FOHBC 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show article

Vol. 26

No. 5

Full Show Coverage!

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C H AT TA N O O GA NATIONAL ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW

SOUTHERN REGION

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Featuring: 2015 Chattanooga National Also in this Issue... Charles Gardner Gets a “Love Token” • A. P. Simms: “In” and “Outsed” in

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by Ferdinand Meyer V Thirty-plus years ago I was in Chattanooga and thought, “what a nice town.” Now, it has grown into a GREAT town, with so much to offer. We loved the hospitality, the free shuttle that made it a breeze to get around town, the river view, the restaurants, the aquarium, the city’s history, the FOHBC shows setup, the hotel, the great program, the banquet ... hey, the list goes on and on.

We arrived in town early so that we could spend a night at the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo Hotel. The terminal station has been converted into the most unique lodging. We slept in one of the Victorian Train Cars, with our family in two connecting cars, plus Bob and Marianne Strickhart in another. Bob was thrilled, since he is a train buff. (If he slept in the buff we don’t know ... and don’t want to know.)

After a couple of years of planning, the 2015 Chattanooga National has come and gone. The train arrived in all of its glory, met us at the station, and carried its passengers on a grand three day excursion in the great southern city of Chattanooga, Tennessee. It left us with memories that will last a lifetime. Our signature logo was everywhere and greeted guests at our host Marriott Hotel Downtown and adjoining Chattanooga Convention Center.

There were badges, name cards, banners, posters and t-shirts that said, “Choo-Choo to Chattanooga”. I am so proud to say, we looked our best and our crowds and numbers certainly support the fact that this was one of our Federations finest events ever.

As I awoke in Chattanooga on the Monday morning after the show, I knew that another, and almost final stop was needed for the adventure, this being the production of this issues show report with a impending printer deadline just days away. Fortunately, we have had some nice and constructive comments that I will try to use throughout the article in different color type. I will also use the wonderful pictures taken from our professional show photographer, Mallory Boyle to take us for a ride.

I was thrilled to be there, and I thank all those involved for their great efforts. I was also appreciative of the great doctors at Detroit’s Ford Hospital. I went in on Monday for a “modest” heart surgery, and told the doctors to do a great job because I planned to get up the next day and go to Chattanooga! The hospital saved my life, but lost all my clothes (in Vegas I once lost my shirt, but that was a different issue). The next day, Janet arrived at the hospital, the car packed and with a new set of clothes for me (I had threatened to go wearing my back-open hospital garb), and off to Chattanooga we went.

Life is great, but it is even better if you are a bottle collector, surrounded by so many wonderful people. Many thanks to everyone involved in putting on such a great show; their time and efforts made for a WONDERFUL weekend. - Ralph Finch (Farmington Hills, Mich.)

Marianne and I had a great time in Chattanooga.....but then again, I can’t remember a bottle show where we’ve had a bad time. Particularly, the time spent with friends was for us, a major highlight. It was excellent to witness Ralph Finch’s induction into the FOHBC Hall of Fame, he truly is deserving. The banquet was great but I personally enjoyed the live auction action the most. I also came home with 3 nice lots.

As you may know, Jim Bender and I are co-chairing the 2017 National Convention in Springfield, Mass. Jim and I were paying close attention to the details at Chattanooga to see where improvements if any, could be made and what things we’d like to avoid. Just a short word of advance notice, Jimmy and I are going to have a show that will exceed any and all expectations. 2017 will be worth the wait and we’re going to pull out all the stops! The bar will be raised!!!! Keep your eyes peeled for developments in the future!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bob & Marianne Strickhart (Pennington, N.J.)

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One of the best bottle shows I have attended in a long time. Good selection of every kind of bottle. Thanks to Jack Hewitt and John Joiner and many others for a job well done.

Ken Nease (Claxton, Ga.)

Show Chairs, Jack Hewitt (left) and John Joiner cut the ceremonial ribbon to announce the start of the FOHBC 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show.

Mike Newman (Martinez, Ga.), Battle of Chattanooga coordinator and Louis Fifer (Brunswick, Ohio), FOHBC Conventions Director, make a grand entrance to the hall.

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“However, I felt the exhibits were out of this world. I was excited to see some bottles and insulators that I might not ever be privileged to see again. It allowed me to see where my own collecting could go in the future.�

Pat Morrison (Jasper, Ala.)

Jack Daniel stood proudly in the center of the display area

Detail from History of Jack Daniel display

by Mike Northcutt

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On Time and Ready: Houston, Thursday Morning, 1:30 am A Federation National Show is all about timing. Just like a train runs on a clock, so does our show. Our first experience with time involved getting up at 1:30 am on Thursday morning before the show to travel about 12 hours from Houston, Texas to Chattanooga, Tennessee. We usually fly, but when you are carrying 10 boxes of souvenir programs, 2 boxes of t-shirts, posters, banners, bottles, TV screens, contracts, computer equipment and luggage…you need to drive. We also had a special guest, Alicia Booth, who was traveling with us. The day before, I picked up a special car from Avis that I rented that would allow us to pack up all the items. The company provided us with a gigantic GMC Yukon SUV that fit the bill as long as we lowered the third row of seats. Maybe a truck next time because we were jammed.

Arriving in Chattanooga around 4 p.m., the three of us met up with our friends Jerry and Helen Forbes from Big Sur, California.

From there, we had a grand steak dinner at Porter’s at the Read House Historic Inn, one block from our venue. Joining us were Jim and Janice Hagenbuch from East Greenville, Pa. and Mike Newman from Martinez, Ga. You have to have fuel in your body to handle the coming three days. Trying to get to bed early, we knew that we had to be ready for the FOHBC semi-annual board meeting at 8:00 the next morning.

FOHBC Board Meeting: Friday Morning, 8:00 am - Noon With a strong turnout, as most of the 19 board members were present, the board meeting ran smoothly and four hours were up in a blink, it seemed. Our conference line was available for board members who could not make the trip. We started off with a full report on the Chattanooga Show with co-chairs John Joiner and Jim Bender (far left), Linda Sheppard, Val and Jim Berry. Four New Yorkers.

