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THE MSA BULLETIN
JAN 1940 VOL. 2 NO. 1
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE MAINE SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION
INFORMAL M S A MEETING GIVES BIRTH TO PLANS FOR YEARBOOK
On Sunday, November 26, Secretary Jill Avery dropped in on the Prexy at his home for a get-together. Among other more or less important discussed were things plans for the number one "Main Progress." --- the yearbook to be published (maybe) by the M S A. There are rumors rampant that it will come out sometimes during the middle of the summer of '40. We, the editors, plan for a complete history of M. S. A. activities up to the time the annual goes to press; complete section of biographies of all members at printing; and perhaps some stuff and fiction from members and the outside fans. Incidentally, any suggestions members may have are extremely welcome.
At this meeting the plans relative to buying the mimograph as set forth in Special Bulletin #2 were completed. Tabulations of the response from this query were in favor of the club paying half and Jim paying the rest; so Jim turned over the money. The Club now owns a mimeo. Outside of the club's work, the members are entitled to use of the machine at any time. Only need is stencils, etc., that they might use. Members, of course, must furnish these. For further data see either the President or the Secretary. The machine is located at the office of the Secretary, 55 Middle Street; Skowhegan.
     Before he left for home, Jim bought three mags for his collection, and heard some of the Primus' by-no-famous records. On his way home he found a ride with another C M P employee -- surprising them both. Wee world

OFFICIAL EXCHANGE LIBRARY OF FAN MAGAZINES NOW AVAILABLE
Due to a number of reciprocal exchange agreements, the M S A now has a circulating library of fan mags. These magazines are available to members upon request for ideas of other fan publications. There is a limited supply at present, but we are in hopes of a few more before long. Olin F. Wiggins was first to swap with a copy of SCIENCE FICTION FAN, his one of the rare printed fan-mags in existence. And a swell issue it is. Others include SPACE AYS of Harry Warner; Tucker's LE ZOMBIE, and a copy of the last COSMIC TALES published under the editorship of Kuslans. More on thw [sic] way. Write Jim Avery. The Primus don't know nothing about 'em.

OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION LETTERHEADS SOON TO BE FINISHED
Word comes from our more-or-less official printer, Eddie Smart, that letterheads for use in official correspondence of the organization are in the process of make-up; and will soon be released. More stickers are on tap at the Secretary's if any member wants more. (The Prexy has a handfull, too.) These are to be kept in stock at all times, so if you want some more, holler.

NOTICE --- AND R. S. V. P.
Will any readers of the BULLETIN wishing a department of advance news of the professional mags please write to the Secretary? If enough requests are received, an attempt will be made to have the various editors supply this information. Remember, we must have sufficient requests to make the necessary contacts.

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THE MSA BULLETIN JAN 1940 VOL. 2 NO. 1 PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE MAINE SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION INFORMAL M S A MEETING GIVES BIRTH TO PLANS FOR YEARBOOK On Sunday, November 26, Secretary Jill Avery dropped in on the Prexy at his home for a get-together. Among other more or less important discussed were things plans for the number one "Main Progress." --- the yearbook to be published (maybe) by the M S A. There are rumors rampant that it will come out sometimes during the middle of the summer of '40. We, the editors, plan for a complete history of M. S. A. activities up to the time the annual goes to press; complete section of biographies of all members at printing; and perhaps some stuff and fiction from members and the outside fans. Incidentally, any suggestions members may have are extremely welcome. At this meeting the plans relative to buying the mimograph as set forth in Special Bulletin #2 were completed. Tabulations of the response from this query were in favor of the club paying half and Jim paying the rest; so Jim turned over the money. The Club now owns a mimeo. Outside of the club's work, the members are entitled to use of the machine at any time. Only need is stencils, etc., that they might use. Members, of course, must furnish these. For further data see either the President or the Secretary. The machine is located at the office of the Secretary, 55 Middle Street; Skowhegan. Before he left for home, Jim bought three mags for his collection, and heard some of the Primus' by-no-famous records. On his way home he found a ride with another C M P employee -- surprising them both. Wee world OFFICIAL EXCHANGE LIBRARY OF FAN MAGAZINES NOW AVAILABLE Due to a number of reciprocal exchange agreements, the M S A now has a circulating library of fan mags. These magazines are available to members upon request for ideas of other fan publications. There is a limited supply at present, but we are in hopes of a few more before long. Olin F. Wiggins was first to swap with a copy of SCIENCE FICTION FAN, his one of the rare printed fan-mags in existence. And a swell issue it is. Others include SPACE AYS of Harry Warner; Tucker's LE ZOMBIE, and a copy of the last COSMIC TALES published under the editorship of Kuslans. More on thw [sic] way. Write Jim Avery. The Primus don't know nothing about 'em. OFFICIAL ASSOCIATION LETTERHEADS SOON TO BE FINISHED Word comes from our more-or-less official printer, Eddie Smart, that letterheads for use in official correspondence of the organization are in the process of make-up; and will soon be released. More stickers are on tap at the Secretary's if any member wants more. (The Prexy has a handfull, too.) These are to be kept in stock at all times, so if you want some more, holler. NOTICE --- AND R. S. V. P. Will any readers of the BULLETIN wishing a department of advance news of the professional mags please write to the Secretary? If enough requests are received, an attempt will be made to have the various editors supply this information. Remember, we must have sufficient requests to make the necessary contacts.