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The City Directories list the following residents: William N. Norton, salesman (1929), Vernon W. and Honore/Lenore Janney, vice-president A. E. Filkin and Company Ltd., baker, salesman Paul J. Marache and Company, research manager Palmer Miller and Company (1929-1939), William A. Marshall, manager Hollywood Sport Center (1942).

1930 Census:
3840 W. Franklin Avenue (Value $10,500): 1) Vernon W. Janney, owner and head of household; white married male 35 years of age; married at age 24; born in Utah; parents born in Utah; President, Investment Banker. 2) Honora M. Janney, wife; white married female 34 years of age; married at age 23; born in California; father born in Massachusetts; mother in California; not working. 3) Honora M. Janney, daughter; white female 8 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Ruth Suarez, servant; Mexican single female 16 years of age; born in Texas; parents born in Mexico; servant, private family.

1940 Census:
3840 W. Franklin Avenue (Value $6,500): 1) Rufe J. Marshall, owner and head of household; white married male 34 years of age; born in Illinois; Coach, All athletics, private school; earns $1,800. 2) Frances Marshall, wife; white married female 33 years of age; born in Illinois; not working. 3) James R. Marshall, son; white male 8 years of age; born in Illinois; in school. 4) William A. Marshall, brother; white single male 33 years of age; born in Illinois; Owner and Manager, Recreation Center.