Shafter High’s Growth Promptly Spurs Expansion Plans
Kern County’s McCuen projects Shafter High to reach 1000 students by 1962 based on birth figures. The district advances master plans to expand to 1500 students with a new auditorium, music facilities, classrooms, a home economics unit, a boys gym, and on campus parking for 280 cars. Statewide growth pushes future high schools, including a planned South Bakersfield campus, as Bakersfield College expands on China Grade.
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Second Offenders Pay $400 for Drunk Charge
Two second offenders paid $200 each for their indiscretion as drunk drivers this past week, peace officers reported today. They were identified as Allen Steve Martin, 26, and James Gallaher, 55. Fines were meted out by Judicial Judge E. K. Grant.
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Allen Steve Martin
James Galliher
E. K. Grant
Bakersfield High Faces Stalled Plans For Campus Rebuild
The district pushed back completion as costs and time slipped, with funds diverted to rebuild Bakersfield High School. The delay draws scrutiny over project pacing and use of district resources amid ongoing reconstruction.
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Bakersfield High School
The Qualifies for Crack at Chess Championship
Harry M. Baker of the Corcoran Club says about 50 participants are expected for the chess event with a four hour limit. The Corcoran Thursday club hosts the exhibition and reserves will be filled as news spreads across Los Angeles Kern Tulare and Fresno counties. Reshevesky will give exhibitions in Pasadena and Los Angeles before moving to Stockton and San Francisco to complete California contracts.
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Mr and Mrs Dan Amor Visit Paris Calif Couple
Mr and Mrs Dan Amor of Paris California spent last week with her parents Mr and Mrs William F Hobbs in Santo AV.
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