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Governor Homer Holt at the first Spud and Splinter Festival
Governor Homer Holt at the first Spud and Splinter Festival


The first Spud and Splinter Festival was held in Richwood on August 26, 1937.

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"Cherry River Navy Import" (Spud and Splinter Festival)
"Richwood Ready For Home Coming" (Spud and Splinter Festival)
"Spud and Splinter Festival is Success"
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On This Day in West Virginia History: August

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