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WHI : Manager: John Gault TBY And DISTRICT Whitby Bureau Office 111 Dundas St. West Tel. 668-3703 Tax Bugs Bachelors But Beats Marriage : Bachelors, to arms! A num- .-ber of well-rooted institutions bliss. As if Leap Year and Sadie " Day weren't enough, single men/are also hounded by &@ municipal "poll tax" of $10, collected under provision of the Provincial statute labor act. Specifically, the act states that males from the ages of 21 to 60, not otherwise assessed by a municipality, are liable to a special tax of one to ten dollars. And this includes some married men. The tax, which has. been exacted in Whitby since the town's incorporation in 1854, provided $2,335 of the town's funds in 1963, a noteable 'rise from the $2,001 total raised in 1962. A sum of $2,200 is budgeted for in poll tax revenues this year. . PAYS FOR. REPAIRS "Enough to pay for. downtown 'maintenance items -- such as repair of curbs and improving the appearance of the side- walks', stated town clerk-asses- sor Jack Frost. "Or to provide the town's approach culverts." He said the tax is collected by the town's two-assessors in a in order to drive evasive young bachelors into wedlock. "Many years ago, otherwise untaxed male citizens were re- quired to perform statute labor on government projects and public sefvices. The poll tax was introduced in lieu of statute labor." A nation-wide poll tax survey shows most eastern centres do exact amounts up to $30, but western municipalities, with the exception of Saskatchewan, don't bother to collect at all. In Ontario, poll -tax is levied in 15 major centres, including Oshawa. The rates are: $10 in Brant- ford, Galt, Guelph, Kitchener, Sault Ste. Marie, Stratford, Tim- mins and Oshawa; $8 in Fort William; $7.50 in St. Thomas; $6 in Sarnia; $5 in Niagara Falls, Peterborough, Welland and Woodstock. TWO VARIETIES In Quebec there are two var- ieties of poll tax, both author- ized under provincial law. A $1 tax is levied under the provin- cial municipal code and a $2 tex is levied under the cities and towns act. house-to-house check. Eligible Further east, Newfoundland levies $20 in cities and up to $10 in smaller centres. None is exacted in St. Johns because of- ficials say it costs too much to collect. : tax is 00g rig = of 43 -- ies, the only excep- tion being an army camp. City-dwellers in Nova Scotia must pay up to. $30 for the tax. Women are assessed less than than men, but are by no means exempt. : $20 LEVY In Halifax the tax costs $20 for all adults who work at least six months a year and earn at least $1,500, provided they do not pay any other property tax. The assessment is dubbed the "education tax" in Prince Ed- ward Island, where men be- tween the ages of and 60 must pay $25, women between 21 and 55, $12, providing they earn $100 a month or more. British Columbia repealed all poll tax laws in 1957. Alberta followed in 1958. There are still provisions for collection of the tax in Manitoba, but only one community bothers to collect. A long-range look at the poll tax: It was introduced in En- gland in 1377 to ensure that only} In New Brunswick, the poll|™ Rotarians Learn Traffic Problems "Are we spoonfeeding driv-/ He added that although the vers?" was one of the ques-|rate of accidents per miles trav- tions asked by Ontario Motorjelled had gone down substanti- League special services co-ordin-jally in the past 30 ears, the ator George Jackson addressing|problem was still not solved. Whitby Rotary Club members NO CONTROL on "the problems and respon: : sibilities for accidents", this) "Let's admit that our prob- week. lems of traffic suggest this in- He questioned the benefit tojescapable conclusion: in the Grivers of " <0 eo iihaghewe twentieth century, while we ent im fet in Omar, lat ave learned how te contra i /j ' e » f ing it might be better to agg learned how to explode a hy- drogen' bomb, while we have this number to a rigidly ae sani igi scceptable mini) omned how to' send a rocket Calling all drivers to take @ "personal responsibility behind the wheel", he suggested that the biggest