Jack Cowell Vogler was the son of Early Monroe Vogler and Susanna Elizabeth Davis Vogler. He was born March 6, 1900 in Mt. Airy, N. C.
His wife was Bessie Viola Atkins Vogler. He attended school in East Bend, N.C. and he worked on his father's farm.
Jack came to Mount Airy in 1921. He operated a shop on Moore Avenue rebuilding car batteries. Later he moved across the Ararat River into Bannertown, where he operated a service station and automotive garage with William "Bill" Beasley and Pat Patterson. Jack married Bessie Viola Atkins Sept. 10, 1927. Jack and Bessie made their home in the Bannertown section of Mt. Airy, N. C. They had five children.
Two of Jack's brothers (Basil Bloomfield and John William) joined him in the business that was known as "Battery and Electric Service Company." Around 1932 Jack left the business partnership with his brothers and moved across the road and opened a new business in a small log building with a shed on the back. This business was known as "Vogler's Service Station". He specialized in welding, cutting, brazing and all types of battery, generator, starter and ignition repair and service.
In 1935 Jack built a two-story brick building with a garage adjoining the side. It was known as "Jack Vogler's Repair Shop". A restaurant was also operated in the brick building, but it was rented or leased out to other people most of the time.
In 1941 the road by-passed the business, causing the restaurant trade to slack off and eventually close around 1947.
The shop also contained apartments which were rented to relatives, friends, and for a number of years Mormon Missionaries. Jack continued to operate the shop until his death on September 4, 1981.

Written by : Susan Vogler Goings

Transcribed by: Norma Vogler Koontz


***photo restored by Max L. Vogler