Jack Hewitt and moved on to the 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo in Sacramento, Calif. Eric McGuire, Western Region Director, gave an update here. From there we moved to the 2017 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo in Springfield, Mass. Co-Chair Jim Bender gave an update. If that was not enough show business, 2018 Midwest Region Co-Chairs Louis Fifer and Matt Lacy gave us an update on their work in securing a venue for the 2018 Convention. Looks like Cleveland, Ohio is a front runner here. Louis is also Conventions Director and stated that he is also fielding requests for information for our 2019 Southern Region Show. From there we talked about finances, investments, membership, BOTTLES and EXTRAS, the Virtual

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The 2015 CHATTANOOGA NATIONAL ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW equals a huge success thanks to all of the following: Tom and Mabel Hicks. Tom was the banquet speaker. Keep Tom and Mabel in your prayers as Tom was transported to the hospital early Saturday at the show. As of today he is anxious to go home. The hospital has completed its tests and still waiting on the results. Ralph Finch was elected to the FOHBC Hall of Fame. Janet and Ralph’s kids were there plus a surprise to Ralph was his grandkids who also attended the banquet. A well deserved award.

The last FOHBC membership was purchased for 92 year old Dorothy “Tootsie” Hood from Apison, Tenn. by her grandson who brought her to the show. Tootsie said she has collected bottles for years and was thrilled to be at her first show.

I also need to thank all of the following: Mike Newman (Battle of Chattanooga), Tom Lines (displays), Bill and Joyce Johnson (advertising manager). 79 ads sold!!!!; Jim and Pattey Daniel (Rolling Thunder auctioneer); Mallory Boyle (official show photographer), Jim and Val Berry, Jim Bender, Linda Sheppard, Jim Hewitt (appraisal table), Alan and Elaine DeMaison (Virtual Museum), John Sharp (Sunday worship service), Alicia Booth, Helen Forbes, Debbie Alley, Walter Smith, Chip Cable, the Battle of Chattanooga judges, the gentlemen that put on six GREAT seminars, all of the displayers and of course…our dealers!

Also thanks to the Marriott Hotel and staff, the Staybridge Suites, Chattanooga Convention Center, the program advertisers, with special thanks to Coca-Cola, Bluewater Grille, Tennessee Aquarium, Grumpy’s Antiques, Moon Pie General Stores, McKee Foods Corp and Little Debbie.

A super big thanks to Ferd and Elizabeth Meyer for all of their expertise, knowledge and help.

Last and MOST important to me is my wife, Wanda. The show would not have happened without the many hours she put in. Thanks!! SEE YOU IN SACRAMENTO in 2016!

John Joiner (Newnan, Ga.) This was for me the best show ever. I am not exactly a newbie at shows or collecting but this past weekend we seemed to go from one high moment to another without interruption. Loved listening to my friend Tom Hicks at the banquet, fully supported the changes to our FOHBC brought forward at breakfast (a stellar idea!), was able to buy one of two pieces I bid on at the auction, and had the best day selling AND buying at the show! My gratitude and deepest appreciation to the Federation, to Jack Hewitt and John Joiner, and to all the collectors who filled our days with wonderful bottle stories and good hearted fellowship! Our hats are off to all those who made this delightful weekend possible! - David Hicks (Atlanta, Ga.) What a fantastic show in Chattanooga! John Joiner and Jack Hewitt did a great job picking the site. Chattanooga is such a visitor friendly town. My friends and I appreciated the free public transportation to enjoy some nights on the town. There are so many great restaurants and tourist attractions in this historic city that provide endless opportunities for entertainment. Also, the FOHBC put on so many fantastic events it made it hard to decide where to spend our time the entire weekend. Although it was hard to choose what seminar to attend, we were glad we chose Tommy Schimpf’s presentation on Charleston sodas. He did a fantastic job and provided us all with extensive knowledge of Charleston’s rich history of colored sodas! Our group of bottle show friends, Tim Adams, Sonny Howell with his wife Garnella, and I were joined by our good friends Tony Carr and Wayne Hill. We are all from the Carolinas and share interest in bottles, pottery, history, and having a good time. Everyone in our group sold something, bought something, and brought home a little more knowledge of our hobby. We hope everyone enjoyed our company, and look forward to seeing everyone at the next show.

Vern Huffstetler (Graniteville, S.C.) This was truly a GREAT show. All aspects of the show came together as planned and it was enjoyed by all. There were nice displays, the banquet was wonderful and with no problems, the speaker did a great job as I knew that he would. Tom is a funny, folksy speaker. I pray that he recovers his health and can return home soon. Many tables with good inventory. The seminars were well planned. There was a good auction and friendly helpful members. The membership breakfast meeting was a hit with many people. I can hardly wait for Sacramento and Springfield. - Sheldon Baugh (Russellville, Ky.) This was an eye-opening experience for me, since it was my first time as a show staff member.

It was only my 3rd National Show as an attendee, and it was wonderful. I see more clearly that it takes many dedicated people to both lead and to follow in getting the preparations and onsite work done. I am grateful to the FOHBC board, executives and ALL the show chair-persons, everywhere, for everything they do. Kudos also to all the authors, auctioneers, collectors and dealers for their efforts. It takes a lot of passion and dedication by many to keep our wonderful hobby alive and well! - Bill Johnson (Snellville, Ga.)

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Museum, merchandise, our web site and facebook page, Hall of Fame and Honor Roll, awards, history and next years board elections. A full plate you might say. I am just so proud here with the FOHBC board that we have in place now. Lots of strength in every corner and plenty of new ideas and open minds.

Bottles and Extras Banquet keynote speaker Tom Hicks (Eatonton, Ga.), prepares to give his “Adventures in the Hobby” talk.

Early Dealer Registration & Packet Pick-Up: Marriott Mezzanine, Friday Afternoon, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm The full army of FOHBC volunteers was set up and ready at the Marriott mezzanine for the large crowd of dealers and show-goers that picked up their packets, bought or renewed memberships, purchased merchandise or just wanted to be part of the action.

You need your FOHBC show identification and all wore their lanyards proudly for all to see.

In front of column, Bill & Bea Baab (Augusta, Ga.) get some special instructions.

FOHBC Cocktail Party: Marriott Ballroom Prefunction, 5:30 to 6:30 pm FOHBC Banquet & Awards: Marriott Ballroom, 6:30 to 8:00 pm The traditional cocktail party preceded the FOHBC Awards Banquet and as usual, was the place to rub shoulders, bend your elbow and catch up with your bottle friends from across the country. At 5:15 pm the ballroom doors opened to the music from Glenn Millers Chattanooga Choo-Choo. A great way to start the banquet. Seating was prompt and initial introductions and announcements were made by the show organizers and Federation president. Three meal choices were served in preparation of the keynote banquet speaker Tom Hicks from Eatonton, Georgia.

