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Imagination, v. 1, issue 4, whole no. 4, January 1938

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WAY OUT WEST ("Hi-Lites of Local Leag Life") By The Chapter Director.

Well, here we go on another instalment of the "monthly monotony"... A roundtable discussion was held on our 18 Nov meeting, the subject being: "Which is superior, scientific or weird fiction?" Henry Kuttner lead off very convincingly, & in no uncertain terms propounded the superiority of weird fiction. However, his merciless onslaught had little effect on the loyal s-f patriots. Sides soon were taken and the "war" became lengthy, with but few of those present (there were 21) maintaining neutrality. The verdict finally reacht resolved itself into the decision that the ideal forms of either were not debatable, which seemd to satisfy the majority.

At the 2 Dec meeting "Madge" was given a thoro going over. The policy of "simplifyd spelng" featured the discussion, the majority favoring to maintain it, the rest passive, with only a very few violent objectors. So as the matter stands now "Madge" will apear in her present "trim" form indefinitely.

A visitor at this meeting & a new member at the 16 Dec, proved to be one Philip Fink, once of New York City. Needless to say, he was bombarded by questions as to what goes on & who's who in NYC. He confirmd our suspicions of 6 mos. or so ago as to the true identity of Astounding's "Warner van Lorne" --guess who!

To the LA Public Library went 1/2 doz local-leagers on 20 Nov to attend an address by Eric Temple Bell, famous for many scientifantasyarns publisht under the pen-name “John Traine”. The lecture was given in conjunction with Natl Bk Wk, concernd Mathematics’ contribution to Philosophy. When it was over the Dr was approacht by Morojo with the object of having him as Guest Speaker at one of our meetings. Forry introduced him to “Madge” in her latest “dress” (Dec). Gratifyingly enuf he proved most receptive. It now only remains for a date to be set for his talk to us. More of this later. 

On 16 Dec our 2d Annual Xmas Party was held; in conjunction, the regular yrly election. The service of yours truly was retaind as Director, for which honor he is deeply grateful. Sec’y Perry Lowis being ill, Roy Squires was appointd to fill the vacancy.

Members & guests present totald 28, all of whom signd a petition urging issuance of a TWS Quarterly. 

Guests were Emil J. Petaja, famous fan & fantasy poet now permanently residing in LA, working for Technicolor; Hans Bok, pal of Petaja’s, fantartist extraordinary judging from the raft of remarkable exotic paintings he displayd; Billy Henebry, new boy but old fan, brot by Roger Starr; a gentleman with Henry Kuttner; & a young lady, Gloria Wiegand, with “Esperan Test”. 

Welcome back was Sophia van Doorne after an absence of 9 meetings. 

Hero of the evening was Art Barnes, who drove some 35 miles into town from Tujuna Canyon, then had the return trip to make around midnite. 

The Xmas grab-bag was again a huge success. Everyone brot a gift; about 9 o’cl. a sizeable pile was ready for distribution. Opend one by one, the gifts evoked gales of lafter or sighs of envy, as recipients uncoverd fanmags, early issues of major mags, trick toys, fantasy fotos, bound imaginarratives, bks (“Rocket to the Moon”, “Flash Gordon”, “Cave Girl”), &c.

A mysterious bx was raffled off by jokester “J”, which rattled & seemd to contain some liquid & had a match attacht to the outside, & which he declared was something no member had & everyone wantd & needed! The spectators proved speculators. Forry fascinated by insisting scarcely any investment could be too much to make for this prize, & a number of chances soon were sold. Conjecture as to the valuable (or invaluable) contents proved futile, as on opening it found certain para- (see pg7)

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2 WAY OUT WEST ("Hi-Lites of Local Leag Life") By The Chapter Director. Well, here we go on another instalment of the "monthly monotony"... A roundtable discussion was held on our 18 Nov meeting, the subject being: "Which is superior, scientific or weird fiction?" Henry Kuttner lead off very convincingly, & in no uncertain terms propounded the superiority of weird fiction. However, his merciless onslaught had little effect on the loyal s-f patriots. Sides soon were taken and the "war" became lengthy, with but few of those present (there were 21) maintaining neutrality. The verdict finally reacht resolved itself into the decision that the ideal forms of either were not debatable, which seemd to satisfy the majority. At the 2 Dec meeting "Madge" was given a thoro going over. The policy of "simplifyd spelng" featured the discussion, the majority favoring to maintain it, the rest passive, with only a very few violent objectors. So as the matter stands now "Madge" will apear in her present "trim" form indefinitely. A visitor at this meeting & a new member at the 16 Dec, proved to be one Philip Fink, once of New York City. Needless to say, he was bombarded by questions as to what goes on & who's who in NYC. He confirmd our suspicions of 6 mos. or so ago as to the true identity of Astounding's "Warner van Lorne" --guess who! To the LA Public Library went 1/2 doz local-leagers on 20 Nov to attend an address by Eric Temple Bell, famous for many scientifantasyarns publisht under the pen-name “John Traine”. The lecture was given in conjunction with Natl Bk Wk, concernd Mathematics’ contribution to Philosophy. When it was over the Dr was approacht by Morojo with the object of having him as Guest Speaker at one of our meetings. Forry introduced him to “Madge” in her latest “dress” (Dec). Gratifyingly enuf he proved most receptive. It now only remains for a date to be set for his talk to us. More of this later. On 16 Dec our 2d Annual Xmas Party was held; in conjunction, the regular yrly election. The service of yours truly was retaind as Director, for which honor he is deeply grateful. Sec’y Perry Lowis being ill, Roy Squires was appointd to fill the vacancy. Members & guests present totald 28, all of whom signd a petition urging issuance of a TWS Quarterly. Guests were Emil J. Petaja, famous fan & fantasy poet now permanently residing in LA, working for Technicolor; Hans Bok, pal of Petaja’s, fantartist extraordinary judging from the raft of remarkable exotic paintings he displayd; Billy Henebry, new boy but old fan, brot by Roger Starr; a gentleman with Henry Kuttner; & a young lady, Gloria Wiegand, with “Esperan Test”. Welcome back was Sophia van Doorne after an absence of 9 meetings. Hero of the evening was Art Barnes, who drove some 35 miles into town from Tujuna Canyon, then had the return trip to make around midnite. The Xmas grab-bag was again a huge success. Everyone brot a gift; about 9 o’cl. a sizeable pile was ready for distribution. Opend one by one, the gifts evoked gales of lafter or sighs of envy, as recipients uncoverd fanmags, early issues of major mags, trick toys, fantasy fotos, bound imaginarratives, bks (“Rocket to the Moon”, “Flash Gordon”, “Cave Girl”), &c. A mysterious bx was raffled off by jokester “J”, which rattled & seemd to contain some liquid & had a match attacht to the outside, & which he declared was something no member had & everyone wantd & needed! The spectators proved speculators. Forry fascinated by insisting scarcely any investment could be too much to make for this prize, & a number of chances soon were sold. Conjecture as to the valuable (or invaluable) contents proved futile, as on opening it found certain para- (see pg7)