Compiled by Lou Hunsinger Jr.

Beneath a canopy of cloudless skies, fanned by gentle cooling breezes and environed with stately arches and a wilderness of waving flags and elaborate decorations, Muncy observed its Welcome Home Day on Saturday in a manner which must have sent a thrill of appreciation and pride through every soldier in whose honor it was celebrated.

The day was observed in characteristic Muncy fashion and it was a happy coincidence that it fell on the day in which the treaty of peace was signed at Versaille.

Of over 175 men in the service from the district in which Muncy is included and 140 from the borough alone. 125 were present and took part in the festivities and other activities of the day. Every soldier turned out in the parade and these with the various fraternal and war work organizations made up a body which filled Main Street from one end of town to the other.

The parade which was the big event of the day, moved promptly on time at 2 o’clock and marched and countermarched the length of Main Street which was gaily decorated with flags and bunting. No effort had been spared to make this culminating feature of the day and the “golden court” in front of the post office was a beautiful work of art. Four large pillars were placed in position forming a large square and the space above was connected at the top with golden loops of chenille. It was gathered at the center with a large golden star in honor of the only man Muncy mourns as lost in action and whom her people hope may still yet be alive, Lieutenant Roland Ritter. Each of the four pillars composing the court were covered with electric bulbs and in the panels of the base were individual oval shields containing pictures of Washington, Lincoln, Pershing and President Wilson.