[T1S1] his birth in Bergvern, Germany; his mother's family that settled in Brookhaven, MS; his maternal grandfather's store in Brookhaven opened in 1860; the story of his parents' meeting and marriage in Germany; early life in Germany; his education in Latin school; recollections of WWI; family life; moves to Frankfurt; discussion of Reform practice in Germany as compared to its practice in the United States.