this Agreement.


                                  ARTICLE SEVEN
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                           TERMINATION OR ABANDONMENT
                           --------------------------

     SECTION 7.01.  MUTUAL AGREEMENT.  This Agreement may be
     ------------   ----------------
terminated by the mutual written agreement of the parties at any time
prior to the Closing Date, regardless of whether shareholder approval
of this Agreement and the Merger by the shareholders of Company and
Dalhart-Delaware shall have been previously obtained.

     SECTION 7.02.  BREACH OF REPRESENTATIONS OR AGREEMENTS.  In the
     ------------   ---------------------------------------
event that there is a material breach in any of the representations
and warranties or agreements of Boatmen's or Company, which breach is
not cured within thirty (30) days after notice to cure such breach is
given to the breaching party by the non-breaching party, then the
non-breaching party, regardless of whether shareholder approval of
this Agreement and the Merger shall have been previously obtained,
may terminate and cancel this Agreement by providing written notice
of such action to the other party hereto.

     SECTION 7.03.  ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTS.  Boatmen's may terminate
     ------------   ---------------------
this Agreement to the extent provided by Section 4.08 and this
Section 7.03 by giving written notice thereof to Company.

     SECTION 7.04.  FAILURE OF CONDITIONS.  In the event that any of
     ------------   ---------------------
the conditions to the obligations of either party are not satisfied
or waived on or prior to the Closing Date, and if any applicable cure
period provided in Section 7.02 hereof has lapsed, then such party
may, regardless of whether shareholder approval of this Agreement and
the Merger shall have been previously obtained, terminate and cancel
this Agreement by delivery of written notice of such action to the
other party on such date.

     SECTION 7.05.  APPROVAL DENIAL.  If any regulatory application
     ------------   ---------------
filed pursuant to Section 5.01 hereof should be finally denied or
disapproved by the respective regulatory authority, then this
Agreement thereupon shall be deemed terminated and canceled;
provided, however, that a request for additional information or
undertaking by Boatmen's, as a condition for approval, shall not be
deemed to be a denial or disapproval so long as Boatmen's diligently
provides the requested information or undertaking.  In the event an
application is denied pending an appeal, petition for review, or
similar such act on the part of Boatmen's (hereinafter referred to as
the "appeal") then the application will be deemed denied unless
Boatmen's prepares and timely files such appeal and continues the
appellate process for purposes of obtaining the necessary approval.

     SECTION 7.06.  SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL DENIAL.  If the Merger is not
     ------------   ---------------------------
approved by the requisite vote of the stockholders of Company at the
Stockholders' Meeting, then either party may terminate this
Agreement.

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     SECTION 7.07.  REGULATORY ENFORCEMENT MATTERS.  In the event that
     ------------   ------------------------------
Company or any of its subsidiaries shall become a party or subject to
any new or amended written agreement, memorandum of understanding,
cease and desist order, imposition of civil money penalties or other
regulatory enforcement action or proceeding with any federal or state
agency charged with the supervision or regulation of banks or bank
holding companies ("Regulatory Enforcement Action") after the date of
this Agreement, then Boatmen's may terminate this Agreement;
provided, however, that Boatmen's may not terminate this Agreement
pursuant to this Section 7.07 on account of any Regulatory
Enforcement Action which, through reasonable efforts of Company
and/or Boatmen's, could be terminated on or before the Closing Date
without requiring any capital infusion to be made or other action
having a financial effect materially adverse to the financial
benefits of the Merger to Boatmen's.

     SECTION 7.08.  AUTOMATIC TERMINATION.  If the Closing Date does
     ------------   ---------------------
not occur on or prior to the expiration of the first anniversary of
the date of this Agreement, then this Agreement may be terminated by
either party by giving written notice to the other.

     SECTION 7.09.  TERMINATION FEE.
     ------------   ----------------

     (a)   Upon the occurrence of one or more of the following events
(a "Triggering Event"), Company shall pay to Boatmen's the sum of
Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($750,000):

            (i)  upon termination of this Agreement by Boatmen's upon
     a breach thereof by Company (including, without limitation, the
     entering into of an agreement between Company and any third party
     which is inconsistent with the transactions contemplated by this
     Agreement), provided that within twelve (12) months of the date
     of such termination, an event described in clause (iii), (iv) or
     (v) below shall have occurred;

           (ii)  the failure of Company's shareholders to approve the
     Merger and this Agreement at a meeting called for such purpose;
     provided, however, that the failure of the Company's shareholders
     to approve the Merger and this Agreement at a meeting called for
     such purpose shall not be deemed a Triggering Event if: (A) the
     average of the daily closing prices of a share of Boatmen's
     Common, as reported on Nasdaq during the period of twenty (20)
     trading days ending on the second trading day immediately
     preceding the date of mailing to the shareholders of the Company
     notice of a meeting to vote upon this Agreement and the Merger,
     together with the Proxy Statement/Prospectus relating thereto
     (the "Mailing Date") (the "Boatmen's Final Price"), is less than
     $26.00; and (B) the number obtained by dividing the Boatmen's
     Final Price by the Boatmen's Initial Price (as defined below),
     is less than the number obtained by dividing the Final Index
     Price (as defined below) by the Initial Index Price (as defined
     below) and subtracting .20 from such quotient.

          (iii)  any person or group of persons (other than Boatmen's)
     shall acquire, or have the right to acquire, 50% or more of the
     outstanding shares of Company Common, (exclusive of any shares
     of Company Common sold directly or indirectly to such person or
     group of persons by Boatmen's);

           (iv)  expiration of the fifth day preceding the scheduled
     expiration date of a tender or exchange offer by any person or
     group of persons (other than Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) to
     purchase or acquire securities of Company if upon consummation
     of such offer, such person or group of persons would own, control
     or have the right to acquire 50% or more of the Company Common;
     and

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            (v)  upon the entry by Company or Bank into an agreement or
     other understanding with a person or group of persons (other than
     Boatmen's and/or its affiliates) for such person or group of
     persons to acquire, merge or consolidate with Company or Bank or
     to purchase or acquire Company or Bank or all or substantially
     all of Company's or Bank's assets.

     (b)   As used in this Section 7.09:

            (i)  "person" and "group of persons" shall have the meanings
     conferred thereon by Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act.

           (ii)  The "Index Group" shall mean all of those companies
     listed on Exhibit 7.09, the common stock of which is publicly
     traded and as to which there is no pending publicly announced
     proposal at any time during the period of 20 trading days ending
     at the end of the fifth trading day immediately preceding the
     Closing Date for such company to be acquired or to acquire
     another company in exchange for its stock where, in such later
     case, such company to be acquired would be a significant
     subsidiary of such acquiring company (as such term is defined in
     Section 3.03 hereof).  In the event that any such company or
     companies are so removed from the Index Group, the weights
     attributed to the remaining companies shall be adjusted
     accordingly.

          (iii)  The "Initial Boatmen's Price" shall be the closing
     price of a share of Boatmen's Common on the date of this
     Agreement.  The "Initial Index Price" shall mean the weighted
     average (weighted in accordance with the factors listed on
     Exhibit 7.09) of the per share closing prices of the common stock
     of the companies comprising the Index Group, as reported on the
     consolidated transactions reporting system for the market or
     exchange on which such common stock is principally traded, on the
     date of this Agreement.

           (iv)  The "Final Price" of any company belonging to the Index
     Group shall mean the average of the daily closing sale prices of
     a share of common stock of such company, as reported in the
     consolidated transaction reporting system for the market or
     exchange on which such common stock is principally traded, during
     the period of 20 trading days ending on the end of the second
     trading day immediately preceding the Mailing Date.

            (v)  The "Final Index Price" shall mean the weighted average
     (weighted in accordance with the factors listed on Exhibit 7.09)
     of the Final Prices for all of the companies comprising the Index
     Group.

     If Boatmen's or any company included in the Index Group declares
     a stock dividend or effects a reclassification, recapitalization,
     split-up, combination, exchange of shares or similar transaction
     between the date of this Agreement and the end of the fifth
     trading day immediately preceding the Closing Date, the closing
     prices for the common stock of such company shall be
     appropriately adjusted for the purposes of the definitions above
     so as to be comparable to the prices on the date of this
     Agreement.

     Company shall notify Boatmen's promptly in writing upon its
     becoming aware of the occurrence of any Triggering Event.


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                                  ARTICLE EIGHT
                                  -------------

                                     GENERAL
                                     -------

     SECTION 8.01.  CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.  The parties acknowledge
     ------------   ------------------------
the confidential and proprietary nature of the "Information" (as
herein described) which has heretofore been exchanged and which will
be received from each other hereunder and agree to hold and keep, and
to instruct their respective agents, representatives, shareholders,
affiliates, employees and consultants to hold and keep, such
Information confidential.  Such Information will include any and all
financial, technical, commercial, marketing, customer or other
information concerning the business, operations and affairs of a
party that may be provided to the other, irrespective of the form of
the communications, by such party's employees or agents.  Such
Information shall not include information which is or becomes
generally available to the public other than as a result of a
disclosure by a party or its representatives in violation of this
Agreement.  The parties agree that the Information will be used
solely for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement and that such
Information will not be disclosed to any person other than employees
and agents of a party who are directly involved in evaluating the
transaction.  The Information shall not be used in any way
detrimental to a party, including use directly or indirectly in the
conduct of the other party's business or any business or enterprise
in which such party may have an interest, now or in the future, and
whether or not now in competition with such other party.

     SECTION 8.02.  PUBLICITY.  Boatmen's and Company shall cooperate
     ------------   ---------
with each other in the development and distribution of all news
releases and other public disclosures concerning this Agreement and
the Merger and shall not issue any news release or make any other
public disclosure without the prior consent of the other party,
unless such is required by law upon the written advice of counsel or
is in response to published newspaper or other mass media reports
regarding the transaction contemplated hereby, in which such latter
event the parties shall consult with each other regarding such
responsive public disclosure.

     SECTION 8.03.  RETURN OF DOCUMENTS.  Upon termination of this
     ------------   -------------------
Agreement without the Merger becoming effective, each party (i) shall
deliver to the other originals and all copies of all Information made
available to such party, (ii) will not retain any copies, extracts or
other reproductions in whole or in part of such Information, and
(iii) will destroy all memoranda, notes and other writings prepared
by either party based on the Information.

     SECTION 8.04.  NOTICES.  Any notice or other communication shall
     ------------   -------
be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given or made on the
date of delivery, in the case of hand delivery, or three (3) business
days after deposit in the United States Registered Mail, postage
prepaid, or upon receipt if transmitted by facsimile telecopy or any
other means, addressed (in any case) as follows:

     (a)   if to Boatmen's:

                Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
                One Boatmen's Plaza
                800 Market Street
                St. Louis, Missouri  63102
                Attention:  Mr. Gregory L. Curl
                Facsimile:  314/466-5645

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           with a copy to:

                Lewis, Rice & Fingersh
                500 North Broadway, Suite 2000
                St. Louis, Missouri  63102
                Attention:  Thomas C. Erb, Esq.
                Facsimile:  314/241-6056

and

     (b)   if to Company:

                Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
                323 Denver Avenue
                Dalhart, Texas 79022
                Attention:  Mr. Mike Koehler
                Facsimile:  806/249-5863

           with copies to:

                Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C.
                1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3200
                Dallas, Texas 75202-2799
                Attention:  Charles E. Greef, Esq.
                Facsimile:  214/855-4300

or to such other address as any party may from time to time designate
by notice to the others.

     SECTION 8.05.  LIABILITIES.  In the event that this Agreement is
     ------------   -----------
terminated pursuant to the provisions of Article Seven hereof, no
party hereto shall have any liability to any other party for costs,
expenses, damages or otherwise; provided, however, that,
notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that this Agreement is
terminated pursuant to Section 7.02 hereof on account of a willful
breach of any of the representations and warranties set forth herein
or any breach of any of the agreements set forth herein, then the
non-breaching party shall be entitled to recover appropriate damages
from the breaching party.

     SECTION 8.06.  NONSURVIVAL OF REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND
     ------------   ----------------------------------------------
AGREEMENTS.  Except for, and as provided in, this Section 8.06, no
- ----------
representation, warranty or agreement contained in this Agreement
shall survive the Effective Time or the earlier termination of this
Agreement.  The agreements set forth in the Escrow Agreement and in
Sections 1.08, 1.10, 5.04 and 5.05 shall survive the Effective Time
and the agreements set forth in Sections 7.09, 8.01, 8.02, 8.03 and
8.05 shall survive the Effective Time or the earlier termination of
this Agreement.

     SECTION 8.07.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement, the Escrow
     ------------   ----------------
Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement constitute the
entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and cancels any
and all prior discussions, negotiations, undertakings, agreements in
principle and other agreements between the parties relating to the
subject matter hereof.

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     SECTION 8.08.  HEADINGS AND CAPTIONS.  The captions of Articles
     ------------   ---------------------
and Sections hereof are for convenience only and shall not control or
affect the meaning or construction of any of the provisions of this
Agreement.

     SECTION 8.09.  WAIVER, AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION.  The conditions
     ------------   ---------------------------------
of this Agreement which may be waived may only be waived by notice to
the other party waiving such condition.  The failure of any party at
any time or times to require performance of any provision hereof
shall in no manner affect the right at a later time to enforce the
same.  This Agreement may be amended or modified by the parties
hereto, at any time before or after approval of the Agreement by the
shareholders of Company; provided, however, that after any such
approval no such amendment or modification shall alter the amount or
change the form of the Merger Consideration contemplated by this
Agreement to be received by shareholders of Company or alter or
change any of the terms of this Agreement if such alteration or
change would adversely affect the holders of Company Common.  This
Agreement not be amended or modified except by a written document
duly executed by the parties hereto.

     SECTION 8.10.  RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.  Unless the context
     ------------   ---------------------
otherwise requires:  (a) a term has the meaning assigned to it;
(b) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned
to it in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) "or" is not exclusive; and (d) words in the singular may include
the plural and in the plural include the singular.

     SECTION 8.11.  COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed in
     ------------   ------------
two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original
and all of which shall be deemed one and the same instrument.

     SECTION 8.12.  SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Agreement shall be
     ------------   ----------------------
binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and assigns.  There shall be no third party
beneficiaries hereof.

     SECTION 8.13.  GOVERNING LAW; ASSIGNMENT.  This Agreement shall
     ------------   -------------------------
be governed by the laws of the State of Missouri, except to the
extent that the Texas Corporate Law and the Delaware Corporate Law
must govern aspects of the Merger procedures, and applicable federal
laws and regulations.  This Agreement may not be assigned by either
of the parties hereto.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


                                DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.


[SEAL]
                                By: /s/ Mike Koehler
                                   --------------------------------------------
                                      Mike Koehler
                                      Chairman, CEO,  President

ATTEST:

/s/ Doyle Hanbury
- -----------------------------
Senior Vice President


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                                DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.


[SEAL]
                                By: /s/ M. A. Ferrucci
                                   --------------------------------------------
                                      M. A. Ferrucci
                                      President

ATTEST:

/s/ A. M. Horne
- ----------------------------
Secretary


                                BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.


[SEAL]
                                By:  /s/ Gregory L. Curl
                                    -------------------------------------------
                                      Gregory L. Curl
                                      Executive Vice President

ATTEST:

/s/ Philip N. McCarty
- -----------------------------
Secretary


                                BOATMEN'S-TEXAS, INC.


[SEAL]
                                By:/s/ Gregory L. Curl
                                   --------------------------------------------
                                      Gregory L. Curl
                                      Executive Vice President

ATTEST:

/s/ David L. Foulk
- ------------------------------
Assistant Secretary



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                                                                 EXHIBIT 1.09(A)
                                                                 ---------------


                         COMPANY'S LEGAL OPINION MATTERS


     1.    The due incorporation, valid existence and good standing of
Company under the laws of the State of Texas, its power and authority
to own and operate its properties and to carry on its business as now
conducted, and its power and authority to enter into the Agreement,
to merge with Boatmen's-Texas in accordance with the terms of the
Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement.

     2.    The due organization of Bank as a Texas state bank and the
valid existence of Bank under the laws of the State of Texas, its
power and authority to own and operate its properties and the
possession of all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to
carry on its business as now conducted.

     3.    The due incorporation or organization, valid existence and
good standing of each of the subsidiaries of Company (other than
Bank) and any subsidiary of any such subsidiary listed in Section
2.03 of the Disclosure Schedule, their power and authority to own and
operate their properties, the possession of all licenses, permits and
authorizations necessary to carry on their respective businesses as
now conducted.

     4.    With respect to Company, (i) the number of authorized, and
100,000 issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Company
immediately prior to the Closing, (ii) the nonexistence of any
violation of the preemptive or subscription rights of any person,
(iii) the nonexistence of any outstanding options, warrants, or other
rights to acquire, or securities convertible into, any equity
security of Company, (iv) the nonexistence of any obligation,
contingent or otherwise, to reacquire any shares of capital stock of
Company, and (v) the nonexistence of any outstanding stock
appreciation, phantom stock or similar rights.

     5.    With respect to Dalhart-Delaware, (i) the number of
authorized, and 100,000 issued and outstanding shares of capital
stock of Company immediately prior to the Closing, (ii) the
nonexistence of any violation of the preemptive or subscription
rights of any person, (iii) the nonexistence of any outstanding
options, warrants, or other rights to acquire, or securities
convertible into, any equity security of Company, (iv) the
nonexistence of any obligation, contingent or otherwise, to reacquire
any shares of capital stock of Company, and (v) the nonexistence of
any outstanding stock appreciation, phantom stock or similar rights.

     6.    With respect to Bank, (i) the number of authorized, issued
and outstanding shares of capital stock of Bank immediately prior to
the Closing, (ii) the nonexistence of any violation of the preemptive
or subscription rights of any person, (iii) the nonexistence of any
outstanding options, warrants, or other rights to acquire, or
securities convertible into, any equity securities of such Bank,
(iv) the nonexistence of any obligation, contingent or otherwise, to
reacquire any shares of capital stock of Bank, and (v) the
nonexistence of any outstanding stock appreciation, phantom stock or
similar rights.

     7.    Company's valid ownership of and title to 1,000 shares of
the 1,000 shares of outstanding capital stock of Dalhart-Delaware,
free and clear of liens, security interests and encumbrances.

     8.    Dalhart-Delaware's valid ownership of and title to 18,634
shares of the 20,000 shares of outstanding capital stock of Bank,
free and clear of liens, security interests and encumbrances.


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     9.    The number of authorized, issued and outstanding shares of
capital stock of the subsidiaries listed in Section 2.03 of the
Disclosure Schedule, and the ownership by Company or Bank of all
outstanding shares thereof, free and clear of any claims, liens,
security interests and encumbrances.

     10.   The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings necessary or required to be taken by Company and
Dalhart-Delaware to authorize the execution, delivery and performance
of the Agreement, the due execution and delivery of the Agreement by
Company and Dalhart-Delaware, and the Agreement as a valid and
binding obligation of the Company and Dalhart-Delaware, enforceable
against Company and Dalhart-Delaware in accordance with its terms
(subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent
conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the
enforceability of creditors' rights generally from time to time in
effect, and equitable principles relating to the granting of specific
performance and other equitable remedies as a matter of judicial
discretion).

