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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1963
Page
10
A quirky historical note explores the mythic centaurs and asks readers to ponder what these half horse half human figures represented in ancient lore. The piece frames centaurs as symbolic hybrids of civilization and wilderness.
By A. Leokum Win the Britannica Junior 15volume encyclopedia for school and home. Send your questions. Suppose you lived in a country long ago and had never seen a horse. Then suddenly you saw men riding horseback, jumping with the horse, running with the horse, staying on its back no matter what. You might think the horse and the man were one creature. Some Indians in America thought that when they saw the first Spaniards on horsepack. Centaurs in Thessaly were thought to be half man half horse. The myth may start from riders’ skill and fear of civilization versus barbarism. Homer calls them savage beasts. A king Pirithous wedding tale ends with a drunk centaur Eurytion carrying Deidamia and a Lapithae battle. Statues show centaurs tied to Dionysus or ridden by Eros. The idea of centaurs carried symbolic meaning of civilization versus barbarism. FUN TIME Riddle Box and science box sections follow with puzzles and tips.
Probate Court in Morgan County grants letters testamentary to Eddie May Gillespie and Sara Katherine Gillespie on April 29 1963. Creditors must present claims within legal time or be barred. Also is a mortgage foreclosure notice by Ralph E Slate on Lot 8 and 9 Block C East Priceville Subdivision Morgan County Alabama to satisfy debt secured by a second mortgage. Sale set for June 6 1963 at Decatur Courthouse during legal hours.
Moulton Fire Chief Stanley Blakemore reported Thursday afternoon that a fire damaged Junior Blaxton's home in the Midway Community. Mrs Blaxton was outside the home due to heavy smoke as clothes on an ironing board near a wall heater ignited, causing heavy damage to the flooring.
Personal ad offers $40 cash to churches clubs and organizations for distributing nationally advertised items with the Good Housekeeping Seal. Includes contact hours 7 30 to 9 00 am and a phone number 3532774. Also notes baby chicks season last shipment few started heavy breed chicks at Paul C Davis Drive In Store. Special offer until May 31 on The Pulpit Commentary 23 volume set for 109 50 with terms desired and gift shop listing at 222 E Moulton Street.
Oil soy bean seed inoculation and stimulant products highlighted. Baby chicks set alongside Snake Stop and Paul C. Davis as names associated with these offerings in a concise catalogue snippet.
A compact catalog of classic cars includes 1960 Chevy and 1959 Pontiac Bonneville 4 door models with options like stick transmission and four doors. It also lists 1957 Plymouth two door and 1957 Ford models plus a 1961 Chevy Bel Air four door and a 1957 Chrysler Imperial two door. A 1960 Chevy convertible with stick and a 1961 Monza coupe are noted alongside a 1960 Falcon wagon with air.
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