The Wrangell sentinel., 1931-02-13
Chamber Of Commerce Organized At Craig;
 S3 Charter Members
NEW DOCTOR STARTS THINGS MOVING IN LITTLE FISHING TOWN; BAGLEY PRESIDENT

The little fishing town of Craig, which had been dozing like a lazy dog in the sun for two decades, awoke with a start last week to find that a chamber of commerce had been organized with S3 charter members U. S. Commissioner Bag 1 ley had been chosen to head the new organization as president; May or Jack Spaeth as yiee-president, and J. Lucier, secretary-treasurer
 It was through the efforts of Dr. R. H. deWydum that the move was made. Dr. de Wydum came north with the party of adventurers on the motorship Dorothea, sent out by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce to search for the ill-fated mir pilot Robin Renahan. Hearing that Craig was without a physician, he opened an office there. Dr. de Wy dunn was born in Switzerland and received his medical training in Paris. He has a degree from Co., lumbia University, also.
 An Organizer
 Dr. de Wydum took one look at Craigs sidewalkless streets and de- cided that something ought to be done about it. He therefore went from house to house and from gas boat to gasboat, explaining the need for cooperation. You need R hos pital of some kind" he told them. Just a little one, to take care of emergency cases. You need side walks, and electric lights, and a community water system. You need road to Kasaan, so that you can get to Ketchikan without going around Cape Chacon. You need a road to Klawock, too the trail you have now Is all right for bears, but not quite the things for an up- and-coming community like Craig"
 The response was greater than the doctor anticipated. Eighty three citizens of Craig signified their willingness to cooperate, and lacked up their statements by the formation of a chamber of com merce. Bylaws of the organization were drawn up by Arthur Bogue, prominent attorney formerly of Bos- ton, who is now enjoying a vacation at Craig as the guest of pr. de Wy dunn.
 Believes in Craig
 "CNaig has a wonderful future" pr. de Wydum says. We need the cooperation of the other chambers of commerce, particularly Wrangell and Ketchikan; and We will do all we can to advance the interests of our neighbors."
 There is decided change in Craig since the chamber of com merce was formed, according to the doctor The new organization will work for the dredging of Dry Pass first, and then take up other neces- sary improvements, such as electric light and power plant, roads to Kas- san and Kawock, and street repairs. The bureau of public roads has agreed to start construction on a main street at Craig early this spring.
 Doctor Visits Wrangell
 Dr. de Wydum arrived in Wran- gell Thursday afternoon on the gas boat Leba, accompanying a patient who entered the hospital here. The doctor returned to the west coast this afternoon.
 'I was surprised to find such a modern, up-to-date hospital in Wrangell," the doctor said. You mates are much more reasonable than one would expect, and you have excellent accommodations"
 Chamber at Klawoek
 A chamber of commerce with 2S charter members is reported to have been established at Klawock with the following officers: Frank Pera- tovich, president; Robert J. Pena- tovich, Jr., vice-president; Frank S. James, secretary; Archie Demmert, treasurer.