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Oshawa Times (1958-), 9 May 1963, p. 16

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Te di ti PH. 6 9 xin ARG» we Vw 6 © Se ROS SC Re EC ee 4 OTe ie ee ee ee a A el de cad i > 16 THE OSHAWA TIMES, Thursdey, Mey 9, 1963 Federal Prison Study Follows Recent Riots QTTAWA (CP)--A_ compre- hensive study of conditions in federal penitentiaries will be undertaken by the federal gov- erhment in the wake of recent prison riots and the death of a guard last Thursday at St. Vin- de Paul Penitentiary out- Montreal. 'A delegation of guards from St; Vincent de Paul and repre- sentatives of the Civil Service Association of Canada said they received this assurance at a méeting Wednesday with Justice Minister Lionel Chevrier. J. C, Best, president of the $2,500-member association, said Mr. Ohevrier was "sympathe- tic" to a five-point program placed before him by the asso- ciation aimed at improving con- ditions in penitentiaries. He said the delegation was happy about the way Mr. Chevrier received the representations. Later, Mr. Chevrier said a As soon as construction can be started and other details cleared up, it will be done, There is no block ingdf money to that the new institution will be built in Quebec but that a site has not yet been chosen. one of the guards in the deéle- gation, Thursday of guard Raymond Tellier at St. Vincent de Paul would not have occurred if the two prisoners who kidnapped him and held him hostage had been in an institution for psy- chopaths. steps to be taken immediately at St. Vincent de Paul will be construction of a wall to cut off about 125 troublesome prisoners from any contact with others. of the St. Vincent de Paul sec- far as authority or do it." Mr. Best said he understands e P. E. Leonard of Montreal, last said the death fe Mr. Chevrier said one of the] w. Roland LaFrancois, president oners are controlled by the 200 whom he described as scum of the earth." "the The two guards said lack of space is responsible for 75 per cent of the trouble at the peni- tentiary. They also said that in recent years too many privi- leges had been granted to pris- oners too quickly. Mr. LaFrancois said the situ- ation at St. Vincent de Paul has been deteriorating steadily for the last two or three years. Mr, Best said the association els that penitentiary guards are not compensated for the hazard element and that their salary scale is too low. Mr, Best said Mr. Chevrier as sympathetic to a proposal for legislation to provide ade- quate compensation for widows and orphans I guards killed on duty. of penitentiary Mr. Best also said the associ- ation is making a survey of its Blackstock UCW To Aid Red Cross By MRS. OLGA HILL BLACKSTOCK -- Twenty- nine ladies attended the April meeting of the Women's Insti- tute in the Community Hall. The secretary, Mrs. Raiph Lamre, was appointed to at- tend the Officer's conference in Guelph, June 19 and 20. A donation is to be given to Red Cross, Committee to secure articles for Blackstock Fair exhibit is Mrs, Lorne Thompson and Mrs. Geo. Skelding. The annual meeting followed with the conveners giving inter- esting reports of the work of their groups for the year. Mrs. Percy Van Camp pre- sided for the election and instal- lation of officers. Mrs. Roy Tay- lor read the report of the nomin- ating committee. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Chas. Smith; vice-president, Mrs. Shelding; secretary, and Mrs. F. Stani- land, Pianist, Mrs. Ida Taylor; Good Cheer, Mrs, W. Archer and Mrs. C. Hill. Resolutions, Mrs, R. Larmer; Public relations, Mrs. F, Hos- kin; District director, Mrs. M. Graham; alternate, Mrs, E. Lar- mer; Branch directors, Mrs. J. Rahm, Mrs. V. Bailey, Mrs. R. Bradburn and Mrs. L. Dorrell. Auditors, Mrs, F. Staniland and Mrs. F.. Hoskin, Tweedsmuir Scrapbook, Mrs. G. Marlow. Delegates to District conven- tion in Solina May 16: presi- dent, secretary, Mrs. M. Gra- ham and Mrs. °L. Byers, Delegates to central conven- tion in Toronto in fall: Mrs. George Skelding, alternate Mrs. S. Van Camp. Mrs. S. Van Camp, convener for Citizenship and Education, gave a short paper on Citizen- ship Day, May 17, MESSENGERS MEET m w Romeril piano. McLean, ers 127 Attend Durham Shorthorn Meeting By MRS, KEN GAMSBY ORONO -- At the Durham Shorthorn Association annual banquet iic!