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WILLIAM DERN AMERICAN HUMORIST


THERE is always a short crop of good humorists — platformists who can cheer the souls of men, who can make proper light of common difficulties and plant in their stead a practical, constructive vision, and, when the occasion suggests, make people laugh for the sheer sake of a genuine good time.  William Dern is such a humorist.

After graduating from the Virginia Theological Seminary he was appointed General Missionary of the Episcopal Church in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky.  Later he became rector of St. Andrews Church, Ft. Thomas, Ky., where, for ten years, he was president of the Ministerial Association and for several years the Executive Secretary of the Diocese of Lexington.  He was also president of one of the largest Community Clubs in the south and was connected with one of the country's best known circuit Chatauquas in an executive capacity.  During the last few years he has spent much of his time lecturing on inspirational humor which has earned for him the title, America's Most Versatile Humorist.

With tolerance of all mankind and an inherent interest in the problems of people, William Dern has developed a philosophy that is understandable and timely.  His humor is natural and refreshing.  He is a gifted story-teller and a brilliant, stimulating speaker.

His rapid rise within the past few years has been remarkable.  He has appeared for important occasions of all kinds in most of the forty-eight states.  Few platformists have enjoyed such a diversity of bookings, all of which call for a sympathetic understanding of human nature and keen knowledge of the technique of humorous speaking.

Whether on the platform or at the banquet table, Mr. Dern's aim is to make audiences laugh and at the same time drive home a worthwhile philosophy which has been universally accepted by all for whom he has had the pleasure of speaking.



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DIVERSIFIED OPINIONS

A ROTARY CLUB
This eminent master of platform technique possesses the skills of the humorist, and like all great humorists, great understanding of human nature and an obvious love for mankind.

Milwaukee, Wis.



A SCHOOL DIRECTORS GROUP
Dr. Dern mixes his philosophy with generous portions of genuine humor, convulsing his audience again and again with stories drawn from a seemingly inexhaustible store of them.

Danville, Ill.



A MERCHANTS CLUB
Interwoven in the humor of the anecdotes was a serious theme which met the challenge of crucial moments in the individual, community and national life.

Uniontown, Pa.



A Y. W. C. A.
Mr. Dern is one of the cleverest and most interesting speakers to appear in this city in some time and kept his listeners in a state of genuine enjoyment and laughter.

Parkersburg, W. Va.



AN EMPLOYEES' GROUP
Dr. Dern made a tremendous hit.  A good many of our people felt that it was our best meeting.

B. & L. E. R. R.—Lake Conneaut, Pa.



A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
He spoke in rapid-fire fashion, yet with a dramatic ability and a story-telling capability little short of remarkable.

Meadville, Pa.



A BANKERS' CONVENTION
As America's most versatile humorist, William Dern surpassed this well deserved title.  He was our greatest banquet speaker.

Fred Hartsock, Milford, Ohio.



A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Enthusiastic bursts of applause are more eloquent testimonials of the manner in which your laugh provoking 'Dividends of Laughter' was received than anything we might say.  We are delighted that you were selected as the principal speaker for our Annual Banquet.

Lakewood, Ohio.



A TRAFFIC CLUB
We want you to know that your talk aided materially in making our meeting a splendid success.  We wish it were possible for you to know the complimentary remarks made by a great many of your audience.

Erie, Pa.



A STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSN.
You have an excellent message; one especially good for young people and I hope that you have many opportunities to give the same address to a large number of groups of them.

Charleston, W. Va.



A CIVIC CLUB
I can say without any hesitancy that considering those speakers who have dwelt upon the humorous side in a class by themselves, you stand preeminent.

Batavia, Ill.



A MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
It took Dr. Dern over an hour operating on our Funny Bone but when he finished we realized we had just experienced the most wonderful evening in the history of our Association.

Dr. C. R. Campbell, Cincinnati.



A ROTARY CONFERENCE
Of all the lectures of humor I have ever heard in my life, none comes up to your address to the Conference at Madison.

D. J. Kenney, Gov. 144th District.



A MASONIC LODGE
We have had so many complimentary remarks on your address before our Anniversary banquet, that I think I should pass the compliment along.  We all certainly had a good time.

Harrisburg, Pa.



A TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION
I heard many, many comments to the effect that you rated as the best humorist that had ever appeared on our program.

Norfolk, Neb.



A LUNCHEON CLUB
Dr. Dern met with as fine a response from an audience as I have ever known.  His rapid-fire story telling was exceedingly well done and he kept his audience thoroughly entertained.

Quest Club—Ft. Wayne, Ind.





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American Institute of Banking
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Kiwanis Club
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First Methodist Church
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Vermilion County Bankers Association
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Rotary Club
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Michigan Elevator Exchange
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Chamber of Commerce
Canton, Ill.


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Ohio Association Personal Finance Companies
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New Orleans, La.


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Huntington, W. Va.


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West Chester, Pa.


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Steubenville, Ohio


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Alliance, Neb.


Rotary Club
La Crosse, Wis.


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Harrisburg, Pa.


Fairfield County Education Association
Lancaster, Ohio


Construction Industries Dinner
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Rochester Club
Rochester, N. Y.


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Chicago, Ill.


Cooperative Association
Graymont, Ill.


Beacon Mutual Indemnity Co.
Columbus, Ohio


Woman's Rotary Club
Cincinnati, Ohio


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Chicago, Ill.


Rotary Club
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Omaha, Neb.


Penn-Athletic Club
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Armstrong Cork Co.
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Green Bay, Wis.


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Cincinnati, Ohio


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Wilmington, Del.


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Cincinnati, Ohio


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Saginaw, Mich.


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Detroit, Mich.


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Williamsport, Pa.


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Grand Rapids, Mich.


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Cincinnati, Ohio


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