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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 4, 1998
REGISTRATION NOS. 2-10305; 811-00623
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM N-1A
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE / /
SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 96 /X/
AND/OR
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER / /
THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940
AMENDMENT NO. 28 /X/
[Check appropriate box or boxes]
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AMERICAN NATIONAL GROWTH FUND, INC.
[Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter]
2450 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400, LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS 77573
[Address of Principal Executive Offices] [Zip Code]
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (281) 334-2469
NAME AND ADDRESS OF
AGENT FOR SERVICE: WITH COPY TO:
TERESA E. AXELSON JERRY L. ADAMS
2450 SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD, SUITE 400 GREER, HERZ & ADAMS, L.L.P.
LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS 77573 ONE MOODY PLAZA
GALVESTON, TEXAS 77550
FREDERICK R. BELLAMY
SUTHERLAND ASBILL & BRENNAN LLP
1275 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004-2415
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It is proposed that this filing will become effective (check appropriate box):
/ / immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
/X/ on JANUARY 1, 1999 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485
/ / 60 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
/ / on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(1) of Rule 485
/ / 75 days after filing pursuant to paragraph (a) of Rule 485
/ / on (date) pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of Rule 485
If appropriate, check the following box:
/X/ this Post-Effective Amendment designates a new effective date for a
previously filed Post-Effective Amendment.
Title of Securities Being Registered ....Common Stock, par value $.01 per share.
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This Post-Effective Amendment is being filed solely for the purpose of delaying
the effective date of Post-Effective Amendment No. 95 to the Registration
Statement for the American National Growth Fund, Inc. filed on October 6, 1998,
and incorporates by reference Parts A, B, and C filed therein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment
Company Act of 1940, Registrant, AMERICAN NATIONAL GROWTH FUND, INC., certifies
that it meets all of the requirements for effectiveness of this POST-EFFECTIVE
AMENDMENT NO. 96 to the Registration Statement pursuant to Rule 485(b) under the
Securities Act of 1933 and has duly caused it to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of League City and State of
Texas, on the 3rd day of December, 1998.
AMERICAN NATIONAL GROWTH FUND, INC.
By: /s/ Michael W. McCroskey
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Michael W. McCroskey, President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this POST-EFFECTIVE
AMENDMENT NO. 96 has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICER: PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING OFFICER:
/s/ Michael W. McCroskey /s/ Brenda T. Koelemay
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Michael W. McCroskey, President Brenda T. Koelemay, Treasurer
Date: December 3, 1998 Date: December 3, 1998
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DIRECTORS
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/s/ Ralph S. Clifford /s/ Paul D. Cummings
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* Ralph S. Clifford by * Paul D. Cummings by
Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney
Date: December 3, 1998 Date: December 3, 1998
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/s/ Jack T. Currie /s/ Ira W. Painton
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* Jack T. Currie by * Ira W. Painton by
Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney
Date: December 3, 1998 Date: December 3, 1998
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/s/ Donald P. Stevens /s/ Steven H. Stubbs
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* Donald P Stevens by * Steven H. Stubbs by
Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney Michael W. McCroskey, Power of Attorney
Date: December 3, 1998 Date: December 3, 1998
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/s/ Michael W. McCroskey
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Michael W. McCroskey
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* PURSUANT TO A POWER OF ATTORNEY EXECUTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DATED
DECEMBER 16, 1994. ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT 99.B17 TO POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT
NO. 91.