     11.   The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings necessary or required to be taken by Bank to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of the Subsidiary
Bank Merger Agreement, the due execution and delivery of the
Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement by Bank, and the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement as a valid and binding obligation of Bank,
enforceable against Bank in accordance with its terms (subject to the
provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the
enforceability of creditors' rights generally from time to time in
effect, and equitable principles relating to the granting of specific
performance and other equitable remedies as a matter of judicial
discretion).

     12.   The execution of the Agreement by Company and Dalhart-
Delaware, and the consummation of the Merger and the other
transactions contemplated therein, does not violate or cause a
default under their articles of incorporation or bylaws, or any
statute, regulation or rule or any judgment, order or decree against
or any material agreement binding upon Company or Dalhart-Delaware.

     13.   The execution of the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement by
Bank, and the consummation of the Subsidiary Bank Merger and the
other transactions contemplated therein, does not violate or cause a
default under its charter or bylaws, or any statute, regulation or
rule or any judgment, order or decree against or any material
agreement binding upon Bank.

     14.   The receipt of all required consents, approvals, orders or
authorizations of, or registrations, declaration or filings with or
notices to, any court, administrative agency or commission or other
governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign, or
any other person or entity required to be obtained or made by
Company, Dalhart-Delaware, Bank and the other subsidiaries in
connection with the respective execution and delivery of the
Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated therein.

     15.   The nonexistence of any material actions, suits,
proceedings, orders, investigations or claims pending or threatened
against or affecting Company, Dalhart-Delaware, Bank or their
subsidiaries which, if adversely determined, would have a material
adverse effect upon their respective properties or assets or the
transactions contemplated by the Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement.


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                                                                 EXHIBIT 1.09(B)
                                                                 ---------------


                         BOATMEN'S LEGAL OPINION MATTERS


     1.    The due incorporation, valid existence and good standing of
Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas under the laws of the State of
Missouri, and their respective power and authority to enter into the
Agreement and, with respect to Boatmen's, the Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement, and to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby.

     2.    The due organization, valid existence and good standing of
First Amarillo under the laws of the United States, and its power and
authority to enter into the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and to
merge with Bank and to consummate the other transactions contemplated
by the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement.

     3.    The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings required to be taken by Boatmen's and Boatmen's-
Texas to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of the
Agreement, the due execution and delivery of the Agreement by
Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas, and the Agreement as a valid and
binding obligation of Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas enforceable
against Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas in accordance with its terms
(subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforceability of creditors'
rights generally from time to time in effect, and equitable
principles relating to the granting of specific performance and other
equitable remedies as a matter of judicial discretion).

     4.    The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings required to be taken by First Amarillo and
Boatmen's to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of the
Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, the due execution and delivery of
the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement by First Amarillo and Boatmen's,
and the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement as a valid and binding
obligation of First Amarillo and Boatmen's enforceable against First
Amarillo and Boatmen's in accordance with its terms (subject to the
provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
similar laws affecting the enforceability of creditors' rights
generally from time to time in effect, and equitable principles
relating to the granting of specific performance and other equitable
remedies as a matter of judicial discretion).

     5.    The due authorization and, when issued to the stockholders
of Company and Bank in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and
the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, the valid issuance of the
shares of Boatmen's Common to be issued pursuant to the Merger and
the Subsidiary Bank Merger, such shares being fully paid and
nonassessable, with no personal liability attaching to the ownership
thereof.

     6.    The execution and delivery of the Agreement by Boatmen's and
Boatmen's-Texas, and the consummation of the transactions
contemplated therein, as neither conflicting with, in breach of or in
default under, resulting in the acceleration of, creating in any
party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or cancel, or
violate, any provision of Boatmen's and Boatmen's-Texas' respective
articles of incorporation or bylaws, or any statute, regulation,
rule, judgment, order or decree binding upon Boatmen's or Boatmen's-
Texas which would be materially adverse to the business of Boatmen's
and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.


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     7.    The execution and delivery of the Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement by First Amarillo and Boatmen's, and the consummation of
the transactions contemplated therein, as neither conflicting with,
in breach of or in default under, resulting in the acceleration of,
creating in any party the right to accelerate, terminate, modify or
cancel, or violate, any provision of First Amarillo's charter or
bylaws, or any statute, regulation, rule, judgment, order or decree
binding upon First Amarillo which would be materially adverse to the
business of First Amarillo.

     8.    The receipt of all required consents, approvals, orders or
authorizations of, or registrations, declarations or filings with or
without notices to, any court, administrative agency or commission or
other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or foreign,
or any other person or entity required to be obtained or made by or
with respect to Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas or First Amarillo in
connection with the execution and delivery of the Agreement and/or
the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, as the case may be, or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and/or
the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, as the case may be.


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 2.14
                                                                    ------------


                     STOCK REDEMPTION TERMINATION AGREEMENT

     THIS STOCK REDEMPTION TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement")
is made and entered into as of the 19th day of May, 1994, by and
between Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a Texas corporation (the "Company")
and Catherine D. Koehler, an individual resident of the State of
Texas ("Koehler").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:
                              -------------------

     WHEREAS, the Company, Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc.
("Dalhart Delaware"), Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri
corporation ("BBI") and Boatmen's-Texas, Inc., a Missouri corporation
("BTI") have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger,
dated as of May 19, 1994 (the "Merger Agreement"), providing for the
merger (the "Merger") of each of the Company and Dalhart Delaware
with and into BTI, with the shareholders of the Company receiving
shares of BBI's common stock in exchange for their shares of the
Company's common stock, par value $10.00 per share (the "Common
Stock") outstanding as of the date of consummation of the Merger (the
"Closing Date");

     WHEREAS, the Company and Koehler have previously entered into
that certain Stock Repurchase Agreement, dated as of January 8, 1993
(the "Repurchase Agreement"), a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, providing for the Company to repurchase shares of Common
- ---------
Stock owned by Koehler (the "Koehler Shares") upon the terms and
conditions set forth therein;

     WHEREAS, the Company has purchased a whole-life insurance policy
(policy number 3710687, issued by The Guardian Life Insurance
Company) on the life of Koehler (the "Policy"), in order to provide
the proceeds necessary to repurchase the Koehler Shares; and

     WHEREAS, to induce BBI to enter into the Merger Agreement,
Company and Koehler have agreed to modify their obligations with
respect to the Repurchase Agreement as set forth in this Agreement.

     NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing and of
the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally
bound hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be
legally bound hereby, do undertake, promise, covenants and agree as
follows:

     1.    Payment of Premiums on the Policy.  The Company shall
           ---------------------------------
continue to pay all premiums due on the Policy from the date of this
Agreement until the Closing Date.

     2.    Treatment of the Repurchase Agreement and the Policy at the
           -----------------------------------------------------------
Closing.  On the Closing Date, the Repurchase Agreement shall
- -------
terminate (without the purchase of the Koehler Shares by the Company
having been effected) and all rights and obligations of each party
thereto shall terminate and expire.  At the closing of the merger,
the parties hereto shall execute and deliver, each to the other and
to BBI, a certificate acknowledging termination of the Repurchase
Agreement.  Upon receipt of such certificates on the Closing Date,
Koehler shall have the right, but not the obligation, to purchase the
Policy at its cash surrender value at the Closing Date, payable in
cash to the Company at the Closing.

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     3.    Treatment of the Repurchase Agreement and the Policy Upon
           ---------------------------------------------------------
Death of Koehler Prior to the Closing.  If Koehler dies prior to the
- -------------------------------------
Closing, on the Closing Date and prior to the Repurchase Agreement
having been terminated pursuant to Section 2 hereof, the Repurchase
Agreement shall terminate and all rights and obligations of each
party thereto shall terminate and expire.  The Company shall be
entitled to retain the proceeds of the Policy and BBI shall be
obligated to issue additional shares of BBI stock to the holders of
Company Common Stock as provided in Section 1.05(b) of the Merger
Agreement.

     4.    Treatment if Merger Agreement is Terminated.  If the Merger
           -------------------------------------------
Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, or if the
Merger is not consummated by May 19, 1995, this Agreement shall
terminate and the Repurchase Agreement shall continue in full force
and effect.

     5.    Binding Effect Assignment: Amendment.  This Agreement shall
           ------------------------------------
be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and
assigns, but no party to this Agreement shall assign this Agreement,
by operation of law or otherwise, in whole or in part, without the
prior written consent of the other party hereto.  Any assignment made
or attempted in violation of this Section 5 shall be void and of no
effect.  This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only
by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which
enforcement of the amendment, modification or supplement is sought.

     6.    Further Cooperation.  The parties agree that they will, at
           -------------------
any time and from time to time after the Closing Date, upon request
by the other and without further consideration, do, perform, execute,
acknowledge and deliver all such further acts, deeds, assignments,
assumptions, transfers, conveyances, certificates and assurances as
may be reasonably required in order to fully consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby in accordance with this Agreement or
to carry out and perform any undertaking made by the parties
hereunder.

     7.    Severability.  In the event that any provision of this
           ------------
Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under
present or future laws, then (a) such provision shall be fully
severable and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if
such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision were not a part
hereof, (b) the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain
in full force and effect and shall not be affected by such illegal,
invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this
Agreement; and (c) there shall be added automatically as a part of
this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal,
invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and still be
legal, valid and enforceable.

     8.    Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed in
           -------------
accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Texas
(including those laws relating to choice of law) applying to
contracts entered into and to be performed within the State of Texas,
without regard for the provisions thereof regarding choice of law.
Venue for any cause of action arising from this Agreement shall lie
in Dalhart, Texas.

     9.    Specific Performance.  Each party hereto acknowledges that
           --------------------
the other party would be irreparably damaged and would not have an
adequate remedy at law for money damages in the event that any of the
covenants contained in this Agreement were not performed in
accordance with its terms or otherwise were materially breached.
Each of the parties hereto therefore agrees that, without the
necessity of proving actual damages or posting bond or other
security, the other party shall be entitled to temporary and/or
permanent injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of such
performance and to specific enforcement of such covenants in addition
to any other remedy to which they may be entitled, at law or in
equity.

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     10.   Attorneys' Fees and Costs.  In the event attorneys' fees or
           -------------------------
other costs are incurred to secure performance of any of the
obligations herein provided for, or to establish damages for the
breach thereof, or to obtain any other appropriate relief, whether by
way of prosecution or defense, the prevailing party shall be entitled
to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred therein.

     11.   Rules of Construction.  The descriptive headings in this
           ---------------------
Agreement are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not
intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of
this Agreement.  Each use herein of the masculine, neuter or feminine
gender shall be deemed to include the other genders, Each use herein
of the plural shall include the  singular and vice versa, in each
case as the context requires or as it is otherwise appropriate.  The
word "or" is used in the inclusive sense.  All sections referred to
herein are sections of this Agreement.

     12.   Multiple Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in
           ---------------------
multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and
all counterparts hereof so executed by the parties hereto, whether or
not such counterpart shall bear the execution of each of the parties
hereto, shall be deemed to be, and shall be construed as, one and the
same Agreement.  A telecopy or facsimile transmission of a signed
counterpart of this Agreement shall be sufficient to bind the party
or parties s whose signature(s) appear thereon.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and
delivered this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.


                                DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.


                                By:   /s/ Mike Koehler
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                      Mike Koehler, Chairman of the Board


                                      /s/ Catherine D. Koehler
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                      Catherine D. Koehler


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 4.03
                                                                    ------------

                               AGREEMENT TO MERGE
                                     between
                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART
                                       and
                    BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO
                     under the charter and with the title of
                    BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO
                                and joined in by
                           BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.

     THIS AGREEMENT TO MERGE (this "Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement")
made between CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART (hereinafter referred to
as "Bank"), a banking association organized under the laws of the
State of Texas, being located at 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, County
of Dallon, in the State of Texas, with a capital of $2,000,000
divided into 20,000 shares of common stock, each of $100.00 par
value, surplus of $6,000,000, and undivided profits, including
capital reserves of approximately $4,525,000, as of December 31,
1993, and BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO (hereinafter
referred to as "First Amarillo"), a national banking association
organized under the laws of the United States, being located at
Eighth & Taylor, Amarillo, County of Potter, in the State of Texas,
with a capital of $20,258,000 divided into ------------ shares of
common stock, each of $------ par value, surplus of approximately
$20,443,000, and undivided profits, including capital reserves of
$34,681,000, as of December 31, 1993, each acting pursuant to a
resolution of its board of directors adopted by the vote of a
majority of its directors, pursuant to the authority given by and in
accordance with the provisions of Texas law in the case of Bank and
the Act of November 7, 1918, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 215(a), in the
case of First Amarillo, and joined in by Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.,
a Missouri corporation ("Boatmen's"), witnesseth as follows:


SECTION 1.

Bank shall be merged with and into First Amarillo under the charter
of the latter (the "Subsidiary Bank Merger").


SECTION 2.

The name of the receiving association (hereinafter referred to as the
"surviving association") shall be Boatmen's First National Bank of
Amarillo.

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SECTION 3.

The business of the surviving association shall be that of a national
banking association.  This business shall be conducted by the
surviving association at its main office which shall continue to be
located at Eighth & Taylor, Amarillo, Texas, and at its legally
established branches (including the existing locations of Bank).


SECTION 4.

The amount of the capital stock of the surviving association shall be
$20,258,000 divided into ----------- shares of common stock, each of
$------- par value, and at the time the merger shall become
effective, the surviving association shall have a surplus of
approximately $------------, and undivided profits, including capital
reserves, which represents the combined capital and surplus
structures of the merging banks as stated in the preamble of this
Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement; adjusted however, for normal
earnings and expenses and any permitted dividends between
December 31, 1993, and the effective time of the merger.


SECTION 5.

All assets as they exist at the effective time of the merger shall
pass to and vest in the surviving association without any conveyance
or other transfer.  The surviving association shall be responsible
for all of the liabilities of every kind and description, including
liabilities arising from the operation of the trust departments of
Bank and First Amarillo existing as of the effective time of the
merger.


SECTION 6.

Bank shall contribute to the surviving association acceptable assets
having a book value, over and above its liability to its creditors,
of at least $------------, and having an estimated fair value over
and above its liability to its creditors, of at least $------------
or ------% of the estimated fair value of excess acceptable assets
over and above liabilities to creditors, of the surviving
association; adjusted, however, for normal earnings and expenses
between December 31, 1993 and the effective time of the merger.

At the effective time of the merger, First Amarillo shall have on
hand acceptable assets having a book value, over and above its
liability to its creditors, of at least $------------, and having an
estimated fair value, over and above its liability to its creditors,
of at least $------------ or ------% of the estimated fair value of
excess acceptable assets over and above liabilities to creditors, of
the surviving association; adjusted, however, for normal earnings and
expenses and dividends between December 31, 1993 and the effective
time of the merger.


SECTION 7.

     (a)   Each share of common stock, par value $100.00, of Bank
issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the
"Bank Common"), other than shares the holders of which have duly
exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under applicable
Texas law, shall be converted into the right to receive 35.2840
shares (the "Bank Conversion Ratio") of common stock, stated value
$1.00 per share,

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of Boatmen's (the "Boatmen's Common").  The shares of Boatmen's Common to
be issued pursuant to the Bank Conversion Ratio, together with any cash
payment in lieu of fractional shares, as provided below, is hereinafter
referred to as the "Bank Merger Consideration".  A portion of the Bank
Merger Consideration payable to the shareholders of Bank other than
Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc. (the "Minority Shareholders") equal
to the quotient of (A) divided by (B), where (A) equals the number of Bank
Escrow Shares (as defined in Section 7(i) hereof), and (B) equals the
number of shares of Bank Common owned by Minority Shareholders who have
not duly exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under
applicable Texas law, shall be issued and delivered on the Closing
Date (as defined in Section 1.06 of the Holding Company Merger
Agreement referred to in Section 11 hereof) by Boatmen's to the
Escrow Agent (as defined in Section 7(i) hereof) pursuant to the
provisions of Section 7(i) hereof and the balance thereof shall be
issuable to the Minority Shareholders and Dalhart Bancshares of
Delaware, Inc. as provided in Section 7(f).  No fractional shares of
Boatmen's Common shall be issued and, in lieu thereof, holders of
shares of Bank Common who would otherwise be entitled to a fractional
share interest in Boatmen's Common (after taking into account all
shares of Bank Common held by such holder exclusive, with respect to
Minority Shareholders, of any beneficial interest in the Bank Escrow
Shares) shall be paid an amount in cash equal to the product of such
fractional share interest and the closing price of a share of
Boatmen's Common on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System - National Market System ("Nasdaq") on the
business day immediately preceding the date on which the Effective
Time occurs.  Of the capital stock of First Amarillo, Boatmen's-
Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
Boatmen's ("Boatmen's-Texas") which is the sole shareholder of the
presently outstanding 2,794,184 shares of common stock of First
Amarillo, each of $7.25 par value, shall retain its present rights in
such shares unaffected by the Subsidiary Bank Merger.

     (b)   At the effective time, all of the shares of Bank Common, by
virtue of the Subsidiary Bank Merger and without any action on the
part of the holders thereof, shall no longer be outstanding and shall
be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of
any certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the
effective time represented outstanding shares of Bank Common (the
"Certificates") shall thereafter cease to have any rights with
respect to such shares, except the right of such holders to receive,
without interest, the Bank Merger Consideration upon the surrender of
such Certificate or Certificates.

     (c)   If between the date hereof and the effective time a share of
Boatmen's Common shall be changed into a different number of shares
of Boatmen's Common or a different class of shares (a "Share
Adjustment"), by reason of reclassification, recapitalization,
splitup, exchange of shares or readjustment, or if a stock dividend
thereon shall be declared with a record date within such period, then
the number of shares of Boatmen's Common into which a share of Bank
Common shall be converted pursuant to subsection (a) above shall be
appropriately and proportionately adjusted so that each shareholder
of Bank shall be entitled to receive such number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as such shareholder would have received pursuant to
such share adjustment had the record date therefor been immediately
following the effective time of the merger.

     (d)   If holders of Bank Common dissent from the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement and Subsidiary Bank Merger and demand appraisal of
their shares under applicable Texas law, any issued and outstanding
shares of Bank Common held by a dissenting holder shall not be
converted into Bank Merger Consideration as described herein but from
and after the effective time shall represent only the right to
receive such consideration as may be determined to be due to such
dissenting holder pursuant to the applicable law; provided, however,
that each share of Bank Common outstanding immediately prior to the

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effective time and held by a dissenting holder who shall, after the
effective time, withdraw his demand for appraisal or lose his right
of appraisal shall have only such rights as are provided under
applicable law.

     (e)   Boatmen's Trust Company shall act as Exchange Agent in the
Subsidiary Bank Merger (the "Exchange Agent").

