I'm bumping this lovely old topic for the newbies (even not so new). The insight larc gives into life as a JW in the 40's and 50's is fascinating, I'm glad that he and so many other senior posters from the early days took the time to type their experiences out for posterity.
And if you're wondering about the cliffhanger he concluded with . . . The Story Of Berta
I don't know what happened to larc, if he's still kicking he'd be in his mid 70's now. I hope so.