factor in traffic problems today was the falsely secure attitude of the average : ed these things and many more, into space, while we have learn- ; Ps Auto Deal: we have not, collectively, learned how to control a motor vehicie'"'. P He said most accidents were not caused by lack of skill, but by "'the carelessness and impa- T 0} A good tience and inattention of the in- car turned sour Fri- dividual driver", adding that) 22. for a Whi township car most drivers who cause scci-ldesler., nih dents "lack the attitude of com-| wi, aosier paid $700 for a mon sense and rt that would sis ig ia full|1959 model auto' but when he at- sense of the term, good drivers"./tempted to register ownership, _Let's Get » SA | Rolling yi Every TUESDAY and driver, which, he said, might be partly remedied by a re- duction in traffic laws. MUST THINK J "What would happen if we reduced our traffic laws drastic- ally in number, and took down many of-our signals and signs? You might think we would have chaos and confusion: But would we? Or would the driver react by being less secure and more alert? Would he suddenly rea- lize that the, as a driver, has a personal responsibility and he has to think while driving." He said the two and a quarter Family Monuments Created 'To Individual Requirements STAFFORD BROS. TD. MONUMENTS 318 DUNDAS EAST 668-3552 SATURDAY RETURNS | PHONE 668-8252 -- SUPPLY TEACHERS Required to supply in area comprising Ajex, Picker. " ing Village, Bay Ridges, and Rosebank. If neces- sery, transportation may be provided. Apply by | phone or in writing, stating qualifications to: MR, H. BURNIE, 739 Lublin Avenue, . Bay R Ont. Phone Dunberton 839-3890 | 8 pam. until 10:30 SATURDAY ONLY .... Music by the "IMPALAS" Roller Skating: 8 to 10 P.M. Dancing: 10 P:M, til 12 WHITBY ARENA Make Up A Group--Join The Fun Roller Skating Is Good For Everyone million cars registered in On- tario travelled more than 20 bil- lion miles in 1963, and that by 1980 it is likely these statistics wil 'be doubled: UNSOLVED PROBLEM He called the problem of acci- (UNTIL= THAT -- LATE-LATE-HOUR, 70 INCREASE OUR ANOWLEDGE OF TWAT WATER Now Is The Time TENDERS WANTED | The Whitby Seperate School Board will receive tenders until 4 P.M. Tuesday, May 12th, 1964, for any or all of its requirements for Fire, Public Liabili- ty and Boiler Insurance. Information available April 27th and thereafter at the Board Office, 1003 Gifford St., Whitby. BENSON S. HAMILTON Business Administrator. Lyle Stevenson POWER] to think about Changing Your Heating System... FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Persons of means (money aNdjdents the "greatest unsolved males are instructed by notice to pay the tax within 48 hours. 'There are few defectors," he reported, "but those who do fail to pay are summonsed to court and end up paying judicial costs besides the $10 tax." He said it would be impossible to estimate the cost of collecting the tak ih Whitby. Anyone enlisted in the army, navy, or air force; students; and members of a municipal volunteer fire brigade are ex- empted. ' "I think it would be a good idea to stop the whole thing," eonfided the clerk-assessor. "It's been discussed frequently here (abolishing the tax) but, as yet, nothing has been done." Heads County Lacrosse Group Lyle Stevenson, Brooklin, was elected president of the Ontario County Lacrosse Association during its first annual meeting in Brooklin, Participating in this new la- crosse group are minor organ- izations from Oshawa, Whitby, Brooklin, Markham, Ajax, Bow- manville, St. John's Training School at Uxbridge, and the On- tario Training School at Bow- manville. The Brooklin senior lacrosse club and the bang Green Gael junior lacrosse MARRIAGE TRAP , are affiliate members. Surprisingly, he denied that! 4 constitution was approved responsibility) would have their|nroblem of traffic today," with say in municipal affairs. Some Canadian poll taxes, like Whitby's, date back well over 100 years. "1,430 fatalities and $48,500,000 property damage resulting from the 1963 total of 102,000 acci- dents in the province last year." UNITS, GROUPS, AUXILIARIES