A Moment in TLBAA History A look back at significant moments throughout the years since the foundation of the TLBAA.
Eddie Wood had a party...
Eddie & Joyce Wood, Wunnewood, Ok, started the party off with a two-step.
Veteran livestock auctioneer Eddie Wood and several hundred personal friends met in Fort Worth, Texas, to celebrate Eddie's 80th birthday. The October 18 party (his birthday was the 15th) was held at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center, adjacent to the site of his annual fall sale of Texas Longhorns this year on October 19.
Alan Clemmensen, Fowler, CO, and Linda Cummings, Danville, KY,
Lorinda Beale and Joe Valentine, Aledo, TX. TLBT members Stephani & Samantha Johnson with Cathy Johnson, Dr. Fritz & Rebecca Moeller, Socorro, NM; and J.P.Johnson, Clint, TX.
Don Anderson, Ardmore, OK; Pam & Bob Loomis, Ardmore, OK, and Judith & Paul Sellers, Prince Frederick, MD.
Dr. Bob Kropp, Perry. OK; Viki Mosser, Midway, TX.
Teresa & Alan Sparger, Comfort, TX; Kim Ritchie, San Angelo, TX. Three generations of lady Longhorn breeders: Bernice Moore, Roff, OK; Shanna Raley and mom, Denise, Riviera, TX.
Eddie with Charles & Lois Dunbar, Baytown, TX.
Mel Raley, Riviera, TX, wrote a poem for Eddie, and Dan W. Coates, Glen Rose, TX, spoke during the evening.
Bo Damuth, Magnolia, TX; John Parmley & Darlene Aldridge, Cypress, TX; Carla Jo Payne, Slidell, TX; Traci & Trigg Moore, Southlake, TX.
Eddie Wood with Stan & Priscilla Briney of Bowie, TX. A noted artist, Briney presented Eddie with an original drawing.
For the complete articles about Eddie Wood’s Party, the sale and Eddie’s life see the December 2002 issue of Trails Magazine.
Eddie Wood had a sale...
Eddie Wood Fall Cowtown Longhorn Sale
Bruce Ollive, Lufkin, TX won the $500 cash drawing.
October 19, 2002 Fort Worth, Texas
HIGH SELLING LOT OF SALE: S&L'S Plum Perfect (1996 daughter of Emperor and Ace's Plum Magic). Consignor: Larry & Sandy Jones, Lucky S&L Ranch, Beeville, TX. Buyer: Vicki & Rex Mosser, Midway, TX. Price: $20,000.
Sale Manager: Eddie Wood Sale Management Co. Auctioneer: Col. Eddie Wood Volume Buyer: Vicki & Rex Mosser, Midway, Texas Additional Volume Buyers: Double Deuce Longhorns, Stroud, OK; DM Longhorns, Danny Deal, Ennis, TX; G & G Longhorns, Ben Gravett, Catlett, VA; Panther Creek Ranch, Joe Valentine, Aledo, TX. 376 registered prospective buyers from 23 states. 119 actual buyers from 19 states. May 2013
ADDITIONAL HIGH SELLING LOTS: Miss Redmac 78/3 (1993 daughter of Mr. Redmac 56/9 and Miss Redmac 29/9). Consignor: Mike & Debbie Bowman, Benton, KS. Buyer: Vicki & Rex Mosser, Midway, TX. Price: $10,200. Miss Ashley RG933 (1993 daughter of Mr. Redmac 741 and Miss Stark Monarch FM666). Consignor: Paul & Patti Gilbreth, Marlow, OK. Buyer: Lee Gaddis, Austin, TX. Price: $7,200.
HIGH SELLING COWS IN ADDITION TO THE THREE ABOVE: Delta Trudy (1993 daughter of Emperor and Delta Heather). Consignor: Larry & Sandy Jones, Beeville, TX. Buyer: Craig & Ann DeLong, New Albany, OH. Price: $7,000. Titania BCB (1999 daughter of Tabasco and Checotah's Dawn). Consignor: Brent & Cindy Bolen, Queen Creek, AZ. Buyer: Danny Deal, DM Longhorns, Ennis, TX. Price: $5,000. Delta Shadow (1994 daughter of Dixie Joker and Delta Patty). Consignor: Briney's Lazy 5B Ranch, Bowie, TX. Buyer: Vicki & Rex Mosser, Midway, TX. Price: $5,000.
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