     (f)   As soon as reasonably practicable, and in no event later
than ten (10) business days after the Effective Time, the Exchange
Agent shall mail to each record holder of any Certificate or
Certificates whose shares were converted into the right to receive
the Bank Merger Consideration, a letter of transmittal (which shall
specify that delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title
to the Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the
Certificates to the Exchange Agent and shall be in such form and have
such other provisions as Boatmen's may reasonably specify) (each such
letter, the "Subsidiary Bank Merger Letter of Transmittal") and
instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates
in exchange for the Bank Merger Consideration less, in the case of
Minority Shareholders, such holder's beneficial interest in the Bank
Escrow Shares (the "Net Bank Merger Consideration").  Upon surrender
to the Exchange Agent of a Certificate, together with a Subsidiary
Bank Merger Letter of Transmittal duly executed and any other
required documents, the holder of such Certificate shall be entitled
to receive in exchange therefor solely the Net Bank Merger
Consideration.  No interest on the Net Bank Merger Consideration
issuable upon the surrender of the Certificates shall be paid or
accrued for the benefit of holders and Certificates.  If the Net Bank
Merger Consideration is to be issued to a person other than a person
in whose name a surrendered Certificate is registered, it shall be a
condition of issuance that the surrendered Certificate shall be
properly endorsed or otherwise in proper form for transfer and that
the person requesting such issuance shall pay to the Exchange Agent
any required transfer or other taxes or establish to the satisfaction
of the Exchange Agent that such tax has been paid or is not
applicable.

     (g)   At any time following six months after the Effective Time,
Boatmen's shall be entitled to terminate the Exchange Agent
relationship, and thereafter holders of Certificates shall be
entitled to look only to Boatmen's (subject to abandoned property,
escheat or other similar laws) with respect to the Net Bank Merger
Consideration issuable upon surrender of their Certificates.

     (h)   No dividends that are otherwise payable on shares of
Boatmen's Common constituting the Net Bank Merger Consideration shall
be paid to persons entitled to receive such shares of Boatmen's
Common until such persons surrender their Certificates.  Upon such
surrender, there shall be paid to the person in whose name the shares
of Boatmen's Common shall be issued any dividends which shall have
become payable with respect to such shares of Boatmen's Common
(without interest and less the amount of taxes, if any, which may
have been imposed thereon), between the Effective Time and the time
of such surrender.  Dividends payable on shares of Boatmen's Common
held pursuant to the Escrow Agreement shall be paid to the Escrow
Agent and distributed pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
Escrow Agreement.

     (i)   On the Closing Date, Boatmen's shall issue in the name of
and deliver to the escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent") named in that
certain Escrow Agreement to be executed on the Closing Date among the
Escrow Agent, Bank and the parties to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement (the "Escrow Agreement"), such number of shares of
Boatmen's Common (the "Bank Escrow Shares") as equals the quotient of
$70,450 divided by the average per share closing price of a share of
Boatmen's Common, as reported on Nasdaq for the twenty (20) business
days immediately preceding the fifth calendar day prior to the
Closing Date.

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SECTION 8.

Bank shall not declare or pay any dividend to its shareholder between
the date of this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and the time at
which the merger shall become effective except that Bank may pay a
dividend in the amount of $91,800 during the pendency of the
transaction.  Except as expressly permitted in Section 4.01(b) of
that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger of even date herewith among
Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas, Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a Texas
corporation, and Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and parent corporation of Bank, (the "Holding Company
Merger Agreement") Bank shall not sell or otherwise dispose of any of
its assets or take any actions out of the ordinary course of
business.


SECTION 9.

The present board of directors of First Amarillo shall continue to
serve as the Board of Directors of the surviving association until
the next annual meeting or until such time as their successors have
been elected and have qualified.  The signage located at the present
offices of Bank after the Closing Date shall, if not inconsistent
with or violative of applicable laws and regulations, include usage
of the name "Citizens Boatmen's Bank".


SECTION 10.

Effective as of the time this merger shall become effective as
specified in the merger approval to be issued by the Comptroller of
the Currency, the articles of association of the resulting bank shall
read in their entirety as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.


SECTION 11.

This Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement may be terminated by mutual
agreement of the boards of directors of all parties hereto before or
after any shareholder group has taken affirmative action.  Since time
is of the essence to this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, if for
any reason the merger shall not have been consummated by the first
anniversary of the date hereof, this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement
shall terminate automatically as of that date unless extended, in
writing, prior to this date by mutual action of the boards of
directors of the parties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that the Holding Company Merger Agreement is terminated without
the transactions contemplated thereby being consummated as provided
therein, this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement shall also be
terminated and shall be of no further force and effect and no party
shall have any liability to any other party.


SECTION 12.

This Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement shall be approved and confirmed
by the shareholders of each of the merging banks; and, subject to
Section 13 of this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, the merger shall
become effective at the time specified in a merger approval issued by
the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States.

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SECTION 13.

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of
the merging banks under this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement are
subject to and conditioned upon the prior or simultaneous
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Holding Company
Merger Agreement.  The merger of Bank into First Amarillo
contemplated herein shall be consummated on a date on or after the
closing date of the transactions contemplated by the Holding Company
Merger Agreement.


     WITNESS, the signatures and seals of said merging banks this
- ------ day of May, 1994, each set by its President and attested to by
its Cashier or Secretary, pursuant to a resolution of its board of
directors, acting by a majority and the signatures of a majority of
each of its board of directors.


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                                BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
                                AMARILLO

Attest:

                                -----------------------------------------------
                                Donald E. Powell, President



- ------------------------
Secretary


(Seal of Bank)


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                W. H. Attebury


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Bert Ballengee


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Danny Conklin


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Don T. Curtis


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Gene Edwards


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Carl Hare


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Bill Helton


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                John Logsdon


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Wales H. Madden, Jr.


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                John C. Maynard


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Jay J. O'Brien



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                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Patrick Oles


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Donald E. Powell


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                J. Avery Rush


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                John M. Shelton, III


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                A. C. Smith


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Ray A. Snead, Jr.


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Wayne P. Sturdivant


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Irvin Wall

                                Directors of Boatmen's First National Bank of
                                Amarillo


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                                CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

Attest:
                                By:
                                    -------------------------------------------
                                      Mike Koehler, President

/s/ Rita Gergen
- ------------------------------
Rita Gergen
Cashier

(Seal of Bank)

                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Mike Koehler


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Leon Seagraves


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Hugh Gordon


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                E. C. Caddell


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Gene Rahall


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                Doyle Hanbury


                                           ------------------------------------
                                                William E. Semmelbeck



                                Directors of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart


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                                BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.


                                By:--------------------------------------------


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 4.09
                                                                    ------------



                            -------------------, 1994


Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
One Boatmen's Plaza
800 Market Street
St. Louis, Missouri  63101

     Re:   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 19, 1994 (the
           "Merger Agreement"), by and among Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
           ("Company"), Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. ("Boatmen's"), and
           Boatmen's Texas, Inc. ("Boatmen's-Texas")

Gentlemen:

     I have been advised that I may be deemed to be an affiliate of
the Company, as that term is defined for purposes of paragraphs (c)
and (d) of Rule 145 ("Rule 145") of the Rules and Regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") promulgated
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

     Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement,
each share of common stock of the Company owned by me as of the
effective time of the merger contemplated by the Merger Agreement
(the "Merger") may be converted into the right to receive shares of
common stock of Boatmen's and cash in lieu of any fractional share.
As used in this letter, the shares of common stock of the Company
owned by me as of ------------------------- (the date 30 days prior
to the anticipated effective time of the Merger) are referred to as
the "Pre-Merger Shares" and the shares of common stock of Boatmen's
which may be received by me in the Merger in exchange for my Pre-
Merger Shares are referred to as the "Post-Merger Shares."  This
letter is delivered to Boatmen's pursuant to Section 4.08 of the
Merger Agreement.

     A.    I represent and warrant to Boatmen's and agree that:

           1.   I shall not make any sale, transfer or other
     disposition of the Post-Merger Shares I receive pursuant to the
     Merger in violation of the Securities Act or the Rules and
     Regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder.

           2.   I understand that the issuance of the Post-Merger
     Shares to me pursuant to the Merger will be registered with the
     Commission under the Securities Act.  I also understand that
     because I may be deemed an "affiliate" of Company and because any
     distributions by me of the Post-Merger Shares will not be
     registered under the Securities Act, such Post-Merger Shares must
     be held by me unless (i) the sale, transfer or other distribution
     has been registered under the Securities Act, (ii) the sale,
     transfer or other distribution of such Post-Merger Shares is made
     in accordance with the provisions of Rule 145, or (iii) in the
     opinion of counsel acceptable to Boatmen's some other exemption
     from registration under the Securities Act is available with
     respect to any such proposed distribution, sale, transfer or
     other disposition of such Post-Merger Shares.


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Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
- ---------------------, 1994

           3.   In no event will I sell the Pre-Merger Shares or the
     Post-Merger Shares, as the case may be, or otherwise transfer or
     reduce my risk relative to the Pre-Merger Shares or Post-Merger
     Shares, as the case may be, during the period beginning 30 days
     prior to the date on which the Merger is consummated and ending
     on the date that Boatmen's has published financial results
     covering at least 30 days of the combined operations of Boatmen's
     and the Company.

     B.    I understand and agree that:

           1.   Stop transfer instructions will be issued with respect
     to the Post-Merger Shares and there will be placed on the
     certificates representing such Post-Merger Shares, or any
     certificate delivered in substitution therefor, a legend stating
     in substance:

           "The shares represented by this Certificate were issued in
           a transaction to which Rule 145 under the Securities Act of
           1933, as amended, applied.  The shares represented by this
           certificate may be transferred only in accordance with the
           terms of a letter agreement dated -----------------, 1994,
           by the registered holder in favor of Boatmen's Bancshares,
           Inc., a copy of which agreement is on file at the principal
           offices of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc."

           2.   Unless the transfer by me of Post-Merger Shares is a
     sale made in compliance with the provisions of Rule 145(d) or
     made pursuant to an effective registration statement under the
     Securities Act, Boatmen's reserves the right to place the
     following legend on the Certificates issued to my transferee:

           "The shares represented by this Certificate have not been
           registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
           were acquired from a person who received such shares in a
           transaction to which Rule 145 under the Securities Act of
           1933, as amended, applied.  The shares have not been
           acquired by the holder with a view to, or for resale in
           connection with, any distribution thereof within the meaning
           of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be
           sold, pledged or otherwise transferred unless the shares
           have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
           amended, or an exemption from registration is available."

     I understand and agree that the legends set forth in paragraphs
1 and 2 above shall be removed by delivery of substitute Certificates
without any legend if I deliver to Boatmen's a copy of a letter from
the staff of the Commission, or an opinion of counsel in form and
substance satisfactory to Boatmen's, to the effect that no such
legend is required for the purpose of the Securities Act.

     I have carefully read this letter and the Merger Agreement and
understand the requirements of each and the limitations imposed upon
the distribution, sale, transfer or other disposition of Pre-Merger
Shares or Post-Merger Shares by me.

                                                 Very truly yours,


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 7.09
                                                                    ------------

</TABLE>
<TABLE>

                                   INDEX GROUP
                                   -----------

<CAPTION>
NAME                                                           WEIGHTING FACTORS
- ----                                                           -----------------

<S>                                                             <C>
BancOne Corp.                                                    15.29%
Bancorp Hawaii, Inc.                                              2.34%
CoreStates Financial Corp.                                        4.06%
First Bank System, Inc.                                           3.68%
First Fidelity Bancorporation                                     4.05%
Firstar Corporation                                               2.70%
Fleet/Norstar Financial Group, Inc.                               6.07%
Huntington Bancshares Incorporated                                2.11%
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.                                            1.93%
Comerica                                                          3.88%
NBD Bancorp, Inc.                                                 5.78%
Northern Trust Corporation                                        3.05%
Norwest Corporation                                               8.19%
PNC Financial Corp.                                               9.08%
Republic New York Corporation                                     3.62%
State Street Boston Corporation                                   4.02%
SunTrust Banks, Inc.                                              8.20%
U.S. Bancorp                                                      3.56%
Wachovia Corporation                                              8.39%
                                                                  ----

             TOTAL:                                             100.00%

</TABLE>


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            AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER



     This is an AMENDMENT (this "Amendment") made as of December
- ---, 1994, by and among, BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC., a Missouri
corporation ("Boatmen's"), BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC., a Missouri
corporation ("Boatmen's-Texas"), DALHART BANCSHARES, INC., a Texas
corporation ("Company"), and DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.,
a Delaware corporation ("Dalhart-Delaware"), to that certain
Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") made May 19, 1994,
by and among Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas, Company, and Dalhart-
Delaware.


                            RECITALS
                            --------

     WHEREAS, the parties to the Agreement deem it desirable and in
the best interest of each of the parties to liquidate Dalhart-
Delaware by merger with and into Company (the "Delaware
Liquidation"), which liquidation would become effective prior to
consummation of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement; and

     WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend certain provisions of the
Agreement to reflect the Dalhart Liquidation.

     NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual
terms and provisions set forth in this Amendment and the Agreement,
the parties hereby amend the Agreement as follows.


                            AMENDMENT
                            ---------


     SECTION 1.     AMENDMENTS.
     ---------      ----------

     (a)  Section 1.01 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               SECTION 1.01.  THE MERGER.  Pursuant to the terms
               ------------   ----------
               and provisions of this Agreement and the Texas
               Business Corporation Act (the "Texas Corporate
               Law") and The General and Business Corporation Law
               of Missouri (the "Missouri Corporate Law"), Company
               shall merge with and into Boatmen's-Texas (the
               "Merger").

     (b)  Section 1.02 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               SECTION 1.02.  MERGING CORPORATION.  Company shall
               ------------   -------------------
               be the merging corporation under the Merger and the
               corporate identity and existence of Company,
               separate and apart from Boatmen's-Texas, shall
               cease on consummation of the Merger.


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     (c)  Section 1.04 of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               SECTION 1.04.  EFFECT OF THE MERGER.  The Merger
               ------------   --------------------
               shall have all of the effects provided by the
               Missouri Corporate Law and the Texas Corporate Law.

     (d)  Section 1.05(d) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               (d)  Reserved.

     (e)  Section 1.05(e) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               (e)  At the Effective Time, each share of Company
                    Common, if any, held in the treasury of
                    Company, or by any direct or indirect
                    subsidiary of Company (other than shares held
                    in trust accounts for the benefit of others or
                    in other fiduciary, nominee or similar
                    capacities) immediately prior to the Effective
                    Time shall be canceled.

     (f)  Section 1.09(a)(vi) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in
          its entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               (vi) the Certificate of Merger issued by the Texas
                    Secretary of State with respect to the
                    liquidation by merger of Dalhart-Delaware with
                    and into Company as set forth in Section 4.11
                    hereof.

     (g)  Any closing deliveries required of Dalhart-Delaware set
          forth in Subsections (a)(ii), (a)(iii) and (a)(viii) of
          Section 1.09 of the Agreement, shall be deemed to refer
          solely to such deliveries of Company.

     (h)  A new Section 4.11 of the Agreement is added to read as
          follows:

               SECTION 4.11.  SUBSIDIARY HOLDING COMPANY
               ------------   --------------------------
               LIQUIDATION.  Company shall cause Dalhart-Delaware
               -----------
               to liquidate by merging with and into Company (the
               "Delaware Liquidation"), in accordance with the
               provisions of Section 5.16 of the Texas Corporate
               Law and applicable provisions of the Delaware
               General Corporation Law, which merger shall become
               effective immediately prior to the Effective Time.

     (i)  Section 6.01(a) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the following inserted in lieu thereof:

               (a)  The representations and warranties made by
                    Company in this Agreement shall be true in all
                    material respects on and as of the Closing
                    Date with the same effect as though such
                    representations and warranties had been made
                    or given on and as of the Closing Date;


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     (j)  A new subsection (m) to Section 6.01 of the Agreement is
          added to read as follows:

               (m)  The Delaware Liquidation shall have been
                    consummated prior to the Effective Time.

     (k)  The introductory clause to Section 6.02 of the Agreement
          is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following
          inserted in lieu thereof:

               Company's obligation to effect the Merger shall be
               subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by Company)
               prior to or on the Closing Date of the following
               conditions:

     (l)  Exhibit 1.09(a) of the Agreement is hereby deleted in its
          entirety and the Exhibit 1.09(a) attached hereto and made
          a part hereof, is inserted in lieu thereof.


     SECTION 2.     MISCELLANEOUS.
     ---------      -------------

     (a)  Any reference in the Agreement to the "Mergers", "each of
          the Mergers", "each such Merger" or "either of the
          Mergers" shall be deemed to mean and refer solely to the
          Merger of Company with and into Boatmen's-Texas.

     (b)  Any reference to the "Agreement" in the Agreement shall
          mean the Agreement as amended hereby.


     SECTION 3.     CONSENT TO EFFECT LIQUIDATION.  In accordance
     ---------      -----------------------------
with Section 4.01(b) of the Agreement, Boatmen's hereby consents to
the taking of such actions referenced in Subsections (b)(ii) or
(b)(iii) of Section 4.01 required of Company solely to effect the
Delaware Liquidation.


     SECTION 4.     CONTINUED FORCE AND EFFECT.  Except as
     ---------      --------------------------
expressly amended or modified hereby, the Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect.


     SECTION 5.     MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS.  This Amendment may be
     ---------      ---------------------
executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall constitute
an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but
one and the same document.


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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this
Amendment as of the day and year first above written.


                         BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.



                         By: /s/ Gregory L. Curl
                             -------------------------
                              Gregory L. Curl,
                              Vice Chairman


                         BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC.



                         By: /s/ Gregory L. Curl
                             -------------------------
                              Gregory L. Curl,
                              Executive Vice President


                         DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.



                         By: /s/ Mike Koehler
                             --------------------------
                              Mike Koehler,
                              President


                         DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.



                         By: /s/ Mike Koehler
                             -------------------------
                              Mike Koehler,
                              President


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                                                  EXHIBIT 1.09(A)
                                                  ---------------
                                                  (As Amended)

                 COMPANY'S LEGAL OPINION MATTERS


     1.   The due incorporation, valid existence and good standing
of Company under the laws of the State of Texas, its power and
authority to own and operate its properties and to carry on its
business as now conducted, and its power and authority to enter
into the Agreement, to merge with Boatmen's-Texas in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated by the Agreement.

     2.   The due organization of Bank as a Texas state bank and
the valid existence of Bank under the laws of the State of Texas,
its power and authority to own and operate its properties and the
possession of all licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to
carry on its business as now conducted.

     3.   The due incorporation or organization, valid existence
and good standing of each of the subsidiaries of Company (other
than Bank) and any subsidiary of any such subsidiary listed in
Section 2.03 of the Disclosure Schedule, their power and authority
to own and operate their properties, the possession of all
licenses, permits and authorizations necessary to carry on their
respective businesses as now conducted.

     4.   With respect to Company (i) the number of authorized, and
100,000 issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Company
immediately prior to the Closing, (ii) the nonexistence of any
violation of the preemptive or subscription rights of any person,
(iii) the nonexistence of any outstanding options, warrants, or
other rights to acquire, or securities convertible into, any equity
security of Company, (iv) the nonexistence of any obligation,
contingent or otherwise, to reacquire any shares of capital stock
of Company, and (v) the nonexistence of any outstanding stock
appreciation, phantom stock or similar rights.

