1975-11 (November) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 11)
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1975-11 (November) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 11)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.332Description
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: - pp. 2–3 — “Board Sets Rotation of Convention Sites”: Explains the NAA’s new system for rotating national conventions among four geographical zones. It identifies the planned locations for 1976–1979 and invites state organizations in the Far East zone to seek the 1978 convention. - p. 3 — “John Wayne Thanks Our John Fishdick of Ariz.”: Recognizes NAA life member John R. Fishdick for donating his auctioneering services to benefit organizations and raising more than $3.7 million. The item reproduces a congratulatory letter from actor John Wayne concerning a successful junior rodeo. - p. 2 — “Bad Checks One Topic of Oklahoma Meeting”: Jim Thompson reports on the Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association’s October meeting. Discussion topics included auction specializations, Texas licensing requirements, professionalism, and the persistent problem of bad checks. - p. 4 — “Ohio Auctioneers Day” and “Wooden Figure Sells for $14,200 in Iowa Auction”: Two brief reports share the page. One covers the Ohio State Fair’s auctioneers’ contest and its top finishers; the other describes the sale of a carved wooden figure known as “The Dude” for $14,200. - p. 16 — “Collectables Bring Record Price in Wyo.”: Reports record prices for antiques and other items at the Helen Wolff estate auction near Gillette, Wyoming. The sale was managed and conducted by R. A. “Dick” Mader and Kelly F. Mader. - p. 11 — “Arkansas Auctioneers in Annual Fall Meeting”: Summarizes the Arkansas auctioneers’ fall meeting in Conway, including a presentation by Col. W. Craig Lawing on North Carolina’s licensing law, remarks from NAA Secretary Bernard Hart, and discussion of Arkansas licensing legislation. - p. 13 — “NAA’s John Overton Participates in Memorial” / “In Honor of Fred Ramsay”: The memorial coverage begins on printed page 18 and continues on printed page 19; the two headings refer to the same story, not separate feature articles. - pp. 18–19 — “NAA’s John Overton Participates in Memorial / In Honor of Fred Ramsay”: Reports on the dedication of a piano in memory of Fred S. Ramsay, a respected auctioneer and past NAA president. John Overton’s tribute emphasizes Ramsay’s integrity, service to his family and profession, and contribution to the auctioneering community. - p. 20 — “Know Your Director: Marvin Smith”: Profiles NAA director Marvin Smith of Silver Creek, New York, describing his background in farming, his path into auctioneering, and his service as an officer of the New York State Auctioneers Association. He also discusses his auction and real-estate businesses. - pp. 24–26 — “Adversity and Tragedy No Deterrent to David Norton’s Auctioneering Career”: A profile of David A. Norton of Norton Auctioneers, Inc., in Coldwater, Michigan. It describes his rapid professional growth, strong commitment to advertising and high standards, and determination to continue his career after a serious accident left his wife with a permanent disability. - pp. 27–28 — “Large Land Auction Totals $2,167,116”: Covers the sale of 1,411 acres near Mediapolis, Iowa, conducted by auctioneer and realtor Harold Van Syoc with associates. The article highlights the average price per acre and a particularly high bid on an 80-acre tract. - p. 29 — “Colorado Auctioneers Set Convention Date”: Announces the Colorado Auctioneers Association’s January 1976 meeting in Denver, scheduled immediately before the NAA winter seminar. The report also notes the association’s fall picnic in Fort Collins. - p. 39 — “Western College of Auctioneering”: Presents graduates of the school’s fall 1975 term. Names and some accompanying details are in the scanned graduate listing, with the photograph and roster continuing across the spread. - p. 40 — “4,000 at Opening Event of Overland Stockyards”: Reports on the opening of the Overland Stockyards facility in Hanford, California. The article describes the large turnout, the facility’s design and amenities, and the owners and staff involved. Regular Sections: - p. 1 — Masthead, officers, and publication information: Lists the editor, assistant editor, NAA officers and directors, advertising rates, publication details, and the association’s Lincoln, Nebraska, executive office. - p. 5 — “Common Sense in the Auction Business,” by Leo Jesion: Argues that success often depends on small improvements in selling, customer relations, advertising, and presentation rather than supposed natural genius. Jesion illustrates the point with examples involving a sincere compliment and techniques for closing a bid. - pp. 6–9 — “Seminar Time” and seminar-course descriptions: Promotes NAA winter seminars in Denver and Atlanta, listing courses, dates, tuition, registration limits, and instructors. Topics include real estate, business liquidations, antiques, bid calling and voice analysis, and livestock. - p. 10 — “President’s Report”: Encourages auctioneers to attend the NAA seminars and discusses a planned continuing-education program modeled on graduate-level professional training. It emphasizes education as a way to improve service and the auction profession.Collection
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