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FARMERS & MERCHANTS
NATIONAL BANK OF STANLEY THE PERSONAL TOUCH IS STANDARD "INDEPENDENTLY OWNED" Stanley, Va. 778-2294 Shenandoah, Va. 652-8114 MEMBER F DIC Each Depositor Insured to $100,000
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