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MONDAY, MAY 31, 1948 | THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE 770,701 Czechs Cast Blank Ballots In Sunday Vo Communists Win Despite O Shown mentary election -- their mean Communist-led goyernment. The Communist-led National Front ticket--the only one entered--received 6,429,145 votes, the ministry said. There had been no doubt of the Communist victory. by Voters By A. |. Goldberg Prague, May 81 (AP)--The Ministry of the Interior said today 770,701 Czechs cast blank ballots in Sunday's parlia- pposition s of showing opposition to the The ministry said the total vote® wis 17,100846 "of a registration of 8,005,887 There was no announce- ment of how many invalid ballots were cast. A total nf 806,041 voters did not ga to the polls or had their ballots' declared invalid. ' In some localities the protest bal- lots ran as high as 39 per cent. Many districts returned votes for the government ticket from 96 to 100 per cent. The figures for Bohemia-Moravia: Total vote 5454301; National front 4,920,250, blanks 525,051. Slovakia: Total 1,745,545; Nation- al front 1,499,805; blanks, 245,650. The Communist leaders, solidly entrenched since the revolution they directed jn February, had declared beforehand the elections would show the "will of the people and endorsement of the government. 'Vilem Novey, chief editor of Rude Pravo, official Condmunist party n r, éstimated the Commun- ists will get between 206 and 210 seats. He gave the Social Democrats 26 seats for Bohemia-Moravia and two for Slovakia. The Socialists and Catholic Peo- ples Party' were allotted around 20 to"23 seats each, the Slovak Renas- cence Party 12, and the Freedom Party in Slovakia four. From four to 10 seats will go to non-party. cen- didates, including those represent- ing trade unions. "The government list to which the voters were asked to say "yes" as- sured the re-election of everyone Communist Premier Klement Gott- wald wanted to remain in the cab- inet and parliament. These included Rev. Josef Plo- ghar, Roman Catholic priest who is Minister of Health His friends said he would remain in the cabinet des- pite a church edict that he should quit. Brantford Youth Leader Here For Y.F.C. Rally The Youth for Christ Rally on Saturday was under the leadership of Evon Hedley and a group of young ' people from Brantford. Harold Johnson, who very en- thusiastically led the group in' a time of singing, also gave his per- sonal testimony. He told how on several occasions during his life the Lord had interfered and led him on, until now he is studying for ' full-time service for the King of Mr. and Mrs. Hedley very beau- tifully sang "Jesus Brought Heaven To Me," Then Mr. Hedley with Harold Johnson joined together in a Negro spiritual," "Do Lord Re- member Me." "Jesus Is Mine," was the selec- tion chosen by Lyle Conlan for his piano solo-and Mrs. Hedley, for her solo sang, "Oh What:Love." To begin his message, Evon Hed- ley read the story from the fifth chapter of the Gospel according to John, about the impotent man. He compared the people around the pool then 'with those living today. "All people," said the speaker, "are impotent without strength and un- able to get to heaven by them- selves." Others are blinded by the god. of this world, while still more fall. into: the class of the "halt"-- who are just at a standstill, indif- ferent and not caring. Going on, Mr. Hedley pointed out, that some afe even withered, that is'dried up, useless and dead. "That is you," he sald, "without Christ." 'The speaker drew attention to the eighth verse of that chapter where Jesus said to the man: 'Rise, take up thy bed and walk."' The first step in the command, "Rise," was the man's salvation; the next, "take up," was his power and fin- .ally "walk," was' service. In- closing, each one, if he were the 'certain one 'whom Jesus was asking, "Wilt thou be made whole?" was: urged: to' rise, come to Him and- receive the power needed to serve thie Lord. : The next rally will be in St. An- ul Sneeting 1s panic. Watch S| is pl . Wal for further news about it in this paper. : GORED BY BULL Wingham, May 31 -- (CP)--Carl Proctor, well-known Morse Town- ship farmer, parrowly escaped pos- sible death when mauled by an in- furidied bull at his farm home. Open House At Harmony Draws Large Crowd MRS. KENNETH FLETCHER Correspondent Harmony, May 31--A capacity audience filled the auditorium of Harmony Public School to over- flowing last Friday night, when the annual "Open House" provided in- | terested parents and friends an op- | portunity