1972-4 (April) Auctioneer Issue
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1972-4 (April) Auctioneer IssueEntry/Object ID
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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
Feature Articles - "What Am I Bid?" (pp. 2-4) Excerpted and adapted from the Indianapolis Star (February 20 issue), profiling Col. Noble Ratts of Whitestown, Indiana, owner of Auction Service Company Inc., describing his Saturday night auction operation, crowd psychology techniques, and the booming auction industry in Indiana. - "Nebraska Auctioneer Killed In Plane Crash" (p. 4) Reports the deaths of NAA member Ralph H. Kuhr of Blair, Nebraska, his wife Hope, and Bob Fitzgerald, livestock editor of the Nebraska Farmer, in a plane crash near Bartlett, Nebraska on February 24; notes memorial funds established at local banks. - "World Champion Livestock Auctioneer — No Easy Title To Win ... But It's Worth Effort" (pp. 6-7) Profiles the 1972 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship to be held June 17 in Social Circle, Georgia, featuring tips from 1971 champion Ronald Woodward of Broken Bow, Nebraska, and details on the competition sponsored by Competitive Livestock Marketing Association and conducted by Livestock Market Digest, Inc. - "Proof of Contributions" (p. 8) By Col. John R. Fishdick, Eagle River, Wisconsin. Advises auctioneers and donors on IRS requirements for substantiating charitable contribution deductions at benefit auctions, including recordkeeping rules and the practice of providing fair market value receipts to donors. - "New Auctioneer!" (p. 8) Brief humorous item announcing the birth of Robert Gene Bryant, son of auctioneer Richard Gene Bryant of Keokuk, Iowa, noting the father's successful auction building and weekly sales. - "Auction Funds Aid In Ambulance Purchase" (p. 9) Reports that the Lions Club of Land o' Lakes raised funds through an auction conducted by Col. Fishdick to purchase a $12,000 ambulance, presented to town chairman Jerry Sparks and supervisor Don Gorski. - "World Records Fall In Thoroughbred Auction" (p. 14) Reports that a world record of $450,000 was set for a thoroughbred brood mare at a Fasig-Tipton Co. auction of the late George D. Widener's horses at the Kentucky Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky, with 40 brood mares and yearlings grossing $3.3 million. - "25th Anniversary Celebrated With $1-1/2 Million Auction" (pp. 16-17) Reports on the three-day 25th anniversary auction by Yoder & Frey, Inc. of Archbold, Ohio, which grossed $1,415,037 from over 5,000 attendees across sales of tractors, farm machinery, and heavy construction equipment, with background on founders Elias H. Frey and Tim T. Yoder. - "Doll Collection Makes Interesting Auction" (p. 21) By Delece H. Norcott. Reports on the auction of over 2,000 dolls from the estate of the late Lola B. Coolman of Clinton, Iowa, conducted by Paul Burnett Sr., Paul Burnett Jr., and Pat Cavanagh, with selling prices ranging from $40 to $170. - "Nebraska Report Is Business Never Better" (p. 21) Reports on strong auction results from the David City, Nebraska area, including the Didier estate auction and the sale of five farms for contractor J. Phillip Mahoney totaling $488,000, handled by Grubaugh Brothers. - "Auction Firm Sued For 52 Million Dollars" (p. 22) Reports that Mary C. Lake of Southampton filed a $52 million suit against Parke-Bernet Galleries and art dealers Ira Spanierman and the Incurable Collector, Inc., alleging she was deceived into selling an authenticated Raphael painting for $325. Association News and Convention Coverage - "Advertising Contest" (p. 5) By Martin E. Higgenbotham, Advertising-Promotion Membership Committee. Announces the NAA advertising contest categories for the Dallas convention, urging members to submit up to five sale bills or brochures at least one week in advance. - "Southeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association — Brandywine Raceway" (p. 5) Photo and caption reporting that about 50 members of the Southeastern Chapter of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association sponsored a race at Brandywine Raceway as a promotional activity, with Program Chairman Paul Martin presenting a trophy. - "Georgia Meeting Set" (p. 7) Announcement calling all Georgia auctioneers to a reorganization meeting of the Georgia Auctioneers Association at the Atlanta Auto Auction in Red Oak, Georgia, to be attended by NAA Secretary Bernard Hart and Director Martin Higgenbotham. - "Mississippi Group Is Headed By James Edens" (p. 7) Reports on the annual meeting of the Mississippi Auctioneers Association in Jackson, at which James (Ed) Edens of Okolona was elected president, with Phil Sanders as vice president and J. L. (Lew) Henderson as secretary-treasurer. - "North Dakota Auctioneers Convention — Photo Spread" (p. 9) Four photos from the 1972 North Dakota Auctioneers Convention taken by Bob Penfield, showing champion awards presented by Wilbert Kroh, newly elected officers, and a banquet address by Raymond