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On Monday morning, December 18, occurred the death of Mr. Elno E. Parratt, a resident of Highland Park for more than 50 years. His passing comes as a distinct shock to his many friends. Mr. Parratt was born at Oakfield, Elno E. Parratt Buried Yesteday Shown above are members of the Junior Dramatic Group who preâ€" sented two one :c:jhy- last Saturday afternoon. Reading from left to right: First ro eannine mer Janet Skidmore. Second rowâ€"Jacâ€" queime Udell, Marilyn Hull Monica Peddle. JRSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1989 CURTAINS RISE ON TOY THEATRE Drama Group in Program Saturday the Fairy Queen, Jeannine Roper as Green Grig, her trusty page, and Marilyn Hull as Elsie, a village child. The older members presentâ€" ed "Betty Behave" with Marilyn Hull as Betty, Monica Peddle as Elâ€" len, and Jacqueline Udell as Jeaâ€" nette. Presents Junior Miss Betty Hallberg of 700 Forâ€" est avenue presented her newly orâ€" ganized Junior Dramatic Group in an afternoon of one act plays in her studio theatre on Saturday afâ€" ternoon, December 16. The Toy Theatre and scenery were built by members of the group unâ€" der Miss Hallberg‘s direction. As a result of her outstanding work in Phillip Barry‘s "Spring Dance" and T. W. Robinson‘s "Caste," Miss Hallberg has been elected to membership in the Sherâ€" wood Players, in whose workshop she has been studying for the past The program consisted of two plays, "The Fairy Riddle" by Rose Fyleman with Janet Skidmore as At present, Miss Hallberg is study. ing in the Drama Department of Sherwood Music School under the THE HIGHLAND PARK PRES3 direction of Catherine M. Geary and will receive her teacher‘s certificate After the holidays the group will resume activity, and will be acceptâ€" ing new members between the ages of 8 and 12. Girl Scouts Bring Cheer to Needy All the Girl Scouts have been busy making Christmas gifts for the sick and the shutâ€"ins. Mrs. Ralph Arâ€" cher‘s troop No. 8 made 20 bedside bags. Mrs. Mills‘ troop No. 1 made 13 bedside bags and filled them. Each one contained a toy, a wash eloth, tooth paste, and a comb. On Saturday the Girl Scouts are going to put on a Christmas program at the Old People‘s home near Libertyâ€" ville. Many other things are being planned by the scouts to bring cheer to the needy at Christmas. Next High School Group Dance Jan. 13 Last Friday‘s party at the "Y" was very much enjoyed. Mr. Marâ€" tine is instructing the young people in all the new steps. The third in this series will be held Saturday night, Jan. 13. Reservations must be made through the "Y". Old Barn on Knox Property Burns Fire Saturday destroyed an old barn and shed on the Samuel Knox property on Sheridan road at Forâ€" est avente. The fire is believed to have been caused by sparks from a rubbish kins. The fire department respondâ€" ed twice to the Knox fire, the first call coming in at 2:10 p.m. and the second shortly after 6 in the eveâ€" ning. burner. The estimated damage of $200 is covered by insurance, 86â€" PAGE PIVE