to see the children's work and to enjoy the program. Avaliling themselves of the chance to visit the attractive class- rooms, to meet the staff and dis- | cuss problems with them, and to see | at first. hand the many and varied | things made. throughout the school | year, visitors thronged the build- | ing, going ' from room to room | making: many favorable comments. | Open workbooks on the desks | proved 'the fact that neatness and good penmanship rank high. Vari- ous samples of art on the walls of the rooms gave the impression that the interest taken by teacher and pupil alike was on 'a very high scale. In the Home Economics Dept. |p taught by Miss Betty Stewart, proof of skill in needlework and knitting was seen in the very pretty dirndl skirts each girl had made for her- self, as well as aprons, embroider- | ed towels, fringed place mats, and | tea-cosies. Of special interest to us was the display of woollen mitts, made from a polo-cloth or similar thickly napped material. Each pair | bearing the makers name, was in- | dividual with its design on back of | felt flowers, sequins and nail heads, | and embroidery. Some shellcraft work was also included in this dis- play. The boys proved how adept they have become at woodwork and other | manual crafts, taught by Principal Arthur Korry. Included in this de- partment were very attractive and well made table lamps, magazine racks, tumbler trays, samples of joint making, metal supports for clothes bars, corner or knick-knack shelves, and many other articles. | We came away feeling that not only had the boys learned the rudi- ments of carpentry, thus being bet- ter equipped for the future, but that they had learned patience and pre- cision that is so necessary, also a knowledge of tools, and how to use and care for them. We thought of the many happy hours they must have spent together while engaged in this work. Many interesting things taught by Mrs. C. Dolley, including draw- ing and sketching and crafts such as leatherwork and thonging left the feeling that the children of to- day must find school a very happy place to be in, where many things they like to do are taught. Rev. R. PF. Willson of the First Baptist Church, Oshawa, who is the instructor of religion in Har- mony Public School, spoke on the various phases of school work, not the least of which is Religious Edu- cation. He expressed his pleasure in doing this work, also for receiving such wonderful co-operation from pupils and staff during the two years he had been associated with them. He presented an award to Bessie Rodgers for having read more of her newly acquired New Testament than any other pupil. | These Testaments had been given to pupils recently by the Gideons, and a similar award was made to Sylvia Johnston for having read the three gospels and part of the fourth, St. John's. Presentation of the Farwell prizes was made by Clarence Green- tree, secretary-treasurer of Harm- ony Public School, who spoke of the pleasure it always gave him, presenting these prizes. This year his pleasure was marred because of the fact 'that Miss Florence Far- well had died recently. She had shown a keen interest in the school, al: © with her passing, a real friend had been lost. The awards were made as follows: To Anna Marie Hoskin for general proficiency, op- en to the entire school, a Bible; to Shirley Tubb for writing the best Health Essay, a Winston Diction- ary; also to Shirley Tubb for mak- ing the highest marks in Grade VIII, a Geographical Atlas of the Seize Communist Literature Quebec Provincial Police scan Communist literature seized in a raid on the Victory Book Shop, 254 St. Catherine St. E., i Police said the seizure was one of biggest in city's history. Letters of Appreciation i Are Received By MICHAEL O'MARA Canadian Pess Staff Writer London, May 31--(CP)--When the people of Canada sent thousands of foed parcels as wedding presents to Princess Elizabeth--to be distribut- ed by her among needy Britons-- | they may not have realized how deeply moved the recipients would e. Buckingham Palace was deluged For Food From Canadians by Princess you a long and happy married life." Spelling mistakes were frequent and more than one letter was writ- ten by a friend or relative and sign- ed with a printed name or an "X", | Otter writers made a proud point | of telling the Princess their age. "I want to think you for the gift which I received from you today and to tell you of the great happi- | ness it has given me. | "I am nearly 86 and can remem- '|in_ February, 1947. with letters from those to whom the | ber seeing your