The great southern storyteller, who spoke on his “Adventures

FOHBC 2015 Hall of Fame recipient, Ralph Finch (Farmington Hills, Mich.)

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in the Hobby,” captivated everyone. Another highlight of the banquet was the FOHBC Hall of Fame award that was given to Ralph Finch from Farmington Hills, Michigan. Ralph engaged the crowd, as he usually does, with his colorful way of speaking and reminiscing about his many years in the hobby and his global quest and love of antique glass. Yes, he spoke about target balls too.

More awards were given to the Federation clubs which included, Club Newsletter, Greater Buffalo Bottle Collectors Association (Buffalo, N.Y.), THIRD PLACE, “Traveler’s Companion”, editor: Craig Maefs, Mohawk Valley Antique Bottle Club (Utica, N.Y.), SECOND PLACE, “Bottles Along the Mohawk”, editor: Jon Landers and the Ohio Bottle Club, FIRST PLACE, “The Ohio Swirl”, editors Phyllis and Adam Koch. For Show Flyer awards, Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association (Rochester, N.Y.), THIRD PLACE, designer Aaron Weber, Ohio Bottle Club, SECOND PLACE designers: Matt Lacy and Louis Fifer and North Star Historical Bottle Association (Minneapolis, Minn.), FIRST PLACE, designer Steve Ketcham. For Web Site awards: Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association, THIRD PLACE, James Bartholomew, webmaster, North Star Historical Bottle Association SECOND PLACE, Steve Ketcham, webmaster and Ohio Bottle Club, FIRST PLACE, Alan DeMaison, webmaster. The three Articles-Research/Information awards went to Mike Bryant, author, THIRD PLACE “How Well Do You Know Your Fellow Club Members?”, published in “The Bottleneck”, Mike Bryant, author SECOND PLACE “Aztec Brewery Murals”, published in “The Bottleneck” and Jack Sullivan, author, FIRST PLACE, “Uncovering Lima’s National Wine Company”, published in “The Ohio Swirl”. Best True Story awards: Mike Bryant, author, THIRD PLACE “Promoting Our Show in the West Indies and Cuba” published in “The Bottleneck”, Mike Bryant, author, SECOND PLACE “John Crihfield, The King of San Diego Breweriana” published in “The Bottleneck” and Ed Stewart, author, FIRST PLACE “Don’t Dig Up the Dead Dog” published in the “Oklahoma Territory News”. The Best Original Fictional Story awards went to Mike Bryant, author, SECOND PLACE “Ask Aunt Blabby”, published in “The Bottleneck” and Jim Bender, author, FIRST PLACE, “A Weekend to Remember” published in “Bottles and Extras”.

The special President’s Award was given to Jim Bender (Sprakers, N.Y.) for his outstanding service as FOHBC club Historian, his work in writing articles about the National Bottle Museum and The Bininger Man - Jack Pelletier and Michael Anderson - A Man with Everything Figural’d Out and his work with Bob Strickhart in securing a location for our 2017 National Antique Bottle Convention in Springfield, Massachusetts.

A special award was given to yours truly from the FOHBC board for outstanding service or something like that. This was a surprise as usually the president presides and lets all the great supporters do the work. Anyway, I was honored. Thank you. I told the crowd that my wife, grandkids and dogs were my bosses at home and that I reported to the membership and board of directors in my position. A lot of work but a lot of help. When you love what you do, it makes it so much easier.

A special Success to the Railroad flask was given to the hat con-

FOHBC board member, past Federation President and 2013 Hall of Fame recipient Gene Bradberry (Bartlett, TN)

FOHBC Historian, 2017 Springfield Co-Chair, 2015 Presidents Award recipient, Jim Bender (Sprakers, NY)

Group picture of just a few of the FOHBC Club award winners

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Chip Cable (McMurrray, Pa.) films an exquisite sauce battle. Images were projected on the large Federation screen.

Mike Newman (Martinez, Ga.) presiding over the Battle of Chattanooga bottle competition.

Colored soda category judge, James Campiglia (Bozeman, Mont.) inspects an entrant.

Left: First Place (tie) was Dr. Charles Aprill of New Orleans, La. with his blue Dr. Leriemondie’s Southern Bitters, pontiled, known to be from Brookhaven, Mississippi but not marked.

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test winner by Alicia Booth from Houston, Texas who donated the flask in honor of her late husband Tom Booth. Liz Maxbauer from New Hudson, Michigan won the award with what looked like a spur-of-the-moment concoction. Lastly, a $100 gift certificate was announced to be spent at the show and the “See Rock City” table centerpieces that were filled with sweets, were awarded to each table group with an “X” marked in tape on their chair leg. Pretty cool. A great evening that went too fast. Now we all pretty much scurried over to the Chattanooga Convention Center for the Battle of Chattanooga bottle competition.

Left, Hat Contest winner Liz Maxbauer (New Hudson, Mich.), center Alicia Booth (Houston, Tex.) and John Pastor (New Hudson, Mich.)

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Great show! Well organized and planned. Hotel was great. Good bottles. Got lots of nice compliments on shooting the Battle of Chattanooga bottle competition! Appreciate everyone’s hard work! - Chip Cable (McMurray, Pa.) I was able to attend as a seller along with my grandson (and associate member) Christian Morgan who is 15 years old. This was his first experience selling at a bottle show and we are very pleased with our sales. Also, we were fortunate enough to win an award at the “Battle of Chattanooga.” We carried home 6 new additions to our collection and could easily have added a dozen others. Loading and unloading went smoothly from our perspective as well. It is also good to be able to re-connect with old collecting friends such as Tom Lines and Ed Provine.

While in Chattanooga, we also stopped at the shooting memorial, which was a very moving experience. Our thanks to John Joiner, Jack Hewitt and the others who made this possible. Bob Morgan (Charlotte, N.C.) I was invited to attend the Chattanooga National Show by Ferdinand and Elizabeth Meyer. My husband had recently passed away and I think they were trying to help me through a rough time in my life. Reluctantly, I said yes and am I glad I did! This show was the greatest ever.

Everyone worked hard to make it the best yet and all the people I visited with had nothing but good things to say about the program as a whole. Thanks to ALL who worked behind the scenes to make it bigger and better! I know I enjoyed helping wherever needed.

