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Teen-age chess expert advises teaching the game to children By JOY STILLEY AP Newsfeatures Writer PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (AP) Five-year-olds are perfectly capable of learning to play chess and, in fact, that is the best age to start them out, says teen-age chess expert Eric Schiller, who serves as a volunteer teacher to kindergarten youngsters. "The earlier they learn to play chess the more beneficial the ability will be," he says. "Chess playing helps develop more logical reasoning processes and helps them to think more clearly and evaluate decisions better." The 17-year-old senior at Schreiber High School here teaches the fundamentals of the game to kindergarteners at the Flower Hill Elementary School. He is a volunteer for HELP (Help Educate Little People), a program that places high school students in an assistant teacher capacity in elementary schools.

-asked for- the- younger children because I feel they're easier to work with and there's more you can teach someone young," says Schiller. "I've always had the idea of introducing chess to kids and felt the best place was on the kindergarten level. "I learned at that age and Bobby Fischer did and so did most of the other players I have come in contact with," he continues. "In the United States it may seem early but in the Soviet Union it's normal." Schiller, who gets a half unit credit per term for working five days a week with his young students, starts out by introducing the pieces one at a time and letting the kids become thoroughly familiar with how each moves. One 6- year-old has already played in an under-13-year-old tournament.

Pr "I give them general principles that get them going," he explains. "They use basically the same opening all the time, but they are beginning to get some attacking schemes down and occasionally get into some defensive things." The youth lists intelligence and a "very competitive instinct" as major prerequisties for the game. Though an aptitude for math often is not apparent at that age, he adds that the child who plays good chess will be good in math. Schiller recalls that from the time he was 4 or 5 he played chess with his father or guests in a casual way. In the middle of junior high he joined a group of 9th graders who played it a little more seriously.

Adeline Chapter has guest night Adeline Chapter No. 118, Order Sinnissippi; and Charles of the Eastern Star, held their Townsend, color bearer, Loves guest officers night, June 26. Guest officers attending and their stations are Sandi Hendricks, worthy matron, Forest City; Ross Hendricks, worthy patron, Forest City; Nancy Burr, associate matron, Rockford 53; William Burr, associate patron, Rockford 53; Edna Schreck, conductress, Pearl City; Lois Myers, associate conductress, Rock Falls; Virginia Claeyssen, secretary, Cherry Valley; Donald Parrish, treasurer, Holcomb; Jack Vehmeier, chaplain, Freeport; Betty Mason, marshall, Winnebago; Merl Modler, organist, Rock Falls; Joyce Vehmeier, Ada, Freeport; Dorothy Townsend, Ruth, Loves Park; Mary Fulfs, Esther, Dixon; Martha Phelps, Martha, Sinnissippi; Gladys Hamer, Electa; Holcomb; Chester Moats, warder, Dixon; Clarence Johnson, sentinel, Brief BHS Class of 1962 The Reunion Committee for Belvidere High School Class of 1962 is still seeking some of its members. The missing members are Alice Gregg, Alan Nelson, Daniel Swanson, Nancy Thompson, Kathryn Bates, Robert Holroyd, Judith Johnson Stokes, and Kathleen Webb. Anyone knowing the addresses of the lost members or anyone needing additional information about the reunion to be held at Henrici's on Aug.

5 is asked to contact Mrs. Rick Manley at 7- 8105. Hard-cooked eggs may be added to the liquid leftover from pickled beets. Let the eggs stand in the beet liquid for a couple of days in the refrigerator, then serve these pickled eggs. "We entered a tournament and had a crushing defeat," he admits, "and then I started to pick up chess seriously and bought the first of many chess books.

I probably buy more chess books than any other junior (under-21 in the country." Now chess has become a way of life for Schiller. who carries a folding chess board, zippercased playing: pieces and basic chess books with him wherever he goes. He was an assistant tournament director for the U.S. Chess Championship, was captain of the Eastern High School cochampionship team and has won many trophies. He owns seven chess sets, including one huge "artistic" one.

He also plays bridge, but thinks involves too much luck. "In chess there's a very small percentage of luck," he says. "The only reason people lose in chess is because they make a mistake themselves. Schiller plans to attend the University of Chicago next year and major in Russian, a language he became interested in from reading books about chess, but which he now enjoys for its own sake. In addition to speaking Russian, he speaks Serbo-Croatian and can read German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Czech and Swedish, all of which he familiarized himself with through reading chess magazines.

