1970-6 (June) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 21, No. 6)
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1970-6 (June) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 21, No. 6)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.316Description
The official publication of the National Auction Association. For decades, The Auctioneer has provided NAA auction professionals with insightful content to help them advance their careers, grow their business, stay connected to the industry and remain competitive in an ever-changing auction marketplace. Articles in The Auctioneer include legal advice, marketing tips, industry and state association news, member profiles and more. *Click on cover to view full issue.Context
In this issue: Feature Articles: 2–4NAA Convention Program (Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee)Full schedule of the July 29–Aug. 1, 1970 National Convention, listing officers, board of directors, speakers, and session topics.5–6"Previewing the 1970 Convention Program"Preview article detailing convention highlights, including a Cancer Society speaker, a history-of-auctioneering thesis presentation, and the American Breeders Service slide tour.6"Notice of Annual Meeting"Formal notice that NAA officer/director elections will be held at the Milwaukee convention.6"Iowa Auctioneers Hold Spring Meeting"Recap of the Iowa Auctioneers Association's April 26 spring meeting in Grinnell, including new business discussions and entertainment.7Hotel Reservation Form & Amateur Contest Entry FormPractical convention forms: Pfister Hotel rates and the $100 Amateur Contest entry blank for auctioneers' children.8–9"Auction Raises $1,500 For Berry Memorial"Pennsylvania auctioneers held a 13-colonel benefit auction honoring the late Tom Berry, raising funds for the NAA Building Fund.9"Building Fund Notes"Update on NAA Building Fund contributions, listing new Founders/Builders/Friends and total pledges ($61,293.46 as of April 19, 1970).10–15The Ladies Auxiliary (section)Multiple state auxiliary reports (Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Iowa) previewing convention plans, electing officers, and promoting the Ladies' program in Milwaukee.13"Happy Days For Wisconsin"Wisconsin Auxiliary hosts describe Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel amenities and city attractions ahead of the convention.14–15"Wisconsin Awaits You"1st VP of the Ladies Auxiliary encourages attendance, describes the talent contest and Fun Auction plans.19"John Corrigan Victim Of Fatal Stroke"Obituary for Chicago-area auctioneer John W. Corrigan, a Reppert School graduate active in livestock and auto auctions.20–21"Col. A. W. Thompson's Death Ends Auction Success Story"In-depth obituary/retrospective on legendary Nebraska livestock auctioneer Arthur W. Thompson (1887–1970), covering his record-setting Hereford sales and honors.22–23"Nebraskans Do It Again" (by Jan Merritt)Detailed recap of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association's 22nd annual convention, featuring guest speaker Coach Bob Devaney and a charity football auction.23"Kentucky Auctioneers Meet in Louisville"Recap of the Kentucky Auctioneers Association's state convention, new officers elected.24–25Pop's Ponderings: "Head For Milwaukee" (by Col. Pop Hess)Rambling column touching on farm life, computers, and encouragement to attend the Milwaukee convention.26–27"Western College Of Auctioneering"Photo and roster of the March 1970 graduating class from the Billings, Montana auction school.27"Buyer Resistance At Sotheby's in Canada"Report on a Toronto Sotheby's auction where a painting was withdrawn for lack of bids, though other works set high prices.28It's Old Stuff: "Double Wick Oil Lamp" (by Dave Kessler)Antiques column describing a rare Victorian double-wick kerosene lamp from Preble County, Ohio.38–39"Progress—A Necessity" (by Joe Donahoe)Editorial arguing for continued investment in the NAA Building Fund, listing nine potential services a headquarters could provide.39"Auction Shorts"Short item recounting a Nebraska legal dispute over school-property auction sales and reverter clauses.40–41Across The Country (by Bernard Hart)Editor's column on Building Fund progress, state conventions, and notes on veteran auctioneers Chet Drake and Tim Anspach.40–41"King Ranch Sale Sets Australian Records"Report on a record-breaking Santa Gertrudis bull sale at King Ranch, Australia.41"Large Church Property Is Sold At Auction"A Little Rock, Ark. church building sold at auction by B.L. Wooley & Associates.41"Niemeyer Wins, Kruse Loses in Indiana Vote"Political news: auctioneer Ernie Niemeyer won a state senate primary; auctioneer Dean Kruse lost his re-election bid.42"Ontario Print Firm In Bankrupt Auction"Short piece on a bankrupt Toronto printing/computer firm's assets sold at auction. Regular Sections: 10–12The Ladies AuxiliaryIncludes "Dear Fellow Auctioneers' Wives" letter from Irene Dudley, a Kansas letter from Ruth Sherlock, Nebraska Ladies officer elections, and the "Our Cover" note.12Ladies Auxiliary Convention ProgramFull schedule of Ladies' events at the Milwaukee convention.16–19MembershipRoster of new/renewing members processed April 16–May 15, 1970.19"Stolen!!"Notice about stolen antique silver candlesticks from a Philadelphia showroom.24–25Pop's Ponderings(see Feature Articles above)30–37The Auctioneer Booster ClubState-by-state roster of members who paid $5 to have their names listed.37–38The Members Say...Letters to the editor, including a $1,000 Building Fund donation from T. Edison Ogden.42–43Humor/Miscellany"Golf: Latest Rules," "Time" (poem by A.G. "Dick" Miller), Martians/Magic/Happiness jokes.Collection
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