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MSA Bulletin, v. 2, issue 3, April 1940

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NEW EDITOR GETS ACQUAINTED

Jerry Meader, new Editor of the BULLETIN, and his wife, Marguerite, called on Jim Avery at Skewhegan, Sunday, March 3rd. They were made welcome and much the surprise of both families was learned that Jim's moth and Jerry's wife both came from the same part of the coast; Mrs. Avery from Milbridge, and Mrs. Meader from Winter Harbor. Needless to say, both women immediately became friends and compared notes on the home folks. It's a small world after all.

From Skowhegan the Meaders and the Averys drove to Waterville. The women-folks took in a movie while Jim and Jerry hunted up the Primus, Jerry Clarke.

With the Primus and a friend of his, Winston Chumley, Chummy for short, they made the rounds of the magazine stores. Several members of the M S A were called but Fred Sawyer was the only one found at home.... The boys drove out to Fred's home where a meeting was held in the Secundus' Dodge. The illustration which Jerry had won from RAPalmer and several old copies of the old MARVEL TALES were looked over and received many favorable comments.

The meeting evolved into a discussion of the various pro mags with everyone agreeing that ASTOUNDING was the best of the lot. Whenever finances were mentioned, a painful silence always followed. It was agreed to reduce the dues from 10c weekly to 5c weekly, and to institute a membership drive.

After the meeting, the ladies were gathered up after nearly driving Clarke's father crazy hunting for the returned to Jim's where a most delcious supper was served by Mrs. Avery...

Jim poured Coffee and wine followed.

Jim and Jerry spent the evening discussing stf, fan mags, pro mags, the future of the MSA, and everything concerning stf, in general. During the evening Carl Paradis dropped in for a game of chess, but all three were led into looking over Jim's impressive collection; his fan mags outstanding. Jim is a fine fellow and always welcomes callers.                       gwm.

Charles Hornig has announced that unless many more subscriptions come in for the proposed SCIENCE FICTION QUARTERLY it will be dropped and all subscriptions received will be returned. This is a worth-while project and one that all fandom should back.
Wouldn't you, and you, and you, like to see a new quarterly issued? It brings back memory of the good-old-days, so send in your subscription if you haven't already done so. It is only 35c for something that should be good.

van Onlooker Says: I've always wanted to do a column of chit chat in the famous "Van Houten says" style, and here my only chance. Editor Secundus has asked for new and stuff with which to fill his pages, and since none seems to be forth-coming, these columns will be the answer to his problem. You'll find them here, there and other places where you'll least expect them. Some morning you may even find one tucked under your plate of bacon and X. They are written chiefly for my own amusement and benefit, and the only way you can stop them (heh, heh) is by sending in so much news Jerry won't have to use them! You must be doing something in the stf, line!

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NEW EDITOR GETS ACQUAINTED Jerry Meader, new Editor of the BULLETIN, and his wife, Marguerite, called on Jim Avery at Skewhegan, Sunday, March 3rd. They were made welcome and much the surprise of both families was learned that Jim's moth and Jerry's wife both came from the same part of the coast; Mrs. Avery from Milbridge, and Mrs. Meader from Winter Harbor. Needless to say, both women immediately became friends and compared notes on the home folks. It's a small world after all. From Skowhegan the Meaders and the Averys drove to Waterville. The women-folks took in a movie while Jim and Jerry hunted up the Primus, Jerry Clarke. With the Primus and a friend of his, Winston Chumley, Chummy for short, they made the rounds of the magazine stores. Several members of the M S A were called but Fred Sawyer was the only one found at home.... The boys drove out to Fred's home where a meeting was held in the Secundus' Dodge. The illustration which Jerry had won from RAPalmer and several old copies of the old MARVEL TALES were looked over and received many favorable comments. The meeting evolved into a discussion of the various pro mags with everyone agreeing that ASTOUNDING was the best of the lot. Whenever finances were mentioned, a painful silence always followed. It was agreed to reduce the dues from 10c weekly to 5c weekly, and to institute a membership drive. After the meeting, the ladies were gathered up after nearly driving Clarke's father crazy hunting for the returned to Jim's where a most delcious supper was served by Mrs. Avery... Jim poured Coffee and wine followed. Jim and Jerry spent the evening discussing stf, fan mags, pro mags, the future of the MSA, and everything concerning stf, in general. During the evening Carl Paradis dropped in for a game of chess, but all three were led into looking over Jim's impressive collection; his fan mags outstanding. Jim is a fine fellow and always welcomes callers. gwm. Charles Hornig has announced that unless many more subscriptions come in for the proposed SCIENCE FICTION QUARTERLY it will be dropped and all subscriptions received will be returned. This is a worth-while project and one that all fandom should back. Wouldn't you, and you, and you, like to see a new quarterly issued? It brings back memory of the good-old-days, so send in your subscription if you haven't already done so. It is only 35c for something that should be good. van Onlooker Says: I've always wanted to do a column of chit chat in the famous "Van Houten says" style, and here my only chance. Editor Secundus has asked for new and stuff with which to fill his pages, and since none seems to be forth-coming, these columns will be the answer to his problem. You'll find them here, there and other places where you'll least expect them. Some morning you may even find one tucked under your plate of bacon and X. They are written chiefly for my own amusement and benefit, and the only way you can stop them (heh, heh) is by sending in so much news Jerry won't have to use them! You must be doing something in the stf, line!