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al decision will rest with the Comptroller of Currency, U. S. Treasury Department, since both banks are national banks and will merge under a national charter.
Both banks have shown considerable progress in recent years in accumulation of deposits, capital, and surplusj The emerging institution will have total assets approximating eight million dollars.
The proposed merger would be consumated through an exchange of stock.
Notice
j There will be a cake walk at Amissville Fire House on August 10 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. Proceeds will go to the M.Y.F.
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