He may eventually go into the field of diplomacy, teaching or some type of interpreting work. "But my real idea for life is to get a job to sustain myself while playing chess," he says. Beus announce daughter's troth Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Beu, 444 Lynne Lane, announce the engagement of their daughter, Candice Ann, to James Long, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Long, R. R. 3. Long graduated from Belvidere High School in 1969 and is employed at Elms Construction, Arlington Heights.

No wedding date has been set. "Quality gets top at home Joining 6,000 colleagues from across the nation for an up dating of information and skills was Miss Pat Gasparini, home economics teacher at Belvidere High School, who attended the 63rd annual meeting of the American Home Economics Association held in Detroit, June 26 to 30. Under the theme, "Motivation for Involvement." the meeting concentrated on implementing change in many areas of family living. A 400-booth exposition showed new products and services in home economics. Concurrent sessions covered such issues as aging, environment, nutrition, motivation, consumerism, housing and other subjects repeatedly saw the "quality of life" as top priority.

New educational and service techniques were discussed. The meeting directly brought the promise of new legislation to provide homemaker services in health and welfare programs. Rep. Martha Griffiths (D- Mich.) and Rep. Margaret Heckler (R-Mass.) who shared a platform said that in a pre program conference they had decided to co-sponsor legislation which would reduce the need for nursing home services and permit home economists and health-care aides to provide in-home help in Save on suit and dress dry cleaning Mon, Tues, WedJuly 10-11-12 Suits 2 pc.

-plain Dresses plain 2 for $279 "Bring us your polyester Knits. You'll find that they'll last longer when properly dry cleaned." the new Speed Queen washers at Orchid Coin Wash- You'll like em!" We Clean Press Daily Ta 3 Sat Til Noon 1 Orchid OPEN FOR CONVENIENCE EVENINGS HOUR DRYCLEANERS COIN WASH NORTH STATE SHOPPING CEL TER-ALWAYS PLENTY OF FREE PARKING Belvidere Daily Republican, July 8, 1972-3 Calendar of events ADULT AND SENIOR Citizens of the, YMCA will leave the Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 for a trip to New Glarus, Wis. They will tour the factory and shop at the store. After lunch they will visit the House on the Rock.

Dorothy and Carrie Coleman will be at the Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for reservations. Any non-member wishing to go may call Mrs. Reed, 7-7275 or Mrs. Coleman 7-8797 for information.

BONUS GRANGE will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the grange hall. POPLAR GROVE Lions Club will hold its installation of officers and ladies nite Saturday at 7 p.m. at Poplar Grove Grange Hall. LADIES HOME Mission of Spring Township will meet Wednesday for a potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m.

in the home of Mrs. Thomas Treadway, 715 S. Main St. MARENGO V.F.W. Post 5766 has scheduled entertainment for all Post and Social 'members.

Sunday, there will be a breakfast from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Manns Horst will be at the electric organ from 3 to 6 p.m: On July 16, Shirley and the Dukes will play from 6 to 8 p.m. The Gene Rogman Duo will play July 21 from 9 p.m. to 01 a.m.

On July 29, Settler's Day will be observed with music by the Boxleitner Combo. ROCKFORD PARENTS without Partners will have a tropical island tour tonight at 8 at the Lithuanian Club, 716 Indiana, Rockford. There will be adult dancing at Miller's Steak House at 9 p.m. On Sunday, the group will worship together at 9:45 a.m. at the Church by the Side of the Road, Rockton, and have breakfast Campus clippings CARBONDALE, Ill.

-Named to the Dean's list at Southern Illinois University were Allen R. Ferry, R.R. Sharon Julin, 227 Logan Diane Maculan, R.R. 1, Teresa Wainscott, R.R. Karen Hackl, Capron; and Sharon Wych, Garden Pairie.

