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Warner became active in science fiction fandom in 1936, although he was extremely reclusive, earning the nickname "The Hermit of
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on May 17, 1943, covering governmental agencies and the farming community, along with obituaries and general news. A rapid typist and fast writer, Warner would often begin composing his stories while taking down information from sources. He also excelled at page layouts and writing
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focusing on local history and served as the media representative on the
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