The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-03

the parade representing the Marine Corps Detachment of Naugatuck
 In an address of welcome Warden Leo J. Brophy, declared:
 We are glad that you have re- turned to enjoy the happiness that America offers. Just as we turned to you for help when foreign foes threatened our very existence, we now turn to you for help, advice and cooperation in local, state, na- tional and international affairs. Just as your courage and strength brought victory to our armed forces, so will your energy and vision aid in establishing a just and lasting peace.
 We welcome you back to Naug- atuck today, but our words would mean nothing if we did not turn our thoughts to those who left Naug- atuck-never to return We recognize our debt of gratitude to your fallen comrades, and the mem ory of those who gave their lives in enshrined in the most enduring of memorials - our hearts and minds. Our obligation to them is beyond payment. Their memory we cherish"
 Talbot Speaks
 The formal welcome home cere- mony opened with the Star Spangled Banner by the Naugatuck Community Band. The Rev. Paul Heating of St. Francis Church gave the invocation.
 Following the address of welcome by Warden Brophy, Rep. Joseph E. Talbot spoke, emphasizing that the governing body of the United States was always with them the veter- ans) in spirit and did its best to re- main faithful to them throughout the war and after the surrender.
 Paul BuckmIler, chairman of the committee on entertainment, intro duced the six acts of vaudeville, which drew laughs and applause from the audience.
 The floats were: Knights of Col umbus, Bristol Company, w. j.. Megin, Inc, U. s. Rubber Go. Foot wear plant; VFW, Free Motors, Inc, Naugatuck Red Cross, American Legion, Montanari Rado Post, Gold Star Post, Beacon Valley Grange, Odd Fellows, Elks, Naugatuck Daily News, Naugatuck Merchants Bureau, Pond Hill Community Club, West Side Community Club, Disabled American Vets, Naugatuck Chem ical Co.,, Tarnowsky's Food Store. Rotary Club, and Rebekah Lodge.
 Mrs. David Tbersole of 31 New Street was the winner of the Chrys- Ter automobile offered as the grand prize at the Welcome Home celebra- uon at Linden Park Monday.
 Mrs. J. Louis Roberts of 266 Hill side Avenue was the runnerup, and if Mrs. Ebersole fails to call for the car within one week, it will % to Mrs. Roberts.
 Paul Buckmiller was master of ceremonies for the awarding of prizes.
 Cash awards were awarded to vex- eranS. These were: George Mondich, 157 Rubber Avenue, $1OO; Frank H. Mehigen, 93 Meadow Street, $75; Robert Mariana, 79 Cherry Street, SIS; Edwin s. Ruella, $50; James Weaving, 57 Aetna Street, $50; Ches- ter s. Jankowski, 20 Hoadley Street, $50; Frank J. Hubbell, l Central Avenue, $50; John Baker, Bristol Terrace, $50; Leonard J. Lietton, 55 Andrew Avenue, $50.
 Andrew Rusneck, 19 Baldwin Greet, $25; Jane J. Czplicki, 15 City Hill Street, $25; Thomas J. Phillips, 142 Maple Street, $25; Raymond E. Farmer, 69 Highland Avenue, $25; August A. Butkus, 68 Arch Street, $25; Chester P. Isbell, Jr., 3O1 Hill side Avenue, $25; Clayton S. Davis, 154 High Street, $25; James J. zo- nino. 173 Ward treet, $25; Theodore Hubbell, 79 Pleasant Avenue, $25; Francis Orlowski, 24 Goodyear Ave- nue, $25,