1974-9 (September) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 25, No. 9)
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1974-9 (September) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 25, No. 9)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.325Description
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: p. 1— National Convention Coverage (Medora, N.D., July 22–25, 1974): The issue's dominant feature is a multi-part recap of NAA's record-breaking 1974 convention at the Rough Rider Hotel/Gold Seal Amphitheater, including: pp. 2–9 — "Rough Rider Country, Setting for NAA's Greatest Convention": Attendance hit a record 971 registrants from 42 states and South Africa; includes a state-by-state registrant list and the "Our Cover" sidebar describing Governor Arthur Link auctioning his own hat and bolo tie. p. 3 — New officer announcement: Wylie Rittenhouse elected President, with new VPs and directors. p. 6 — Convention Resolution thanking host associations and Gold Seal Company. pp. 10–11 — Ladies Auxiliary convention recap by outgoing president Velda Fannon, plus a Texas Ladies Auxiliary convention item. p. 12 — "Stands Packed for NAA Rodeo": Results of NAA's first championship rodeo at Medora's Ranchorama, listing event winners. p. 13 — "From the President": Wylie Rittenhouse's inaugural message thanking members and previewing the coming year. pp. 15–16 — Photo essay of the bareback bronc contest, plus a closing thank-you note from Convention Chairman Bob Penfield. pp. 16–17 — "Common Sense in the Auction Business" by Leo Jesion: An auctioneer argues that losing one's temper at a slow-bidding crowd is counterproductive, followed by his personal account of attending the Medora convention. p. 22 — "Fun Auction, Elections, Spotlight Texas Meeting": Recap of the Texas Auctioneers Association's Longview convention, fun auction, and new officer elections (Mike Morrow elected president). pp. 24–25 — "Pickwick Landing State Park Site of Tennessee's 16th Annual Convention" by Hubert D. Songer: Recap of the Tennessee Auctioneers Association convention, memorial service for four deceased members, educational sessions, and new officers (A. A. Robinson elected president). p. 38 — "North Carolinans Draw Largest Attendance": Recap of the North Carolina Auctioneers Association's Southern Pines convention, with a $444 fun auction and officer elections. p. 39 — "NHAA Celebrating Its 20th Anniversary": New Hampshire Auctioneers Association announces a 20th-anniversary meeting featuring Governor Meldrim Thomson as speaker. p. 40 — "Treasurer of 23 Years Submits Resignation": Henry Rasmussen retires as NAA Treasurer after 23 years; Dean Fleming appointed successor. p. 41 — "Record $207,000 Paid for 1929 Duesenberg": Kruse Classic Auction Company sets a new world record for an antique/classic car at George R. Wallace Jr.'s Fitchburg, Mass. estate sale, with a full price list of other cars sold. pp. 42–43 — Real estate/farm auction roundup: A 1929 Model A Ford sale in Poseyville, Ind.; a $1,170,880 farmland auction (2,244 acres) in White County, Ill., conducted by Curran Miller Auction & Realty Co. p. 44 — "Much Interest Shown in Vintage Auto Show": Recap of an Oklahoma City car show-swap-auction topped by a 1929 Model A Ford Coupe at $2,775. p. 58 — "Great Atlanta Auction Markets Real Estate": The South's largest real estate auction, $12 million in properties sold at Atlanta's Sheraton Northlake, conducted by Dixieland Auction Company. p. 59 — "Iowa Auctioneer Marks 40 Years of Selling": Profile of Bart Bielenberg, Schleswig, Iowa, on his 40th anniversary as an auctioneer. pp. 60–61 — "Rain Fails to Dampen Spirits at Large Indiana Antique Auction" by Carol Lee: Detailed recap of the Elizabeth Hastings estate auction in Goshen, Ind., conducted in heavy rain by Romayne Sherman and Dwight Miller, with itemized prices realized. Regular Sections: p. 1 — Roster of officers/directors and convention notices. p. 7 — "Board of Directors Actions": Brief note on a Code of Ethics poster and a promotional film authorized at Medora. p. 8 — "Nominations" notice: Call for state associations to submit nominee names. p. 9 — "Convention Dates": Listing of upcoming state and national convention dates/locations. p. 17 — "Death Silences Voice of Iowa's Mike Bloomer": Obituary for longtime Iowa auctioneer and NAA director F. E. "Mike" Bloomer. p. 17 — "Membership Directory" notice: Renewal deadline reminder for the new member directory. p. 20 — Britten Auction Academy (Bryan, Tex.) June 1974 graduating class photo/roster. p. 22 — Missouri Auction School (Kansas City) June 1974 graduating class photo/roster. p. 27 — Mendenhall School of Auctioneering graduates photo/roster. p. 28 — "Montana Firm Wins 1974 Advertising Contest": Northwest Auction Company (Billings, Mont.) wins grand prize; category winners listed. p. 35 — Western School of Auctioneering (Billings, Mont.) graduates roster. p. 36 — "1974 Auction Family of the Year": The Pat Goggins family, Billings, Mont. p. 37 — "Death Strikes Illinois Auctioneer Bill Porter": Obituary for William A. "Bill" Porter, Alexis, Ill. p. 38 — "Darrell K. Hays Named 'Sertoman of the Year'": Van Buren, Ark. auctioneer honored by his local Sertoma Club. pp. 46–55 — "Auctioneer Booster": Multi-page, state-by-state roster of NAA members who paid to have their names listed in support of the magazine. p. 56 — "Pete Fowlkes" obituary: Newman Grove, Nebr. auctioneer killed in a May 1974 auto accident. pp. 56–57 — "The Members Say...": Reader letters to Editor Bernard Hart about the convention, dues renewals, and membership. p. 62 — "The Lighter Side...": Recurring page of short jokes and anecdotes.Collection
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