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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE JUNE 30,
1997 FORM 10-QSB OF CSB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENC TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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