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History:

1920 Census:
4437 W. Melbourne Avenue: 1) John C. Sommer, owner and head of household; white married male 70 years of age; born in Wurttemberg, Germany; parents born in Wurttemberg, Germany; to US in 1869, a naturalized citizen; not working. 2) Ottilie M. Sommer, wife; white married female, 55 years of age; born in Baden, Germany; parents born in Bade, Germany; to US in 1870, a naturalized citizen; not working. 3) Anna S. Sommer, daughter; white single female 30 years of age; born in California; not working. 4) Constance B. Sommer, daughter; white single female 15 years of age; in school; born in California. 5) David Smith, lodger; white single male 21 years of age; born in California; parents born in England; a cameraman in motion pictures.

1930 Census:
4437 W. Melbourne Avenue (value $5,000): 1) Ottilie M. Sommer, owner and head of household; white female widow 64 years of age; married at age 22; born in Germany; parents born in Germany; to US in 1872, a naturalized citizen; not working. 2) Constance Sommer, daughter; white single female 23 years of age; born in California; parents born in Germany; a public school teacher.

1940 Census:
4437 Melbourne Avenue (Value $5,000): 1) Mae E. Westerling, head of household; white married female 52 years of age; born in Oklahoma; not working. 2) Betty A. Westerling, daughter; white single female 20 years of age; born in Kansas; stenographer, retail auto books; earns $100. 2) David J. Westerling, son ; white male 14 years of age; born in California; in school.