SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 15, 1997
SWVA Bancshares, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Virginia 0-24674 54-1721629
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer No.)
of Incorporation)
302 Second Street, S.W., Roanoke, Virginia 24011-1597
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (540) 343-0135
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Item 5. Other Events
On August 15, 1997, the registrant announced its fourth quarter
earnings.
On August 21, 1997, the registrant declared a semi-annual cash dividend
of $0.15 per common share of stock payable to holders of record at the close of
business on September 15, 1997. The dividend is payable on September 30, 1997.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release related to fourth quarter earnings.
99.2 Press release related to dividend declaration.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SWVA BANCSHARES, INC.
Date: August 26, 1997 By /s/ B. L. Rakes
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B.L. Rakes, President
(Duly authorized representative)