The Round House

Magazine Overview

Title: The Round House
Issue: Vol. II, No. 3
Date: November, 1953
Publisher: The Cup & Saucer Club, Maquoketa, Iowa.

This issue of "The Round House" explores the intersection of the "Aquarian Age" and the growing phenomenon of flying saucer sightings. It posits that the current age, associated with air and new discoveries, is coincident with the increased public attention on unidentified aerial objects.

The Aquarian Age and the Saucer Mystery

The issue opens with a quote from the Aquarian Gospel (157:29) about a man bearing a pitcher and the redemption of Earth, linking this to the current "Aquarian Age." It suggests this age is affiliated with air, contrasting it with the Piscean Age's affiliation with water. The magazine notes that the new age is already characterized by advancements in the uses of air, such as flight, electricity, and magnetism, and questions if the prevalence of the "saucer mystery" is mere coincidence.

Book Review: "Flying Saucers Have Landed"

A significant portion of the magazine is dedicated to reviewing "Flying Saucers Have Landed" by Desmond Leslie and George Adamski. The review praises Adamski's firsthand account of his contact experiences and Leslie's extensive research into ancient records and documents. It highlights the idea that ancient intelligent races understood the power of sound and vibrations, a theory now taught by many mystical orders. The book is described as a remarkable accomplishment that will leave readers pondering for a long time.

Saucer Sightings

The publication presents a series of recent flying saucer sightings from various locations:

• Moscow, Idaho (September 11): Sabre jets reportedly pursued a flying disk, which the Air Force dismissed as a mirage, though local reports noted significant noise.
• Mason City, Iowa (September 21): A local man reported a mysterious object sighting.
• Waseca, Minnesota (circa September): Leon Hood, a former pilot, estimated an object was traveling at 900 mph at an altitude of 32,000 feet, spurting a bluish-green flame. His wife, driving at the time, did not see the object.
• Chiloquin, Oregon (September 16): Residents reported "top-shaped saucers" appearing for the fifth consecutive night over a Klamath Indian Reservation settlement. Police Chief Lew Jones described them as having red, blue, green, and white lights around the top and a brilliant white light beneath.
• Rock Island, Illinois (October 9, 3:45 AM): Two police detectives observed a large light moving horizontally across the sky, described as a "flying something-or-other."
• Maquoketa, Iowa (October 9, 7 PM): A large, bright light was seen hovering, moving northeast, and then blinking out.
• La Motte, Iowa (October 14, 8 PM): A large light was observed northeast of La Motte at an estimated altitude of 10,000 feet, with a smaller light beneath it.
• Joinerville, Iowa (October 15, 4 PM): A "huge bright silver disk larger than the water tower" hovered over the Maquoketa River, described as the "brightest silver color ever seen," before disappearing rapidly.
• Cascade, Iowa (October 24, 10 PM): Iowa Highway Patrol officers reported a light changing color from blue to red to yellow.
• Goldfield, Iowa (October 27, 5:03 AM): Iowa Highway Patrol officers reported a light moving east, changing color from blue-white to red. Similar sightings with color changes were reported in Iowa Falls and Waterloo.
• Independence, Iowa (circa October 27): A large white light was seen, joined by another light, heading southeast.
• Northwest of Maquoketa (circa October 27, 5:35 AM): Two objects were observed heading east and disappeared by 5:45 AM. Their speed was estimated between 300-400 mph, with an altitude below 3,500 feet, below cloud formations.

The radar station at Waverly, Iowa, when contacted, stated that the Air Force did not want them to voice personal opinions on such objects.

Phone Call from Outer Space

A transcript of a phone call received on the Tex and Jinx broadcast is included. The caller, speaking with a thick accent, claimed to be from a "space ship" and warned Earthmen to stop talking about flying saucers and bombs, stating that unless they learned to live in peace, their planet would be annihilated. The caller asserted they could see things humans could not bear to witness due to their "hideous" nature.

Organizational News and Rumors

The issue notes rumors that two large flying saucer organizations are ceasing activities, with Civilian Saucer Investigation going on standby and the International Flying Saucer Bureau undergoing reorganization. It mentions that IFSB states the flying saucer mystery is "no longer a mystery" and its source is known, advising caution. There are also rumors from Canada about a flying saucer being built there, possibly as a cover for a real duplicate.

Collier's Magazine Story

A story from Collier's Magazine is mentioned, featuring a "space man" who deserted and married an Earth girl, living in the Midwest. A Lutheran minister reportedly claims to know the couple's identity and address, asserting the story is true.

Pentagon Statement

A quote from a Public Relations Head at the Pentagon states, "We have much in our files that hasn't and will not be released. How can we inform the public when we haven't the answers ourselves."

Science and Belief

An editorial section discusses science as a study of observation and facts, acknowledging that hypotheses are revised with new discoveries. It uses the example of the atom, once thought indivisible, now known to have a nucleus, and even Einstein has been proven wrong. A science teacher's quote is included: "Nothing is impossible and like the bumble bee, that hypothesis of science states cannot fly, goes merrily along his way, so too do the happenings of these times to their natural conclusions."

Editorial Stance and Recurring Themes

This issue of "The Round House" adopts a stance of open inquiry into the flying saucer phenomenon, presenting numerous eyewitness accounts and reports without definitive conclusions, but clearly suggesting a significant and unexplained reality. The magazine seems to align with a perspective that ancient knowledge and perhaps spiritual or cosmic forces are at play, as indicated by the focus on the Aquarian Age and the review of Adamski's work. There's an underlying theme of government secrecy and a desire for truth, as evidenced by the Pentagon quote and the mention of organizations ceasing activities. The editorial tone encourages a search for truth and an open mind, as suggested by the Emerson quote and the discussion on scientific inquiry.

• Recurring Themes:
• Flying Saucer Sightings and Investigations
• The Aquarian Age and its Significance
• Ancient Knowledge and Mysticism
• Government Secrecy and Information Control
• The Nature of Scientific Discovery and Belief

Editorial Stance: The magazine appears to be a platform for disseminating information and accounts related to UFOs and related phenomena, encouraging readers to consider possibilities beyond conventional explanations and to actively seek truth. It balances reporting on specific incidents with broader philosophical and spiritual interpretations.