ELMHURST, Ill. Greg Oates, 1059 Warren was recently a awarded a varsity letter in track at Elmhurst College. A junior, Greg is a physical education major. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lavern Oates. Elmhurst College is a four year, private liberal arts college located 16 miles west of Chicago. The 101-year-old college confers the bachelor of arts and the bachelor of science degrees in 27 major areas of study. after the service at the Pancake House across from the church. A family picnic will also be held Sunday at 1 p.m.

at Searles Park, Safford Rd. and Central after which PWP families will tour the Children's Farm. Sunday evening at 7:30 the group will meet at the home of Lois Bamburger, 3515 Thelma Drive, for coffee and conversation. On Tuesday, an orientation meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at First Federal Savings, 612 N.

Main St. New and prospective PWP members are invited to attend. The basic purpose and philosophy of PWP will be discussed and slides of activities, shown. AND MRS. JAMES RUGGLES Torrance-Ruggles repeat promises In an evening ceremony, performed June 23 at First United Methodist Church, Patricia Torrance became the bride of James Ruggles.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Torrance, 707 Allen St. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr: and Mrs. LeRoy Peterson, 141" Biester Drive.

Given in marriage by her parents, the bride chose a floor length gown featuring seven layers of chantilly lace and a six-foot attached train. Her veil. extended from a headpiece of pearls and rhinestones. She carried a bouquet of white fugi mums, pink roses and white carnations. Matron of honor was Mrs.

Karen Lee Dittbenner of Belvidere. Bridesmaids were Val Olson, Bobbi Brown Mary Koch, all of They wore full length A-line gowns of pink satin and chiffon with full sleeves and pink hats. They carried bouquets of pink roses. Serving as best man was Charles S. Dittbenner of Belvidere.

Groomsmen were Roger Dittbenner and Jack Torrance, both of Belvidere, and Gary Guffy of Pecatonia. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the American Legion Hall. The couple is residing at 617 W. Locust St. Lucille Ball calls raising children a full-time job Editor's Note: Here is a report on bringing up show business kids by television's, if not the entertainment world's most beloved comedienne.

By LUCILLE BALL Q. With both your children making success in your field, you obviously have done something right. Did you nudge them, urge them or just let them come into your orbit on their own? Did they aim in the direction of the threatre from the beginning? A. No parent is ever 100 per cent certain that he did everyting right in raising his children, but I do believe that if parents spend at least 50 per cent of their working at it, the results can be gratifying. It's a full-time job, though, equipped with responsibilities and challenges, any one of which could give you a migraine.

I am reasonably sure that I did a few things right in raising Lucie and Desi. First, I spent as much time with them and on them as I could. Because our "I Love Lucy" schedule in those early days, Desi and I were able to devote almost as much time to the children as any other working parents. We had long weekends and spent them with the kids. We also had time off during spring and early summer, which gave us a chance to take regular vacations.

I think sometimes I worried a little too much, loved a little too much or perhaps admonished a little too much. But that's part of a parent's job, isn't it, and the time comes all too quickly when you've got to let them fly a little on their own. It's not an easy time and you spend a lot of hours biting your tongue. I did urge, nudge and encourage, but in slow stages. If they wanted to put on a backyard play, we helped.

We built a playhouse, provided some wardrobe and props and let them go. I think it was those backyard performances that gave Lucie and Desi their first taste of show business. They always loved performing. Through the years, they watched all our shows on television and recreated some of the scenes I did with such performers as Red Skelton, Maurice Chevalier, Jack Benny and Bob Hope. I was pleasantly surprised at their timing and mimicry.

When I returned from New York after "Wildcat" which Lucie and Desi saw 17 times, I decided Meanwhile, to I do "'Here's Lucy." had married Gary Morton, executive producer of the current series. The format called for me to have two children. When time came to cast the roles of two teen-agers, Gary and I discussed using Lucie and Desi. We reminded the kids that school came first and warned them that if they did the series it meant having a special teacher and going to school on the lot. They voted to try it--and their grades improved and both were able to graduate with their high school classes.

Desi has since left the series and is pursing a motion picture career. Lucie is still with me on the series and, speaking as a fellow performer, I am proud to have her at my side. I'm happy to report that family vacations are still going strong. Last winter at our home in Snow Mass, Colorado, Gary and I were deluged with Ludie and her husband, Phil Vandervort; Desi and Liza Minnelli; and mother DeDe, and all their friends. Vacations are like family reunions and I love it.

Perk up a white sauce with curry powder and serve the sauce with cooked snap beans. Sliced cooked carrots and cooked green lima beans make an excellent vegetable bination. PUBLIC AUCTION TO BE HELD AT 119 W. Fourth Belvidere, IlL. SUN.

