This page contains the 1st few years of the Grapevine monthly magazine in their entirety: Vol. III, No. 8, January, 1947 to Vol. IV, No. 7, December, 1947.
Grapevine, VOL. III, NO. 8, JANUARY, 1947 (12 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Alcoholic Ills and A. A. Compared to Mankind – (Editor’s Note—The following is quoted from a talk delivered by Dr. Ervin Scale of New York City, president of the International New Thought Alliance.)
- Ruts Are Mixed In Phone Calls To A.A. and AAA – (Editor’s Note—The following trial and tribulation story is reprinted from a recent issue of the Pittsburgh Pa.] Post-Gazette.)
Grapevine, VOL. III, NO. 9, FEBRUARY, 1947 (12 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- A Word to the Wise A.A. Parent – (Editor’s Note: The following was written by an A.A.’s 21-year-old daughter who was at first skeptical but now has seen how A.A. works.)
- Who Uses All Those Sleeping Tablets – From the N. Y. Herald-Tribune
Grapevine, VOL. III, NO. 10, MARCH, 1947 (12 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Remembering a Girl—Defeated Except Once – C. F. McD., Arlington, Va.
- Roundup In Texas Set for June 16-18
- ‘Siwash’ Ranchers Work Out Unique 12th Step Technique – Ted M., Denman Island, British Columbia
Grapevine, VOL. III, NO. 11, APRIL, 1947 (12 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Will, Through A. A., Fosters Spiritual Grace – R. F. S., Montclair, N. J. – “The fact is that most alcoholics . . . have lost the power of choice in drink. Our so-called will power becomes practically non-existent . . . We are without defense against the first drink.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, p. 35).
- Mexico City Group Welcomes Visitors – L. J., Mineola, N. Y.
- Newspaper Series Helps Growth in Bermuda
Grapevine, VOL. III, NO. 12, MAY, 1947 (12 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Our Blessings Prove Real Miracle of A.A. – E. B., Chicago, Ill.
- Family Groups Make Headway In California
- You Can Take It With You!
- NOTICE, CORRESPONDENTS!
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 1, JUNE, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Sedatives Easy, and Deadly, Too – Bill H., Victoria, B. C. – (The author of the following article is both an M.D., and an A.A., and thus writes with the conviction of both professional and personal observation, — Ed.)
- Juneau, Alaska, Among New Groups
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 2, JULY, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Happy Vacation, With a Few Safeguards
- Iceland and Sweden Now Have AA Groups
- Where’d You Hide It? [contest]
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 3, AUGUST, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Many Studies Aid Education on Alcoholism
- Put and Take – (The following points were set forth by a member of the Salisbury, N. C. Group).
- Johannesburg Joins Overseas A.A. List
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 4, SEPTEMBER, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Clinics to Highlight Convention in Memphis
- If You Can’t Phone – D. G., New Rochelle, N. Y.
- None So Blind – Idabel O., Temple City, Calif.
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 5, OCTOBER, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Traditions Stressed by Bill in Memphis Talk – Bill W.
- Frisco Family Group Sums Up Purposes
- Norwegian Group Among New Ones
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 6, NOVEMBER, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- Group Meetings Grow, and So Do Expenses – H. J. W., Long Bench, Calif. – (Are the expenses of large group meetings becoming a burden? Can they be distributed more equitably? Or can they be reduced? Here is what one A.A. thinks would help.—Ed.)
- Delayed En Route
- One World In the Mail
Grapevine, VOL. IV, NO. 7, DECEMBER, 1947 (16 pages) – What’s on the front page of this issue:
- ‘Tis the Night Before Christmas – – – T. D. Y.