Revenue Recognition (Noninterest Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	$ 1,331	$ 1,301
Net realized gains on sales of securities	38	0
Loan servicing fees	21	15
Gain on sales of loans	56	42
Earnings on and proceeds from bank-owned life insurance	208	202
Noninterest Income (out-of-scope of Topic 606)	323	259
Total other income	1,654	1,560
Service Charges On Deposit Accounts [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	96	67
ATM Fees [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	95	90
Overdraft Fees [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	344	351
Safe Deposit Box Rental [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	29	26
Loan Related Service Fees [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	100	129
Debit Card [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	344	326
Fiduciary Activities [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	153	142
Commissions On Mutual Funds And Annuities [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	38	55
Other Income [Member]
Noninterest Income (in scope of Topic 606)	$ 132	$ 115

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Amount of unrealized and realized gain (loss) on investment in debt and equity securities.

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The net gain (loss) resulting from a sale of loans, including adjustments to record loans classified as held-for-sale at the lower-of-cost-or-market and fair value adjustments to loan held for investment purposes.

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The total amount of noninterest income which may be derived from: (1) fees and commissions; (2) premiums earned; (3) insurance policy charges; (4) the sale or disposal of assets; and (5) other sources not otherwise specified.

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