     5.   With respect to Dalhart-Delaware immediately prior to the
Delaware Liquidation, (i) the number of authorized, and 1,000
issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Dalhart Common,
(ii) the nonexistence of any violation of the preemptive or
subscription rights of any person, (iii) the nonexistence of any
outstanding options, warrants, or other rights to acquire, or
securities convertible into, any equity security of Dalhart-
Delaware, (iv) the nonexistence of any obligation, contingent or
otherwise, to reacquire any shares of capital stock of Dalhart-
Delaware, and (v) the nonexistence of any outstanding stock
appreciation, phantom stock or similar rights.

     6.   With respect to Bank, (i) the number of authorized,
issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Bank immediately
prior to the Closing, (ii) the nonexistence of any violation of the
preemptive or subscription rights of any person, (iii) the
nonexistence of any outstanding options, warrants, or other rights
to acquire, or securities convertible into, any equity securities
of such Bank, (iv) the nonexistence of any obligation, contingent
or otherwise, to reacquire any shares of capital stock of Bank, and
(v) the nonexistence of any outstanding stock appreciation, phantom
stock or similar rights.

     7.   Immediately prior to the Delaware Liquidation, Company's
valid ownership of and title to all of the outstanding capital
stock of Dalhart-Delaware, free and clear of liens, security
interests and encumbrances.


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     8.   The valid liquidation of Dalhart-Delaware by merger with
and into Company.

     9.   Company's valid ownership of and title to 18,634 shares
of the 20,000 shares of outstanding capital stock of Bank, free and
clear of liens, security interests and encumbrances.

     10.  The number of authorized, issued and outstanding shares
of capital stock of the subsidiaries listed in Section 2.03 of the
Disclosure Schedule, and the ownership by Company or Bank of all
outstanding shares thereof, free and clear of any claims, liens,
security interests and encumbrances.

     11.  The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings necessary or required to be taken by Company and
Dalhart-Delaware to authorize the execution, delivery and
performance of the Agreement, the due execution and delivery of the
Agreement by Company and Dalhart-Delaware, and the Agreement as a
valid and binding obligation of the Company and Dalhart-Delaware,
enforceable against Company and Dalhart-Delaware in accordance with
its terms (subject to the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency,
fraudulent conveyance, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws
affecting the enforceability of creditors' rights generally from
time to time in effect, and equitable principles relating to the
granting of specific performance and other equitable remedies as a
matter of judicial discretion).

     12.  The due and proper performance of all corporate acts and
other proceedings necessary or required to be taken by Bank to
authorize the execution, delivery and performance of the Subsidiary
Bank Merger Agreement, the due execution and delivery of the
Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement by Bank, and the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement as a valid and binding obligation of Bank,
enforceable against Bank in accordance with its terms (subject to
the provisions of bankruptcy, insolvency, fraudulent conveyance,
reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the
enforceability of creditors' rights generally from time to time in
effect, and equitable principles relating to the granting of
specific performance and other equitable remedies as a matter of
judicial discretion).

     13.  The execution of the Agreement by Company and Dalhart-
Delaware, and the consummation of the Merger and the other
transactions contemplated therein, does not violate or cause a
default under Company's articles of incorporation or bylaws, or any
statute, regulation or rule or any judgment, order or decree
against or any material agreement binding upon Company.

     14.  The execution of the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement by
Bank, and the consummation of the Subsidiary Bank Merger and the
other transactions contemplated therein, does not violate or cause
a default under its charter or bylaws, or any statute, regulation
or rule or any judgment, order or decree against or any material
agreement binding upon Bank.

     15.  The receipt of all required consents, approvals, orders
or authorizations of, or registrations, declaration or filings with
or notices to, any court, administrative agency or commission or
other governmental authority or instrumentality, domestic or
foreign, or any other person or entity required to be obtained or
made by Company, Dalhart-Delaware, Bank and the other subsidiaries
in connection with the respective execution and delivery of the
Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement or the
consummation of the transactions contemplated therein.

     16.  The nonexistence of any material actions, suits,
proceedings, orders, investigations or claims pending or threatened
against or affecting Company, Dalhart-Delaware, Bank or their
subsidiaries which, if adversely determined, would have a material
adverse effect upon their respective properties or assets or the
transactions contemplated by the Agreement and the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement.

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                                                                      APPENDIX B
    



                               AGREEMENT TO MERGE
                                     between
                         CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART
                                       and
                    BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO
                     under the charter and with the title of
                    BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO
                                and joined in by
                           BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.

     THIS AGREEMENT TO MERGE (this "Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement")
made between CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART (hereinafter referred to
as "Bank"), a banking association organized under the laws of the
State of Texas, being located at 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, County
of Dallam, in the State of Texas, with a capital of $2,000,000
divided into 20,000 shares of common stock, each of $100.00 par
value, surplus of $6,000,000, and undivided profits, including
capital reserves of approximately $5,051,000, as of March 31, 1994,
and BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO (hereinafter referred
to as "First Amarillo"), a national banking association organized
under the laws of the United States, being located at Eighth &
Taylor, Amarillo, County of Potter, in the State of Texas, with a
capital of $20,258,000 divided into 2,794,184 shares of common stock,
each of $7.25 par value, surplus of approximately $20,443,000, and
undivided profits, including capital reserves of $36,591,000, as of
March 31, 1994, each acting pursuant to a resolution of its board of
directors adopted by the vote of a majority of its directors,
pursuant to the authority given by and in accordance with the
provisions of Texas law in the case of Bank and the Act of
November 7, 1918, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 215(a), in the case of First
Amarillo, and joined in by Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri
corporation ("Boatmen's"), witnesseth as follows:


SECTION 1.

Bank shall be merged with and into First Amarillo under the charter
of the latter (the "Subsidiary Bank Merger").

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SECTION 2.

The name of the receiving association (hereinafter referred to as the
"surviving association") shall be Boatmen's First National Bank of
Amarillo.


SECTION 3.

The business of the surviving association shall be that of a national
banking association.  This business shall be conducted by the
surviving association at its main office which shall continue to be
located at Eighth & Taylor, Amarillo, Texas, and at its legally
established branches (including the existing locations of Bank).


SECTION 4.

The amount of the capital stock of the surviving association shall be
$20,258,000 divided into 2,794,184 shares of common stock, each of
$7.25 par value, and at the time the merger shall become effective,
the surviving association shall have a surplus of approximately
$28,443,000 and undivided profits, including capital reserves, which
represents the combined capital and surplus structures of the merging
banks as stated in the preamble of this Subsidiary Bank Merger
Agreement; adjusted however, for normal earnings and expenses and any
permitted dividends between March 31, 1994, and the effective time of
the merger.


SECTION 5.

All assets as they exist at the effective time of the merger shall
pass to and vest in the surviving association without any conveyance
or other transfer.  The surviving association shall be responsible
for all of the liabilities of every kind and description, including
liabilities arising from the operation of the trust departments of
Bank and First Amarillo existing as of the effective time of the
merger.


SECTION 6.

Bank shall contribute to the surviving association acceptable assets
having a book value, over and above its liability to its creditors,
of at least $13,051,000; adjusted, however, for normal earnings and
expenses between March 31, 1994 and the effective time of the merger,
for allowances of cash payments, if any, permitted under this
Agreement and any unrecognized gain on the sale of investment
securities.

At the effective time of the merger, First Amarillo shall have on
hand acceptable assets having a book value, over and above its
liability to its creditors, of at least $77,292,000; adjusted,
however, for normal earnings and expenses and dividends between
March 31, 1994 and the effective time of the merger, for allowances
of cash payments, if any, permitted under this Agreement and any
unrecognized gain on the sale of investment securities.

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SECTION 7.

     (a)   Each share of common stock, par value $100.00, of Bank
issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (the
"Bank Common"), other than shares the holders of which have duly
exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under applicable
Texas law, shall be converted into the right to receive 35.2840
shares (the "Bank Conversion Ratio") of common stock, stated value
$1.00 per share, of Boatmen's (the "Boatmen's Common").  The shares
of Boatmen's Common to be issued pursuant to the Bank Conversion
Ratio, together with any cash payment in lieu of fractional shares,
as provided below, is hereinafter referred to as the "Bank Merger
Consideration".  A portion of the Bank Merger Consideration payable
to the shareholders of Bank other than Dalhart Bancshares of
Delaware, Inc. (the "Minority Shareholders") equal to the quotient of
(A) divided by (B), where (A) equals the number of Bank Escrow Shares
(as defined in Section 7(i) hereof), and (B) equals the number of
shares of Bank Common owned by Minority Shareholders who have not
duly exercised and perfected their dissenters' rights under
applicable Texas law, shall be issued and delivered on the Closing
Date (as defined in Section 1.06 of the Holding Company Merger
Agreement referred to in Section 11 hereof) by Boatmen's to the
Escrow Agent (as defined in Section 7(i) hereof) pursuant to the
provisions of Section 7(i) hereof and the balance thereof shall be
issuable to the Minority Shareholders and Dalhart Bancshares of
Delaware, Inc. as provided in Section 7(f).  No fractional shares of
Boatmen's Common shall be issued and, in lieu thereof, holders of
shares of Bank Common who would otherwise be entitled to a fractional
share interest in Boatmen's Common (after taking into account all
shares of Bank Common held by such holder exclusive, with respect to
Minority Shareholders, of any beneficial interest in the Bank Escrow
Shares) shall be paid an amount in cash equal to the product of such
fractional share interest and the closing price of a share of
Boatmen's Common on the National Association of Securities Dealers
Automated Quotation System - National Market System ("Nasdaq") on the
business day immediately preceding the date on which the Effective
Time occurs.  Of the capital stock of First Amarillo, Boatmen's-
Texas, Inc., a Texas corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
Boatmen's ("Boatmen's-Texas") which is the sole shareholder of the
presently outstanding 2,794,184 shares of common stock of First
Amarillo, each of $7.25 par value, shall retain its present rights in
such shares unaffected by the Subsidiary Bank Merger.

     (b)   At the effective time, all of the shares of Bank Common, by
virtue of the Subsidiary Bank Merger and without any action on the
part of the holders thereof, shall no longer be outstanding and shall
be canceled and retired and shall cease to exist, and each holder of
any certificate or certificates which immediately prior to the
effective time represented outstanding shares of Bank Common (the
"Certificates") shall thereafter cease to have any rights with
respect to such shares, except the right of such holders to receive,
without interest, the Bank Merger Consideration upon the surrender of
such Certificate or Certificates.

     (c)   If between the date hereof and the effective time a share of
Boatmen's Common shall be changed into a different number of shares
of Boatmen's Common or a different class of shares (a "Share
Adjustment"), by reason of reclassification, recapitalization,
splitup, exchange of shares or readjustment, or if a stock dividend
thereon shall be declared with a record date within such period, then
the number of shares of Boatmen's Common into which a share of Bank
Common shall be converted pursuant to subsection (a) above shall be
appropriately and proportionately adjusted so that each shareholder
of Bank shall be entitled to receive such number of shares of
Boatmen's Common as such shareholder would have received pursuant to
such share adjustment had the record date therefor been immediately
following the effective time of the merger.

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     (d)   If holders of Bank Common dissent from the Subsidiary Bank
Merger Agreement and Subsidiary Bank Merger and demand appraisal of
their shares under applicable Texas law, any issued and outstanding
shares of Bank Common held by a dissenting holder shall not be
converted into Bank Merger Consideration as described herein but from
and after the effective time shall represent only the right to
receive such consideration as may be determined to be due to such
dissenting holder pursuant to the applicable law; provided, however,
that each share of Bank Common outstanding immediately prior to the
effective time and held by a dissenting holder who shall, after the
effective time, withdraw his demand for appraisal or lose his right
of appraisal shall have only such rights as are provided under
applicable law.

     (e)   Boatmen's Trust Company shall act as Exchange Agent in the
Subsidiary Bank Merger (the "Exchange Agent").

     (f)   As soon as reasonably practicable, and in no event later
than ten (10) business days after the Effective Time, the Exchange
Agent shall mail to each record holder of any Certificate or
Certificates whose shares were converted into the right to receive
the Bank Merger Consideration, a letter of transmittal (which shall
specify that delivery shall be effected, and risk of loss and title
to the Certificates shall pass, only upon proper delivery of the
Certificates to the Exchange Agent and shall be in such form and have
such other provisions as Boatmen's may reasonably specify) (each such
letter, the "Subsidiary Bank Merger Letter of Transmittal") and
instructions for use in effecting the surrender of the Certificates
in exchange for the Bank Merger Consideration less, in the case of
Minority Shareholders, such holder's beneficial interest in the Bank
Escrow Shares (the "Net Bank Merger Consideration").  Upon surrender
to the Exchange Agent of a Certificate, together with a Subsidiary
Bank Merger Letter of Transmittal duly executed and any other
required documents, the holder of such Certificate shall be entitled
to receive in exchange therefor solely the Net Bank Merger
Consideration.  No interest on the Net Bank Merger Consideration
issuable upon the surrender of the Certificates shall be paid or
accrued for the benefit of holders and Certificates.  If the Net Bank
Merger Consideration is to be issued to a person other than a person
in whose name a surrendered Certificate is registered, it shall be a
condition of issuance that the surrendered Certificate shall be
properly endorsed or otherwise in proper form for transfer and that
the person requesting such issuance shall pay to the Exchange Agent
any required transfer or other taxes or establish to the satisfaction
of the Exchange Agent that such tax has been paid or is not
applicable.

     (g)   At any time following six months after the Effective Time,
Boatmen's shall be entitled to terminate the Exchange Agent
relationship, and thereafter holders of Certificates shall be
entitled to look only to Boatmen's (subject to abandoned property,
escheat or other similar laws) with respect to the Net Bank Merger
Consideration issuable upon surrender of their Certificates.

     (h)   No dividends that are otherwise payable on shares of
Boatmen's Common constituting the Net Bank Merger Consideration shall
be paid to persons entitled to receive such shares of Boatmen's
Common until such persons surrender their Certificates.  Upon such
surrender, there shall be paid to the person in whose name the shares
of Boatmen's Common shall be issued any dividends which shall have
become payable with respect to such shares of Boatmen's Common
(without interest and less the amount of taxes, if any, which may
have been imposed thereon), between the Effective Time and the time
of such surrender.  Dividends payable on shares of Boatmen's Common
held pursuant to the Escrow Agreement shall be paid to the Escrow
Agent and distributed pursuant to the terms and provisions of the
Escrow Agreement.

     (i)   On the Closing Date, Boatmen's shall issue in the name of
and deliver to the escrow agent (the "Escrow Agent") named in that
certain Escrow Agreement to be executed on the Closing Date among the
Escrow Agent, Bank and the parties to the Holding Company Merger
Agreement (the "Escrow

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Agreement"), such number of shares of Boatmen's Common (the "Bank Escrow
Shares") as equals the quotient of $70,450 divided by the average per
share closing price of a share of Boatmen's Common, as reported on Nasdaq
for the twenty (20) business days immediately preceding the fifth calendar
day prior to the Closing Date.


SECTION 8.

Bank shall not declare or pay any dividend to its shareholder between
the date of this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement and the time at
which the merger shall become effective except that Bank may pay a
dividend in the amount of $91,800 during the pendency of the
transaction.  Except as expressly permitted in Section 4.01(b) of
that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19, 1994 among
Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas, Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a Texas
corporation, and Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and parent corporation of Bank, (the "Holding Company
Merger Agreement") Bank shall not sell or otherwise dispose of any of
its assets or take any actions out of the ordinary course of
business.


SECTION 9.

The present board of directors of First Amarillo shall continue to
serve as the Board of Directors of the surviving association until
the next annual meeting or until such time as their successors have
been elected and have qualified.  The signage located at the present
offices of Bank after the Closing Date shall, if not inconsistent
with or violative of applicable laws and regulations, include usage
of the name "Citizens Boatmen's Bank".


SECTION 10.

Effective as of the time this merger shall become effective as
specified in the merger approval to be issued by the Comptroller of
the Currency, the articles of association of the resulting bank shall
read in their entirety as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference.


SECTION 11.

This Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement may be terminated by mutual
agreement of the boards of directors of all parties hereto before or
after any shareholder group has taken affirmative action.  Since time
is of the essence to this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, if for
any reason the merger shall not have been consummated by the first
anniversary of the date hereof, this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement
shall terminate automatically as of that date unless extended, in
writing, prior to this date by mutual action of the boards of
directors of the parties.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the
event that the Holding Company Merger Agreement is terminated without
the transactions contemplated thereby being consummated as provided
therein, this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement shall also be
terminated and shall be of no further force and effect and no party
shall have any liability to any other party.

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SECTION 12.

This Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement shall be approved and confirmed
by the shareholders of each of the merging banks; and, subject to
Section 13 of this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement, the merger shall
become effective at the time specified in a merger approval issued by
the Comptroller of the Currency of the United States.


SECTION 13.

Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, the obligations of
the merging banks under this Subsidiary Bank Merger Agreement are
subject to and conditioned upon the prior or simultaneous
consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Holding Company
Merger Agreement.  The merger of Bank into First Amarillo
contemplated herein shall be consummated on a date on or after the
closing date of the transactions contemplated by the Holding Company
Merger Agreement.


     WITNESS, the signatures and seals of said merging banks this 30th
day of June, 1994, each set by its President and attested to by its
Cashier or Secretary, pursuant to a resolution of its board of
directors, acting by a majority and the signatures of a majority of
each of its board of directors.


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                                BOATMEN'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
                                AMARILLO

Attest:
                                /s/ Donald E. Powell
                                -----------------------------------------------
                                Donald E. Powell, President


/s/ Jim C. Wilhite
- ---------------------------
Secretary


(Seal of Bank)

                                      /s/ W. H. Attebury
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           W. H. Attebury

                                      /s/ Bert Ballengee
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Bert Ballengee

                                      /s/ Danny Conklin
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Danny Conklin

                                      /s/ Don T. Curtis
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Don T. Curtis

                                      /s/ Gene Edwards
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Gene Edwards

                                      /s/ Carl Hare
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Carl Hare

                                      /s/ Bill Helton
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Bill Helton

                                      /s/ John Logsdon
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           John Logsdon

                                      /s/ Wales H. Madden, Jr.
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Wales H. Madden, Jr.

                                      /s/ John C. Maynard
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           John C. Maynard

                                      /s/ Patrick Oles
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Patrick Oles



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                                      /s/ Donald E. Powell
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Donald E. Powell

                                      /s/ J. Avery Rush, Jr.
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           J. Avery Rush, Jr.

                                      /s/ John M. Shelton, III
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           John M. Shelton, III

                                      /s/ Ray A. Snead, Jr.
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Ray A. Snead, Jr.

