First Woman Auctioneer in United States

Emma Bailey (née Parascandola; March 6, 1910 – September 3, 1999) was an American auctioneer and author, credited with being the first American woman auctioneer. She held her first auction in Brattleboro, Vermont, on May 12, 1950, as a way to supplement her...

Donald A. Wagner Obituary

Berlin – Donald A. Wagner, age 75, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center of Oshkosh surrounded by his family. He was born in Berlin on January 27, 1944, the son of Anthony and Lucille (Winters) Wagner. He graduated from Berlin High School in...

Francis Werlein Obituary

Francis N. Werlein, age 88 of rural Mondovi, died Sunday Feb 27, 2005, at his residence. Francis attended and graduated from Lane School of Auctioneering in 1948. Francis, Werlein did that auctioneer’s chant, or bid call – as it’s known in the industry – for more than...

Gavel Passing

Mary Jo Hill, Kendall, president-elect of the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association next year will become the first woman to head the organization.

Wisconsin Auctioneers Association Officers Elected

Marshfield – The Wisconsin Auctioneer’s Association elected as President, O.E. Allison of Kingston; vice-president, Will Ebbe of Marshfield; secretary-treasurer, J.H. Dennhardt of Neenah, the assemblyman who fathered the law now in force prohibiting liquor...

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