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The City Directories list the following residents: James B. Wilkins, carpenter (1924), Ora E. Small, post office clerk, and Willis V. Small, policeman (1925-1932), M. Clifford Small, policeman (1928-1932), Clell O. Porter, salesman, and Betty Porter, matron with country sheriff and county Treasurer (1936-1940).

1930 Census: 3831 W. Fernwood Avenue (Value $5,500): 1) Willis B. Small, owner and head of household; white married male 32 years of age; married at age 25; born in Utah; father born in England, mother in Mississippi; policeman, City of Los Angeles. 2) Ora E. Small, wife; white married female 29 years of age; married at age 22; born in California; father born in Oregon, mother in Mississippi; employee, post office. 3) Ruby B. Morrison, sister-in-law; white single female 20 years of age; born in California; father born in Oregon, mother in Mississippi; in school.

1940 Census: 2831 W. Fernwood Avenue (Rents for $35/month): 1) Betty Porter, renter and head of household; white divorced female 37 years of age; born in California; bookkeeper, City of Los Angeles; earns $1,500.