                                      /s/ Wayne P. Sturdivant
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Wayne P. Sturdivant


                                Directors of Boatmen's First National Bank of
                                Amarillo


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                                CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

Attest:
                                By: /s/ Mike Koehler
                                    -------------------------------------------
                                      Mike Koehler, President


- -----------------------------------
Secretary

(Seal of Bank)

                                      /s/ Mike Koehler
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Mike Koehler

                                      /s/ Leon Seagraves
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Leon Seagraves

                                      /s/ Hugh Gordon
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Hugh Gordon

                                      /s/ E. C. Caddell
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           E. C. Caddell

                                      /s/ Gene Rahall
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Gene Rahall

                                      /s/ Doyle Hanbury
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Doyle Hanbury

                                      /s/ William E. Semmelbeck
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           William E. Semmelbeck

                                      /s/ Dee Miller
                                      -----------------------------------------
                                           Dee Miller

                                Directors of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart


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                                BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.


                                By: /s/ Gregory L. Curl
                                    -------------------------------------------
                                      Gregory L. Curl
                                      Vice Chairman



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                                                             EXHIBIT A
                                                             TO MERGER AGREEMENT

                              ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT

                         TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION

                                       OF

                       THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO

     Article First of the Articles of Association of The First
National Bank of Amarillo is hereby amended in its entirety to read
as follows:

     "FIRST.  The title of this Association shall be BOATMEN'S
      -----
     FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO."

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Association of The First
National Bank of Amarillo, duly adopted by the sole shareholder of
the Association on the 28 day of October, 1993.



                                /s/ Don Powell
                                -----------------------------------------------
                                Don Powell
                                President and Chief Executive Officer


                                /s/ Jim C. Wilhite
                                -----------------------------------------------
                                Secretary

STATE OF TEXAS        )
                      ) SS.
COUNTY OF POTTER      )

     On this 28 day of October, 1993, before me, a Notary Public in
and for the said state, personally appeared Don Powell and Jim
Wilhite to me known to be the persons named in and who executed the
foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that they executed the same as
their voluntary act and deed.


                                /s/ Beth Schoon
                                -----------------------------------------------
                                           Notary Public

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                             ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
                                       OF
                       THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO
                 **********************************************
     For the purpose of organizing an Association to carry on the
business of banking under the laws of the United States, the
undersigned do enter into the following Articles of Association:
     FIRST.  The title of this Association shall be THE FIRST NATIONAL
     -----
BANK OF AMARILLO.
     SECOND.  The main office of the Association shall be in Amarillo,
     ------
County of Potter, State of Texas.  The general business of the
Association shall be conducted at its main office and its branches.
     THIRD.  The Board of Directors of this Association shall consist
     -----
of not less than five (5) nor more than twenty-five (25)
shareholders, the exact number to be fixed and determined from time
to time by resolution of a majority of the full Board of Directors or
by resolution of the shareholders at any annual or special meeting
thereof.  Each director shall own $1,000 equity interest in this
national bank or in a company which has control of the bank.  Amount
of the specified interest conforms to the requirements of 12 U.S.C.
Section 72 as amended March 31, 1980.  Any vacancy in the Board of
Directors may be filled by action of the Board of Directors.
     FOURTH.  There shall be an annual meeting of the shareholders,
     ------
the purpose of which shall be the election of Directors and the
transaction of whatever other business may be brought before said
meeting.  It shall be held at the main office or other convenient
place as the Board of Directors may designate, on the day of each
year specified therefor in the Bylaws, but if no election is held on
that day, it may be held on any subsequent day according to such
lawful rules as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
     FIFTH.  The authorized amount of capital stock of this
     -----
Association shall be TWO MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR THOUSAND
ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR (2,794,184) shares of common stock of the par
value of SEVEN AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($7.25) each; but said capital
stock may

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be increased or decreased from time to time, in accordance
with the provisions of the laws of the United States.
     No holder of shares of the capital stock of any class of the
Association shall have any preemptive or preferential right of
subscription to any shares of any class of stock of the Association,
whether now or hereafter authorized, or to any obligations
convertible into stock of the Association, issued, or sold, nor any
right of subscription to any thereof other than such, if any, as the
Board of Directors, in its discretion may from time to time determine
and at such price as the Board of Directors may from time to time
fix.
     The Association, at any time and from time to time, may authorize
and issue debt obligations, whether or not subordinated, without the
approval of the shareholders.
     SIXTH.   The Board of Directors shall appoint one of its members
     -----
President of this Association, who shall be Chairman of the Board,
unless the Board appoints another director to be Chairman.  The Board
of Directors shall have the power to appoint one or more Vice
Presidents; and to appoint a Cashier and such other officers and
employees as may be required to transact the business of this
Association.
     The Board of Directors shall have the power to define the duties
of the officers and employees of the Association; to fix the salaries
to be paid to them; to dismiss them; to require bonds from them and
to fix the penalty thereof; to regulate the manner in which any
increase of the capital of the Association shall be made; to manage
and administer the business and affairs of the Association; to make
all Bylaws that it may be lawful for them to make; and generally to
do and perform all acts that it may be legal for a Board of Directors
to do and perform.
     SEVENTH.  The Board of Directors shall have the power to change
     -------
the location of the main office to any other place within the limits
of Amarillo, Texas, without the approval of the shareholders but
subject to the approval of the Comptroller of the Currency; and shall
have the power to establish or change the location of any branch or
branches of the Association to any other location, without the
approval of the shareholders but subject to the approval of the
Comptroller of the Currency.

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     EIGHTH.  The corporate existence of this Association shall
     ------
continue until terminated in accordance with the laws of the United
States.
     NINTH.  The Board of Directors of this Association, or any ten
     -----
(10) or more shareholders owning, in the aggregate, not less than ten
percent (10%) of the stock of this Association, may call a special
meeting of the shareholders at any time.  Unless otherwise provided
by the laws of the United States, a notice of the time, place, and
purpose of every annual and special meeting of the shareholders shall
be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, mailed at least ten
(10) days prior to the date of such meeting to each shareholder of
record at his/her address as shown upon the books of this
Association.
     TENTH.  Any person, his/her heirs, executors, or administrators,
     -----
shall be indemnified or reimbursed by the Association for judgements,
penalties, fines, settlements and reasonable expenses actually
incurred in connection with any action, suit or proceeding, civil or
criminal, to which he/she or they shall be made a party by reason of
his/her being or having been a director, officer, or employee of the
Association or of any firm, corporation, or organization which he/she
served in any such capacity at the request of the Association but if
the proceeding is brought by or in behalf of the Association, the
indemnification shall be limited to reasonable expenses incurred by
the person in connection with the proceeding; provided, however, that
                                              --------  -------
no person shall be so indemnified or reimbursed in relation to any
matter in such action, suit, or proceedings as to which he/she shall
finally be adjudged to have been guilty of or liable for gross
negligence, willful misconduct or criminal acts in the performance of
his/her duties to the Association; and, provided further, that no
                                        ----------------
person shall be indemnified or reimbursed in relation to any matter
in such action, suit, or proceeding which has been made the subject
of a compromise settlement except with the approval of a court of
competent jurisdiction, or the holders of record of a majority of the
outstanding shares of the Association, or the Board of Directors,
acting by vote of directors not parties to the same or substantially
the same action, suit, or proceeding, constituting a majority of the
whole number of directors. The

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foregoing right of indemnification or reimbursement shall not be
exclusive of other rights to which such person, his/her heirs, executors,
or administrators, may be entitled as a matter of law.
     The Association may, upon the affirmative vote of a majority of
its Board of Directors, purchase insurance for the purpose of
indemnifying its directors, officers and other employees to the
extent that such indemnification is allowed in the preceding
paragraph.  Such insurance may, but need not, be for the benefit of
all directors, officers, or employees.
     ELEVENTH.  These Articles of Association may be amended at any
     --------
regular or special meeting of the shareholders by the affirmative
vote of the holders of a majority of the stock of this Association,
unless the vote of the holders of a greater amount of stock is
required by law, and in that case by the vote of the holders of such
greater amount.


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                                                                      APPENDIX C
    

                                ESCROW AGREEMENT


     This is an ESCROW AGREEMENT ("Escrow Agreement") made -------,
1994, by and among BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC., a Missouri corporation
("Boatmen's"), BOATMEN'S TEXAS, INC., a Missouri corporation
("Boatmen's-Texas"), DALHART BANCSHARES, INC., a Texas corporation
("Company"), DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC., a Delaware
corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Company ("Dalhart-
Delaware"), CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART, a banking association
organized under the laws of the State of Texas ("Citizens"), and
- -----------------, a ----------------, as escrow agent hereunder (the
"Escrow Agent").


                                    RECITALS

     A.    Boatmen's, Boatmen's-Texas, Company and Dalhart-Delaware are
parties to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19,
1994 (the "Agreement").  The Agreement generally provides for the
acquisition by merger of Company and Dalhart-Delaware by Boatmen's.
Section 1.08 of the Agreement provides that a portion of the shares
of Boatmen's Common constituting the Merger Consideration equal to
the quotient of $929,550 divided by the Boatmen's Average Price (the
"Company Escrow Shares") are to be held and distributed as provided
in this Escrow Agreement.

     B.    Citizens and Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Boatmen's-Texas ("First Amarillo"), are
parties to that certain Agreement to Merge dated June 30, 1994 (the
"Subsidiary Merger Agreement").  The Subsidiary Merger Agreement
generally provides for the merger of Citizens with and into First
Amarillo.  Section 7(i) of the Subsidiary Merger Agreement provides
that a portion of the shares of Boatmen's Common constituting the
Bank Merger Consideration (as defined in the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement) equal to the quotient of $70,450 divided by the Boatmen's
Average Price (the "Bank Escrow Shares") are to be held and
distributed as provided in this Escrow Agreement.

     C.    The purpose of this Escrow Agreement is to provide a reserve
from the aggregate Merger Consideration and the Bank Merger
Consideration for the satisfaction and payment of any judgment on or
settlement of certain pending litigation styled Western National Bank
                                                ---------------------
v. Citizens State Bank, Curtis Beard, Prestige Lending Corporation
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
and Robert P. Mulroy (District Court of Dallas County, Texas, Cause
- --------------------
No. 94-04206-L) (the "WNB Claim"), and all costs and expenses
incurred in responding to and defending against the WNB Claim.

     D.    All terms used in this Escrow Agreement with initial capital
letters which are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meaning
ascribed thereto in the Agreement.

     In consideration of the premises and the mutual terms and
provisions set forth in this Escrow Agreement and the Agreement, the
parties agree as follows.



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                                   ARTICLE ONE
                                  ESCROW SHARES

     SECTION 1.01.  DEPOSIT OF ESCROW SHARES.  On the Closing Date,
     ------------   ------------------------
Boatmen's shall deposit the Company Escrow Shares and the Bank Escrow
Shares with Escrow Agent as provided in the Agreement and the
Subsidiary Merger Agreement, respectively.  The Company Escrow Shares
and the Bank Escrow Shares are referred to herein collectively as the
"Escrow Shares."

     SECTION 1.02.  HOLDING OF ESCROW SHARES/PAYMENT OF DIVIDENDS.
     ------------   ---------------------------------------------
The Escrow Shares shall be held and distributed pursuant to the terms
hereof and may not be sold by Escrow Agent.  All cash dividends which
may be paid on the Company Escrow Shares from time to time shall be
immediately paid out to the Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders (as
defined below) in accordance with their percentage interests (the
"Company Shareholder Percentage Interests"), which as to any
shareholder of Company who did not obtain an appraisal of their
shares of Company Common on account of the Mergers under the Texas
Corporate Law (a "Non-Dissenting Company Shareholder") shall be
determined by dividing (i) the number of shares of Company Common
held by such Non-Dissenting Company Shareholder at the Effective
Time, by (ii) the total number of shares of Company Common held by
all Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders at the Effective Time.  All
cash dividends which may be paid on the Bank Escrow Shares from time
to time shall be immediately paid out to the Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholders (as defined below) in accordance with their percentage
interests (the "Bank Shareholder Percentage Interests"), which as to
any Minority Shareholder (as defined in the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement) of Bank who did not obtain an appraisal of their shares of
Bank Common on account of the Subsidiary Bank Merger (as defined in
the Subsidiary Merger Agreement) under applicable Texas law (a "Non-
Dissenting Bank Shareholder") shall be determined by dividing (i) the
number of shares of Bank Common held by such Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholder at the Effective Time, by (ii) the total number of shares
of Bank Common held by all Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders at the
Effective Time.

     SECTION 1.03.  VOTING OF ESCROW SHARES.  The Non-Dissenting
     ------------   -----------------------
Company Shareholders shall be entitled to exercise all voting rights
attendant to the Company Escrow Shares in accordance with the Company
Shareholder Percentage Interests and the Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholders shall be entitled to exercise all voting rights
attendant to the Bank Escrow Shares in accordance with the Bank
Shareholder Percentage Interests.  Escrow Agent shall distribute any
notices of meetings of shareholders of Boatmen's and proxy
solicitation materials which Escrow Agent receives to the Non-
Dissenting Company Shareholders and the Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholders and otherwise cooperate with the Non-Dissenting Company
Shareholders and the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders in causing the
Escrow Shares to be voted in accordance with their directions.


                                   ARTICLE TWO

                         GENERAL DUTIES OF ESCROW AGENT;
                             SHAREHOLDERS' COMMITTEE

     SECTION 2.01.  GENERAL DISTRIBUTION DUTIES OF ESCROW AGENT.
     ------------   -------------------------------------------
Escrow Agent shall hold the Escrow Shares as agent for the parties
hereto and shall distribute the Escrow Shares only in accordance with
the terms and provisions of this Escrow Agreement.  Promptly upon
receipt, from time to time, of proper Instructions (as described
below) Escrow Agent shall distribute the Escrow Shares, or any
portion thereof, as such Instructions shall direct.


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     SECTION 2.02.  SHAREHOLDERS' COMMITTEE.
     ------------   -----------------------

     (a)   There is hereby irrevocably constituted and appointed a
committee (the "Shareholders' Committee") to act as the respective
agent, representative, and attorney-in-fact of the Non-Dissenting
Company Shareholders and the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders for all
purposes and with respect to all matters arising under this Escrow
Agreement.  The powers and authority of the Shareholders' Committee
shall include, but not be limited to, the power and authority to
amend and vary this Escrow Agreement as permitted herein, to give and
accept notices hereunder, to enter into any agreement or other
instrument with respect to the defense or settlement of the WNB Claim
or with respect to any judgment with respect thereto, to enter into
one or more agreements or other instruments in furtherance of their
duties under this Escrow Agreement, to maintain or defend any actions
or claims on behalf of the Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders and
the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders, and to otherwise exercise all
rights and privileges necessary and appropriate to carry out the
purposes and intent of this Escrow Agreement.

     (b)   The initial members of the Shareholders' Committee shall be
- ------------, -------------, and --------------.  In the event any
member of the Shareholders' Committee becomes unable or unwilling to
serve for any reason, then the remaining members of the Shareholders'
Committee shall appoint a successor.  All decisions of the
Shareholders' Committee shall be made by a majority vote.  Any
written Instruction, agreement or notice of the Shareholders'
Committee delivered to Boatmen's or Escrow Agent shall be deemed
valid and binding if signed by a majority of the Shareholders'
Committee.

     (c)   The members of the Shareholders' Committee shall receive no
compensation for their services.

     (d)   The Shareholders' Committee shall be entitled to rely on any
communication or document which they believe to be genuine.  No
member of the Shareholders' Committee nor any of his employees,
attorneys and other agents shall be liable for any action or omission
on their respective parts except for willful misconduct.  The members
of the Shareholders' Committee are acting as a convenience to the
Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders and the Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholders and shall have no duties or liabilities beyond those
expressly assumed by them in this Escrow Agreement.  The
Shareholders' Committee shall not be required to make any inquiry or
investigation concerning any matter other than those expressly
contemplated hereunder, nor shall the Shareholders' Committee be
deemed to have made any representation or warranty of any kind to any
Non-Dissenting Company Shareholder or any Non-Dissenting Bank
Shareholder.


                                  ARTICLE THREE

                              DEFENSE OF WNB CLAIM;
                        PAYMENT OF WNB COSTS AND EXPENSES

     SECTION 3.01.  DEFENSE OF WNB CLAIM.  After the Effective Time,
     ------------   --------------------
Boatmen's shall cause Citizens or First Amarillo, as successor by
merger with Citizens (collectively, "Bank"), to consult and confer
with the Shareholders' Committee, and endeavor to agree, regarding
the defense and settlement of the WNB Claim on an ongoing basis
throughout the period during which Escrow Shares are held under this
Escrow Agreement.  If, however, Bank and the Shareholders' Committee
shall fail to agree upon any defense strategy, selection of counsel
or any other aspect of the defense or settlement of the WNB Claim,
then the decision of Bank shall be binding and controlling for all
purposes; provided, however, that Bank shall not settle or enter into
          --------  -------
any agreement to settle the WNB Claim without the prior written
agreement of the

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Shareholders' Committee; and provided, further, however, that Bank shall
                             --------  -------  -------
appeal to the first appropriate appellate court any judgments entered on
the WNB Claim where proper grounds exist therefor unless the Shareholders'
Committee shall agree in writing that such appeal need not be taken.

     SECTION 3.02.  PAYMENT OF WNB COSTS AND EXPENSES.  Bank shall
     ------------   ---------------------------------
pay, as incurred, all costs and expenses of responding to and
defending the WNB Claim, including without limitation attorneys'
fees, court costs, deposition expenses, expert witness fees, appeal
bonds, other expenses incidental to litigation, and the fees of
Escrow Agent described in Section 5.01 hereof (the "WNB Costs and
Expenses").  Bank shall, upon request by the Shareholders' Committee
from time to time, advise the Shareholders' Committee of the amount
of WNB Costs and Expenses incurred as of the date of such request and
provide the Shareholders' Committee with supporting documentation
(such as legal fee statements, invoices, etc.).


                                  ARTICLE FOUR

                        TERMINATION OF ESCROW AGREEMENT;
                          DISTRIBUTION OF ESCROW SHARES

     SECTION 4.01.  TERMINATION OF ESCROW AGREEMENT.  This Escrow
     ------------   -------------------------------
Agreement shall terminate, and all remaining Escrow Shares shall be
distributed to the parties entitled thereto as provided in Section
4.03 hereof, upon (i) the rendering of a final and non-appealable
judgment on the WNB Claim (or, if such judgment is not final and non-
appealable, Bank and the Shareholders' Committee shall have agreed in
writing that no appeal shall be taken thereof); or (ii) the
settlement or other final resolution or termination of the WNB Claim
which includes, as an unconditional term thereof, the release of Bank
and its successors from all liability with respect to the WNB Claim.