Battle of Chattanooga Bottle Competition: Chattanooga Convention Center, Ballroom H, 8:00 - 11:00 pm The much anticipated Battle of Chattanooga bottle competition, which was coordinated and emceed by Mike Newman (Martinez, GA) was as exciting as can be, that is if you are a hard core bottle collector who likes seeing the best of the best. Some of these bottles you may never see again so it was exciting to get close and review the examples in the Federation light box and on screen as filmed and projected by Chip Cable from McMurray, Pennsylvania. Bob Riddick and Mark White, both from Lexington, South Carolina did a great job in checking in the bottles from all of the registrants as well as assuring their safe return. Chip Brewer from Charleston, SC was the primary person in charge of carrying the bottles from station to station. Jack Hewitt also helped with this job.

Four killer sauce bottle entrants

In the Sauces Category (see above) the judges were David Olson, Lou Pellegrini and Jimmy Bray. First Place was awarded to Dr. Charles Aprill of New Orleans, Louisiana with his blue Wells, Miller, Provost sauce in a rare 9 1/2 inch large size. In Second

Tom and I started our hobby in the 80s in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I wanted fruit jars in different sizes and same color of aqua to keep flour, sugar and beans in. We later moved to Houston, Texas and joined the Houston Bottle Club where we learned more about other collectible bottles and glass. Our interests grew to inks, Anna Pottery Railroad Pigs, Pickle Jars, Tobacco Jars and too many other assorted beautiful glass bottles or jars to mention. We just bought whatever struck our fancy at the time. We bought and sold as we went along, sometimes regretting having sold something we really and truly loved and wished we had kept. I am sure we weren’t the only ones that ever happened to. I hope to continue contributing to the FOHBC team by assisting in any way I can. I’m looking forward to being a part of the team for the Sacramento and Springfield Conventions. HAPPY BOTTLE COLLECTING TO EVERYONE! Alicia Booth (Houston, Tex.) We want to thank everyone who put on this show. This was our first National show and first time meeting the officers and spouses who treated us like family. A special thanks to Mike Newman on the great job with “The Battle of Chattanooga.” We saw many rare bottles including the only yellow straight sided coke from our home town, Savannah, Georgia. Our Charles Axt wine bottle display was fun to share. - Paul and Jeanie Chance (Savannah, Ga.) Cathy and I flew back to California Monday night. Here are some thoughts. With the hotel we were all-in-all pleased. We had a clean room at a modern facility with good staff experience and especially liked the Starbucks store in the lobby. We missed a small refrigerator in our room and there was no safe either but maybe others had these small niceties. The price of the hotel was perfect. Seems like the bar staff was overwhelmed on Friday and Saturday night.

Maybe they didn’t think all the old folks liked to party. In the general vicinity of the show, we found plenty of restaurants nearby of good quality. Regarding the Chattanooga Convention Center, I was only an Early Buyer and I liked the room. There was lots of natural light from huge skylights. I did not notice any dealers sitting in an unlit corner. Bright and comfortable and plenty of aisle space. Also plenty of behind the table space for the dealers to sit which hasn’t always been the case. I was actually impressed with the quality and variety of offerings by the dealers. I have to say, I expected less variety and quality because it is a Southern show and I thought many dealers in the North would not come down. While the Northeast dealers were largely absent, I bought three excellent historical flasks and was very glad I attended the show. - Richard M. Tucker (Laguna Hills, Calif.)

Dear Ferdinand, It was good to see your wife Elizabeth. She brightens my mother-in-law’s day every time she attends a show. I’ve only attended a couple of national shows but this show certainly raised my bar of expectation for future shows. Major hats off to our old friends John and Jack. This show had such a wide variety of not only glass but other collectibles. I collect flasks and Janice collects Wolf’s Schnapps Liberty Bell. We both did very well in adding to our collections. (Thanks for the great picture in our ad). As usual, we met some knowledgeable and good folks and reconnected with some dear old friends.

Gary Lassiter (Fairburn, Ga.) Great show! Excellent location. Very well organized. All events were very well planned and attended. Lots of good bargains. Best show we have attended in a while. Great job everyone.

Mike & Beth Northcutt (Lynchburg, Tenn.)

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Place, Terry Gillis of Fort Payne, Ala. won with his yellow green keyhole design peppersauce. In Third Place was Christian Morgan of Charlotte, N.C. with his aquamarine cathedral peppersauce with unusual flared lip treatment.

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An early morning buffet breakfast was served to the FOHBC membership at our annual meeting for the first time. Have food and they will come.

In the Colored Sodas category, the judges were James Campiglia, Vic Svendsen and Tod von Mechow. First Place was awarded to Eric Schmetterling of Moorestown, N.J. with his amethyst colored Blagroves Superior Aerated Mineral Waters, Brooklyn, N.Y., sided tenpin shape, iron pontil. In Second Place was Bob Currens of Export, Pa. with his blue Ira Harvey, Providence, R.I., teepee shaped, open pontil soda. Third Place went to Tom Leveille of Newport News, Va. with his green J. M. Roseberry, Alexandria, Va., embossed eagle, iron pontil soda.

In the Best Bottle South of the Mason-Dixon Line, the judges were Tom Lines, Jamie Westendorf and Jim Hall. In First Place (tie) was Dr. Charles Aprill of New Orleans, La. with his blue wine with embossed grapes and leaves, unlettered variant of the Imperial Levee, J. Noyes, Hollywood, Miss.). Also in First Place (tie) was Dr. Charles Aprill with his blue Dr. Leriemondie’s Southern Bitters, pontiled, known to be from Brookhaven, Miss. but not marked. In Third Place was Jimmy Bray of Oglethorpe, Ga. with his green Colliers Remedy, P. M. Cohen & Co., Charleston, S.C., pontiled medicine.

FOHBC Membership Meeting Breakfast: Marriott Plaza C, 7:30 to 8:30 am This was the first time that we had our annual FOHBC Membership Meeting in a breakfast format. Traditionally held on Friday afternoon, after the FOHBC Board meeting, we had noticed year after year, that the meeting was poorly attended. It wasn’t a big stretch to think that this was prior to many members arriving in town, and if they were in town, maybe they were sightseeing.

We all know that if you have food, more will attend. Well, that was exactly our thought so we changed the meeting to 7:30 am and invited our members at 7:00 am for an “American Dream Breakfast” which consisted of sliced seasonal fruit, assorted breakfast breads, fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, cottage fried potatoes with peppers and onions and coffee, juices etc. We guesstimated and worried that too few, or too many would come.

As it turned out, we sat about 110 members and the event was a huge success. This was important as we had some important news and voting to conduct. Oddly enough, two folks even came in and ate and left before the meeting. Oh, well.

