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Little Compton was a particularly active religious community in 1934. This 'Church Services' page was included in the 1934 Summer Locater publication, presented by The Village Improvement Society. Churches listed were: St. Andrew's-By-The-Sea Sakonnet - Rev. Arthur H. Beaty St. Catherine's, Little Compton - Rev. John Todorowski St. Theresa's, Sakonnet Congregational, Little Compton - Rev. Thomas E. Thompson Methodist Episcopal, Little Compton - Rev. Sidney Adams Free Will Baptist (Stone Church) Adamsville This post contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the Little Compton Blog! Little Compton, RI Summer Beach Cabanas (LC)

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 Cross...

This handy 30-page pamphlet included a town directory and other important information. Living in Little Compton has never been for the faint of heart—particularly before modern luxuries like cable TV, the internet, and Amazon delivery. The 1934 Summer Locater made life a bit easier for residents, providing phone numbers and a map detailing local homesteads and business locations. A list of town officials was included, as well as vital information on the town dentist and doctor. Church services were listed alongside the hours for Little Compton’s two libraries. Many local businesses advertised their goods and services in the directory, with some ads taking up an entire page. Numerous surnames in the Summer Locater are incredibly familiar, as their descendants still live in town today. There are even a few businesses listed that are still going concerns. All in all, it appears that 1934 was a great year in LC! This post contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through this li...

Girls dressed as milkmaids participate in Little Compton's 1914 Children's Pageant, while horse-drawn floats add to the festive procession in the background. The vintage postcard " No. 1 Children's Pageant, Little Compton, R.I. " , dating from 1914, offers a charming glimpse into an early community celebration in this historic Rhode Island town. The girls, who appear to be dressed as milkmaids, reflect Little Compton's rich agricultural heritage and the central role that farming played in local life.  In the background, horses pulling decorated floats add to the festive atmosphere, highlighting a time when horse-drawn processions were a familiar feature of community events. Together, the costumes, floats, and rural setting capture the spirit of a bygone era, making this postcard a delightful visual record of Little Compton's traditions and small-town charm. This post contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through this link, I may earn a small c...

Rocking chairs on the porch of ''Redrock' provide an ideal place to enjoy the ocean breeze. This post contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the Little Compton Blog! Little Compton, RI Zip Code - 02837 - Sakonnet, LC

  Technically located in Tiverton, the postcard's Adamsville label is accurate, as the church is found just over the border. The back of the postcard shows Lillie's note to friend Ruth. Lillie says breezes are 'pretty scarce down here."

According to the book Tiverton and Little Compton, Images of America Volume II , cottages such as Oneonta were built for a 'low key and informal' style of living.'