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1934 Summer Locater Lists Little Compton Village Improvement Society Board Members, Emergency Phone Numbers

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Those wishing to contact the LC Volunteer Fire Department or State Police were instructed to   dial 'EMERGENCY'   According to the 1934 Summer Locator, five officers looked after the LC Village Improvement Society.  Honorary President: Mrs. C.F. Withington President: Miss Ruth Parks Vice President: Mrs. C.R. Wilbur Secretary: Mrs. J.H. Archbold Treasurer: Mrs. J.E. Newton The Little Compton Village Improvement Society extended membership to 'any person interested in the welfare of the town.' Annual dues were broken down into four categories, ensuring membership was affordable to all.  Annual Members $.25 Active Members 1.00 Contributing Members 5.00 Sustaining Members 10.00 Capt. Stephen B. Wilbur was listed as the LC Volunteer Fire Department contact, while Town Sergeant Chas E. Petty was the law enforcement point man. The Rhode Island State Police could be reached by dialing 'EMERGENCY' Arthur W. King was the town doctor, with an office in Adamsville. Red Cros...
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