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History:

The City Directories list the following inhabitants: William C. and Thelma Hitt, manufacturers agent (1927-1940).

1930 Census:
3911 W. De Longpre Avenue (Value $12,000): 1) William C. Hitt, owner and head of household; white married male 32 years of age; married at age 18; born in California; parents born in Pennsylvania; salesman, wholesale hardware. 2) Thelma G. Hitt, wife; white married female 30 years of age; married at age 18; born in California; parents born in Pennsylvania; not working. 3) Betty J. Hitt, daughter; white female 10 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Joann J. Hitt, daughter; white female 8 months of age; born in California.

1940 Census: 3911 W. De Longpre Avenue (Value $6,500): 1) Thelma Hitt, owner and head of household; white divorced female 40 years of age; born in California; not working. 2) Betty Hitt, daughter; white single female 20 years of age; born in California; in school; income tax stenographer; earns $400. 3) Jo Ann Hitt, daughter; white single female 10 years of age; born in California; in school; 4) Evelyn Blizard, lodger; white single female 20 years of age; born in Minnesota; private stenographer. 5) Elbert Foutz, lodger; white married male 34 years of age; born in New Jersey; bartender in a bar; earns $900.