Edgar Pangborn

Edgar Pangborn (1909–1976) was an American mystery, historical, and science fiction author. While popular within his own lifetime, his work fell into obscurity after his death, but was rediscovered in the early 21st century.

Edgar Pangborn in "The Star and the Rockets"
Joe Bauman had just finished reading Edgar Pangborn's "Pick-up for Olympus" when three strange men arrived at Bauman's Texaco station for gas.

While Joe liked the story, he did get the title wrong.