i Whitby Women's Institute held their annual meeting at the home of Mrs. Fergus Curl, 819 Byron street north, Wednesday, April 22. President Mrs. Earl Ward wel- the poll tax is exacted merely/and put into effect at the meet- ing. Plans for the 1964 season CLUB CALENDAR were made. Five-team pee wee and midget leagues will be op- erated this year, as will 4team MONDAY, April 27 novice and bantam leagues. All- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Explorers Ist Whitby Scouts star tournaments will be held for novice, pee wee, bantam and z midget series, at centres to be Salvation Army Brownies designated at a later date. Whitby Baptist Church Ex-| Other executive members are: plorers Vimy Ridge LOBA No. 639 Third Scouts and Cubs Ladies' ° d Mts. Sam ee boon Port Penry | district, presi 'of Ontario. South: who address- ed the members on the topic "Effective Meetings", stressing the need of finding the suitable person to fill the office to which they are elected. Mrs. Cawker conducted the election of offic- ers ear are as follows: president, Mrs. Everett King, first vice- president, Mrs. Russell Saun- ders; second vice Mrs. Gilbert Drewry; secretary first vice-president, John Platt; second vice-president, Ed Kelod- Auxiliary St. John's Anglican zie; directors, John Branch, Jim Church Ruth WA. Brady, Erwin Beauprie and Dave Walker. TUESDAY, April 28 Whitby Duplicate Bridge Club | WHITBY PERSONALS Red Cross work room | . Salvation Army Cubs 2nd| Bright spring hats, attractive Whitby po per and luscious des- St. Mark's United Church/serts all add up to an enjoyable Women Unit No. 1 afternoon at All Saints' After- St. Mark's United Church/noon Guild 'Dessert Card Women Unit No. 4 |Party' Wednesday afternoon in St.. Mark's " United Church|the Sunday School. The decora- Women Unit No. 9 ltion color scheme wax pink and Whitby Baptist Women's Socicty|plue, even the beautiful floral for Christian Service lcentre piece, later won by Mrs. Royal Canadian Legion Ladies'|G; Odlum. Mrs. A. B. Conrad in Auxiliary charge of decorations and prizes was assisted by Mrs. Stanley WEDNESDAY, April 29 {Armstrong in the drav'. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Chil-| dren of the Church | Lucky winners were: Mrs. |Eleanor Rycroft, Mrs. Olive THURSDAY, April 30 Ryzek, Miss Edith Barnes, Mrs. Christian Reformed Church Alice Evans, Mrs. Sally Gibson, Ladies' Society Work and Pray|Mrs. Lorraine Foote, Mrs. Whitby Baptist Church Cub|Perry Lawrence, Mrs. Sadie Packs Kelly, Mrs. Lynn Miles, Mrs. Salvation Army Women's Home/Tiny Sorichette, Mrs. Lilian League |Eastwood, Mrs. Marion David- json, Mrs. Hugh Baker, Mrs. H. FRIDAY, May 1 Bayes, Mrs. Milly McGary, Mrs. Red Cross Senior Citizens So- Rita Bradley, Mrs. S. Piper, ejal Club Mrs. Ruth Stubbings, Mrs. Kay Pentecostal Church Young Peo- Fertile, Mrs. Elsie Daly, Mrs. ple's Christ Ambassadors |Faye Speers, Mrs. McDougall iSr., Mrs. H. H. Goode, Mrs. SATURDAY, May 2 |John Goodwin, Mrs. Neil Short- St: Mark's United Church 4 W'sireed, Mrs. F. R. Gerry and Couples Club |Mrs. Mildred Henstock. Salvation Army Timbral Brg. ade , |ATTEND RALLY Salvation Army Young People's} St. John's Anglican Church Band { |Junior Auxiliary will attend a St. Andrew's Presbyterian) turning to their home this week- Church Junior Choir 'end after visiting for the past LAST TIME TODAY BROCK Evening Shows Start at 7 & 9 P.M. WHITBY Feature Starts at 7:15 & 9:40 TWENTIETH CENTUMY Fon PRESENTS doris day james garner polly bergen . eo ervemne THELIAL RITTER FRED CLARE DOW KRBTTS «ELLIOTT RE rehvek convaps mmm © AARON ROBEND ERG 4 MARTIN MELEE! me = PALL GORDON neers Recommended As Adult Entertainment SATURDAY MATINEE ONLY "The Safari" i | e IN TECHNICOLOR VICTOR MATURE--JANET LEIGH Storring: Rally. a. All Saints' Anglican Church, Whitby, Sunday, April 25. Father Leonard J. Wall, for- mer CWL Diocesan Spiritual Di- rector will be guest speaker at the regional 'Family 'Holy Hour" Sunday, April 26 at 3 p.m, in St. John the Evangelist Church, Plans were made by Miss Verda Packer, Spiritual Con- vener for Ontario County South CWL. All members and _ their families invited to attend, EUCHRE NIGHT. LOBA and. LOL Vimy Ridge Euchre Night was held at the IOOF Hall with the following winners. Ladies: Eva Hartrick, Mrs. K.. W. Southwell, Mrs. L. Cox, and Madeline Tran. Gentle- men: Charlie Paddock, J. Schlottat, S. Kelly and F. Foster. Door prize was won by Mrs. M. Connor. 