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History:
The City Directories list the following residents: Charles F. Wagner, carpenter (1927), J. E. Brown, gas station (1929), Adrian L. and Paula Farr, machinist (1931), Marcus A. and Hortense Messinger, engraver (1934), Ezra I and Lillian Lawyer, physician (1936-1942).

1930 Census:
3982 W. Clayton Avenue (Rents for $45): 1) Adrian L. Farr, renter and head of household; white married male 45 years of age; married at age 26; born in Utah; parents born in Utah; Machinist in motor manufacturing. 2) Paula Farr, wife; white married female 39 years of age; married at age 20; born in Denmark; parents born in Denmark; not working. 3) Glen A. Farr, son; white single male 17 years of age; born in Utah; in school; mechanic in a garage. 4) Wendell O. Farr, son; white single male 16 years of age; born in Utah; in school. 5) Adele P. Farr, daughter; white female 9 years of age; born in Utah; in school.

1940 Census:
3982 W. Clayton Avenue (Value $3,500): 1) Ezra I. Lax (Lawyer ?), owner and head of household; white married male 48 years of age; born in Pennsylvania; Osteopathic Physician, own office. 2) Lillian Lax, wife; white married female 34 years of age; born in Kentucky; not working. 3) Samuel Lax, son; white male 6 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Patricia Lax, daughter; white female 1 year of age; born in California.