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MSA Bulletin, v. 2, issue 1, January 1940

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THE ROGUE'S GALLERY --- 3
Eddie Smart; Mt. Vernon, Maine
Perhaps by all rights Eddie should have been the first one to be honored in this column. Not only is he the oldest member; he was the first Maine fan to enter in an intra-state correspondence (with Avery); one of the three original founders of the M S A; he has contributed much to the club, including membership cards; but he's perhaps one of the oldest, if not the oldest, fans in the state; having started reading science---fiction with the first Gennsback AMAZINGS back in 1926, and some stories before that which were not in regular s-f magazines. At one time Eddie had one of the most complete collections of the time; although during the darkness of the depression this enviable collectoon [sic] shrunk away. In 1938 Eddie saw the article of AMAZING being selected as a typical pulp magazine to be inserted in the famed Time Capsule; and thus started in again on s-f. During the years that he was out a new clique had come into vigorous life --- that of Fandom. Eddie adapted himself almost instantly to the great Fan World, after contamination by Avery; and now is one of our most prominent members as far as activities in the club goes. Eddie has made a good many long-range visits through Waterville and Skowhegan; and is a regular correspondent of Jim's. He also writes to the Primus when he is able to get hizzonner to answer.
For a personal description, he is thirty-three years of age, married, no children, and is employed as linotype mechanic for the Kennebec Journal Publishing Company in Augusta. He is tall and lean, with the look of a pioneer. His hobby, outside of s-f, would be called tinkering, probably. He has recently built an enviable camp on Flying Pond, near his home. Incidentally, Eddie lives in Mt. Vernon, twenty miles from his job at the KJ. He has recently been appointed Assistant Secretary of the M S A; and should be called the Official Printer, as both the membership cards and the letterheads are due entirely to his own efforts and time. And we think you'll like his set-up for these letterheads. We do. gbc

FAN MAG REVIEW
FANTASCIENCE DIGEST, Vol 2; No 5- After a prolonged absence, this better class fan-mag finally made its appearance with thrity [sic] pages of fiction, fact, and departments by the leading fan authros [sic]. Hilite [sic] was Wollheim's article on the future of the fan-mag if a general war breaks out. Also includes "Why Ghouls Leave Home", by Ray Bradbury; three pgs pro-mag news of general interest; and many other interesting items. From Robert Madle; 333 East Belgrade Street, Philadephia. 15c

QUESTION!
Are there only ten SF fans in the whole blamed State? So far MSA notices have appeared in ASTOUNDING, AMAZING, FANTASTIC ADVENTURES and THRILLING WONDER -- and still no results. Have we got to run paid advertisements in the papers in order to get members? Or are all the other fans just lazy like the rest of us?
CREDIT: The blame for the lateness of this issue rests solely upon the President. Seems that Clarque just couldn't seem to find any time. Oh, well.

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THE ROGUE'S GALLERY --- 3 Eddie Smart; Mt. Vernon, Maine Perhaps by all rights Eddie should have been the first one to be honored in this column. Not only is he the oldest member; he was the first Maine fan to enter in an intra-state correspondence (with Avery); one of the three original founders of the M S A; he has contributed much to the club, including membership cards; but he's perhaps one of the oldest, if not the oldest, fans in the state; having started reading science---fiction with the first Gennsback AMAZINGS back in 1926, and some stories before that which were not in regular s-f magazines. At one time Eddie had one of the most complete collections of the time; although during the darkness of the depression this enviable collectoon [sic] shrunk away. In 1938 Eddie saw the article of AMAZING being selected as a typical pulp magazine to be inserted in the famed Time Capsule; and thus started in again on s-f. During the years that he was out a new clique had come into vigorous life --- that of Fandom. Eddie adapted himself almost instantly to the great Fan World, after contamination by Avery; and now is one of our most prominent members as far as activities in the club goes. Eddie has made a good many long-range visits through Waterville and Skowhegan; and is a regular correspondent of Jim's. He also writes to the Primus when he is able to get hizzonner to answer. For a personal description, he is thirty-three years of age, married, no children, and is employed as linotype mechanic for the Kennebec Journal Publishing Company in Augusta. He is tall and lean, with the look of a pioneer. His hobby, outside of s-f, would be called tinkering, probably. He has recently built an enviable camp on Flying Pond, near his home. Incidentally, Eddie lives in Mt. Vernon, twenty miles from his job at the KJ. He has recently been appointed Assistant Secretary of the M S A; and should be called the Official Printer, as both the membership cards and the letterheads are due entirely to his own efforts and time. And we think you'll like his set-up for these letterheads. We do. gbc FAN MAG REVIEW FANTASCIENCE DIGEST, Vol 2; No 5- After a prolonged absence, this better class fan-mag finally made its appearance with thrity [sic] pages of fiction, fact, and departments by the leading fan authros [sic]. Hilite [sic] was Wollheim's article on the future of the fan-mag if a general war breaks out. Also includes "Why Ghouls Leave Home", by Ray Bradbury; three pgs pro-mag news of general interest; and many other interesting items. From Robert Madle; 333 East Belgrade Street, Philadephia. 15c QUESTION! Are there only ten SF fans in the whole blamed State? So far MSA notices have appeared in ASTOUNDING, AMAZING, FANTASTIC ADVENTURES and THRILLING WONDER -- and still no results. Have we got to run paid advertisements in the papers in order to get members? Or are all the other fans just lazy like the rest of us? CREDIT: The blame for the lateness of this issue rests solely upon the President. Seems that Clarque just couldn't seem to find any time. Oh, well.