At promptly 7:30 am, the meeting started. As FOHBC president, I gave the members an overview of the FOHBC board meeting the day before, discussed the present show highlights. We next addressed the FOHBC “Next Generation” plan which was originally developed in March 2014.

Next Generation committee chair, Jim Bender, FOHBC Historian, explained that the board has been talking about FOHBC memberships and membership rates for about three years now. After research, it was determined that the Federation was just about breaking even financially with a membership that includes our 72-page magazine, BOTTLES and EXTRAS (76 pages with covers). Most clubs have discontinued the expensive printed maga-

Good spirits were evident with all the early risers.

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zine due again to printing costs and ever rising postal charges.

As a result, it was recommended that membership rates be increased as follows: Regular second class membership: $40 (was $30), second class membership: $55 (was $45), Canada membership: $60 (was $50), Other Countries: $80 (was $65), Clubs: $75 (same), 3-Year membership, second class: $110 (was $75), Digital membership: $25, (Associate membership will continue at $5; Not available with Life or Digital Membership). Discussion occurred and a vote was taken. The cost increase was approved unanimously by members present.

There was also a vote to for Re-Institution of Life Membership.

The committee has been working on this for quite some time.

This type of membership has to appeal to everyone. Three possible levels of Life Membership were recommended. These levels were reviewed and discussed by Board members. The levels are as follows: Level 1: $1,000, Includes all benefits of a regular membership. No promise of a printed magazine for life. Level 2: $500, Includes all benefits of a regular membership but you will not receive a printed magazine, but rather a digital subscription.

Note: In the future, a Level 1 could become a Level 2. Level 3: Earned or Honoree. The Board would have the option of bestowing an honorary Life Membership. This person would continue to join the FOHBC at the regular membership rate. How this honor is earned will be determined by the Board. Our membership voted and again this was unanimously approved.

Doug McCoy (Marietta, Ga.) gave a talk on The Evolution of the Coca-Cola Bottle

Rate increases will occur on 01 September 2015 as will re-instituting Life Memberships.

FOHBC Seminars: Saturday, Marriott Plaza A & B, 9:00 am to Noon Six outstanding seminars were orchestrated by the FOHBC and included various collecting topics such as Charleston, South Carolina Colored Sodas by Tommy Schimpf, Every Bottle Has a Story by Jack Sullivan and Ferdinand Meyer V, The History of Jack Daniel Whiskey by Mike Northcutt, Alkaline Glazed Stoneware of the Edgefield District, South Carolina,“Warranted Good� by Jim Witkowski, Charleston, The Evolution of the Coca-Cola Bottle by Doug McCoy and Bottle and Relic Digging by Rick Phillips and Paul Sampson.

Each seminar was well attended with some with standing room only.

Charleston, South Carolina Colored Sodas by Tommy Schimpf (Charleston, S.C.)

Master story-teller Jack Sullivan (Alexandria, Va.) gave a talk with Ferdinand Meyer V (Houston, Tex.) titled Every Bottle Has a Story

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Early Admission on Saturday afternoon. Notice the abundance of natural light from the skylights in Hall A at the Chattanooga Convention Center

Man of steel, Vern Huffstetler (Graniteville, S.C.) hauls a large demijohn like it was nothing.

Rapt attention from the historical flask collectors

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by Jim Witkowski, (Charleston, S.C.)

Showroom Closed: Saturday, Chattanooga Convention Center, Hall A, Noon to 1:00 pm This is an anxious time and a tradition for FOHBC shows. In the morning, dealers are allowed to set wares under their tables and all displays were set up. We need this time to catch our breath.

Remember, we have already had the FOHBC Membership Breakfast Meeting and the six seminars. All morning the FOHBC tables set up in front of Hall A were busy handing out more dealer packets, selling early admission, selling and renewing FOHBC memberships and hawking merchandise. Quite a crowd had gathered in anticipation of the ribbon cutting ceremony.

Show Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Saturday, Chattanooga Convention Center, Hall A, 12:50 pm The honor of holding the FOHBC scissors and cutting the FOHBC ribbon falls squarely on the shoulders of the Chattanooga Co-Chairs John Joiner and Jack Hewitt. This is the second time that we have held this event. You can see a picture at the beginning of this article. This seems to be a great photo opportunity for all and it keeps the Indians at bay as they all wait for the clock to strike one and the show to start.

Dealer and Early Buyer Admittance: Saturday, Chattanooga Convention Center, Hall A, 1:00 - 5:00 pm The mad rush was controlled a little better this year as we let in Dealers first followed by Early Admission. The trick here is to open all the doors but check each name tag for access.

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Again thanks for all your help and kindnesses during the Chattanooga show. It was a kick to have won a writing award. Had no expectation of anything. I enjoyed myself, thought the seminar was well attend (beyond my expectation) and even found an item to buy that I had written about previously but never seen in reality. I often go to shows and buy little or nothing because for me the best part is seeing people I have met, worked with, written for, bought from, sold to, etc., over the 40 years I have been collecting. There were many such encounters at Chattanooga and they were good. I also needed personally to thank folks on the FOHBC board who voted me two years ago to the Hall of Fame - and did.

If I were grading the show itself, I would give it “B” grade. On the plus side, there were some excellent displays and a real effort made to show items of interest. Particularly good was the display of photos, bottles, barrels and jugs about Ed Sheehan of Augusta. Probably will get a post out of it. Other displays were also very interesting. The items being shown by dealers were fine - but nothing there to knock my socks off. People I talked to seemed happy and were buying things. It was disturbing to see so many tables empty, however, something I have never quite understood. The first day that happens, but the pubic showing the next day also had what seemed to be more “empties” than usual. (At Baltimore a “no show” does not get a table the next year without a very good excuse.) I also was concerned that a few of the dealers were pricing whiskey-related items at prices way above what I knew they had been selling for on eBay and elsewhere. In one case I saw whiskey pocket mirror I own, bought for about $12 not long ago, that a dealer had $174 on. When I noted the differential the dealer definitely was not interested in hearing anything. Maybe I got a real bargain - but probably not. The problem is with new buyers who might pay way too much for something, as we all did when we were just starting out, and become disillusioned about the hobby. - Jack Sullivan (Alexandria, Va.) I had a great time at the 2015 FOHBC National as usual with the Arkansas connection of Larry Childers (Ozark, Ark.), Rufus Buie (Rison, Ark.) and myself. We had a picture made with the three of us as we have attended a total of 30 National Shows combined. I was able to purchase a few superb bottles and trade for some others; the best being a mint condition Brown’s Celebrated Herb Bitters. We were also able to tour Lookout Mountain and some of the other local attractions and now trying to make plans for next year. Great show. - Dean Marvel (Conway, Ark.) The National Show at Chattanooga was well organized and seemingly well attended. Our sales were good. The banquet gave us an entertaining speech by Tom Hicks and a heartwarming Hall of Fame induction of Ralph Finch. We enjoyed out time with good friends and Chattanooga cuisine. We appreciated the untold hours given by those putting on the show, Ferdinand and Elizabeth, and that wonderful Southern hospitality. - John & Margie Bartley (North Hampton, Ohio) Susan and I greatly enjoyed the show at Chattanooga. Everything seemed to run so smoothly and, if there were any glitches, we sure did not see them. We sold very, very well at this show and just had a great time. I have yet to hear any complaints or grumbling. Hats off to Jack Hewitt and John Joiner. We well know that it takes a lot of work to make a show this successful and they really came through for us. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Sacramento! Randee and Susan Kaiser (Holts Summit, Mo.) I think this was an outstanding show with a wide variety of bottles, insulators, advertising and other miscellaneous items. However, I felt the exhibits were out of this world. I was excited to see some bottles and insulators that I might not ever be privileged to see again. It allowed me to see where my own collecting could go in the future. I was especially impressed with the southern bottle collection that Tom Lines exhibited (of course I’m a southern bottle collector).

