Van Zandt County Historical Commission
by Sibyl Creasey
      The Van Zandt County Historical Commission met at a special meeting on Thursday, June 7 at the Ranchero Restaurant in Canton with chairman Dr. Rollin Sininger of Canton presiding.
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ALL THINGS HISTORICAL A LOOK AT EAST TEXAS HISTORY
Death Superstitions
by Bob Bowman
      Few things have changed as much as dying. In early East Texas, the death of a family member or friend was a serious event surrounded by traditional rituals, a lengthy period of mourning and widespread respect for the deceased.
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