An M-1 Garand rifle will be raffled by the Mercer Legion post at the Mercer Homecoming on 25 July, 2024. The rifle is shown in an attached photo. The winner receives the rifle, the case, and an 8 round magazine. The rifle fires .30 06 ammunition. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. They will be sold near the stage on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night before the drawing. Tickets are also available at Mercer Pizza Plus on the square in Mercer or by contacting Greg Frost at 660-382-4713. Proceeds from the raffle support Legion post activities.