I hope that we can have this National Show in the south again sometime in the near future.

Thanks for all the hard work everyone put in to make this show such a success.

Pat Morrison (Jasper, Ala.) I am Richard King from Tampa, Florida and President of the Suncoast Antique Bottle Collectors Association. I collect pretty bottles and figurals. I also have some hundred or so pieces of three-piece mold household items. Bottles too. I’ve been collecting since 1965. I enjoyed the presentation about Edgefield, S.C. pottery. The best part of the event was meeting with likeminded people and exchanging stories. There were a lot of people from Florida and the south in general that I see at shows, it was good to see them. I sold some bitters, historical flasks, and a three-mold decanter. I bought some things at the auction, including a large free blown milk pan. There were some good deals to be had. I picked up a Bennington Coachman I didn’t have and a Little Papoose nurser I’ve been wanting at the show. I added several sample bottles to my collection. Chattanooga was a nice town, I enjoyed eating at the City Café near the convention center. I’m looking forward to Sacramento next year. - Richard King (Tampa, Fla.)

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I want to thank all the organizers for putting on a great show. The events ran smoothly and it was clear that a lot of thought was put into each aspect. There is only one thing I would change and that would involve having tables set up before Early Entry. I was surprised at the number of tables that were not set up until the second day or late the first day. Oh well, it gave me a good reason to loop around the tables again. I also thought that the host city, Chattanooga, was a great location. I liked the fact that the convention center was attached to the hotel and we really enjoyed the free bus service. It was clean, reliable and allowed us to leave our car parked. There were so many restaurants to choose from. I vote that we go back to Chattanooga very soon. Femia Alberts (St. Clair Shores, Mich.)

Ann and I had a wonderful time at the show in Chattanooga this past weekend. In my opinion this show was a great success. It was very well arranged, had a beautiful facility for the event and the warmth of the “southern charm” of that quaint old city. It was also great to see so many of my collector friends that I have met over the last 45 years. Thrilling, simply thrilling!

We also took the opportunity to visit Ruby Falls, Rock City Gardens and rode the Incline Railway and got a spectacular view of the Tennessee Valley. Ferd, you and your staff orchestrated a marvelous bottle show in Chattanooga and I’m looking forward to next year’s event in California. See you in Baltimore! - Neil A. Moore (Milford, Del.) Great show both in sales and purchases. Bought a lot more than I sold but that’s normal.

Michael Morgan (Venice, Fla.) This was our first National Bottle Show experience, and we had a great time. The entire show was extremely organized and well planned. Steve and Joyce Lambert (Carrollton, Ga.) My son and I had a great time at the show and both of us were able to add to our collections.

It is always nice to see old friends and make new acquaintances in this hobby, and hats-off to all the dealers and displayers who went to so much trouble to make the room sparkle from one end to the other. My only complaint is that it all ended too soon. My prayers for Mr. Tom Hicks.

I’ve heard his stories countless times and I want to keep hearing ‘em! A big thanks to Jack, John and countless others for doing a top-notch job in making this event one to remember.

Jimmy Bray (Oglethorpe, Ga.) This was my first FOHBC annual meeting and it was awesome. I finally got to meet several collectors I had only talked to or e-mailed. I also did my part and bought lots of bottles. Thought I would share some of my pictures of Bill Babb, Jack Sullivan and John Wolf.

Chris Cleaveland (LaGrange, Ga.)

Linda Sheppard (FOHBC Membership Director) signs someone up.

The Girls up Front No event of this size and capacity can run without a crew up front in the operations center or nerve center for the show. This area we called the FOHBC Tables. Initially located in the Marriott hotel for dealer registration, the tables, en masse, migrated to the left entry door area of Hall A at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Here you primarily found Val Berry, Alicia Booth, Helen Forbes, Wanda Joiner, Elizabeth Meyer and Linda Sheppard. These women operated non-stop with show registration, FOHBC membership, merchandise sales, and with providing general information.

The tables looked the best ever. We even obliterated our record in merchandise sales.

I remember going to the front tables once and asking the ‘girls’ if they needed help. In unison, they all said “No” and for me to go elsewhere. I think my wife had something to do with this. One of these days, two women are going to chair a national show. That would be interesting.

The 2015 National Show experience was welcoming and pleasurable in part because of the professional contributions made by an army of volunteers. The venue was first rate in terms of lighting and layout. The seminars offered a wealth of information, adding to an educational show experience that cannot be duplicated through online sales and purchases. The friendships generated and nurtured through the Federation shows create a community that is self-sustaining as new collectors join and experience a hobby that is so much more than the bottles we acquire.

The current leadership of the FOHBC has added direction and energy to fulfilling its mission to promote and encourage and educate collectors on the history of our bottles, as well as the process of researching their origins and availability. I look forward to the 2016 FOHBC show and continued innovations through the Federation’s publication and museum efforts. And of course a big thank you to everyone who made this year’s show a great success.

Jerry McCann (Chicago, Ill.)

FOHBC Logo on button down shirt.

