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Fantasy-News, v. 5, issue 20, whole no. 125, November 10, 1940
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N E W S WHILE I T ' S H O T ! FANTASY-NEWS the science fiction weekly newspaper. SPECIAL PHILLY CONFERENCE EDITION***** PRICE: THREE ISSUES TEN CENTS. PHILLY CONFERENCE ATTRACTS MANY FAMOUS FANS: MOST EASTERN CLUBS SEND DELEGATES FOR REPRESENTATION. EDITORS SEND MESSAGES Laying to rest all rumors to the contrary, the PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE is being held today less than two weeks after the traditional date of Halloween. The gavel is in the hands of stf author Alexander M. Philips, who will probably call the gathering to order in the early afternoon. Secretary is Jack Agnew,the beloved Jackie, cousin to Bob Madle whose interesting articles have beeen appearing in ASTONISHING and SUPERSCIENCE STORIES, the life of any party. The responsibility of keeping order has been placed on the broad shoulders of big Jack Baltadonis at whose home at 1700 Frankford Ave the preliminary meeting will take place. Any delegate to the Conference will have his chance to address the body as long as time permits. The usual large number of representatives from the Queens Science Fiction League will include Hyman Tiger, Director; Bob Studley, Dick Crain, Bob Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sykora, Jimmy Taurasi, Rose Alberti, Bill Groveman. The Newark SFL will send Sam Moskowitz, Director; Alex Osheroff, Frank Strouse, Chris Muilrain. The Stranger Club of Mass. will probably send Director Art Widner, and Lou Kuslan will try to make it from Connecticut. The Solaroid(P. 2) [column break] QUEENS SFL APPROVES ALL-EASTERN SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE At its regular membership meeting last Sunday, the Queens Science Fiction League approved advance plans for the All-Eastern Science Fiction Conference to be held of May 4, 1941 in Newark, N.J. Harry Walton, author of "The Bomb From Beranga" the new story published in the first issue of FAMOUS FANTASTIC MYSTERIES was present, and, on being introduced, revealed that his successful yarn was on file for four years, and though well-liked by his wife and sister could not seem to sell. On hearing that the new editor of FFM was a soman, he dusted the yarn off, revamped it, put on some finishing touches, submitted it to Miss G naedinger, who snapped it up with relish. The meeting was opened at 4 PM with the reading of the minute s. The date of the All-Eastern Science Fiction Conference was announced, as well as news of the Cometeers, Off-Trail, a new fan mag by Giunta, and new library arrangements. The treasury report revealed that there was some $15 on hand. Two visitors, Frank Moroff, and Irving Lipton were introduced, and later Miss Irma Grunbery, sister to member Leonard was also presented. Late arrivals were Jimmy Taurasi, now no longer a member, Bill Alberti, Ronald Brandt. Members present wre Leonard Grunbery, Hyman Tiger, Bob Studley, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Unger and son Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sykora, Stan Bachrach, A. Lincoff, Pauline Lincoff,(P. 2)
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N E W S WHILE I T ' S H O T ! FANTASY-NEWS the science fiction weekly newspaper. SPECIAL PHILLY CONFERENCE EDITION***** PRICE: THREE ISSUES TEN CENTS. PHILLY CONFERENCE ATTRACTS MANY FAMOUS FANS: MOST EASTERN CLUBS SEND DELEGATES FOR REPRESENTATION. EDITORS SEND MESSAGES Laying to rest all rumors to the contrary, the PHILADELPHIA SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE is being held today less than two weeks after the traditional date of Halloween. The gavel is in the hands of stf author Alexander M. Philips, who will probably call the gathering to order in the early afternoon. Secretary is Jack Agnew,the beloved Jackie, cousin to Bob Madle whose interesting articles have beeen appearing in ASTONISHING and SUPERSCIENCE STORIES, the life of any party. The responsibility of keeping order has been placed on the broad shoulders of big Jack Baltadonis at whose home at 1700 Frankford Ave the preliminary meeting will take place. Any delegate to the Conference will have his chance to address the body as long as time permits. The usual large number of representatives from the Queens Science Fiction League will include Hyman Tiger, Director; Bob Studley, Dick Crain, Bob Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sykora, Jimmy Taurasi, Rose Alberti, Bill Groveman. The Newark SFL will send Sam Moskowitz, Director; Alex Osheroff, Frank Strouse, Chris Muilrain. The Stranger Club of Mass. will probably send Director Art Widner, and Lou Kuslan will try to make it from Connecticut. The Solaroid(P. 2) [column break] QUEENS SFL APPROVES ALL-EASTERN SCIENCE FICTION CONFERENCE At its regular membership meeting last Sunday, the Queens Science Fiction League approved advance plans for the All-Eastern Science Fiction Conference to be held of May 4, 1941 in Newark, N.J. Harry Walton, author of "The Bomb From Beranga" the new story published in the first issue of FAMOUS FANTASTIC MYSTERIES was present, and, on being introduced, revealed that his successful yarn was on file for four years, and though well-liked by his wife and sister could not seem to sell. On hearing that the new editor of FFM was a soman, he dusted the yarn off, revamped it, put on some finishing touches, submitted it to Miss G naedinger, who snapped it up with relish. The meeting was opened at 4 PM with the reading of the minute s. The date of the All-Eastern Science Fiction Conference was announced, as well as news of the Cometeers, Off-Trail, a new fan mag by Giunta, and new library arrangements. The treasury report revealed that there was some $15 on hand. Two visitors, Frank Moroff, and Irving Lipton were introduced, and later Miss Irma Grunbery, sister to member Leonard was also presented. Late arrivals were Jimmy Taurasi, now no longer a member, Bill Alberti, Ronald Brandt. Members present wre Leonard Grunbery, Hyman Tiger, Bob Studley, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Unger and son Jay, Mr. and Mrs. Will Sykora, Stan Bachrach, A. Lincoff, Pauline Lincoff,(P. 2)
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