1975-5 (May) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 5)
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1975-5 (May) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 26, No. 5)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.328Description
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 — "Little Rock Is Site For 1975 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship": Previews the June 21 championship at Arkansas National Stockyards Co., sponsored by Competitive Livestock Marketing Association/Livestock Market Digest, Inc., with judging criteria and prize details. p. 2 — "Strommen Wins Montana Auctioneers Contest": Del Strommen (Vandalia) wins the Montana Auctioneers Association contest in Malta; new officers elected despite a storm. p. 3 — "Lien and Kroh Win In North Dakota Contests": Recap of the North Dakota Auctioneers Association's Minot convention selling contests, held through a blizzard. p. 4 — "Nebraska's First Area Meeting A Success": Nebraska auctioneers hold their inaugural regional area meeting in Beatrice despite blizzard conditions. p. 5 — "Iowa Land $1100 Per": University of Iowa land near Wellman sells for $1,100/acre at public auction (auctioneer Wilbur Swartzentruber). p. 6 — "Illinois Auctioneers Have Largest Meeting": Record 150-person turnout at the Illinois State Auctioneers Association's Decatur spring meeting. p. 8 — "Common Sense in the Auction Business" (Leo Jesion): Argues auctioneers should advertise as relentlessly as consumer brands so sellers "automatically think auction"; previews his "Auction Boosters" sign line. p. 9 — "Auctioneers Meet in North Carolina": Recap of the Fayetteville convention of the Auctioneers Association of North Carolina, with board elections and entertainment. p. 16 — "Year's First Carnival Glass Auction Finds Ready Demand": Woody Auction Company's St. Louis sale of the Britt collection draws national bidders and record prices (reprinted from The Antique Trader). p. 17 — Governor Ray Blanton letter: Tennessee's governor accepts honorary NAA membership. pp. 18–19 — "National Auctioneer Week, April 6–12" (photo feature): Governors of Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska sign proclamations recognizing auctioneers. p. 19 — "New Chapter Established In West Pennsylvania": Formation of a North West Chapter of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association. p. 20 — "Gun Reproductions Find Their Way to Auctions" (Edward T. Hart): Warns auctioneers that reproduction antique firearms increasingly appear at auction and can fool buyers. p. 21 — "Sotheby Sales Net R1,5M In So. Africa Auction": Sotheby of London sets a South African sales record across paintings, Africana books, and silver. p. 22 — "Spirited Bidding For Eastern Antiques" (Douglas Bilodeau): Douglas Galleries' South Deerfield, Mass. sale draws 450+ bidders and strong prices. p. 28 — Key Industries liquidation (photo feature): Garth and Brent Wilber and Randy Ludwick auction a Sturgis, Mich. mobile-home manufacturer's assets to 1,200 attendees. pp. 34–35 — "Canadian Auction Firm Finds Good, Clean Used Cars Scarce" (Ken Romain): Profile of Cooksville Auto Auction Ltd. and president Homer Stephens on the tight dealer used-car market near Toronto. p. 36 — "New York City Relaxes Its Laws on Auctions": NYC's Department of Consumer Affairs softens proposed auction-disclosure rules after industry pushback led by Sotheby Parke Bernet. p. 38 — "Paul Zyla To Head New Hampshire Group": New Hampshire Auctioneers Association elects new officers. pp. 54–55 — "Know Your Director": Profile of NAA Director Archie D. Moody, from Navy veteran and tobacco auctioneer to co-owner of Moody-Godley Auction Co. and 1969 World Champion livestock auctioneer. p. 56 — "Across The Country" (Bernard Hart): Editor's column recapping National Auctioneers Week successes and warning about a woman falsely claiming to be the nation's only licensed female auctioneer. p. 57 — "Kruse Classic Opens Two Additional Offices": Kruse Classic Auction Company opens new offices in Australia and Washington, D.C. Regular Sections: p. 1 — Masthead & Officers List: Editor Bernard Hart; NAA officers/directors; ad rates; Lincoln, NE HQ. p. 3 — "Convention Dates": Recurring calendar of state and national convention dates. pp. 10–13 — "The Ladies Auxiliary": Letters/recipes from Nancy Howe (White House), Jane Vaughn, Kay Dewees, Betty Blanton, Glenda Johnson, and Margaret Bloomer. p. 13 — "Correction" and Ladies Auxiliary Officers 1974–1975 box. p. 17 — "Convention Reservations" box: Instructions for booking rooms at the Galt House for the National Convention. pp. 24–25, 32, 40 — Auction school class photos: Western College of Auctioneering (Billings, Mont.), Mendenhall School of Auctioneering (High Point, N.C.), and Missouri Auction School (Kansas City) graduating-class rosters. pp. 42–51 — "The Auctioneer Booster Club": State-by-state list of members who paid $5 to support the magazine. pp. 52–53 — "The Members Say...": Reader letters (Rip Van Winkle/Argonia, KS; Bill Hauschildt/Denver; Johnson B. Gilbert; Ross Kemp; Mike Quinn; Bob Rountree). pp. 58–59 — "The Lighter Side...": Jokes/humor column.Collection
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