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Valuable Hawks and Owls â€" Killed by Uninformed Hunters By Jue MoonEy I The contents of 200 owl peliets was found to be 122 meadow mice, 86 Norway rats, 19 house mice, 1 weasel and 3 shrews. Yet these birds will be killed for no apparent reason than the sport of shooting by huntâ€" <€rs that are now ready for a good fall season. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1988 mlnnhgchflAnflu" Thoke in aige tosy reqertein 1f Nee or are t ‘ eontrol of the mim: live on the of our game fowl? To the ;mmd -&qrtmu the idea of valve in these birds is the talk of some "Bird Lover." Yet we can wonder why there are times when mice and rats invade areas in great numbers and do great damage to all vegetation. The food of a mash hawk, one of the most common in our area, was found to be partly quail by a naturâ€" slist. That is enough to put those birde on the list to be killed by every hunter. The naturalist did not stop there but made a more complete study and: found that ninety per cent of the marsh hawk‘s diet was cotton rats and that these rats lived almost entirely of the eggs of quail curing the nesting season. That is only one example of the important part these birds of prey mean in our balance of nature. The residents of Lord Howe Island off the coast of Australia, believed that hawks were a detriment to agâ€" riculture. A law was passed for there extermination and on the small island it was very successful. All the winged "vermin" was wiped out. ‘The following year rats became so numerous that an appesl was made to the British Government for aid. Farming had become impossible. The British could no nothing so they appealed to the United States for help and the San Diego Zoo sent Elmer A. Claar & Co., Agents Whitehall 4180 like TWO to SIX room apartments, moderately priced . . . in Chicago‘s most exclusive residential district. ‘The finest apartment house kitchens available. Stainless steel sinks, steel porcelain cabinets, glass walls, new refrigerators and stoves, all in one wloriously pastel colored assembly. Convenient to entertainment, busiâ€" ness and shopping centers. Homeâ€" Save two hours or more each day _ Live at LAKE SHORE DRIVE *MORGAN PARK 1 4 0 0 (On the s-l?‘rf:r)l' ef For detailed information Priaty renie" uroinbnes Thh en mokns equipmtt ing. Lower school for young boys. 65th year. Visit the micol or phone local rtpresentative for additional infor: Many a North Shore boy has been pr.:vred for college at nearby Morgan Park. Boys learn disdrline how to study, how to °b'3_mf°“"" qualities for future leaders in any line. Sports for every boy, including ridâ€" farm to you. Charles H. Reynolds â€" 419 Keeney St., Evanston y watched, handled and checked from the them a group of barn owls. These birds are now putting a natural balâ€" ance back on Howe Isaind. Every state in the Union has s at sorsetime or other paid ;bouns(art.hom:}h'htnd owls. Today n:::lneludhc minohu:fi money to get these to normal num~ bers to aid in a natural scheme of game management. I do not aim to get every hunter in our area to believe these facts without presenting the fact that two years ago ourâ€"local papers carâ€" ried an article with headlines "Roâ€" dents Destroy Area Along Western District," us keep this in mind that H Park has felt the effects of the destruction of our birds of prey. _ . My interest in this subject has put many incidents before me that are important due to the fact that part of the money colleced for game management each year has to be spent to replenish a supply of birds that you and I can protect if we will only recognize facts instead of myths and prejudice. H. P. Gridders Drill For Opener Sept. 21 The Highland Park Merchants football team, 1987 Lake county champions, will defend its title for the first time next Wednesday night, September 21, against the invading Deerfield eleven. The initial conâ€" flict will get under way promptly at 8:30 on the Sunset park gridâ€" iron. _ , With several of last year‘s reguâ€" lars composing the backbone of the squad, supported by some promising new material, coaches George Hall and Everett Inman hope to develope a combination that will be able to chalk up a record equal to that of the previous season. Although no definite lineup has been chosen for the opener, the appearance of talâ€" ented backs such as George Bouden, recently elected captain who hails from St. George and Wally Repholtz, former state title holder of the 220 yard dash, indicates that spectators will see plenty of action on Wednesâ€" day. The team will rely on Bouden and Nanini to punt the pigskin out of danger while Castelli will take care of the kickoffs. Manager Jim Deâ€" santo announced that negotiations are being made to secure Alden Harâ€" ris for one of the back field berths. Harris gained county wide fame last year as a blocking back in the subâ€" urban league.