1 Lunch was served by Mrs. Eveleen Weeks, Mrs. May Lint- ner assisted by Bill Brady. Next annual euchre will be held Fri- day, May 22. | Mrs. E, W. Archer, 114 St. John street east is now con- valescing at her home after a month's stay at the Oshawa General Hospital where she junderwent surgery. Her friends |wish her a speedy recovery. | CHRISTEN DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dolimont's baby daughter was christened at All Saints Anglican Church. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ormiston were godparents for Michelle 'Denise. Mr. and Mrs. Dolimont enter- tained at their residence, 129 Brock street s@uth, following the christening Mr. Florient Barrette and Mr. Lorain Bellemare, Larrinville, Temiscamingue, Quebec, are re- week with Mr. and Mrs. Jean Claude Barrette, 320 Rosedale drive. : Karen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Thomas, 604 Marja street, is celebrating her eighth; birthday today, April 25. 76 celebrate the occasion Karen will entertain friends. FAREWELL PARTY | The six- and seven-year-old| group of All Saints Anglican Church are arranging a presen- |tation party to be held in the|be Warish hall Monday, April 27. Mrs. Joan Osbourne will be din guest of honor. She has been in Speaker Stresses Need Finding Good Officers The officers for the coming) + president,| treasurer, Mrs. Earl Ward; dis- G trict director, Mrs. Farl Ward; alternate director, Mrs. William Pellow; flower convener, Mrs, Gilbert Drewry; auditors, Mrs. William Pellow and Mrs. Rich- ard Seaborn; phone Mrs. Percy Pascoe. NAME CONVENERS Conveners of standing com- mittees: Agriculture, Mrs, Rob- ert A. Smith; Citizenship, Mrs. Russel] Saunders; Home Econ- omics,. Mirs, William Pellow; historical Research, Mrs, C. G. McLean; Curator of Tweeds- muir History, Mrs. Frank Rob- erts; resolutions, Mrs. Fergus Curl; Public Relations Officer; \Mrs. Earl Ward. |. Delegates chosen'to attend the district annual were: Mrs. E. King, Mrs, E, Ward and Mrs. . Drewry. oF YOU DON'T . DRINK --» pay less for your auto insurance! Insure with ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, the one insurance company in Canada that issues poli- cies only to non-drinkers. | 'After the installation of new |officers Mrs. R, A. Smith show- jed two sets of slides 'Interna- jtional Peace Garden" and \"Visit to Institutes in North |West Territories". Members were reminded of the handicraft display at the district annual at Greenbank, May 26 or 28, also of the next }and OSBORNE jmeeting of Whitby Branch to! INSURANCE be held at the home of. Mrs Jeotfrey Curl, 101 Colston street,|PH. 668-5431 -- WHITBY |Brooklin May 27 at 7.30 p.m.| 218 DUNDAS STREET E. A social hour followed. Tea hostesses being Mirs. William Representing the Bonnetta, Mrs. C, G. McLean and Mrs. Fergus Curl. |SALVATION ARMY Salvation Army Women's Home League held its weekly jmeeting Thursday, April 23 at \the Citadel, Mrs. J. Kentner and her group were in charge of the |devotions, Captain Edward Reed in the absence of Mrs. Captain Reed chaired the meeting. This being missionary night, members worked on their scrap book. At next week's meeting mem- bers who attended the Peter- borough Home League Rally will report on the highlight of the rally. The meeting closed with pray- er and lunch was served by the group in charge. CO-OP UNION The regular meeting of the board of directors Whitby Co-op Credit Union, met at the home of Mrs. William Dalby, Warden- Wilson avenue, Wednesday, April 22. Mr, Joseph Bakker chaired the meeting. Reports from various commit- tees, financial, credit and su- pervisory were submitted. New business took the form of very enlightning and educational dis- cussions, Meeting nights have been set for the second Monday of each month. The Credit Union