[T1S2] Respondent reminisces on father's Army service: 1942-1945, family lived in Austin, Texas; explains rationing of food during war and Respondent's attendance at school in Austin: 9th and 10th grade; notes family's move to Uniontown, PA and completing high school; explains father's establishment of dental practice in Washington, PA after attending dental school; uncle from McKeesport covered it during father's Army service. Respondent describes senior year at Uniontown High School: involved with school newspaper; National Honor Society, basketball; provides description of Uniontown, PA: picturesque, historic and beautiful town; gives names of Jewish families, their businesses and professions. Respondent comments on confirmation in Austin, Texas, and Bar Mitzvah in Uniontown, PA; recounts membership in Young Judea and Masada, Zionist organizations; describes religious observance in family: parents attended Friday night services, lit candles, explains grandparents kosher, parents not.
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