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| − | [[File:JohnRoles.jpeg|thumb|left|John Roles. Art by [[Eddie Jones]] from ''[[Waldo]]'' No. 1. ]] | + | [[File:JohnRoles.jpeg|thumb|left|John Roles. Art by [[Eddie Jones]] from ''[[Waldo (Bentcliffe)]]'' No. 1. ]] |
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He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of [[water pistols]] at the [[SuperManCon]], but was quelled. | He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of [[water pistols]] at the [[SuperManCon]], but was quelled. | ||
| − | For a brief bio by [[Eric Bentcliffe]], see ''[[Waldo]]'' no. 1 (December 1959), [http://www.fanac.org/fanzines/Waldo/Waldo01.pdf online here]. | + | For a brief bio by [[Eric Bentcliffe]], see ''[[Waldo (Bentcliffe)]]'' no. 1 (December 1959), [http://www.fanac.org/fanzines/Waldo/Waldo01.pdf online here]. |
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Revision as of 09:05, 26 March 2021
(September 20, 1925–)
John Roles, a Liverpool fan, was a secondhand bookseller, antiquarian and collector. He was a member of the Liverpool Group (and served as Secretary for many years).
Roles was OE of OMPA. He was a Knight of St. Fantony. He published Space Diversions (including Xmas Greetings from the 'Space Divers') for the Liverpool Group, and Morph (for OMPA).
He tried to introduce the use of soda siphons in lieu of water pistols at the SuperManCon, but was quelled.
For a brief bio by Eric Bentcliffe, see Waldo no. 1 (December 1959), online here.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1957 — Knight of St. Fantony
| Person | 1925—???? |
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