ex- |tends a welcome to anyone who jlives in Whitby area. If any in- formation is needed call 668-3482 or 668-4354, $$$» REQUEST DENIED BATH, England (CP)--A re- quest by firemen and ambu- lance men for a licensed bar at their social club has been turned down. A spokesman for city's watch committee said: "The station is not the place for one." We will be glad to give you full information, without obligation. RIEGER ABSTAINERS' INSURANCE Learn more in '64- EARN-MORE GO - AHEAD! Prepare For An Exciting and | Profitable Career In _ Business Why Wait? Enrol Now Fors Home Study Course * ACCOUNTING * ADMINISTRATION * SECRETARIAL * GENERAL BUSINESS MAIL FOR LITERATURE | Name | -Address | City .. Age = | charge of. this group since its formation and will be greatly missed. | Mr. and Mrs. Osbourne will establishing residence in Montreal. Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Jack Schieder aré in charge of the affair. WHITBY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Post Office Box 211 Whitby, Ont. with ESSO Heating Equipment YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 10 YEARS TO PAY -- IT'S SIMPLE . . . We'll look after ALL your Heeting problems +» » You just relax, and save, The best, and most dependable Fuel money cen buy end, free year-round service! We'll be gled to give you complete details -- No ebligation. You cannot lose! Phone us today. DIAL 419 BROCK STREET N, REV. DELOSS M. SCOTT, Minister SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 AM.--"FAITH TIDINGS" RADIO BROADCAST Station C.K.L.B, Oshawa ° ' 9:45 A.M.--WELCOME TO BIBLE SCHOOL 11:00 seating WORSHIP AND 7:00 P.M.---EVENING GOSPEL: SERVICE PASTOR'S SERMON: -- "LIFTED BY HIS GRACE" WEDNESDAY EVE., 8:00 P.M. Prayer, Praise and Pastor's Bible Class "Paul's Epistle to the Philippians" "YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT FAITH" 668-2991 WHITBY CHURCHES | THE WHITBY ROTARY CLUB --presents -- Rotary. Revue Starring: JOYCE SULLIVAN FRIDAY, MAY Is! 8:15 P.M. -- at-- Anderson St. High School An Ed Sullivan type show made up of local talent and headed by the star of Redio & T.V. Joyce WHITBY EMMANUEL BAPTIST REFORMED (Colborne Street West at Centre) REV. GERRIT REZELMAN Minister: REV. JOHN McLEOD THIRD CONCESSION WEST Organist ' OFF HIGHWA' Mr W. OE Ronen, AT.C.M, ome " 11:00 A.M, --- MORNING WORSHIP 7:00 P.M. EVENING WORSHIP 9:45----Bible School Classes for all ages, 8:15--B.Y:P.U. ST. ANDREW"S PRESBYTERIAN Corner Byron at St. John Rev. W. J. S. MeClure, B.A. Minister Mrs. P. N. Spratt, Organist 10:30 A.M. ENGLISH SERVICE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 P.M, DUTCH SERVICE 7 P.M. ENGLISH SERVICE EVERYONE HEARTILY WELCOMED . ST: MARK'S_: UNITED CHURCH - Rev. J. M, Smith, BA, B.D, Mrs. J. L. Beaton, ' A.R.C.T. Miss tle Newton, Deaconess 11 AM, "THE NEW CURRICULUM" Sunday School 9:45 A.M, Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors 11:00 A.M, Beginners, Kindergarten, Primary Junior Congregation, Infant Care, 9:45 A.M.--Sunday School 11:00 A.M. "WE NEED' Nursery core and Junior' Congregation Sullivan, : AT s:. MOODIE'S RESTAURANT PICKERING VILLAGE, HWY. 2 AT DUFFIN'S CREEK @ PHONE 942-1012 @ EVERY SUNDAY 4 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Featuring: _ HOT DISHES @ Various Salads @ ® 26 DIFFERENT SELECTIONS . ALL YOU CAN EAT seandhieiidnaiien The Ontario Department of Health cordially invite you to visit od THE ONTARIO HOSPITAL, WHITBY, ONTARIO It Is belief of your Department of Health that illness of eny kind is @ community affair--thot every citizen hos @ bosic interest, a basic desire, to understand ond assist. To help you become fully aware of the pro- fessional help eveilable to the people of this province we welcome the oppor- tunity to show you our facilities and how they are being «sed. You are invited to visit the hospital at the following times end dote during mental health week: ' OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th 1:30 P.M, -4P.M.--7 P.M. - 9 P.M, MENTAL HEALTH WEEK--APRIL 26 -- MAY 3 ONTARIO HOSPITAL, WHITBY Hon. Mefthew B, Dymond, M.D., Minister Only . .. 1.75 Per Person ae