My grandparents were John W. Poffenberger and Lottie Elizabeth (Manghes)(Broschart) Poffenberger. below is a news article I got from my grandmother. Is the Secrist mentioned related to you?
Bob Knottek
Lawton, OK
rknottek@sirinet.net#2: Jul 13 Millerstown Methodist Class Picnics
Millerstown Methodist Class Picnics
Tuesday, Jul 13, seemed to be made to order for the Adelphian Class of the Millerstown Methodist Church, when they had their annual picnic at the home of Mrs. Lottie Poffenberger, at her cottage on the beautiful Juniata River. Acting as a co-hostess this year was Mrs. Nora E. Moyer.
The afternoon was spent playing games and contests and socializing. At 6:00 oclock the meal was served buffet style and of good food there seemed to be no end.
After the meal Mrs Reisinger held a short business meeting. Plans were discussed about accepting an invitation extended by Rev. and Mrs Merle Saxman to their home for another picnic in the near future. Transportation proving to be the main problem. This is being looked into by members and results will be reported later.
There were a few more contests. Some of the folks had brought some pictures taken years ago which caused a lot of merriment and happy memories. As the hour grew late the rather weary but happy guests departed.
Those in attendance were: Mr and Mrs Jay Reisinger, Mr and Mrs Chester Ulsh, Mr and Mrs Leroy Secrist, Mrs Emery Fry, Mrs Mae Crane, Mrs Alice Hopple, Mrs Myrtle Beacham, Mrs Jay Reed, Mrs Howard Johns, Mrs Mary Updegrove, Mrs Myra Russell, Mrs Mabel Dunn. Guests in attendance were: Rev. and Mrs David A. Downin, Laura Conner, Mrs Robert DeLancy, Mrs Florence Miller, Vickie Miller, Mrs Kathleen Ullery, Mrs Lottie Poffenberger, hostess and Mrs Nora Moyer, co-hostess.