A Veteran's Day Salute

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Annual Veteran's Day Soup Supper
Sponsored by Tri-County Chamber of Commerce
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ham and Bean Soup - Chili - Pie

Any Veteran wearing uniform gets free meal.

Address : Activity Center-Herington Fairgrounds, South Broadway Council Grove KS
Phone : 785-258-2115 (Always call and confirm events.)

Web:

www.tricountycofc.com

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A Veteran's Day Salute

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