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MFS Bulletin, v. 3, issue 1, whole no. 13, January 1943

MFS Bulletin, Vol. 3, Number 1 Page 7

nose. Ecco Connor kept yelling "I want the first issue of Clayton Astounding; I want the first issue of Clayton Astouding," so we calmly cut out his tongue - he now speaks Esperanto fluently. Robinson no longer needs his earmuffs as Niel became so wrathful over a disputed issue of Wonder stories that he tore it up in little bits and stuffed it all down Robison's good ear. All in all, the fracas acutely resembled a Black Mass. But the boys all have their dearly beloved mags now, but I fear they lost some of their senses in the deal.

MFS MEETING OF DECEMBER 29th - By John Gergen

This was absolutely the finest of any of the MFS meetings I've attended! There were only 8 members present: Sam Russell, Gordon Dickson, art Osterlund, Manse Brackerney, Ollie Saari, Arden (Buns) Benson, Fred Wagner, and John Gergen. The meeting was held in the apartment of John Gergen. Brackney arrived first, and he and Gergen soon got into an argument (peaceful, of course), and when Gordy and Sam knocked, they were soon admitted. Everyone divulged the latest bit of dirt he'd founf, and all four were soon enjoying themselves fangabbing and discussing this and that. Sam had brought along 4 books, and everyone had to look those over, people started to shred Gergen's collection, and Sam was wild with joy when he learned that there was a fellow in New Hampshire who wanted to sell old Weird Tales for 30c each - in brand-new condition. About an hour later, Ollie's StfNash drove up, and Buns and Ollie stepped out and into the house. Ollie was no end astounded to discover that Odd Tales was just a clever hoax, was even more amazed when John ran out with a copy of Censored in which appeared a story he'd frogotten he'd ever written (he hurriedly disclaimed it, but I thot it rather good), and Buns repaired to the kitchen to call a certain mysterious party.
Gordy Disckson, in the meanwhile, had sunk deep in the davenport, reading one of the Thorne Smith books there. Art, Manse, John, and Sam were looking over the pros just appeared, and discussing the new fanzines. Art mourned for the old several to prove his point. That only started their fnacy - their fancy happening to be to pull magazines out of John's book case.
It wasn't a brawl, however - Art and Manse had a discussion on Magarian's work which brought in almost all the other members, too. Ollie noticed a new fanzine by the name of Rocket Flight, and sat down forthwith and subscribed. The others avowed to do so as soon as they could.
People were so engrossed in their discussions they didn't notice when I hollered to come and get it. It was postponed, however, when Ferd Wagner walked in, and after greetings had been exchanged, attention was turned to the food. Everyone sat around the table, and talked about the issue of Rocket Flight. Ollie made a few objections to the ideas therein, and we soon got into a first-class argument. All about John, Sam Manse, and Ollie soon got up and continued about their discussions and arguments (breaking up into small groups, and talking individually). The four still at the table became quite deep in their argument, and finally managed to plot out the course that a rocket which could attain the speed of 5 miles per second, would have to take in order to break Earth's gravity. There is no need to detail it here as Ollie is thinking of writing on the subject for the aforementioned Rocket Flight.
Besides this, the complete plot for a story which Ollie also intends to write was out in detail. A very successful meeting!

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nose. Ecco Connor kept yelling "I want the first issue of Clayton Astounding; I want the first issue of Clayton Astouding," so we calmly cut out his tongue - he now speaks Esperanto fluently. Robinson no longer needs his earmuffs as Niel became so wrathful over a disputed issue of Wonder stories that he tore it up in little bits and stuffed it all down Robison's good ear. All in all, the fracas acutely resembled a Black Mass. But the boys all have their dearly beloved mags now, but I fear they lost some of their senses in the deal. MFS MEETING OF DECEMBER 29th - By John Gergen This was absolutely the finest of any of the MFS meetings I've attended! There were only 8 members present: Sam Russell, Gordon Dickson, art Osterlund, Manse Brackerney, Ollie Saari, Arden (Buns) Benson, Fred Wagner, and John Gergen. The meeting was held in the apartment of John Gergen. Brackney arrived first, and he and Gergen soon got into an argument (peaceful, of course), and when Gordy and Sam knocked, they were soon admitted. Everyone divulged the latest bit of dirt he'd founf, and all four were soon enjoying themselves fangabbing and discussing this and that. Sam had brought along 4 books, and everyone had to look those over, people started to shred Gergen's collection, and Sam was wild with joy when he learned that there was a fellow in New Hampshire who wanted to sell old Weird Tales for 30c each - in brand-new condition. About an hour later, Ollie's StfNash drove up, and Buns and Ollie stepped out and into the house. Ollie was no end astounded to discover that Odd Tales was just a clever hoax, was even more amazed when John ran out with a copy of Censored in which appeared a story he'd frogotten he'd ever written (he hurriedly disclaimed it, but I thot it rather good), and Buns repaired to the kitchen to call a certain mysterious party. Gordy Disckson, in the meanwhile, had sunk deep in the davenport, reading one of the Thorne Smith books there. Art, Manse, John, and Sam were looking over the pros just appeared, and discussing the new fanzines. Art mourned for the old several to prove his point. That only started their fnacy - their fancy happening to be to pull magazines out of John's book case. It wasn't a brawl, however - Art and Manse had a discussion on Magarian's work which brought in almost all the other members, too. Ollie noticed a new fanzine by the name of Rocket Flight, and sat down forthwith and subscribed. The others avowed to do so as soon as they could. People were so engrossed in their discussions they didn't notice when I hollered to come and get it. It was postponed, however, when Ferd Wagner walked in, and after greetings had been exchanged, attention was turned to the food. Everyone sat around the table, and talked about the issue of Rocket Flight. Ollie made a few objections to the ideas therein, and we soon got into a first-class argument. All about John, Sam Manse, and Ollie soon got up and continued about their discussions and arguments (breaking up into small groups, and talking individually). The four still at the table became quite deep in their argument, and finally managed to plot out the course that a rocket which could attain the speed of 5 miles per second, would have to take in order to break Earth's gravity. There is no need to detail it here as Ollie is thinking of writing on the subject for the aforementioned Rocket Flight. Besides this, the complete plot for a story which Ollie also intends to write was out in detail. A very successful meeting!