We had a very enjoyable time at the FOHBC Chattanooga National show. You gave us an excellent table location next to the American Digger magazine tables which did them and us a good selling and viewing location. We did sell a good number of Teresa’s baby bottles, actually far more than we expected. We were disappointed originally with the fact that the public were not allowed in except for the early birds on Saturday afternoon BUT we actually sold more on Saturday than on Sunday --- what a surprise. Everything could not have been better as far as we were concerned.

I only had one small concern with the competition displays and that was the Tools of the Bottle Making Trade (which I did vote for as most educational.) He had a farriers knife which is used to shave a horse’s hoof and to pick out small rocks labeled as a hot glass working tool. It is truly a farrier’s tool, but because of the shape of the blade was also a “cross-over” tool that was well adapted to its use in glass making. The displayer might mention this in his future displays.

Thanks for a great show. - Charlie & Teresa Harris (Ooltewah, Tenn.)

T-shirts sold well.

All show-related shirts sold out

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James Bell (Penrose, New South Wales, Australia) opens a recently purchased bottle.

Below top: The Arkansas connection of Larry Childers (Ozark, Ark.), Rufus Buie (Rison, Ark.) and Dean Marvel (Conway, Ark.). They have attended a total of 30 National Shows combined.

Below bottom: Strong crowds on Saturday afternoon.

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The two top hammer items in the auction.

The last FOHBC membership of the day was purchased for 92 year old Dorothy “Tootsie� Hood from Apison, Tenn. by her grandson who brought her to the show. Tootsie said she has collected bottles for years and was thrilled to be at her first bottle show.

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The Marriott ballroom was decked out with chairs and a stage with the 144 lots.

FOHBC Rolling Thunder Preview: Saturday, Marriott Plaza Ballroom A & B, 5:30 - 7:00 pm FOHBC Rolling Thunder Auction: Saturday, Marriott Plaza Ballroom A & B, 7:00 - 10:00 pm One of the signature events of any national antique bottle show is the Federation auction. This year it was no different. Step back a year and a half or so ago, and we were in a situation where Glass Works Auctions auctioneer Jim Hagenbuch passed on his opportunity to be our southern auctioneer in Chattanooga. He had been doing our auctions for a number of years and felt it was time to move on. John Joiner and Jack Hewitt, thinking quick, immediately suggested that we consider Jim Daniel of Daniel Auctions from Sylvester, Georgia. Zoom forward to Saturday night and presto, we had one of the finest auctions ever. Jim and Pattey Daniel are professional yet have that southern charm that made this event distinctive. 144 lots were hammered down, some going low, but a number far exceeding the estimates.

Interesting enough, Jim Hagenbuch again played a role in the auction as he was the high and successful bidder on the lion’s share of the treasure trove of E. Dexter Loveridge items that were found in a home of one of his granddaughters outside of Chicago, Illinois. You may remember the last issue of BOTTLES and EXTRAS which had a feature article. Yes, bitters were the star here on this night. As Jim took home the pictures and some of associated material, new Federation member Brad Francis (Alma, AK) took home the labeled E. Dexter Loveridge Wahoo Bitters bottle and Jerry Forbes (Big Sur, CA) took home the hat and walking stick. Brad was especially happy since his new bottle was pictured on the cover of the previous issue.

144 auction lots laid out in numbered order for the auction preview.

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Great Show! Hats off to Jack Hewitt, John Joiner, and the others who helped in their successful efforts. Have no complaints, a solid National. Sold really well, best displays to date; superb venue; would do it again! Many thanks again to all. - Perry Driver (Live Oak, Fla.) The bottle collecting community owes a big Thank You to John Joiner, Jack Hewitt, the Southern Region, and the entire FOHBC crew for hosting another successful, fun-filled event in Chattanooga. Everything went smoothly and the many activities, including the banquet, the member breakfast, interesting seminars, the shoot out, the amazing auction, the colorful and educational displays, and the show and sale, were enjoyed by all who attended. Sales were strong and buying was plentiful throughout the weekend, and the phrase “See you in Sacramento” was heard dozens of times as we packed up and left for home. A huge bonus was the city of Chattanooga itself. Many attendees, accompanied by fellow collectors, were able to enjoy the bustling downtown shops and eateries as well as the nearby river walk and arts district. A Sunday farmers market, just three blocks away, was still another treat. Thanks, everyone, for bringing high-quality bottles and advertising to share on both the sales tables and the displays.

As always, there was a lot to be learned as we chatted with one another, and we all seemed to leave happy. What more can we ask? Let’s do it again next year!

Steve Ketcham (Edina, Minn.)

The facility, organization, displays, and overall positive attitude surrounding the show were all excellent. The Saturday setup day and Sunday show worked perfectly for me, allowing my eleven hour drive each way without missing any work. I look for early drug store items of all types, and prices were quite reasonable. Saw and held the world’s greatest pot lid (from Australia) and bought well. Finding no target balls was my only disappointment. Hammer prices at the auction were all over the place – some extremely high, some quite low. Auctioneer Jim Daniel did a good job, and it was great fun watching some of the heavy hitters butt heads over some of the better items. Great show! - Henry Tankersley (Tulsa, Okla.)

We enjoyed the show. Was well run and organized. We had a good time, saw friends and the weather was great as we came back to an oven in Florida. The hotel was a little expensive. I can generally stay in a nice hotel with free parking and free breakfast. I guess I am spoiled by the way we are treated at the hotel in Muncie at the fruit jar show. THE SHOW WAS GREAT. Betty Jordan (Ocala, Fla.) We enjoyed the National Show at Chattanooga. Every show should have such comfortable chairs and great lighting. The food was good at the Marriott host hotel, especially the breakfast buffet omelets. We enjoyed the live auction, the way the hobby is going there are not to many of those around any more. It was a lot of miles and traffic but we felt it was worth it.

Ed & Kathy Gray (Du Bois, Pa.) I was so excited to go to the Chattanooga Show especially since our dear friends Alicia Booth had agree to join us. We were looking forward to seeing our dear friends Jerry and Helen Forbes from Big Sur, California, so excitement was high. Once arriving, the excitement just grew seeing all our bottle friends I only see at bottle shows. The hustle and bustle of it all was tiring but sure worth the work. 99% of bottle people are so grateful for the work you do for the hobby, the other 1% ,well lets just say they got off on the wrong side of the bed that day. I thoroughly enjoy helping people set up for the seminars, making sure their equipment runs smoothly. Everyone is very appreciative. Then off to the registration tables where I spent most of the time. Thanks everyone for making this a show to remember. - Elizabeth Meyer (Houston, Tex.) I enjoyed the whole show. This is the first time my son, Bode, has been to a national show. It was great to show him the types of bottles and prices they can sell for. Very educational. He even sold a bottle he bought for $20 that he gave only $5 for. That was exciting for him. This type of show helps me update my list on Tennessee sodas and their values. Thanks for a great show. - Stanley Word (Lebanon, Tenn.)

