About

1940 Census:
4218 Franklin Avenue: 1) Melvin C. Sorbes, head of household; white married male 46 years of age; born in Oregon; letter carrier, U.S. Postal Service; earns $2,000. 2) La Voniax Sorbes, wife; white married female 45 years of age; born in Missouri; not working. 3) Melcin C. Sorbes, Jr., son; white male 9 years of age; born in California; in school. 4) Thelma A. Freeman, daughter; white married female 28 years of age; born in Kansas; waitress, railroad lunch room; earns $270. 5) James E. Otis, lodger; white widower 92 years of age; born in New York; not working. 6) Stephen D. Lyon, lodger; white widower 81 years of age; born in Missouri; not working. 7) Stella Williams, lodger; white widow 76 years of age; born in Canada; not working. 8) Edith Graham, lodger; white single female 70 years of age; born in Indiana; not working.