Reading Lab In Operation At Shafter High School
The Reading Laboratory in Room 16 at Shafter High School offers a speed and comprehension program. Last year participating students raised reading speed from 300 to 1200 words per minute in eight weeks, enabling 30 minute tasks that used to take over two hours. Seniors led the effort. freshmen and sophomores will join this year. Dr. Stone invites interested students to visit Room 16 for details.
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Shafter High School
Wilson Stone
Shafter
Stone
Song Groups to Attend BK Convention Saturday and Sunday
Singing groups from local churches will attend the California State Singing Convention at Harvey Auditorium this weekend. A J McKenzie of the East Bakersfield Pentecostal Church is president of the event where about 2000 persons are expected
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Harvey Auditorium
A. J. McKenzie
East Bakersfield
Reading program aims to boost all students reading skills
A stated goal of the program is to help good readers become better readers and to help poor readers become better readers. The initiative emphasizes improving literacy through targeted instruction and practice for diverse student groups.
Experimental Government Work Aids Growers
The 1954 California cotton crop is expected to yield more per acre due to work by the U S Government Cotton Experiment Station at Shafter. A persistent team from UC and the California Cotton Seed Distributors Association contributes to better quality and higher tonnage, aided by practical grower advice and research across breeding irrigation and pest control. The station reports an estimated 750 pounds per acre versus 630 in the prior two years on 205 387 acres.
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United States Department of Ybe
California Cotton Seed Distributors Association
University of California
John H. Turner
Turner
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