     SECTION 4.02.  INTERIM DISTRIBUTION PRIOR TO TERMINATION OF
     ------------   -------------------------------------------
ESCROW AGREEMENT.  If Bank should receive a bona fide written offer
- ----------------
from Western National Bank to settle the WNB Claim for a specific,
absolute amount and such offer includes, as an unconditional term
thereof, the release of Bank and its successors from all liability
with respect to the WNB Claim (a "Settlement Offer") and Bank (after
consultation with the Shareholders' Committee) shall determine not to
accept such Settlement Offer, then Bank and the Shareholders'
Committee shall deliver joint written Instructions to Escrow Agent
directing Escrow Agent to distribute to the Non-Dissenting Company
Shareholders and the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders as soon as
practicable, but in no event more than 10 business days after the
receipt of such Instructions, such number of Escrow Shares as shall
equal the product of (A) multiplied by (B), where (A) equals the
total number of Escrow Shares and (B) equals a fraction, the
numerator of which shall equal the difference between $1,000,000 and
115% of the amount of the Settlement Offer, and the denominator of
which shall equal $1,000,000 (the "Interim Distribution").   Escrow
Agent shall distribute (i) 92.955% of the Interim Distribution to the
Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders pro rata in accordance with their
Company Shareholder Percentage Interests, and (ii) 7.045% of the
Interim Distribution to the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders pro rata
in accordance with their Bank Shareholder Percentage Interests.

     SECTION 4.03.  DISTRIBUTION UPON TERMINATION OF ESCROW AGREEMENT.
     ------------   -------------------------------------------------
Upon the termination of this Escrow Agreement as provided in Section
4.01 hereof, Bank and the Shareholders' Committee shall deliver joint
written Instructions to Escrow Agent directing Escrow Agent to
distribute to Boatmen's as soon as practicable, but in no event more
than 10 business days after the receipt of such Instructions, such
number of Escrow Shares as shall equal the product of (A) multiplied
by (B), where (A) equals the total number of Escrow Shares (without
reduction for any Interim Distribution which may have been made
pursuant to

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Section 4.02 hereof), and (B) equals a fraction, the numerator of which
shall equal the sum of (i) 50% of the first $150,000 paid or payable by
Bank for any judgment on, or settlement of, the WNB Claim and all WNB
Costs and Expenses, and (ii) 100% of all such amounts paid or payable by
Bank in excess of $150,000, and (B) the denominator of which shall equal
$1,000,000 (the "Bank Distribution").  Escrow Agent shall promptly
distribute (i) 92.955% of any remaining Escrow Shares held by Escrow Agent
after the Bank Distribution to the Non-Dissenting Company Shareholders pro
rata in accordance with their Company Shareholder Percentage Interests,
and (ii) 7.045% of any remaining Escrow Shares held by Escrow Agent after
the Bank Distribution to the Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders pro
rata in accordance with their Bank Shareholder Percentage Interests.

     SECTION 4.04.  NO FRACTIONAL SHARES.  The number of Escrow Shares
     ------------   --------------------
to be distributed by Escrow Agent pursuant to this Article Four shall
be rounded by Escrow Agent, in its sole discretion, to whole shares
so that no party shall receive a fractional share interest in the
Escrow Shares.


                                  ARTICLE FIVE

                       PROVISIONS CONCERNING ESCROW AGENT

     SECTION 5.01.  COMPENSATION.  In consideration of its obligations
     ------------   ------------
and duties hereunder, Escrow Agent shall be entitled to receive its
standard fees as agreed upon from time to time by Boatmen's and the
Shareholders' Committee.  Such compensation shall be paid by Bank as
such compensation shall be earned and become due and one-half of such
compensation shall be deemed a WNB Cost and Expense.

     SECTION 5.02.  RESPONSIBILITY OF ESCROW AGENT.  Escrow Agent
     ------------   ------------------------------
shall have no duties or obligations other than as stated herein and
shall be protected in acting upon notices, Instructions, agreements,
certificates or other written communications, not only as to the due
execution and the validity and effectiveness of their provisions, but
also as to the truth of any information therein contained which it
shall in good faith believe to be valid.  In the event that Escrow
Agent receives conflicting Instructions or is in doubt with respect
to any matter with respect to any Instructions, Escrow Agent may, at
any time, upon notice to Boatmen's and the Shareholders' Committee,
either (a) hold the Escrow Shares until otherwise directed by an
order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction which,
by lapse of time or otherwise, shall no longer be or shall not be
subject to appeal or review or (b) deposit the Escrow Shares in any
court of competent jurisdiction pending the final determination of
any dispute among the parties hereto.  Escrow Agent shall have no
responsibility or liability to any person, whether or not a party to
this Escrow Agreement, for any act or omission of any kind so long as
it has acted in good faith upon the terms and provisions of this
Escrow Agreement or any Instructions or other written communications
hereafter delivered to it as contemplated by this Escrow Agreement.

     SECTION 5.03.  INDEMNIFICATION.  Escrow Agent shall be
     ------------   ---------------
indemnified and held harmless by Bank against any and all costs,
losses, claims, damages, liabilities and expenses, including
reasonable costs of investigations, court costs, attorneys' fees, and
disbursements, which may be imposed upon Escrow Agent in connection
with its acceptance of appointment as Escrow Agent hereunder,
including any litigation arising from this Escrow Agreement involving
the subject matter hereof, and all such costs, expenses, and
disbursements shall be for the account of the escrow created hereby
and one-half of such costs, expenses and disbursements shall be
deemed a WNB Cost and Expense.


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     SECTION 5.04.  LEGAL ACTION.  Escrow Agent shall have no
     ------------   ------------
obligation to take any legal action in connection with this Escrow
Agreement or towards its enforcement, or to appear in, prosecute or
defend any action or legal proceeding which would or might involve it
in any costs, expense, loss or liability unless adequate security and
indemnity shall be furnished.


                                   ARTICLE SIX

                                  MISCELLANEOUS

     SECTION 6.01.  AMENDMENTS.  This Escrow Agreement may only be
     ------------   ----------
amended by a document in writing executed by the parties hereto.

     SECTION 6.02.  NOTICES.  Any notices, communications or
     ------------   -------
Instructions required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed to have been given or made on the date of delivery,
in the case of hand delivery, or three business days after it is sent
by United States Registered Mail, postage prepaid, or upon receipt if
transmitted by any other means, addressed (in any case) as follows:

           (a)  if to Boatmen's (or Bank):

                Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
                One Boatmen's Plaza
                800 Market Street
                St. Louis, Missouri 63102
                Attn:  Gregory L. Curl

                      -and-

                Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo
                Eighth & Taylor
                Amarillo, Texas  79101
                Attn:  Donald E. Powell

           with a copy to:

                Thomas C. Erb, Esq.
                Lewis, Rice & Fingersh
                500 North Broadway, Ste. 2000
                St. Louis, Missouri 63102

           (b)  if to the Shareholders' Committee:

                ------------------------
                ------------------------
                ------------------------


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           with a copy to:

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           (c)  if to Escrow Agent:
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           (d)  or, in each case, to such other address as may be
specified in writing to each of the parties hereto.

     SECTION 6.03.  SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS.  This Escrow Agreement
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shall be binding upon the parties and each of its successors and
assigns.  Nothing contained in this Escrow Agreement, express or
implied, is intended to confer upon any person other than the parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns and the Non-
Dissenting Company Shareholders and Non-Dissenting Bank Shareholders,
as aforesaid, any rights or remedies under or by reason of this
Escrow Agreement, except that Boatmen's shall have the right to act
through any of its subsidiaries, including Bank or any successor
thereto, and such subsidiary shall be deemed to have all the rights
and powers of Boatmen's hereunder.

     SECTION 6.04.  COUNTERPARTS.  This Escrow Agreement may be
     ------------   ------------
executed simultaneously in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original but all of which together shall
constitute one and the same instrument.

     SECTION 6.05.  GOVERNING LAW.  This agreement shall be construed
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and governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their
hands all on the day and year first above written.


                                BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.


                                By---------------------------------
                                  Gregory L. Curl
                                  Executive Vice President


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                                BOATMEN'S-TEXAS, INC.


                                By---------------------------------
                                  Gregory L. Curl
                                  Executive Vice President


                                DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.


                                By---------------------------------
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                                DALHART BANCSHARES OF DELAWARE, INC.


                                By---------------------------------
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                                CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART


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     THE FOREGOING ESCROW AGREEMENT IS HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED AND JOINED
IN AS OF THE DATE FIRST ABOVE WRITTEN BY THE UNDERSIGNED SHAREHOLDERS'
COMMITTEE:


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                                                                      APPENDIX D
    


         EXCERPTS OF TEXAS BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT (DISSENTERS' RIGHTS)

     5.11       RIGHTS OF DISSENTING SHAREHOLDERS IN THE EVENT OF
CERTAIN CORPORATE ACTIONS.-A.  Any shareholder of a domestic
corporation shall have the right to dissent from any of the following
corporate actions:

     (1)   Any plan of merger to which the corporation is a party if
shareholder approval is required by Article 5.03 or 5.16 of this Act
and the shareholder holds shares of a class or series that was
entitled to vote thereon as a class or otherwise;

     (2)   Any sale, lease, exchange or other disposition (not
including any pledge, mortgage, deed of trust or trust indenture
unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation) of all,
or substantially all, the property and assets, with or without good
will, of a corporation requiring the special authorization of the
shareholders as provided by this Act;

     (3)   Any plan of exchange pursuant to Article 5.02 of this Act in
which the shares of the corporation of the class or series held by
the shareholder are to be acquired.

     B.    Notwithstanding the provisions of Section A of this Article,
a shareholder shall not have the right to dissent from any plan of
merger in which there is a single surviving or new domestic or
foreign corporation, or from any plan of exchange, if (1) the shares
held by the shareholder are part of a class shares of which are
listed on a national securities exchange, or are held of record by
not less than 2,000 holders, on the record date fixed to determine
the shareholders entitled to vote on the plan of merger or the plan
of exchange, and (2) the shareholder is not required by the terms of
the plan of merger or the plan of exchange to accept for his shares
any consideration other than (a) shares of a corporation that,
immediately after the effective time of the merger or exchange, will
be part of a class or series of shares of which are (i) listed, or
authorized for listing upon official notice of issuance, on a
national securities exchange, or (ii) held of record by not less than
2,000 holders, and (b) cash in lieu of fractional shares otherwise
entitled to be received. (Last amended by Ch. 901 L. '91, eff.
8-26-91.)


     5.12       PROCEDURE FOR DISSENT BY SHAREHOLDERS AS TO SAID
CORPORATE ACTION.-A. Any shareholder of any domestic corporation who
has the right to dissent from any of the corporate actions referred
to in Article 5.11 of this Act may exercise that right to dissent
only by complying with the following procedures:

     (1) (a)    With respect to proposed corporate action that is
submitted to a vote of shareholders at a meeting, the shareholder
shall file with the corporation, prior to the meeting, a written
objection to the action, setting out that the shareholder's right to
dissent will be exercised if the action is effective and giving the
shareholder's address, to which notice thereof shall be delivered or
mailed in that event.  If the action is effected and the shareholder
shall not have voted in favor of the action, the corporation, in the
case of action other than a merger, or the surviving or new
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity that is liable to
discharge the shareholder's right of dissent, in the case of a
merger, shall, within ten (10) days after the action is effected,
deliver or mail to the shareholder written notice that the action has
been effected, and the shareholder may, within ten (10) days from the
delivery or mailing of the notice, make written

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demand on the existing, surviving, or new corporation (foreign or
domestic) or other entity, as the case may be, for payment of the fair
value of the shareholder's shares.  The fair value of the shares shall be
the value thereof as of the day immediately preceding the meeting,
excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of the
proposed action.  The demand shall state the number and class of the
shares owned by the shareholder and the fair value of the shares as
estimated by the shareholder.  Any shareholder failing to make demand
within the ten (10) day period shall be bound by the action.

     (b)   With respect to proposed corporate action that is approved
pursuant to Section A of Article 9.10 of this Act, the corporation,
in the case of action other than a merger, and the surviving or new
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity that is liable to
discharge the shareholder's right of dissent, in the case of a
merger, shall, within ten (10) days after the date the action is
effected, mail to each shareholder of record as of the effective date
of the action notice of the fact and date of the action and that the
shareholder may exercise the shareholder's right to dissent from the
action.  The notice shall be accompanied by a copy of this Article
and any articles or documents filed by the corporation with the
Secretary of State to effect the action.  If the shareholder shall
not have consented to the taking of the action, the shareholder may,
within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice, make written
demand on the existing, surviving, or new corporation (foreign or
domestic) or other entity, as the case may be, for payment of the
fair value of the shareholder's shares.  The fair value of the shares
shall be the value thereof as of the date the written consent
authorizing the action was delivered to the corporation pursuant to
Section A of Article 9. 10 of this Act, excluding any appreciation or
depreciation in anticipation of the action.  The demand shall state
the number and class of shares owned by the dissenting shareholder
and the fair value of the shares as estimated by the shareholder.
Any shareholder failing to make demand within the twenty (20) day
period shall be bound by the action.

     (2)   Within twenty (20) days after receipt by the existing,
surviving, or new corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity,
as the case may be, of a demand for payment made by a dissenting
shareholder in accordance with Subsection (1) of this Section, the
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity shall deliver or
mail to the shareholder a written notice that shall either set out
that the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity accepts
the amount claimed in the demand and agrees to pay that amount within
ninety (90) days after the date on which the action was effected,
and, in the case of shares represented by certificates, upon the
surrender of the certificates duly endorsed, or shall contain an
estimate by the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity of
the fair value of the shares, together with an offer to pay the
amount of that estimate within ninety (90) days after the date on
which the action was effected, upon receipt of notice within sixty
(60) days after that date from the shareholder that the shareholder
agrees to accept that amount and, in the case of shares represented
by certificates, upon the surrender of the certificates duly
endorsed.

     (3)   If, within sixty (60) days after the date on which the
corporate action was effected, the value of the shares is agreed upon
between the shareholder and the existing, surviving, or new
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity, as the case may
be, payment for the shares shall be made within ninety (90) days
after the date on which the action was effected and, in the case of
shares represented by certificates, upon surrender of the
certificates duly endorsed.  Upon payment of the agreed value, the
shareholder shall cease to have any interest in the shares or in the
corporation.

     B.    If, within the period of sixty (60) days after the date on
which the corporate action was effected, the shareholder and the
existing, surviving, or new corporation (foreign or domestic) or
other entity, as the case may be, do not so agree, then the
shareholder or the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity
may, within sixty (60) days after the expiration of the sixty (60)
day period, file a petition

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in any court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the
principal office of the domestic corporation is located, asking for a
finding and determination of the fair value of the shareholder's shares.
Upon the filing of any such petition by the shareholder, service of a copy
thereof shall be made upon the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other
entity, which shall, within ten (10) days after service, file in the
office of the clerk of the court in which the petition was filed a list
containing the names and addresses of all shareholders of the domestic
corporation who have demanded payment for their shares and with whom
agreements as to the value of their shares have not been reached by the
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity.  If the petition
shall be filed by the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other
entity, the petition shall be accompanied by such a list.  The clerk
of the court shall give notice of the time and place fixed for the
hearing of the petition by registered mail to the corporation
(foreign or domestic) or other entity and to the shareholders named
on the list at the addresses therein stated.  The forms of the
notices by mail shall be approved by the court.  All shareholders
thus notified and the corporation (foreign or domestic) or other
entity shall thereafter be bound by the final judgment of the court.

     C.    After the hearing of the petition, the court shall determine
the shareholders who have complied with the provisions of this
Article and have become entitled to the valuation of and payment for
their shares, and shall appoint one or more qualified appraisers to
determine that value.  The appraisers shall have power to examine any
of the books and records of the corporation the shares of which they
are charged with the duty of valuing, and they shall make a
determination of the fair value of the shares upon such investigation
as to them may seem proper.  The appraisers shall also afford a
reasonable opportunity to the parties interested to submit to them
pertinent evidence as to the value of the shares.  The appraisers
shall also have such power and authority as may be conferred on
Masters in Chancery by the Rules of Civil Procedure or by the order
of their appointment.

     D.    The appraisers shall determine the fair value of the shares
of the shareholders adjudged by the court to be entitled to payment
for their shares and shall file their report of that value in the
office of the clerk of the court.  Notice of the filing of the report
shall be given by the clerk to the parties in interest.  The report
shall be subject to exceptions to be heard before the court both upon
the law and the facts.  The court shall by its judgment determine the
fair value of the shares of the shareholders entitled to payment for
their shares and shall direct the payment of that value by the
existing, surviving, or new corporation (foreign or domestic) or
other entity, together with interest thereon, beginning 91 days after
the date on which the applicable corporate action from which the
shareholder elected to dissent was effected to the date of such
judgment, to the shareholders entitled to payment.  The judgment
shall be payable to the holders of uncertificated shares immediately
but to the holders of shares represented by certificates only upon,
and simultaneously with, the surrender to the existing, surviving, or
new corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity, as the case
may be, of duly endorsed certificates for those shares.  Upon payment
of the judgment, the dissenting shareholders shall cease to have any
interest in those shares or in the corporation.  The court shall
allow the appraisers a reasonable fee as court costs, and all court
costs, shall be allotted between the parties in the manner that the
court determines to be fair and equitable.

     E.    Shares acquired by the existing, surviving, or new
corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity, as the case may
be, pursuant to the payment of the agreed value of the shares or
pursuant to payment of the judgment entered for the value of the
shares, as in this Article provided, shall, in the case of a merger,
be treated as provided in the plan of merger and, in all other cases,
may be held and disposed of by the corporation as in the case of
other treasury shares.

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     F.    The provisions of this Article shall not apply to a merger
if, on the date of the filing of the articles of merger, the
surviving corporation is the owner of all the outstanding shares of
the other corporations, domestic or foreign, that are parties to the
merger.

     G.    In the absence of fraud in the transaction, the remedy
provided by this Article to a shareholder objecting to any corporate
action referred to in Article 5.11 of this Act is the exclusive
remedy for the recovery of the value of his shares or money damages
to the shareholder with respect to the action.  If the existing,
surviving, or new corporation (foreign or domestic) or other entity,
as the case may be, complies with the requirements of this Article,
any shareholder who fails to comply with the requirements of this
Article shall not be entitled to bring suit for the recovery of the
value of his shares or money damages to the shareholder with respect
to the action. (Last amended by Ch. 215, L. '93, eff. 9-1-93.)


     5.13       PROVISIONS AFFECTING REMEDIES OF DISSENTING
SHAREHOLDERS.-A.  Any shareholder who has demanded payment for his
shares in accordance with either Article 5.12 or 5.16 of this Act
shall not thereafter be entitled to vote or exercise any other rights
of a shareholder except the right to receive payment for his shares
pursuant to the provisions of those articles and the right to
maintain an appropriate action to obtain relief on the ground that
the corporate action would be or was fraudulent, and the respective
shares for which payment has been demanded shall not thereafter be
considered outstanding for the purposes of any subsequent vote of
shareholders.

     B.    Upon receiving a demand for payment from any dissenting
shareholder, the corporation shall make an appropriate notation
thereof in its shareholder records.  Within twenty (20) days after
demanding payment for his shares in accordance with either Article
5.12 or 5.16 of this act, each holder of certificates representing
shares so demanding payment shall submit such certificates to the
corporation for notation thereon that such demand has been made.  The
failure of holders of certificated shares to do so shall, at the
option of the corporation, terminate such shareholder's rights under
Articles 5.12 and 5.16 of this Act unless a court of competent
jurisdiction for good and sufficient cause shown shall otherwise
direct.  If uncertificated shares for which payment has been demanded
or shares represented by a certificate on which notation has been so
made shall be transferred, any new certificate issued therefor shall
bear similar notation together with the name of the original
dissenting holder of such shares and a transferee of such shares
shall acquire by such transfer no rights in the corporation other
than those which the original dissenting shareholder had after making
demand for payment of the fair value thereof.

