The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-27


 - F. D. Calkins, Jr., MT. and Mrs. G. I : Dodge, and Father McElneal wh !. was in Skagway on his way t
 Fairbanks.
 , MT. Dodge told the Chamber tha : he had bought gift to present t, ) Mayor Pat" Carroll from his hom ; in Minnesota. The gift was re plica of Paul Bunyan and his Blu' OK The Mayor thanked MT. Dodg. on behalf of himself and the City Iof Skagway.
 The President of the Chamber of Commerce, MT. William Feero, Jr. announced that the purpose of this meeting was to try and secure a den- tist for Skagway He stated that Skagway with a population of FOG and Haires with >population ot AGO together should offer dentist good livelihood. Dr. Alfranc, whose purpose for being in Skagway that evening was to inspect a steamer due to arrive in Skagway from Ja- lpan, stated that his visit had turn ed into toothaclle-that dentists are at premium in the States but that he would do all that he pos silly could to help upon his return to Juneau.
 Dr. P. I. Dani gave resume of the work done by the Public Health Officers in protecting this country from the diseases brought in from foreign ports by ships.
 Mir. Parker said that he had made the trip accidently. He works part of the time for the Public Health Service but his main posi- ton is advertising manager of the Alaska Sunday Press He stated that he was enjoying his trip very much.
 At this time, the boat was re- ported in the harbor so the Health Officers and Dr. Dahl left the meet | ing.
 A communication was read from Basil Horsfall who wishes to pre- sent the play "A Night in Vienna mixture of light and grand opera, in Skagway September 20 At first | he wished a guarantee of S7G0 but, when he was informed of the size of the city, he agreed to straight percentage of box office receipts 60 percent for himself and 40 per- cent for the Chamber Of Commerce. The Chamber decided that the President should appoint a commit tee to get the opinion of the towns people on play of this sort.
 The Uresident read letter from the President of the Associated Boards of Trade of British Columbia stating that the Chamber of Com merce would shortly receive an in- vitation to attend the annual meet ing to be held in Juneau September 2l, g and 23. It was the concensus of opinion of the members that SkagWay should be represented. Skagway is an associate member. It was decided that this matter would be handled by the Executive Board. The question was brought up about the Boat Harbor. It has been sur veyed but, at present, it seems to have been turned into a barge ramp.
 The question was brought up about securing money for trails and shell ter cabins. MT M. Moe stated that each cabin would cost about sl ,000. MT Carroll said that the Territory would not turn over any funds to the Chamber of Commerce, that this must be handled through the City. He suggested that the Chamber specify how much monye is needed for this project and give a detailed plan as to how to the money is to be spent since the City would have to answer these questions. It was de- Cieded that work on the trails should begin before winter sets in. Since MT F. Marlowe is well versed in i the work that should be done, he was to be contacted and asked to draw up detailed plans. MT. Carroll said that tn money secured would have to be spent during the current year and could not be carried over into the next year
 A letter was read stating that mo-
 tion picture films-all travel pie lures, must be made through MT Hal Johnston, General Agent c. F. R.
 The Chamber was informed that the people of Whitehorse wanted an excursion to Skagway over the Labor Day Holidays. About 150 wanted to come, probably arriving Saturday and returning to White horse Monday They would like a dance, bowling, and baseball games, the merchants to be called upon for prizes for the games. The Elks Club in Whitehorse is in charge of the ar engagements for this excursion.
 Mir. Mary Kopanski told of the pad condition that the old ceme- tery is in. She asked the Chamber to do something about it since it is a
 tourist attraction. The sign boards
 are down and some painting would
 have to be done. Mrs. Lamereaux
 said that Mir Abrams had informed
 her that the road to the cemetery