> In addition to playing the first game of the year next week, the squad will also don its new red and blue uniforms for the first time. Mellody Farms Dairy, Other players who will probably participate in the forthcoming game are as follows: F. Schmidt, W. Corâ€" tesi, B. Giangiorgi, J. Tazioli, backs. C. Boilini, J. Peckey, B. Hall, S. Tazioli, S. Desanto, and W. Dill, ends. J. Dayton, B. Peterson, F. Jenko, tackles. R. Inman, E. Slack, A. McFadden, guards. A. Not, center. Quality Cleaners _ Phone H. P. 178 RELIABLE LAUNDRY DRY CLEANING CO. C *Â¥ HP. 674 BOTTLED HEALTH MILITARY ACADEMY Superintendent Ball Reports on New Term at Deerfield Meeting Lester B. Ball, superintendent, presented to the Board of Educaâ€" tion, Deerfleld Grammar School Disâ€" trict No. 109, at its meeting Monâ€" day evening, a complete and deâ€" tailed report of the opening of the new term. Mr, Ball‘s report gave the enrollment, as of September 9, 853, and stated that 93 per cent of the pupils are participating in the bookâ€"fee system. The ‘board apâ€" proved several suggestions offered by the superintendent, including the erection of book shelves in class rooms and the purchase of a steel filing cabinet. . President Burton B. McRoy apâ€" pointed a committee, Members Meyâ€" er, Grohe and Weiss, to present inâ€" formation for the improvement of parking facilities and playground surface and equipment. The board unanimously voted to employ Ed Osterman as crossing guard, to inâ€" sure the safety of school children crossing Deerfield road. The Vilâ€" lage Board will again cooperate with the school in furnishing this protection. ’m Chairman H, C. Hawes a concise report of school funds and a recommendation that a safety deposit box be rented for the safekeeping of important docâ€" uments. ‘This recommendation was accepted. Mrs. Tennermann presented the E;ll and Winter schedule outlined the Federal Recreation Project workers, which was approved by the board. The board also approvâ€" ed the use of the auditorium in reâ€" sponse to requests from other groups. The Board of Education was inâ€" formed that friends interested in the school will provide for the iniâ€" tial planting of vines around the building. The approval of bills, and an inâ€" teresting allâ€"round discussion of school affairs completed the meetâ€" ing. All members of the board were present. = Read The Wantâ€"Ads Soon Show Unusual Display of Blooms The Night Blooming Cereus ownâ€" ed by Mrs. W. C. Egan of 300 Eganâ€" dale road, now blooms every sumâ€" merâ€"but this season it is making a record for itself. Rare Plant Will It has already developed twelve of its large white sweet smelling blooms, and now over twentyâ€"five are on the way. They start from a vein in a leaf of the plant. When the thick pinky stem is about six inches long, it begins to curve upâ€" ward, the large bud at its end, steadily growing larger and larger, when finally, suddenly one night it opens, but only after dark, to exâ€" hibit its exquisite waxy white beauâ€" ty, in full glory about 10 p.m. The flowers remain open until about 3 a.m., then gradually close their petâ€" als, the end of that set ‘of blooms. The closed blossoms hang suspendâ€" ed for a few days, then drop neatly off their supporting leaves. It now appears as if several of the twentyâ€"five will open at the same time, which should make an She is anxious to share her pleasâ€" ure in the coming display with ev» eryone who is at all interested in floral beauty and she thinks each caller will feel well repaid for their visit to the plant which stands on unusual display. If the Muwnunum,lm thinks that they may be ready to open the last of this week, but she is mever definitely certain until A:ut 7 p.m. of the eventful eveâ€" ning. her front porch. Will those who care, kindly call her at Highland Park 620 regarding the progress the blooms are making and their probable date of opening? First National Bank Building WATCHES, CLOCKS and Jewelry Repaired Moderate Prices. Also selection of clocks. rAGB YPITÂ¥E