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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20191114
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
    ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20191114

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    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000712534
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    		STREET 2:		PO BOX 792
    		CITY:			MUNCIE
    		STATE:			IN
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