1974-01 (January) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 25, No. 1)
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1974-01 (January) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 25, No. 1)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.312Description
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: - p. 2- "North Dakota Is Cowboy Country" (Bob Penfield, Convention Chairman) Promotes the upcoming July 1974 NAA convention in Medora, ND, with a history of the region's famous rodeo cowboys (Casey Tibbs, Tipperary the bucking horse) and Teddy Roosevelt's ranching ties. - p. 5- "Traiman October Real Estate Sales Exceed $4 Million Mark" Recap of Louis Traiman Auction Company's October sales in PA/NJ, led by a $1.5 million 212-acre farm sale, with a closing joke about a Gutenberg Bible. - p. 6,7- "15th Annual Fall Meet For Tennessee Colonels" (Hubert D. Songer, Secretary) Recounts the Tennessee Auctioneers Association's fall meeting, including a comedic "Widow and the Auctioneers" skit and panel discussions. - p. 7- "Virginia Auctioneers Enjoy Successful Meet" Summary of the VA Auctioneers Association's convention at Natural Bridge Hotel, including officer elections and guest speakers. - p. 10- "Know Your Director" — Ford Good Profile of NAA Director Ford Good of Seville, Ohio, covering his farming background, entry into auctioneering, and family. - p. 11- "Two-Day Antique Auction Nears $100,000 Figure" Reports on a $95,000 antique auction in Hot Springs, Arkansas, run by auctioneers James E. and Joe R. Wilson. - p. 12-15- "Mama's 'Addiction' Led to Auctions" (Billie Swank, Bremen, Indiana) Personal memoir about the author's late mother's lifelong passion for attending and buying at auctions. - p. 16- "Missouri Auctioneers Hold Fall Meeting" (Ken Barnicle) Recap of the Missouri Auctioneers Association's fall convention in Belton, MO. - p. 18- "The Party's Over For the GP Hotel" (Lucille Hendrickson, Bismarck Tribune reprint) Describes auctioneer Harry Berg's massive 3-day, $45,000–$50,000 sale of the contents of the Grand Pacific Hotel in Bismarck, ND. - p. 20- "Homer Pollock Suffers Fatal Heart Attack" Obituary for veteran Ohio auctioneer and Reppert School instructor Homer F. Pollock. - p. 22- "Missourian Celebrates Tenth Anniversary" Coverage of an "Appreciation Day" for auctioneer Jack Hutchinson's 10th year in business, featuring performer Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters. - p. 24- "Convention Enjoyed By Illinois Auctioneers" (J.C. Kornbrust, Secretary-Treasurer) Recap of the Illinois State Auctioneers Association fall meeting in Champaign, including a talk on antique glassware. - p. 28- "Welcome Back" Story of Col. John R. Fishdick's benefit-auction career and charity fundraising in Carlsbad, NM. - p. 43- "FDR's Lincoln Brings $36,500 at Festival" (Virginia Bensheimer, reprint) Report on the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Festival auto auction in Auburn, IN, highlighted by the sale of FDR's 1936 Lincoln limousine. Regular Sections: - p. 1- Masthead / Editorial Info / NAA Officer & Director Roster Standard publication info, editor listing, ad rates, and full NAA leadership roster. - p. 3- "Convention Dates"Recurring calendar of upcoming state and national auctioneer convention dates. - p. 3- "Maryland Meeting, Jan. 16" (brief notice) Short announcement of the Auctioneers Association of Maryland's dinner meeting. - p. 4- "David Tracy Honored By New York Group" Brief news item on David H. Tracy being named "Auctioneer of the Year" by the NY State Auctioneers Association. - p. 4- "Colorado Meeting, Jan. 13" (brief notice) Announcement of the Colorado Auctioneers Association's annual meeting. - p. 7- Ladies Auxiliary to the NAA — Officers 1973–1974 Recurring listing of Ladies Auxiliary leadership. -p. 20- "President's Message" (Joe Donahoe) Recurring column; New Year's greeting and call to strive for professionalism. - p. 21- "The Auction" (poem, Angie Davidson Bass) Recurring poetry feature; poem about an aging farmer's estate sale. - p. 26- "Directory of State Auctioneers Associations" Recurring full directory of all state association presidents/secretaries. - p. 30–39- "The Auctioneer Booster Club" Recurring annual directory of members who donated $5 to have their names listed, organized by state. - p. 40–43- "The Members Say..." Recurring letters-to-the-editor column from NAA members. - p. 44, 45- "Across The Country" (Bernard Hart) Recurring editor's column/travelogue covering member news, benefit auctions, and NAA business. - p. 46–48- "The Lighter Side..." Recurring joke/humor column.Collection
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