3.8.7 Bernice Melva Vogt.
Born: 2 October 1918.
Married: Colin Campbell Congdon.
Educated at Mypolonga Primary and Murray Bridge High Schools, Bernice then became the telephonist, while the family had the Post Office, and assisted in the store.
Bernice was a very good pianist, sang in the church choir, played tennis, basketball and golf. After her marriage she and her husband Colin
purchased a small farm on which they grew lucerne, sweet corn and vegetables for local consumption. In 1972 they sold their farm and bought a house in Murray Bridge where Colin worked at John Shearer & Sons implement works in the spare parts department. He was a keen golfer and bowls player.