nostalgia

School Days, School Days

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Vintage mid-century school portrait of students dressed formally for a school photograph.

Published in 2011, the late John Eddie Vogt’s book, Witches, Bitches, and Other Small Town Folks, brings to life the quirky, unforgettable, and entertaining tales of growing up and living in Kendall County from the 1930s through the 1960s. Thanks to the gracious permission of his family, The Kendall Gentleman is honored to share excerpts … Read more

Cibolo Fun and food

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An elderly John Eddie Vogt in a red plaid shirt standing outdoors with a gentle smile, embodying wisdom and nostalgia.

The Mill Dam on River Road and the swimming hole below the bluff were popular spots for local youth, including Dale Bower and the narrator, who often went swimming despite the cold. However, these locations became polluted over time. Dutch Paul Adler’s cafe sold crawfish and turtle soup, attracting boys for their “bounty.”

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