     C.    Any shareholder who has demanded payment for his shares in
accordance with either Article 5.12 or 5.16 of this Act may withdraw
such demand at any time before payment for his shares or before any
petition has been filed pursuant to Article 5.12 or 5.16 of this Act
asking for a finding and determination of the fair value of such
shares, but no such demand may be withdrawn after such payment has
been made or, unless the corporation shall consent thereto, after any
such petition has been filed.  If, however, such demand shall be
withdrawn as hereinbefore provided, or if pursuant to Section B of
this Article the corporation shall terminate the shareholder's rights
under Article 5.12 or 5.16 of this Act, as the case may be, or if no
petition asking for a finding and determination of fair value of such
shares by a court shall have been filed within the time provided in
Article 5.12 or 5.16 of this Act, as the case may be, or if after the
hearing of a petition filed pursuant to Article 5.12 or 5.16, the
court shall determine that such shareholder is not entitled to the
relief provided by those articles, then, in any such case, such
shareholder and all persons claiming under him shall be conclusively
presumed to have approved and ratified the corporate action from
which he dissented and shall be bound thereby, the right of such
shareholder to be paid the fair value of his shares shall cease, and
his status as a shareholder shall be restored without prejudice to any

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corporate proceedings which may have been taken during the
interim, and such shareholder shall be entitled to receive any
dividends or other distributions made to shareholders in the interim.
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                                                                      APPENDIX E
    


               EXCERPTS OF TEXAS BANKING CODE (DISSENTERS' RIGHTS)


ART. 342-305.  MERGER--TRUST POWERS

     Any two or more state banks, or if national banks are hereafter
authorized by the laws of the United States to participate in such a
merger, any one or more state banks and any one or more national
banks domiciled in this State, or any state bank and any state or
federal savings and loan association or state or federal savings bank
authorized by the laws of this state or the United States to
participate in a merger, may, with the approval of the Banking
Commissioner and the written consent of the owners of record of two-
thirds of the capital of each of said institutions, be merged.  Said
merging institutions shall file with the Banking Commissioner:

     (1)   A statement of the plan of merger approved by the board of
directors or managers, as appropriate, of each merging institution,
by a majority vote of the qualified directors or managers.

     (2)   Certificate of merger stating the facts required by Article
30 or Article 62, as appropriate, of this chapter and executed and
acknowledged by a majority of the qualified directors or managers of
each merging institution.

     The Banking Commissioner shall thereupon investigate the
condition of the merging institutions and if the Commissioner finds
that the state bank which will result from the merger (hereafter
called the "resulting bank") will be solvent and its capital
unimpaired; that it will have adequate capital structure; that such
merger does not violate the anti-trust laws of this state; and that
the resulting bank has in all respects complied with the laws of this
State relative to the incorporation of State banks, the Commissioner
may approve such merger, and, if the Commissioner so approves, the
Commissioner shall deliver to the resulting bank a certified copy of
the certificate of merger, which certificate shall constitute the
charter and articles of association of the resulting bank.  The
resulting bank shall be deemed a continuation in entity and identity
of each of the institutions involved in the merger; shall be subject
to all the liabilities, obligations, duties and relations of each
merging institution; and shall without the necessity of any
conveyance, assignment or transfer become the owner of all of the
assets of every kind and character formerly belonging to the merging
institutions; further, provided, that if any merging institution
shall at the time of the merger be acting as trustee, guardian,
executor, administrator, or in any other fiduciary capacity, the
resulting bank shall, without the necessity of any judicial action or
action by the creator of such trust, continue such office, trust or
fiduciary relationship and shall perform all of the duties and
obligations and exercise all of the powers and authority connected
with or incidental to such fiduciary relationship in the same manner
as though the resulting bank had been originally named or designated
as such fiduciary.

     The naming or designating by a testator, or the creator of a
living trust, of any one of the merging institutions to act as
trustee, guardian, executor or in any other fiduciary capacity shall
be considered the naming or designating of the bank resulting from
the merger.

     A stockholder may dissent from the merger by following the
procedure provided by Article 5.12, Texas Business Corporation Act.
That procedure applies to a merger under this article, as if the
state bank were a corporation organized under the Texas Business
Corporation Act.

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Amended by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 639, Section 7, eff. Aug. 26, 1985;
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 780, Section 33, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Redesignated as Chapter III, Art. 5 and amended by Acts 1993, 73rd
Leg., ch. 765, Section 3, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.  Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd
Leg., ch. 944, Section 2, eff. Aug. 30, 1993.

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                                     PART II

                     INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS


ITEM 20.  INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS.

     Section 351.355(1) and (2) of The General and Business
Corporation Law of the State of Missouri provides that a corporation
may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be
made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or
proceeding by reason of the fact that he is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving
at the request of the corporation as director, officer, employee or
agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or
other enterprise, against expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid
in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection
with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in
a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was
unlawful, except that, in the case of an action or suit by or in the
right of the corporation, the corporation may not indemnify such
persons against judgments and fines and no person shall be
indemnified as to any claim, issue or matter as to which such person
shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in
the performance of his duty to the corporation, unless and only to
the extent that the court in which the action or suit was brought
determines upon application that such person is fairly and reasonably
entitled to indemnity for proper expenses.  Section 351.355(3)
provides that, to the extent that a director, officer, employee or
agent of the corporation has been successful in the defense of any
such action, suit or proceeding or any claim, issue or matter
therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses, including
attorney's fees, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with
such action, suit or proceeding.  Section 351.355(7) provides that a
Missouri corporation may provide additional indemnification to any
person indemnifiable under subsection (1) or (2), provided such
additional indemnification is authorized by the corporation's
articles of incorporation or an amendment thereto or by a
shareholder-approved by-law or agreement, and provided further that
no person shall thereby be indemnified against conduct which was
finally adjudged to have been knowingly fraudulent, deliberately
dishonest or willful misconduct.  Article XIII of the Restated
Articles of Incorporation of registrant provides that registrant
shall extend to its directors and certain of its executive officers
the indemnification specified in subsections (1) and (2) and the
additional indemnification authorized in subsection (7) and that it
may extend to other officers, employees and agents such
indemnification and additional indemnification.

     Pursuant to a policy of directors' and officers' liability
insurance, with total annual limits of $55 million, registrant's
officers and directors are insured, subject to the limits, retention,
exceptions and other terms and conditions of such policy, against
liability for any actual or alleged error, misstatement, misleading
statement, act or omission, or neglect or breach of duty by the
directors or officers of registrant in the discharge of their duties
solely in their capacity as directors or officers of registrant,
individually or collectively, or any matter claimed against them
solely by reason of their being directors or officers of registrant.


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ITEM 21.  EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

     (a)   The following exhibits are filed as part of this
Registration Statement:

   
           (2)(a)     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 19, 1994,
                      amended on December 20, 1994, by and among Dalhart
                      Bancshares, Inc., Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware,
                      Inc., Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and Boatmen's
                      Texas, Inc. (Appendix A to Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus). The Registrant agrees to
                      furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted
                      schedule to the Commission upon request;

           (2)(b)     Agreement to Merge, dated June 30, 1994, between
                      Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo and
                      Citizens State Bank of Dalhart, and joined by
                      Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. (Appendix B to Joint
                      Proxy Statement/Prospectus);

           (2)(c)     Escrow Agreement, dated ------------, 1994, by and
                      among Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., Boatmen's Texas,
                      Inc., Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., Dalhart Bancshares
                      of Delaware, Inc., Citizens State Bank of Dalhart
                      and ------------ (Appendix C to Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus);
    

           (3)(a)     Restated Articles of Incorporation of Boatmen's
                      Bancshares, Inc.;

           (3)(b)     Statement in Change of Registered Agent of Boatmen's
                      Bancshares, Inc.;

           (3)(c)     Amended Bylaws of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.;

   
           (5)        Opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. regarding
                      legality;

           (8)        Opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. regarding
                      federal income tax consequences;
    

           (23)(a)    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP;

           (23)(b)    Consent of GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.;

           (23)(c)    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP;

           (23)(d)    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP;

           (23)(e)    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP;

           (23)(f)    Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP;

           (23)(g)    Consent of Frost & Company;

   
           (23)(h)    Consent of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. (in opinion
                      regarding legality);

           (23)(i)    Consent of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. (in opinion
                      regarding federal income tax consequences);
    

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           (24)  Power of Attorney;

           (99)(a)    Form of Proxy Card for Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
                      Special Meeting;

           (99)(b)    Form of Letter to Shareholders of Dalhart
                      Bancshares, Inc. to accompany Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus;

           (99)(c)    Form of Notice of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. Special
                      Meeting;

           (99)(d)    Form of Proxy Card for Citizens State Bank of
                      Dalhart Special Meeting;

           (99)(e)    Form of Letter to Shareholders of Citizens State
                      Bank of Dalhart to accompany Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus;

           (99)(f)    Form of Notice of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart
                      Special Meeting;

   
           (99)(g)    Excerpts of the Texas Business Corporation Act
                      (Dissenters' Rights) (Appendix D to Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus);

           (99)(h)    Excerpts of the Texas Banking Code (Dissenters'
                      Rights) (Appendix E to Joint Proxy
                      Statement/Prospectus).
    

           The following exhibits are incorporated herein by reference:

   
           (2)(d)     Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 18,
                      1994, by and among Worthen Banking Corporation,
                      Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and BBI AcquisitionCo.,
                      Inc.;
    

           (4)        Rights Agreement, dated as of August 14, 1990, of
                      Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.;

                      Note: No long-term debt instrument issued by Boatmen's
                      Bancshares, Inc. exceeds 10% of the consolidated total
                      assets of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and its
                      subsidiaries.  In accordance with paragraph 4(iii) of
                      Item 601 of Regulation S-K, Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
                      will furnish to the S.E.C. upon request copies of
                      long-term debt instruments and related agreements.

     (b)   No financial statement schedules are required to be filed
herewith pursuant to Item 21(b) or (c) of this Form.


ITEM 22.  UNDERTAKINGS.

     (1)   The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes as follows:
That prior to any public reoffering of the securities registered
hereunder through the use of a prospectus which is a part of this
registration statement, by any person or party who is deemed to be an
underwriter within the meaning of Rule 145(c), the issuer undertakes
that such reoffering prospectus will contain the information called
for by the applicable registration form with respect to reofferings
by persons who may be deemed underwriters, in addition to the
information called for by the other Items of the applicable form.

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     (2)   The undersigned Registrant undertakes that every prospectus
(i) that is filed pursuant to paragraph (1) immediately preceding, or
(ii) that purports to meet the requirements of Section 10(a)(3) of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and is used in connection
with an offering of securities subject to Rule 415, will be filed as
a part of an amendment to the registration statement and will not be
used until such amendment is effective, and that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

     (3)   The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to respond to
requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the
prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11 or 13 of this Form, within
one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the
incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt
means.  This includes information contained in documents filed
subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement
through the date of responding to the request.

     (4)   The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to supply by
means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a
transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that
was not the subject of and included in the registration statement
when it became effective.

     (5)   The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for
purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, each filing of the Registrant's annual report
pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan's annual report pursuant to Section 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) that is incorporated
by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

   
     (6)   The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to file, during
any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective
amendment to this registration statement:

                  (i)   to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3)
           of the Securities Act of 1933;

                 (ii)   to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
           arising after the effective date of the registration statement
           (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
           individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change
           in the information set forth in the registration statement;

                (iii)   to include any material information with respect to
           the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the
           registration statement or any material change to such information
           in the registration statement;

that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act
of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new
registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the
offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof; and to remove from registration by means of a
post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain
unsold at the termination of the offering.

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     (7)   Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, may be permitted to directors,
officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the
foregoing provisions (see Item 20 -- Indemnification of Directors and
Officers), or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the
opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such
indemnification is against public policy expressed in the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, and is, therefore, unenforceable.  In the
event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or
paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant
in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is
asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in
connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will,
unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by
controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction
the question whether such indemnification by it is against public
policy as expressed in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
    

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                           SIGNATURES


   
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of St. Louis, State of Missouri, on
December 19, 1994.
    


                      BOATMEN'S BANCSHARES, INC.



                      By /s/ Andrew B. Craig, III
                         ------------------------------------------------------
                         Andrew B. Craig, III
                         Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

   
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following
persons in the capacities indicated on December 19, 1994.

<TABLE>

<C>                                   <S>



      /s/ Andrew B. Craig, III
- ------------------------------------  Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
      Andrew B. Craig, III            (principal executive officer)
    


    /s/ James W. Kienker
- ------------------------------------  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
        James W. Kienker              (principal financial and accounting officer)


                 *
- ------------------------------------  President and Director
      Samuel B. Hayes, III


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Vice Chairman and Director
      John Peters MacCarthy


                 *
- -----------------------------------  Director
       Richard L. Battram


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
     B. A. Bridgewater, Jr.


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
      William E. Cornelius


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                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
          Ilus W. Davis


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
       John E. Hayes, Jr.


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
         Lee M. Liberman


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
        William E. Maritz


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
        Andrew E. Newman


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
         Jerry E. Ritter


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
       William P. Stiritz


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
         Albert E. Suter


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
      Dwight D. Sutherland


                 *
- -----------------------------------   Director
      Theodore C. Wetterau


    /s/ James W. Kienker
- -----------------------------------
        *Attorney-in-fact
</TABLE>

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                       INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Number                               Exhibit
- ------                               -------

   
(2)(a)          Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 19, 1994,
                as amended on December 20, 1994, by and among Dalhart
                Bancshares, Inc., Dalhart Bancshares of Delaware, Inc.,
                Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. and Boatmen's Texas, Inc.
                (Appendix A to the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus).

(2)(b)          Agreement to Merge, dated June 30, 1994, between
                Boatmen's First National Bank of Amarillo and
                Citizens State Bank of Dalhart, and joined by
                Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. (Appendix B to the Joint
                Proxy Statement/Prospectus).

(2)(c)          Escrow Agreement, dated ---------------, 1994, by and
                among Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., Boatmen's Texas,
                Inc., Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., Dalhart Bancshares of
                Delaware, Inc., Citizens State Bank of Dalhart and
                ----------------------- (Appendix C to Joint Proxy
                Statement/Prospectus);

(2)(d)          Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 18, 1994, by
                and among Worthen Banking Corporation, Boatmen's
                Bancshares, Inc. and BBI AcquisitionCo., Inc., is
                incorporated herein by reference from the Boatmen's
                Bancshares, Inc.  Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
                September 2, 1994.

(3)(a)          Restated Articles of Incorporation of Boatmen's
                Bancshares, Inc.*

(3)(b)          Statement of Change of Registered Agent of Boatmen's
                Bancshares, Inc.*

(3)(c)          Amended Bylaws of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.*
    

(4)             Rights Agreement, dated as of August 14, 1990, of
                Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., is incorporated herein by
                reference from the Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
                Registration Statement on Form 8-A, dated August 14,
                1990.

   
(5)             Opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. regarding legality.*

(8)             Opinion of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. regarding
                federal income tax consequences.
    

(23)(a)         Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.

(23)(b)         Consent of GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.

(23)(c)         Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.

(23)(d)         Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.

(23)(e)         Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.

(23)(f)         Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
- ------------------
*Previously filed.
- ------------------
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Number                               Exhibit
- ------                               -------

(23)(g)         Consent of Frost & Company.

   
(23)(h)         Consent of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. (in opinion regarding
                legality).*

(23)(i)         Consent of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. (in opinion
                regarding federal income tax consequences).

(24)            Power of Attorney.*
    

(99)(a)         Form of Proxy Card for Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. Special
                Meeting.

(99)(b)         Form of Letter to Shareholders of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
                to accompany Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

(99)(c)         Form of Notice of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. Special Meeting.

(99)(d)         Form of Proxy Card for Citizens State Bank of Dalhart
                Special Meeting.

(99)(e)         Form of Letter to Shareholders of Citizens State Bank of
                Dalhart to accompany Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.

(99)(f)         Form of Notice of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart Special
                Meeting.

   
(99)(g)         Excerpts of the Texas Business Corporation Act (Dissenters'
                Rights) (Appendix D to Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus).

(99)(h)         Excerpts of the Texas Banking Code (Dissenters' Rights)
                (Appendix E to Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus).

- ------------------
*Previously filed.
- ------------------
    


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                           EXHIBIT (8)
                           -----------



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                      LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH

                   A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

                        ATTORNEYS AT LAW

                  500 N. BROADWAY, SUITE 2000
                ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63102-2147

                       TEL (314) 444-7600



                        December 20, 1994



Board of Directors
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
800 Market Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102

Board of Directors
Boatmen's Texas, Inc.
800 Market Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102

Attention:  Gregory L. Curl, Vice Chairman

Board of Directors
Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
323 Denver Avenue
Dalhart, Texas 79022

Attention:  John M. Koehler, President

     RE:  MERGERS OF DALHART BANCSHARES, INC. INTO BOATMEN'S TEXAS,
          INC. AND CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART INTO BOATMEN'S
          FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMARILLO

Gentlemen:

     You have requested our opinions as to the federal income tax
consequences of (i) the proposed merger (the "Holding Company
Merger") of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. ("Dalhart") into Boatmen's
Texas, Inc. ("AcquisitionCo") pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of
Merger, dated May 19, 1994, as amended on December 20, 1994, by and
among Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. ("Boatmen's"), Dalhart, Dalhart
Bancshares of Delaware, Inc. and AcquisitionCo ("Holding Company
Merger Agreement"), and (ii) the proposed merger ("Subsidiary
Merger") of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart ("Bank") into Boatmen's
First National Bank of Amarillo ("Subsidiary") pursuant to the
Agreement to Merge, dated June 30, 1994 ("Subsidiary Merger
Agreement") between Bank and Subsidiary.

     In issuing the opinions set forth in this letter, we have
relied upon (1) the factual representations and supplemental
representations made by Boatmen's and AcquisitionCo dated

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI * KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI * CLAYTON, MISSOURI *
WASHINGTON, MISSOURI * BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS * HAYS, KANSAS * LEAWOOD, KANSAS


<PAGE> 3

                     LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH
December 20, 1994
Page 2


September 16, 1994 and September 26, 1994, the factual
representations made by Subsidiary, dated September 14, 1994, the
factual representations made by Dalhart and Bank, dated September
26, 1994, and the factual representations made by Dalhart-Delaware,
dated September 27, 1994 (the "Representations"), (2) the
Holding Company Merger Agreement, (3) the Subsidiary Merger Agreement
and (4) the facts, information and documentation set forth in the
Registration Statement on Form S-4 of Boatmen's filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the Merger,
as amended ("Registration Statement").

