It is a stone’s throw from the Church of St. John the Baptist in Bystré to the local town hall. It was just here that the new communist leadership was based and established a National Committee. The organist Otčenáš became party chairman, crofter Zejvala chairman of the minority co-operative and foreman Máčala municipal secretary.

Pause a while in front of the renovated 15th century building with a typical onion tower. Do you see the three of them, proudly leaving the town hall puffed up with newfound power? This is a mere harbinger of things to come. Collectivisation, arrests and ruthless destruction of all who dare disagree or express opposition.