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(Includes 1775 N. Commonwealth Avenue)

1930 Census:
4400 W. Melbourne Avenue (value $12,000): 1) Robert D. Shofner, owner and head of household; white married male 60 years of age; married at age 18; born in Texas; parents born in Texas; not working. 2) May J. Shofner, daughter; white single female 22 years of age; born in Texas; parents born in Texas; school board stenographer. 3) Jo A. Shofner, daughter; white single female 18 years of age; born in Texas; parents born in Texas; not working.

1940 Census:
4400 Melbourne Avenue (Rents for $24): 1) Louis H. King, head of household; white married male 72 years of age; born in Massachusetts; character actor, motion picture studio. 2) Mary G. King, wife; white married female 65 years of age; born in Minnesota; not working. 3) Margaret King, daughter; white single female 35 years of age; born in Idaho; not working. 4) Rex Birtson, lodger; white divorced male 41 years of age; born in Iowa; salesman, light company; earns $800.