The Spaceviewer - Vol 2 No 1-2

Magazine Overview

Title: THE SPACEVIEWER
Issue: Vol. 2, Nos. 1 & 2
Date: July & August, 1959
Publisher: U.F.O. Study Club, Kansas City, Mo.
Editor: Dwight Bockman

This issue of THE SPACEVIEWER, the publication of the U.F.O. Study Club of Kansas City, Missouri, covers a range of topics related to ufology, club activities, and related conventions. The magazine features news about upcoming events, reports on UFO sightings, and discussions on spiritual and extraterrestrial themes.

Dr. Williamson to Return

The lead article announces that Dr. George Hunt Williamson, an anthropologist and ufologist, is scheduled for a return engagement on Sunday, August 2, at 7:30 PM. His lecture, titled "City That Existed Before the Moon," will feature new material and be illustrated with color slides. Dr. Williamson, who previously lectured for the club on April 12, is described as an authority on Indian dances, music, and ceremonial costuming, with extensive academic and military background, including service in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He has authored several books, including "The Hopi and Zuni Indians" and "The Saucers Speak." The donation for the lecture is $1.50, and it will be held at Drexel Hall.

Fine Weather for Picnic

The U.F.O. Club held a successful picnic on Sunday, July 12, at Prairie Lee Lake. Approximately 32 members attended, enjoying the mild weather and socializing. The event included a shared bountiful meal, and some members viewed the moon through binoculars. Mrs. Frances Bennett organized the event. Unfortunately, our first vice president, Derrick Bennett, was hospitalized with a virus infection.

Oval Shaped Object

This section reports a UFO sighting by Irene Schaeffer of Kansas City, Mo., on June 10 at 7:50 PM. She observed a large, bright pinkish-white oval-shaped object, estimated to be about eight times the size of Venus. She noted its luminescent quality and its unusual movement: it descended rapidly like a meteor, then leveled off, took a slight upward angle, and traveled at a slower speed before disappearing. Mrs. Schaeffer watched the object for at least 30 seconds.

It Comes From The Heart

This narrative recounts an incident involving Bob Young, a writer from Waterloo, Iowa, who had attended Buck Nelson's convention. On June 30, Bob Young experienced a serious motorcycle accident on the highway near Willow Springs, Mo., when his rear tire blew out, causing him to skid about 75 feet. He sustained extensive injuries, including a deep head wound and a mangled hand. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hensevelt, who had delayed their departure from the convention, arrived shortly after the accident. They assisted Bob by emptying his motorcycle's load into their pickup truck and taking him to a clinic in Willow Springs. A surgeon from Chicago happened to be visiting the clinic and treated Bob's wounds. The Hensevelts then helped transport Bob and his motorcycle to Waterloo. The narrative emphasizes the kindness and generosity of the Hensevelts, stating that their actions were a payment beyond monetary value.

Convention Highlights

Several individuals from the Kansas City area attended Buck Nelson's Spacecraft Convention at Mountain View, Mo., on June 27 and 28. Attendees enjoyed campfire atmospheres and listened to speakers. Tape recordings from the convention are available in the club's library.

• Key speakers mentioned include:
• George King: Chairman and founder of the Aetherius Society of England, who spoke about communication with extraterrestrial masters, urged universal peace by abandoning atomic and hydrogen bomb tests, and discussed how space people are assisting Earth with energies, power centers, and preparing for a future avatar.
• Jim Velasquez (Ethe): From Santa Ana, California, who shared psychic experiences with the "Lords of Light of Etheria," conveyed information via a question process used by space people, and urged contactees to "clean up their ranks." He also discussed music related to color vibratory rates and upcoming volumes of New Age Proverbs.

The Mitchell Sisters

The Mitchell sisters, Betty and Helen, from St. Louis, are expected to move to Kansas City soon. They gave a talk about a space contact from Venus, discussing Earth's lagging spiritual progress. Their speeches are being mimeographed and will be available for purchase.

Books Available From Club

The book "The Saucers Are" by Bob Young, a report on Buck Nelson's 1958 Convention, is available for 50 cents per copy through Luella Wheeler. Bob Young's new book, reporting on the 1959 convention, can be pre-ordered by sending 50 cents to Bob Young. Copies of the Mitchell sisters' speeches are also available.

Another Club Picnic

A picnic is scheduled for Sunday, August 9, at 2:30 PM at Budd Park. It will be a potluck event, with food shared by all members and friends. Dinner is planned for 5:30 PM.

Los Angeles Convention

Approximately 2,000 people attended the convention of the Amalgamated Flying Saucer Clubs of America in Los Angeles on July 11 and 12. Hosted by Gabriel Green, the convention featured a new approach with about 50 speakers and six simultaneous lecture halls, allowing attendees to choose sessions.

Late Flash

Frances Bennett provided a late report about a UFO sighting on Wednesday, July 15, around midnight, at Ingawanis Boy Scout Camp near Waverly, Iowa. Two boys and a Scout master observed a UFO for about one minute. The object was described as slightly oval, bright on the bottom and hazy on top, appearing to be the size of the moon. It moved west southwest, weaved slightly, and diminished in size to nothing within a minute. Bob Young interviewed the witnesses the following morning.

Quoting Bill Vaughn - Star Beams, K.C. Star - 7-18-159

Bill Vaughn's column notes that the Air Force reports half as many flying saucer sightings this year compared to last. Republicans attribute this to good times, while Democrats suggest it's due to bad times. The column's author, L.W., adds a comment questioning if people are not reporting sightings for fear of being labeled a crackpot or for other reasons.

Support Your Club

An editorial emphasizes the importance of member participation for the club's survival and growth. It highlights the club's role in providing information to the public and stresses the responsibility members have to support club activities and encourage attendance to enlighten Kansas City.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include UFO sightings, lectures by ufologists, and reports from conventions related to flying saucers and extraterrestrial contact. The U.F.O. Study Club actively promotes its events and encourages member involvement. The editorial stance is one of promoting ufology as a serious field of study and informing the public, while also highlighting the importance of community and mutual support within the club. There's a clear emphasis on the spiritual and philosophical aspects of UFO phenomena, as seen in the discussions by George King and the Mitchell sisters.