dear great great Princess sent the parcels--"the let- | grandmother when I was young. . ." ters filled a whole room," said one "It is with grateful thanks for observer. The writers, nearly all old [ food parsel you had sent to us... age pensioners, ynanimously stress- ed their humble gratitude and again and again wished the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh every happi- ness. Written on every kind of station- ery--from vellum saved from more well-to-do days to leaves torn from cheap scribblers--and more often than not in the quavery writing of old age, 'the letters generally said | something like this: "Your Royal Highness, "I am the recipient of one of the food parcels from Canada which you have allowed to be distributed in commemoration of your wedding. "For this I wish to express to you my thanks and appreciation of such an addition to my sadly depleted larder. "I would like to be allowed to wish and can asure you it was a God send to us..." "To Her Royal Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth it is with with sincere and gratefu lthanks for your love and kindness to us old people. It has cheered us both for we have both been ill, very ill. My husband is 8 and I am 73.... "I have felt as if I have known you all for have all you photo in books from babyhood up till your marriage. We was taught honour uur Royal family. I have book about our good Queen Victoria where she said I will be good. : . You have begun to follow in her footsteps. May God bless you and your dear husband. He looks nice and kind. . . "I hope you will always keep your heart open to the cry of those in despair and trouble. , ." ing Junior Champion in. the field and track events held on Empire Day. This will become an annual competition and has aroused much interest and enthusiasm among the boys. Mr. Korry, in referring to Douglas, who had passed away last October, spcke of his kindly smile and pleasant disposition. He was a favorite with his classmates, and all with whom he was associated. Douglas or "Doug" as he was known, was keenly interested in games and sporting activities of all kinds. It was on this account that his parents have chosen to perpetu- ate his memory in this way. The following is the complete program: 1. Rhythm Band. 2. Chorus: Room II; Teacher, Miss Betty Stewart--(1) Cradle Song; (2, All Through the Night; (3) Give a Little Whistle. 3. Chorus: Room I; Teacher, Mrs. A. Pauley-- (1) Bird's Lullaby; (2) Lightly Row; (3) Mickey | Mouse Birthday Party. 4. Presentation Rev. R. F. Will- son. 5. Chorus: Room IV; Teacher, Arthur Korry, Principal--(1) John Peel; (2) Come O'er the Sea; (3) Spin Maiden 8. Choris: Room /III; Teacher, A. E. aycock--(1) / Come Come; (2) What Can the Matter Be? (3) The Clock. 9. Presentation C.AG. 10. Film: 11. Solo: Rag Doll. 12. Patriotic Chorus, Room II-- "King in London." 13. Presentation of Cup. 14. "There'll Always Be An Eng- land," of Prizes by (Furtrading). Freddie; Film: Comic Birds | 'Confidence Man Gets Cars, Cash In New Racket Hamilton, May 31--(CP) -- One| of the. slickest confidence men in | Ontario is victimizing car owners throughout this district, J. W. Thompson, Hamilton's Inspector of | Detectives, said Saturday. The man apparently specializes in | buying cars with worthless cheques |fhen selling them immediately for | cash. The snag as far as the owner | | is concerned is that, once the car | has been bought by someone else in good faith, the police are unable | to seize it and return it to its right- | ful owner. | Four cases of this type of crime have been reported to the police in | the Hamilton, Toronto, and Brant- ford areas. The man approaches his victim, Inspector Thompson said, and. off- ers about $150 or $200 more than his car is worth. A deposit of $50 in cash is handed over and a bank book, showing a balance of some Is then paid by a bad cheque and the confidence man drives off. in the car. PASSENGER MISSING Liverpool, May 31 -- (CP) --MTrs. E. W. S. Muir, believed to be from Winnipeg, disappeared from the Cunard White Star liner Ascania in mid-Atlantic, it was disclosed when the vessel docked here Sun- day. Mrs. Muir, described as middle aged, was bound from Canada to | London, . CITY OF OSHAWA Hollywood, May 31 -- (AF) -- Dame May Whitty, 82, internation- ally known British character act- ress, died at her home Saturday. She had been in bad health for sev- eral weeks. At her side was her daughter, Margaret Webster, Broadway pro- ducer-director-actress. Dame May's husband, Ben Webster, died here The veteran actress held the title