JULY 9th 1:00 PM SHARP HOUSEHOLD GOODS (Complete listing in Thursday Daily Republican) MRS. H. HOLM, OWNER AUCTIONEER A.R. Henninger John Henninger ADELINE CHAPTER No. 118 will have a potluck dinner Monday at 6:30 p.m.

preceding its regular stated meeting at 8 p.m. GOODWILL INDUSTRIES truck will be in Belvidere Wednesday. For pick-up service, call 544-3540. JAYETTES BOARD and regular business meeting will be held Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs.

Jack Christensen, R. R. 3. 4-H news Sweet Clovers Sweet Clover 4-H Club will meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Brenda Bone, 924 Pearl St.

Kingston Jrs. Kingston Jrs. 4-H Club met at the home of Angela and Denice Lane June 26. 20 members and 6 guests were present. Members answered roll call with the name of a dairy product.

Park. Adeline officers attending and their station, were Irene Parks, worthy matron; John Parks, worthy patron; Ruth Soter, associate matron; Peter Soter, associate patron; Jane Gummerus, conductress; Sadie Hauth, associate conductress; Audrey Friend, secretary; Glen Ballinger, treasurer; Louis Thompson, chaplain; Margaret Thompson, marshall; Corabelle Jones, organist; Astrid Holmgren, Ada; Margaret Barnum, Ruth; Berniece Schindler, Esther; Rosalie Ballinger, Martha; Lilliam Tody, Electa; Eva Butz, warder; Edward Butz, sentinel; and Clifford Tody, color bearer. Guest of honor was Karen Collier of Salome chapter; guest in the east was Jerry Collier, Salome chapter; soloist was Wilma Wallace, Roscoe chapter; assompanist was Corabelle Jones, Adeline instructress, Mary Crout, Noma chapter; guest book, Eva Butz, Adeline chapter; and flowers, Sadie Hauth, Adeline chapter. GOLF Mauh-nah-tee-see and Woodstock guest day will be held July 19 at Bel-Mar. Committee for the ladies' golf event is Jeri Ackman, Ruth Wrate and Harriett Vandercoy.

Coffee and rolls will be served at 8:30 a.m. Golf will begin at 9 a.m. Reservations must be made by July 17. Winners in Wednesday's ladies' golf were A class: low gross, Betty Turner; low net, Ruth Wrate; and low putts, Harriett Vandercoy. Class: low gross, and low net, Kaki Gamlin, and low putts, Viola Rhode.

There will be no ladies' golf next Wednesday because of semicentury. CANDICE A. BEU of life" priority ec meet crisis or chronic circumstances. The meeting opened with Harvard sociologist Daniel Bell, who analyzed the bases of change, and ended with the installation of 1972-73 president, Dr. Marjorie East, head the department of home economics education, Pennsylvannia State University.

Elisha Gray, II, former chairman of Whirlpool Corporation, urged home economists to improve consumer satisfaction by educating consumers and business and improving communications. Susan Hammond gave a report on One-Day Camp, and Connie Johnson announced the program for the local achievement night, to be held August 4 at the Kingston Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Show books and record sheets were given to the members, who were reminded records are due to the leaders by August 14. Demonstrations were given by Bonnie Ball on Fudge Brownies, Laurie Heath on Cherry Delight, Connie Johnson, Fudge; Angela Lane, Deviled Eggs; and Denice Lane on Fruit Salad. Refreshments were served by Vickie Crank, Lane and Colleen Wallace.

For recreation, members held a contest to see who could make most 3-letter words out of the phrase "June is Dairy Members are to have their foods and general project exhibits ready on July 25 and clothing girls will be judged on August 1, with the 4-H county Fashion Revue to be held August 4 at the Farm Bureau Auditorium at 1:30. Reporter we give you more 22 for your 8 Whatever Savings Plan You Prefer, First Federal Pays The 2-5 YEAR CERTIFICATES SAVINGS Highest Interest Allowed By Law. Your Money Earns More. You 1-YEAR CERTIFICATES SAVINGS Enjoy More Convenience. Save With Friendly First Federal 6 MONTH SAVING CERTIFICATES Today For Your Security Tomorrow.

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