     The opinions set forth in this letter are predicated upon our
understanding of the facts set forth in the Holding Company Merger
Agreement, the Subsidiary Merger Agreement, the Representations,
and the Registration Statement.  Any change in such facts may
adversely affect our opinions.  Furthermore, as explained below,
our opinions are based upon our understanding of the existing
provisions of the Code, currently applicable regulations
promulgated under the Code, current published administrative
positions of the Internal Revenue Service such as revenue rulings
and revenue procedures, and existing judicial decisions, all of
which are subject to change either prospectively or retroactively.
Any change in such authorities may adversely affect our opinions.
We assume no obligation to update our opinions for any deletions or
additions to or modification of any law applicable to the Holding
Company Merger or the Subsidiary Merger.

     The following opinions reflect our legal judgment solely on
the issues presented and discussed herein.  The issues in this
matter are complex.  There are no published cases, rulings,
regulations or administrative positions to support the opinions set
forth herein with respect to the Subsidiary Merger.  Accordingly,
we cannot assure you that the Internal Revenue Service will agree
with the opinions expressed herein, nor can we assure you that a
court of competent jurisdiction will agree with such opinions.


Opinions Regarding Subsidiary Merger
- ------------------------------------

     In view of the foregoing and in view of the complexity of the
issues and based on the limited amount of reliable authority
described above and on our review of the Subsidiary Merger
Agreement, the Representations, and the Registration Statement, and
assuming that the transactions described therein are completed as
described, our opinions as to federal income tax consequences of
the Subsidiary Merger are as follows.

     1.   The Subsidiary Merger will constitute a reorganization
within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986, as amended.



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                      LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH
December 20, 1994
Page 3


     2.   Pursuant to Section 354(a)(1) of the Code, no gain or
loss will be recognized by shareholders of Bank who exchange all of
their Bank common stock, solely for shares of Boatmen's voting
common stock.

     3.   Pursuant to Section 358(a)(1) of the Code, the basis of
the Boatmen's common stock received by those shareholders of Bank
receiving solely Boatmen's common stock (including any fractional
share to which such shareholder would be entitled) will be the
same, in each instance, as the basis of the Bank common stock
surrendered in exchange therefor.

     4.   Pursuant to Section 1223(1) of the Code, the holding
period of Boatmen's common stock received by the shareholders of
Bank (including any fractional shares to which they may be
entitled) will include, in each instance, the period during which
Bank common stock surrendered in exchange therefor was held, provided
that such stock is held as a capital asset in the hands of such
shareholders on the date of the exchange.

Opinions Regarding the Holding Company Merger
- ---------------------------------------------

     Based on our review of the Holding Company Merger Agreement,
the Representations, and the Registration Statement, and assuming
that the transactions described therein are completed as described,
our opinions as to federal income tax consequences of the Holding
Company Merger are as follows.

     1.   The Holding Company Merger will constitute a reorganiza-
tion within the meaning of Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended.

     2.   Pursuant to Section 354(a)(1) of the Code, no gain or
loss will be recognized by shareholders of Dalhart who exchange all
of their Dalhart common stock, solely for shares of Boatmen's
voting common stock.

     3.   Pursuant to Section 358(a)(1) of the Code, the basis of
the Boatmen's common stock received by those shareholders of
Dalhart receiving solely Boatmen's common stock (including any
fractional share to which such shareholder would be entitled) will
be the same, in each instance, as the basis of the Dalhart common
stock surrendered in exchange therefor.

     4.   Pursuant to Section 1223(1) of the Code, the holding
period of Boatmen's common stock received by the shareholders of
Dalhart (including any fractional shares to which they may be
entitled) will include, in each instance, the period during which
the Dalhart common stock surrendered in exchange therefor was held,

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                      LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH
December 20, 1994
Page 4


provided that such stock is held as a capital asset in the hands of
such shareholders on the date of the exchange.

     We express no opinion with regard to the federal income tax
consequences of the Holding Company Merger and Subsidiary Merger
not addressed expressly by the above opinions.  In addition, we
express no opinion as to any state or local tax consequences with
respect to these transactions.

     The shareholders of Dalhart and Bank should consult with a
qualified tax advisor with respect to any reporting requirements
which may be applicable, or any other tax considerations not
expressly mentioned herein.

     We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.

                              Very truly yours,

                              LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH, L.C.



                              /s/ LEWIS, RICE & FINGERSH, L.C.

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                        EXHIBIT (23)(A)
                        ---------------



<PAGE> 2
                  Consent of Ernst & Young LLP



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts"
in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) and related Prospectus of
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. for the registration of 763,254 shares
of its common stock and to the incorporation by reference therein
of our report dated January 20, 1994, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.
incorporated by reference in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended December 31, 1993, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.


                              /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP


St. Louis, Missouri
December 19, 1994


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                        EXHIBIT (23)(B)
                        ---------------




<PAGE> 2
                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts"
in the Registration Statement (Form S-4) of Boatmen's Bancshares,
Inc.  We also consent to the inclusion of our reports dated November
10, 1994, with respect to (i) the consolidated balance sheet of
Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1993,
and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and (ii) the balance
sheet of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart as of December 31, 1993,
and the related statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and
cash flows for the year then ended.


/s/ GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.

GRA, Thompson, White & Co., P.A.
Merriam, Kansas
December 20, 1994


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                        EXHIBIT (23)(C)
                        ---------------



<PAGE> 2
                CONSENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP


The Board of Directors
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-4 of boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. of our report
dated January 31, 1992, relating to the consolidated income
statement and statements of changes in stockholders' equity and
cash flows of First Interstate of Iowa, Inc. and subsidiaries for
the year ended December 31, 1991, which report appears in the
December 31, 1993 annual report on Form 10-K of Boatmen's
Bancshares, Inc., and to the reference to our firm under the
heading "Experts" in the joint proxy statement/prospectus.




                         \s\ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                         ----------------------------------------------
                         KPMG Peat Marwick LLP



Des Moines, Iowa
December 15, 1994




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                        EXHIBIT (23)(D)
                        ---------------



<PAGE> 2
                CONSENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP



The Board of Directors
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-4 of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. of our report
dated March 5, 1992, relating to the consolidated statements of
operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash flows of
Sunwest Financial Services, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year
ended December 31, 1991, which report appears in the December 31,
1993 annual report on Form 10-K of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., and
to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.



                         /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                         ------------------------------------------
                         KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Albuquerque, New Mexico
December 12, 1994



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                        EXHIBIT (23)(E)
                        ---------------




<PAGE> 2
                CONSENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP



The Board of Directors
Boatmen's Banchsares, Inc.


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-4 of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. of our report
dated January 24, 1992, except for Note 23 which is as of February
24, 1992, relating to the consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity and cash flows of First Amarillo
Bancorporation, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended December
31, 1991, which report appears in the December 31, 1993 annual
report on Form 10-K of boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.  We also consent
to the reference to our firm under the heading "Experts" in the
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.



                         /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                         ---------------------------------------------
                         KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Amarillo, Texas
December 15, 1994



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                        EXHIBIT (23)(F)
                        ---------------



<PAGE> 2
                CONSENT OF KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
                --------------------------------


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-4 of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. of our reports
dated February 25, 1994, with respect to the consolidated balance
sheets of Worthen Banking Corporation and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1993 and 1992 and the related consolidated statements
of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows and related
schedule for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 1993, which reports appear in the December 31, 1993
Annual Report on Form 10-K of Worthen Banking Corporation which is
included as an exhibit to the Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. Form 8-K
dated September 2, 1994.  Our report refers to a change in the
method of accounting for income taxes in 1993.

We also consent to the reference to our firm under the heading
"Experts" in the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.



                         /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
                         ------------------------------------------
                         KPMG Peat Marwick LLP


Little Rock, Arkansas
December 15, 1994


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                        EXHIBIT (23)(G)
                        ---------------



<PAGE> 2
                 Consent of Independent Auditors
                 -------------------------------



     We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in
Registration Statement Number 33-55625 on Form S-4 of
Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc. of our report dated January 22, 1993,
relating to the consolidated and parent only balance sheets of The
Union of Arkansas Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31,
1992 and the related consolidated and parent only statements of
income, retained earnings and cash flows for the two year period
then ended (not presented separately herein) which report appears
in Exhibit 99 in the December 31, 1993 Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Worthen Banking Corporation.





                              /s/ Frost & Company
                              -----------------------------------------
                              Frost & Company
                              Certified Public Accountants



Little Rock
December 16, 1994



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                                 EXHIBIT (99)(A)
                                 ---------------


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PROXY

                  SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
                      DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.

                           to be held
                        January 27, 1995

        THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMPANY


      The undersigned shareholder of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., a
Texas corporation (the "Company"), hereby appoints ------------,
- ------------, and ------------ (the "Proxies"), and any of them,
with full power to act alone, as proxies, each with full power of
substitution and revocation, to vote all shares of common stock of the
Company which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting
of Shareholders to be held at the offices of Citizens State Bank of
Dalhart, 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022, on January 27,
1995, at 3:00 p.m. local time, and at any adjournment or
postponement thereof, with all powers the undersigned would possess
if personally present, as follows:

      Proposal to approve an Agreement and Plan of Merger,
      dated May 19, 1994, as amended on December 20, 1994,
      by and among Dalhart Bancshares, Inc., Dalhart Bancshares
      of Delaware, Inc., Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri
      corporation ("Boatmen's"), and Boatmen's Texas, Inc., a
      Missouri corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Boatmen's.

           ------ FOR       ------ AGAINST     ------ ABSTAIN

      Proposal to permit the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be
      adjourned or postponed, in the discretion of the Proxies,
      which adjournment or postponement could be used for the
      purpose, among others, of allowing time for the solicitation
      of additional votes to approve the referenced Agreement and
      Plan of Merger.

           ------ FOR       ------ AGAINST     ------ ABSTAIN

The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms that all said proxies,
or any of them or their substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof, and acknowledges receipt of the notice of
said meeting and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus accompanying
it.

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BY YOU ABOVE.  IF NO
SPECIFICATION IS MADE, YOUR SHARES WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE PROPOSAL
DESCRIBED ABOVE.


Dated -----------------, 199-


                                       ---------------------------------------
                                       Please insert date of signing.
                                       Sign exactly as name appears at
                                       left.  Where stock is issued in
                                       two or more names, all should
                                       sign.  If signing as attorney,
                                       administrator, executor, trustee
                                       or guardian, give full title as
                                       such.  A corporation should sign
                                       by an authorized officer and affix
                                       seal.



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                       EXHIBIT (99)(B)
                       ---------------


<PAGE> 2
                      On letterhead of:

                  Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.



                                                        December --, 1994

Dear Shareholder:

     We are pleased to invite you to attend the Special Meeting of
Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") of Dalhart Bancshares, Inc.
("Dalhart") on January 27, 1995.  The Special Meeting will be
held at the offices of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart, 323 Denver
Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022, commencing at 3:00 p.m. local
time.

     At the Special Meeting, Dalhart shareholders will be asked to
approve the merger of Dalhart with a subsidiary of Boatmen's
Bancshares, Inc. ("Boatmen's").  The merger terms provide that upon
consummation of the merger each outstanding share of common stock
of Dalhart will be converted into shares of common stock of
Boatmen's, and cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to the
escrow arrangement described in the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, a copy of which is enclosed herewith.

     Your Board of Directors submits this proposed merger to you
after careful review and consideration.  We believe that this
proposed merger will provide significant value to all shareholders,
enabling holders of Dalhart common stock to participate in the
expanded opportunities for growth that association with a larger,
more geographically-diversified super-regional financial
organization makes possible and position Dalhart and its
shareholders to take advantage of future opportunities as the
banking industry continues to consolidate and restructure.
Accordingly, the Board has unanimously approved the merger as being
in the best interests of Dalhart and its shareholders and
recommends that you vote in favor of the merger at the Special
Meeting.

     Shareholders are urged to read carefully the accompanying
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which contains detailed
information concerning the matters to be acted upon at the Special
Meeting.

     Your participation in the meeting, in person or by proxy, is
important.  Therefore, we ask that you please mark, sign and date
the enclosed proxy card and return it as soon as possible in the
enclosed postage-paid envelope.  If you attend the Special Meeting,
you may vote in person if you wish, even if you have previously
mailed in your proxy card.

                                Sincerely,





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                        EXHIBIT 99(C)
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                    DALHART BANCSHARES, INC.
                      A TEXAS CORPORATION



             NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

                 TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1995

                 ------------------------------

     The Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") of
Dalhart Bancshares, Inc. ("Dalhart") will be held on January 27,
1995, at 3:00 p.m., local time, at the offices of Citizens State
Bank of Dalhart, 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022, for the
purpose of considering and voting upon a proposal to approve and
adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 19, 1994, as
amended on December 20, 1994, attached as Appendix A to the
accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus, providing for the
merger of Dalhart with and into Boatmen's Texas, Inc., a Texas
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.

     Only the holders of common stock of Dalhart of record at the
close of business on December 15, 1994 are entitled to notice of
and to vote at the Special Meeting or at any adjournments or
postponements thereof.

     EACH SHAREHOLDER IS URGED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN PROMPTLY THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY WHETHER OR NOT HE OR SHE PLANS TO ATTEND THE
SPECIAL MEETING.  The prompt return of your signed proxy will help
assure a quorum and aid Dalhart in reducing the expense of
additional proxy solicitation.  The giving of such proxy does not
affect your right to vote in person in the event you attend the
Special Meeting.

                             By Order of the Board of Directors


                             Secretary

Dalhart, Texas

December --, 1994

DALHART SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT SEND IN THEIR STOCK CERTIFICATES
UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR SUBMITTING SUCH CERTIFICATES.




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                        EXHIBIT (99)(D)
                        ---------------



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PROXY

                 SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
                 CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART

                            to be held
                         January 27, 1995

   THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BANK


     The undersigned shareholder of Citizens State Bank of Dalhart,
a Texas banking association (the "Citizens Bank"), hereby appoints
- ------------, ------------, and ------------ (the "Proxies"), and
any of them, with full power to act alone, as proxies, each with full
power of substitution and revocation, to vote all shares of common stock
of Citizens Bank which the undersigned is entitled to vote at the
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the offices of
Citizens Bank located at 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022,
on January 27, 1995, at 3:30 p.m. local time, and at any
adjournment or postponement thereof, with all powers the
undersigned would possess if personally present, as follows:

     Proposal to approve an Agreement to Merge, dated June 30
     1994, between Citizens Bank and Boatmen's First National
     Bank of Amarillo, a national banking association, and
     joined by Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc., a Missouri
     corporation.

         ------ FOR      ------ AGAINST     ------ ABSTAIN

     Proposal to permit the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be
     adjourned or postponed, in the discretion of the Proxies,
     which adjournment or postponement could be used for the
     purpose, among others, of allowing time for the solicitation
     of additional votes to approve the referenced Agreement of
     Merger.

         ------ FOR      ------ AGAINST     ------ ABSTAIN

The undersigned hereby ratifies and confirms that all said proxies,
or any of them or their substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof, and acknowledges receipt of the notice of
said meeting and the Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus accompanying
it.

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BY YOU ABOVE.  IF NO
SPECIFICATION IS MADE, YOUR SHARES WILL BE VOTED "FOR" THE PROPOSAL
DESCRIBED ABOVE.


Dated -----------------, 199-


                                       ---------------------------------------
                                       Please insert date of signing.
                                       Sign exactly as name appears at
                                       left.  Where stock is issued in
                                       two or more names, all should
                                       sign.  If signing as attorney,
                                       administrator, executor, trustee
                                       or guardian, give full title as
                                       such.  A corporation should sign
                                       by an authorized officer and affix
                                       seal.



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                        EXHIBIT (99)(E)
                        ---------------



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                       On letterhead of:

               Citizens State Bank of Dalhart



                                                   December --, 1994

Dear Shareholder:

     We are pleased to invite you to attend the Special Meeting of
Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") of Citizens State Bank of
Dalhart ("Citizens Bank)" on January 27, 1995.  The Special
Meeting will be held at the offices of Citizens Bank located at
323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022, commencing at 3:30 p.m.
local time.

     At the Special Meeting, Citizens Bank shareholders will be
asked to approve the merger of Citizens Bank with Boatmen's First
National Bank of Amarillo a subsidiary of Boatmen's Bancshares,
Inc. ("Boatmen's").  The merger terms provide that upon
consummation of the merger each outstanding share of common stock
of Citizens Bank will be converted into shares of common
stock of Boatmen's, and cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject
to the escrow arrangement described in the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, a copy of which is enclosed herewith.

     Your Board of Directors submits this proposed merger to you
after careful review and consideration.  We believe that this
proposed merger will provide significant value to all shareholders,
enabling holders of Citizens Bank common stock to participate in
the expanded opportunities for growth that association with a
larger, more geographically-diversified super-regional financial
organization makes possible and position Citizens Bank and its
shareholders to take advantage of future opportunities as the
banking industry continues to consolidate and restructure.
Accordingly, the Board has unanimously approved the merger as being
in the best interests of Citizens Bank and its shareholders and
recommends that you vote in favor of the merger at the Special
Meeting.

     Shareholders are urged to read carefully the accompanying
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus which contains detailed
information concerning the matters to be acted upon at the Special
Meeting.

     Your participation in the meeting, in person or by proxy, is
important.  Therefore, we ask that you please mark, sign and date
the enclosed proxy card and return it as soon as possible in the
enclosed postage-paid envelope.  If you attend the Special Meeting,
you may vote in person if you wish, even if you have previously
mailed in your proxy card.

                             Sincerely,





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                        EXHIBIT (99)(F)
                        ---------------




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                CITIZENS STATE BANK OF DALHART
                       A TEXAS STATE BANK



           NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

                 TO BE HELD ON JANUARY 27, 1995

                 -------------------------------

     The Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Special Meeting") of
Citizens State Bank of Dalhart ("Citizens Bank") will be held on
January 27, 1995, at 3:30 p.m., local time, at the offices of
Citizens Bank, 323 Denver Avenue, Dalhart, Texas 79022, for the
purpose of considering and voting upon a proposal to approve and
adopt the Agreement to Merge dated June 30, 1994, attached as
Appendix B to the accompanying Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus,
providing for the merger of Citizens Bank with and into Boatmen's
First National Bank of Amarillo, a national banking association
and a subsidiary of Boatmen's Bancshares, Inc.

     Only the holders of common stock of Citizens Bank of record at
the close of business on December 15, 1994 are entitled to notice
of and to vote at the Special Meeting or at any adjournments or
postponements thereof.

     EACH SHAREHOLDER IS URGED TO COMPLETE AND RETURN PROMPTLY THE
ACCOMPANYING PROXY WHETHER OR NOT HE OR SHE PLANS TO ATTEND THE
SPECIAL MEETING.  The prompt return of your signed proxy will help
assure a quorum and aid Citizens Bank in reducing the expense of
additional proxy solicitation.  The giving of such proxy does not
affect your right to vote in person in the event you attend the
Special Meeting.

                             By Order of the Board of Directors


                             Secretary

Dalhart, Texas

December --, 1994

CITIZENS BANK SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD NOT SEND IN THEIR STOCK
CERTIFICATES UNTIL THEY RECEIVE THE LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FORM AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SUCH CERTIFICATES.




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