Would have been helpful to have directions to convention center - at least the fact that Carter St. only departs Main St. in one direction, and is Reggie White St.? the other way. Too cold on Sunday. Probably fewer people. Majority of sales were from other dealers, not from early buyers or the public. Perhaps early buyer concept needs revisited. Charging the early buyer fees helps the FOHBC; however, that is money that does not find its way to dealer tables.

Promotion to the public needs to be enhanced in some way. I noticed older dealers had trouble getting down that long hallway. Unloading/Loading access was fine, after we learned we could enter the locked gate. Picking up name tags on Saturday was a bit of a problem, as the facility people did not seem to know where to pick them up. The last hour of the show should be free admission to the public (not publicized, but exercised). Thanks for a nice show!!! These things are just talking points, and not to be considered as criticisms. - David Keith (Canton, Ohio)

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The Displays: Convention Center Hall A Exceeding all expectations this year were the wonderful displays presented along the left wall of Convention Center Hall A. Upon entering the Hall you could not miss this area as it was so eloquently presented by our display coordinator, Tom Lines from Birmingham, Alabama. This year we had black backdrop curtains in back of the displays plus white curtained tables that were protected by stanchions. Comments were overwhelmingly favorable from all who took the time to visit and take in the majesty of each presentation.

The displays this year included: Great Southern Bottles (group display), Tom Lines coordinator, Ed Provine (Millington, Tenn.) with the Tennessee Bottles group display, Gene Bradberry (Bartlett, Tenn.) with his Tenn - Cola display, Mike Newman (Martinez, Ga.) with his Georgia and South Carolina Colored Sodas, Dale Murschell (Springfield, W. Va.) with Paperweight Perfume Bottles, Walter Smith (Augusta, Ga.) with his Augusta Sodas, Mike Jordan (Ocala, Fla.) with Hyacinth Vases, Tom Sproat (Covington, Ky.) with Glasmaking Tools, Bill Haley (Chattanooga, Tenn.) with Glass Insulators, Jim Bender (Sprakers, N.Y.) with FOHBC History, Amy Autenreith (Chattanooga, Tenn.), Houston Museum Bottles, Dennis Smith (Buffalo, N.Y.) and Celery Cola, Jim Berry (Johnsville, N.Y.) with Inks and Mike Northcutt (Lynchburg, Tenn.) and his History of Jack Daniels display.

At 2:50 pm, and after some healthy voting and tabulations, the “Best in Show” award was given to Mike Newman and the “Most Educational” award was given to Tom Sproat. Plaques were given to each and their pictures were taken. Bravo!

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Paperweight Perfume Bottles display

Glassmaking Tools

Great Southern Bottles display

Augusta Sodas

Carter’s Ink display

Georgia and South Carolina Colored Sodas

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Dahlia Boyle, one of our youngest collectors, poses with Federation President, Ferdinand Meyer V. Dahlia had just opened one of the bottle, grab bags set up for children. Dahlia is the daughter of our photographer, Mallory Boyle and granddaughter to Jack Hewitt, one of the Co-Chairs for the Chattanooga National show.

Another youngster proudly shows off his new bottle that he pulled from the bottle grab bags.

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One of my favorite pictures from the Chattanooga National show as this pretty much sums up the direction and strength of our great hobby. I want to know what the child is saying and congratulate the father for encouraging and listening to his son.

FOHBC 2017 Springfield (Mass.) National Antique Bottle Convention Co-Chairs, Jim Bender (Sprakers, N.Y.) and Bob Strickhart (Pennington, New Jersey)

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Alan DeMaison (Painesville, Ohio)

FOHBC Virtual Museum Positioned in a prominent area of Hall A was the FOHBC Virtual Museum table. You could not miss this area with the large logo banner calling for your attention. You could also not miss Alan and Elaine DeMaison from Painesville, Ohio who staffed the table the entire weekend. They introduced our excellent new Virtual Museum video produced by Federation member Steven Libbey (Delafield, Wis.), fielded questions and solicited donations. Alan reports that Virtual Museum donations totaled $2,670 not including a bottle valued at $10 to $15 for a future auction.

Alan adds, “The success of the table out-did my best estimate.�

Show Drawings Again this year we conducted drawings on the hour with an opportunity to win two $100 gift certificates to be spent at the show. The FOHBC was also conducting drawings for Tennessee Aquarium tickets. The gift certificate drawings were possible because of the generosity of Jeff Wichmann and his donation from American Bottle Auctions in Sacramento, California.

John Joiner (Newnan, Ga.) gives Alan Johnson (Lawrenceville, Ga.) a $100 drawing certificate.

Mallory Boyle & Her Pictures We are very fortunate that we had the opportunity to use our new professional photographer, Mallory Boyle (Dallas, GA), at our 2015 Chattanooga National. Of course, pictures tell us a story.

They rekindle our memory and they help tell the story for those who could not attend the event. Here are a few pictures on the next few pages. Visit FOHBC.org for many more images.

29 A smiling Mallory Boyle (Dallas, Ga.) was the FOHBC official show photographer

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The Chattanooga Choo Choo has departed the station and chugged on. The little engine that could put on a mighty show. With waves and shouts from the passengers, we hear “See you in Sacramento!�

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FOHBC S A C R A M E N T O National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo

4 - 7 August 2016 “Back to our Roots” Presented by the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors at the McClellan Conference Center & Lions Gate Hotel, Sacramento, California Thursday-August 4: FOHBC Generals House Reception for registered Dealers and Early Admission followed by the Sacramento Shootout bottle competition at the Lions Gate Hotel • Friday-August 5: FOHBC Membership Meeting Breakfast, Educational Seminars, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, Early Admissions, FOHBC Cocktail Hour & Banquet • Saturday-August 6: General Admission, Live Bottle Auction • Sunday-August 7: General Admission & Display Awards

Info: Richard & Beverley Siri, Show Chairman & Co-Chair, 707.542.6438, rtsiri@sbcglobal.net or Louis Fifer, FOHBC Conventions Director, fiferlouis@yahoo.com or Eric McGuire, Western Region Director, etmcguire@comcast.net

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Info: FOHBC.org