It's Reunion Time Again!

Family Association Meets for 53rd Reunion

     July 11, 2004

The Purbaugh-Poorbaugh Association 53rd Family reunion will be held on July 11, 2004 at the Mt. Olivet Church Picnic Grove 9 miles south of Berlin, PA, off Rt. 160 on legislative Rt. 2020.  Join the fun, food and excitement of visiting with relatives and reliving memories of the clan!

In 1952 Myrtle Alice Shaffer returned from Nebraska to visit relatives in Somerset County, PA where her mother had been born and the rest is history.  About 150 attended that first picnic and the tradition was born.  In recent years, relatives from as far away as Alaska, California, Texas and Florida have traveled to join us.

Thanks to the hard work of many, the original family cemetery has been restored and a Family History Book and a 1988 Supplement were published.  A tour of the cemetery is available for those who wish to participate.

Particulars:

                        Sunday July 11, 2004 Mt Olivet Church Grove
                        Lunch Hour 12:30 PM
                        Activities for the Children     Brief Program
                        Good Food and Tales of the Past
                        Visit Philipp's Grave Site

What To Bring:

                        Covered dish and or salad and dessert*
                        Table Service
                        Hot & cold beverages provided

                        *If you will be traveling a long distance contact
                         Charlene Poorbaugh 
                               1675 Poorbaugh Rd, Fairhope PA 15538              
                                814-267-5943
                         or e-mail Pam Hetrick pamhetrick@wpia.net to make arrangements. 

Make the Family Reunion a part of your vacation plans this year.