Petersham High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Petersham, MA)

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3-ul! N , all Y uw 4.. ,, THE HILLTOP The Public Works Administration of Boston and planted trees around reservoirs and comfort of the people on hot summer large city beautiful trees were the streets., A utilities company New York have parks for the days. In one planted along wanted to remove these trees and in their places erect lamp posts. The public-spirited citizens objected, showing that they really appreciated trees. How can we as individuals demonstrate our appreciation? Primarily, let us take pride in our trees. If we do that, we shall voluntarily act to plant trees, prune them, and aid in pro- tecting them against diseases. Secondly, let this be our motto, HHe1p the trees, and they'll help you.H n Kenneth Turner, '40 THE VALUE OF TREES When man first set foot on the American shore, his greatest friends were the trees, which played a very important role in his life. when at war, he hid in back of trees and bushes as a protection from the red-skin's arrowg he built cabins and also the furnishings, including beds, tables, chairs, dishes, and other utensils, from logs. The early settlers kept warm in the winter by burning wood. Later paper was made. Trees have always been an inspiration to artists, poets, and musicians. Van, however, was not the only creature who valued trees. Trees served as a shelter to many birds and animals. Jecause man has a mania for H cutting down trees and leaving nothing in thei v 4 place, certain birds and animals are being ext new minated. Without the birds, insects would be ' so thick that farm crops--our food--would be stroyed. Tadav, as in 292932 , our homes and furnishings are made of wood. In small towns - V. F31 ., gin, I 9-Fl 4.1. . ? Q? Fi I? Q' V .252 j ix F i 336, .w il . pi' lik assi! 5 KH' J ftif r f 51 ..pga XR,?ig Q 'C ,gf 4 JJ! ' K 1'-Nl h ,fl ig-ff!