Schnell. - "North Dakotans Elect" (p. 17) Brief item reporting newly elected officers of the North Dakota Auctioneers Association, including President Lester Lien, Vice President Wilbert Kroh, Secretary-Treasurer Clayton Enga, and four new directors. - "Iowa Colonels To Meet" (p. 17) Announcement by Secretary Mike Bloomer of the Iowa Auctioneers Association spring convention on April 30 at the Memorial Union Building, Iowa State University, Ames, with a noon banquet hosted by President Clarence Prange of Charles City. - "National Auctioneers Week" (p. 20) By NAA President Grover Howell. Describes efforts to secure a presidential proclamation for a National Auction Week, credits Miss Glynda McCarter of Tennessee for lobbying congressmen, and encourages members to promote auction week April 2-8. - "Auctioneer of the Week" (p. 20) Reports that Robert E. Chaffee of Monson, Massachusetts, was named "Auctioneer of the Week" by the Hartford Times for the week of February 14, celebrating his 25th year as an auctioneer. - "Missouri Auction School — Real Estate Class of January 1972" (p. 24) Group photograph of the Missouri Auction School real estate class of January 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri, with names and home states of all students and the instructor identified. - "Ohio Auctioneers Association Convention Photos" (p. 36) Photos from the Ohio Auctioneers Association convention in January, showing NAA President Grover Howell, Ohio Association President Don Standen presenting a plaque to Col. F. S. Brown, and Col. Pop Hess. Regular Sections - Staff Box / Masthead (p. 1) Lists editor Bernard Hart and assistant Jan Merritt, contributing editors Col. Pop Hess and Walter Carlson, NAA officers and directors, advertising rates, and executive office information. - "Convention Dates" (p. 3) Lists state and national auctioneer association convention dates from April through July 1972, including the National Auctioneers Association convention at the Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, July 27-29. - "Pop's Ponderings: Time To Start Planning For Annual Convention" (pp. 10-11) By Col. Pop Hess. Column urging NAA members to mark their calendars for the Dallas convention July 27-29, reflecting on the recent deaths of Colonels Drake and Kuhr, promoting National Auctioneers Week, and encouraging growth of state associations. - "Promotional Items" (p. 11) NAA house ad listing lapel buttons, insignia cuts, decals, and bumper strips available for purchase from The Auctioneer office in Lincoln, Nebraska. - "Membership" (pp. 12, 14) Alphabetical listing by state of new and renewing NAA memberships processed February 16 through March 15, covering members from across the United States and Canada. - "1972 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship — Official Entry Form" (p. 15) Full-page official entry form for the June 17 championship at Tri-County Livestock Company, Social Circle, Georgia, sponsored by Competitive Livestock Marketing Association and conducted by Livestock Market Digest, Inc. - "Western College of Auctioneering" advertisement (p. 16) Ad for the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings, Montana, established 1948, offering a two-week term with 14 instructors and a $350 tuition including room and board. - "Antique Shippers Ltd." advertisement (p. 17) Ad by Tony Gill, president of Antique Shippers Limited, London, England, promoting fast and safe international antique shipping services. - "Souvenirs" (p. 8) Small notice offering NAA building souvenir brooches and bracelets for $2.50 each. - "The Members Say..." (pp. 34-36) Letters to the editor from members Gordon Reid of Brimfield, Massachusetts; Edward A. Short of Phoenix, Arizona; Hugh V. Campbell of Chillicothe, Missouri; Romayne Sherman of Goshen, Indiana; C. C. Bradford of Worthington, Ohio; and George K. Lusk of Rochester, New York, sharing business updates, convention enthusiasm, and suggestions. - "Across The Country" (p. 37) By Bernard Hart, NAA Secretary and Editor. Column urging members to finalize convention plans for Dallas, noting the Fairmont Hotel's competitive rates, and observing that the auction method of selling is experiencing its greatest year based on classified advertising volume seen in the Omaha World-Herald. - "The Lighter Side" (p. 38) A page of humorous anecdotes under headings including Evidence, Communications, Memory, Rights, Speed, Sin, Work, Experience, Education, Draft, and Question, with no connection to auctioneering. - "Auctioneer Booster Club" (pp. 26-33) Multi-page alphabetical listing by state of NAA members who paid $5.00 to have their names appear in the publication for one year in support of the magazine, covering members from Alabama through Canada. - "Auction Supplies" (p. 41 [labeled inside]) Ad from Missouri Auction School offering clerking tickets, cashier statements, buyer cards, settlement forms, consignment forms, and auction contracts, with a 50% savings coupon for first-time orders.Collection
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