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Southern Star, v. 1, issue 1, 1941
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The Telecastor SOUTHERN STAR Page 16 To the Fantasy Fan World: Announcement of a Southern S. F. Fan Organization may meet with a shrug and the remark "Just another ephemeral Club". Don't be misled. The "Dixie Fantasy Federation" is here to stay. A glance at the list of officers and board members should assure you of the sincerity and ability of its members. Out motto -- "Tolerance and Vision" -- should reveal the democratic ideals and purposes of our constitution, and the colors, Blue and Gray, contain the essence of the liberal understanding and civilization of the new South. We are bidding already for the SF Convention of 1942 -- which we have chosen to call the "Dixiecon". The deep South has always been noted for its hospitality and we feel that it will take us about two years to produce and achieve a SF Convention that will be worthy of the traditions and reputation of Dixie. Our Charter embraces a territory as far North as Maryland, extends to Florida in the South, Louisiana in the West, and includes the District of Columbia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Maryland. Ours is a democratic organization in which each member has voice and vote -- each member is an important part of the "DFF". If you live in any of the above mentioned states, and are interested in joining, please write to our Secretary, Joe Gilbert, 3911 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina. We are planning on a Columbia Conference in the early Spring, at which meeting we will conclude plans and preparations for attending the "Dencon" as a group. Needless to say, the "DFF" endorses the Dencon as the legal and legitimate SF Convention of 1941. The Columbia Conference will also conduct an official election of officers and board members. I hope to see most of the members at that time, especially the temporary officers and executive board members. I consider it an honor to act as temporary President of the DIXIE FANTASY FEDERATION -- Earle Barr Hanson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From The Chicago Rocket Field. Continued from Page 14. viewing the hall we looked at the Chicago sights, Charlie made a date with Trudy Hemkin for Sunday, and we went to see Bill Hamling. Spent the rest of the afternoon at Bill's house where Chester Gier was visiting, and that night after dinner, we went to 3156 Cambridge Ave., our "Lab" headquarters, and residence of Richard I. Meyer. While sitting around who happened in but George Tullis in his new Chevy. It was only about 8:30 so we decided to make a night of it. We went to a nearby nightclub where Chuck Wright, Chicago fan and musical entertainer, worked. We had a gab-fest with Chuck and Chuck told us of his new idea, whereby he wants to write a song, not a little ditty, but a real song, music and lyrics about science-fiction fans on the planets of the Solar System. It ought to be good. At any rate, after making the rounds, we made a wild dash for a bus to put Charlie on, in order to get him out to Otto Binder's house. It was the last bus through till 5 or so that morning, which was a few hours away, and we just caught it. As we did we said Auf Weidershen, and waved good-by to our very good friend Charlie Horning. May he come back and visit us again soon. For the rest of Charlie's trip, read his letter in the Dec. is- (Continued on Page 3)
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The Telecastor SOUTHERN STAR Page 16 To the Fantasy Fan World: Announcement of a Southern S. F. Fan Organization may meet with a shrug and the remark "Just another ephemeral Club". Don't be misled. The "Dixie Fantasy Federation" is here to stay. A glance at the list of officers and board members should assure you of the sincerity and ability of its members. Out motto -- "Tolerance and Vision" -- should reveal the democratic ideals and purposes of our constitution, and the colors, Blue and Gray, contain the essence of the liberal understanding and civilization of the new South. We are bidding already for the SF Convention of 1942 -- which we have chosen to call the "Dixiecon". The deep South has always been noted for its hospitality and we feel that it will take us about two years to produce and achieve a SF Convention that will be worthy of the traditions and reputation of Dixie. Our Charter embraces a territory as far North as Maryland, extends to Florida in the South, Louisiana in the West, and includes the District of Columbia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Maryland. Ours is a democratic organization in which each member has voice and vote -- each member is an important part of the "DFF". If you live in any of the above mentioned states, and are interested in joining, please write to our Secretary, Joe Gilbert, 3911 Park Street, Columbia, South Carolina. We are planning on a Columbia Conference in the early Spring, at which meeting we will conclude plans and preparations for attending the "Dencon" as a group. Needless to say, the "DFF" endorses the Dencon as the legal and legitimate SF Convention of 1941. The Columbia Conference will also conduct an official election of officers and board members. I hope to see most of the members at that time, especially the temporary officers and executive board members. I consider it an honor to act as temporary President of the DIXIE FANTASY FEDERATION -- Earle Barr Hanson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From The Chicago Rocket Field. Continued from Page 14. viewing the hall we looked at the Chicago sights, Charlie made a date with Trudy Hemkin for Sunday, and we went to see Bill Hamling. Spent the rest of the afternoon at Bill's house where Chester Gier was visiting, and that night after dinner, we went to 3156 Cambridge Ave., our "Lab" headquarters, and residence of Richard I. Meyer. While sitting around who happened in but George Tullis in his new Chevy. It was only about 8:30 so we decided to make a night of it. We went to a nearby nightclub where Chuck Wright, Chicago fan and musical entertainer, worked. We had a gab-fest with Chuck and Chuck told us of his new idea, whereby he wants to write a song, not a little ditty, but a real song, music and lyrics about science-fiction fans on the planets of the Solar System. It ought to be good. At any rate, after making the rounds, we made a wild dash for a bus to put Charlie on, in order to get him out to Otto Binder's house. It was the last bus through till 5 or so that morning, which was a few hours away, and we just caught it. As we did we said Auf Weidershen, and waved good-by to our very good friend Charlie Horning. May he come back and visit us again soon. For the rest of Charlie's trip, read his letter in the Dec. is- (Continued on Page 3)
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