THE SPACE VIEWER

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACE VIEWER
Issue: Vol. 1, No. 5
Date: December, 1959
Publisher: U.F.O. Study Club, Kansas City, Mo.

This issue of THE SPACE VIEWER, published by the U.F.O. Study Club of Kansas City, Missouri, focuses heavily on upcoming events and activities related to UFO research and sightings. The cover prominently announces a lecture by George Adamski, a well-known author in the UFO field, scheduled for Sunday, November 30, 1958, at Drexel Hall. The admission for this event is a $1.50 donation.

George Adamski Lecture

The main article details the upcoming lecture by George Adamski. He is recognized as the author of two famous books on UFOs and space people. Adamski is credited with being the first to gain worldwide recognition for announcing contact with extraterrestrial beings and claims to have been aboard their spacecraft. The article describes his accounts of being taken up in a "Scout-Craft" to a "mother ship" hovering above Earth. He also recounts a trip where he observed the Moon's surface clearly and saw significant activity on the planet Venus. The piece emphasizes that while others have since claimed similar experiences, Adamski's adventures were the first to achieve global publication. His research includes many photographs of "operational craft," and he is presented as a valuable source of information for those interested in "Saucer phenomena."

The lecture is to be held at Drexel Hall, located at Baltimore and Linwood, on Sunday, November 30, at 2:30 P.M. The admission is $1.50 for everyone.

Other Club Activities and Speakers

George W. VanTassel Talk

The publication also notes that George W. VanTassel gave an "interesting and worth while talk" to the UFO Study Club on November 13th. He discussed the work being conducted at his location in Yucca Valley, California.

Informal Get-Together

An "Informal Get-Together" for club members and their friends is scheduled for December 14, at 2:30 P.M. This event will take place at the Kansas City Museum, in the dining hall at 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Mrs. Dellaverne Owen is expected to deliver a Christmas message, followed by refreshments and a get-acquainted hour. Attendees are encouraged to bring books to donate to the club's library.

Tape Recordings Service

Members with tape recorders are encouraged to utilize the club's tape recording services. The club maintains comprehensive lists of available tape recordings collected from across the country, featuring many prominent figures in the UFO field. These lists are available to members upon request. The tape recording committee is equipped to make copies of recordings for members, provided they supply blank tapes for the copies. For groups who wish to listen to recordings but lack a recorder, arrangements can be made for someone to bring a recorder to play the tapes.

To obtain a tape list or for further information, individuals can contact Charles Bennett at 2632 Cypress Ave., Kansas City, Mo. (Phone: WA 1-8170), or Dwight Brockman at 10915 W. 57th Terrace, Shawnee, Kansas (Phone: HE 2-7743). Tape lists are also available at club meetings.

Personnel Appointments

First Vice President Appointed

Mr. Dwight Brockman has been appointed as the First Vice President and Executive Chairman of the program committee. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Mrs. Francie Park.

Announcements and Greetings

Several short announcements and greetings are included. "Mel Bez De Son" offers "Peace Be With You" and reminds readers to "DON'T FORGET ADAMSKI!" and to "BRING YOU FRIENDS!" to Drexel Hall on November 30th at 2:30 PM.

Return Address and Mail

A section indicates "Return to Paul M. Wheeler, Pres. UFO Study Club, 1117 W. Truman Road, Independence, Mo." There is also a stamped envelope addressed to "Mr. John Otto, 7719 Sheridan, Chicago, Ill."

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, extraterrestrial contact, and the activities of UFO study groups. The editorial stance appears to be one of active engagement with UFO phenomena, promoting lectures, discussions, and the sharing of information through various means, including tape recordings. The club actively encourages participation and the dissemination of knowledge within its community and to the public, as evidenced by the public lecture announcements and the contact information provided for services.