of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Brit- ish Empire, conferred on her by King George V for patriotic serv- ices in the First Great War. On the stage since 1882, she was a London and New York favorite for decades. She came to Hollywood in 1937 and became one of the Famed Character Actress Dame May Whitty Passes screen's foremost character act- Grateful For Royal resses One of her latest film appear- ances was in Sign of the Ram. Other leading productions in which she played include: Night Must Fall, Madame Curie, The White Cliffs, Gaslight, Devotion and Crash Dive, Dame May continued to make occasional appearances' on the stage. Last season she reappeared in her starring role in Night Must Fall in a summer stock company at La Jolla, Calif, Born June 19, 1865, in Liverpool, the actress married Webster in 1891. They subsequently appeared together in hundreds of Shake- Spearean performances. Shake- speare also has been the main dra- matic field for their daughter, Mar- garet, sole survivor, VETERAN PASTOR DIES | Toronto, May 31 -- (CP) -- Be- | lieved the oldest minister of the | United Church of Canada, Rev. | Charles W. Watch, 97, died in Hos- pital here Sunday. As a probation- | er he travelled the folllowing cir- cuits: Alton, Cooksville, Orange- | ville, and Bradford, and as an or- | dained minister Warsaw, Melville, | Fenelon Falls, Omemee, Canning- | ton, Oshawa, 'Brighton, Belleville, | Shelburne, Huntsville, Parry Sound; | Midland and Uxbridge. Young Quits As Editor Northern Daily News Kirkland Lake, May 31--(CP) -- Announcement was made Saturday of the resignation of Ralph P. Young as editor of the Northern Daily News. Mr. Young who came to Kirkland Lake in April 1947, from Guelph, will enter public relations work in Hamilton. He previously served in various editorial capacities on daily newspapers in Oshawa, Fort William and Guelph. of Elizabeth's marriage. The entire township of Coventry, which almost wiped off the map by Hitler's Luftwaffe, turned out to greet Princess during her visit. In behalf of the citizens of Coventry, Mrs. Morton, 99, shakes the handl of Princess Elizabeth for gift parcels the people received on the occasion was the IS THE The Answer of the $9,000, is offered for inspection. The | balance of the sale price of the car | The 1947 Surplus FRANK Progressive Conservative Candidate in ONTARIO RIDING MAN TO CARRY YOUR ™ PROTEST VOTE AGAINST "THE VINEGAR BUDG (The Ottawa Liberal Government's Heartless 1948 Budget) TO OTTAWA ON JUNE Liberal Bureaucrats at Ottawa to your repeated pleas for relief fro; HIGH TAXES and HIGH PRICE! HAS BEEN A HEARTLESS BUDG} in the Treasury at Ottawa is Bigger than the Entire Pre-War Buda YET -- We Get No Relief From Ottawa High Prices and High Taxes: DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT -- PROTEST Vete For FRANK McCALL Vote Progressive-Conservative Both Dc vs TAXES SECOND INSTALMENT DUE TUESDAY, JUNE 1st PAY TAXES BY MAIL IF CONVENIENT FAILURE to pay any one Instalment on due date em- powers Tax Collector to collect by several statutory cher, A. E. Maycock, teacher of fl Methods including *"attornment of rents" where prop- Grades V and VI. erty is Tenant occupied. Wold gtd dns a Ryd OFFICE HOURS: June 1st--9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 pm. to 9 pm. Korry to Ralph Myers for having C. L. COX, attained five 'first's, a total of Tax Collector. twenty-five points, thereby becom-' When first noticed by a neighbor, Richard Proctor, the victim was be- ing rolled along the ground. Proc- tor phoned Carl Proctor's wife, who went to his aid, beating off the ani- mal. Proctor suffered severe bruis- es and shock. 60 DIE IN FIRE Nanking, May 31 -- (AP) --8ixty persons were burned to death and 35 were injured when a train caught fire Saturday while cross- ing a osari River, near the capital: of Taipei, Central : News Agency reported Sunday. The fire 7as reported caused by an explo- of camphor oil aboard the , British Empire; to Patsy Cordy, | who by a vote taken by fellow pu- | pils of Grades VII and VIII, won | the prize for sportsmanship and | general proficiency. This prize do- nated by*Mr. Korry, was a book by L..M. Montgomery, .entitled "Mis- tress Pat;" to Wayne McCourt for highest average marks, and to Clara Mitchell for having shown the most improvement during the year, prizes donated by their tea- 8:45-9:00 p.m. CKDO Frank McCallum : 8:45-9:00 p.m. CKDO Frank McCallum "9:30-9:45 p.m CKDO Frank McCallum 8:30-8:45 p.m. CKDO and CFRB Hon. John Bracke 11:30-12:00 p.m. CFRB and CKDO Gordon Grayd June 1st June 2nd June 3rd June 5th June 5th