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~ bulletins F & M income up F & M National Corp. announced that ; its net income for the fi rst quarter was : $1.86 million, or 34 cents per share. The ' figure represents a 12% increase over the : first quarter last year, when a 31 cent per : share dividend was paid. Return on assets f for the period also increased from 1987, : from 1.42% to 1.49%. ■ Social Security cards needed Parents of children who will attend s school for the first time in the fall are reminded of the need for them to have Social Security numbers before they register. The regulation, which also affects * all children five and older claimed as dependents, took effect last year. -i Applications may be obtained at the Social Security office in Culpeper, or by calling 825-3500.
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