¢ in the Recreation centre in Blackstock recently, 127 were in attendance. George Carson, president of the Association, acted as chair- evening. introduced a guest of his, Rev. W. Taylor of Jamaica, who said grace. Russell Osborne led a sing- song with Mrs. George Carson at the piano. 'Mr. and Mrs. W. Bunting of Orono entertained with several|bhsiness period, Roll call was musical numbers on violin and|taken with nine members pres- Osborne _intro- duced the guest speaker, Dr. J. manager of Breed- Incorporated, Kemptville,'joyed a social evening at the "Success Working with People." an for the then Russell ho spoke on Rev. meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Best. Stella Carson opened the meeting with the singing of the Easter hymns. Stella read an Easter poem. Marie Yeo, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yeo, then favored the group with two solos, accompanied by Mrs, Fred Yeo, The scripture lesson was read by Rena Pears. Kay Chapman sang a solo, "On the Rim of Asia" was the study for the evening and this was read by Rena Pears assist- ed by Stella Carson showing pictures. Marjorie Best read an arti- cle from the United Church Observer on Joseph Scriven. Kay Chapman conducted the ent and three visitors. Members of Unit 6, UCW, along, with their hhsbands en- injhome of Mr. and Mrs.. Orville Chatterton. Fifteen couples Unit 1, UCW, held its April'were in attendance to parttake of cards and round and square dancing. A buffet lunch was served. The evening was spon- sored by the group as one of their projects and it netted them $40. Twenty women were present at the meeting of Unit 7 held at the home of Mrs. C. W. Bill- ings. Mrs, Partner opened the meeting with a poem, "What is Spring?" followed by the hymn, "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." The scriptures were read by Mrs. Billings after which Mrs, Hancock gave a reading on "Life's Sunrise and Sunset." After the business was dealt with, 38 visits were recorded. CHEFS PROVE METTLE LONDON (CP) -- Seven chefs from aswank Mayfair hotel walked the 50 miles from Lon- don, to Brighton, Sussex, 'tq show that cooks are not fat, lazy layabouts, as some. people Hampton Couple -- Marks 50th Anniversary By M. HORN : HAMPTON -- Mr. and Mrs, Mervin Mountjoy recently cele- brated their 50th wedding anni- versary. They received their many relatives and -friends at the Darlington Township town hall. The Easter Sunday Church service was quite well attend- ed and was conducted by Rev: Percy Page. His talk to the. children was "The Brown Bulb" and the sermon was entitled "Go and Tell." : The CGIT Mother and Daugh- ter Banquet was held in the Christian Education building with a good attendance recent- Miss Vilma Velox, Publie think." Health Nurse, was guest speak- er. A total of 17 M s and their leaders met in the CE Room recently. The theme for| the program was Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. The story was told by Mrs Taylor. MAKE MAJOR FIND A 100,000-year-old slaughter- house where elephants were SALE STARTS FRIDAY 9 A.M. number -of steps already haverion of the Civil Service Asso-|2,335 members working in peni-|George been taken or are about to be|-iation, said about 200 of theltentiaries to obtain an over-ail/Mrs. Ralph Larmer; treasurer,|butchered with giant handaxes| put into effect. Among them); 999 prisoners in the peniten-\view of current problems. It Mrs, Russell Mountjoy; conven-|by stone-age man has been ex-| were the government decision|1/.+¥ are dangerous. |would be presented later to Mr.jers, Mrs. J. A, McArthur, Mrs.|cavated near Kimberley, South) to segregate dangerous psycho-|" i, said the bulk of the pris-|Chevrier. 'W. Van Camp, Mrs. L.|Africa. Over paths, provide greater protec- \ P| tion for guards, and hire 25 ad- in prizes* in the 3rd Annual ,44 | ditional guards at St. Vincent CROWN DIAMOND PAINT CONTEST "Our first point was that we *retail value of merchandise prizes--ovér $16,000.00 NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME in OSHAWA wanted a crash program for building an institution for psy- chopaths," Mr. Best said. . PLAN PROGRAM "The minister assured us that this was going to be done, that complete authority is available. B.6. Prisoners Lose Privilege After Riots VANCOUVER (CP) -- Prison- ers at the British. 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