J. Polep Distribution Services Spring Trade Show
April 5, Big E Fairgrounds, W. Springfield, Mass.

Greeting everyone at the gateway to the show were Jeff (left) and Eric Polep (right) of J. Polep Distribution Services. Pictured (center) was Phil Spro of Island Tobacco of Edgartown, Mass. Visiting with Alan Axler's of Rachaels Smoked Fish (right) was Antoine Elhosri of Tony's Tobacco of Bellingham, Mass.
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