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AKFION NEGRO DIRECTORY

W I L S O N - G O S S E T T F U N E R A L HOME

Licensed Funeral Director

Business Phone HE-9624 Residence Phone BC2969

1416 HART STREET AKRON, OHIO

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Running Water in Every Room

Cafe Senrice DeLuxe

~easonalile Food First Class Liquors

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FOREWORD ' The purpose in compiling a Negro Directory for

Akron is to offer information concerning the Negro and the progress he has made during the growth of Akron and his contribution toward the Civic and Political development of the city. This information herein con- tained was compiled by a personal canvass and through information given by civic and public organizations, namely: Akron University, Akron Police Department, Municipal and County Authorities, Akron Colored Com- munity Center and its Affiliated Organizations.

We wish to thank these organizations and the public for their cooperation in making it possible to give you this information.

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S T A T I S T . I C A L I N F O R M A T I O N ............................................... Akron Negro Population 14,076

Registered Voters ..................................................... 7,356 Negro Population age 6 to 18 years.. .................................... 6.720 White Population-U. S. Federal Census ................................. 255,040 Approximate Tax assessment paid by Negro Population .................. .S 212.588.40 Tax Rate ............................................................. 28.90 Approximate amount spent annually by Negroes for food .................. .$2,530,160.00 Approximate amount spent annually by Nsqroes for electric ................ 77.238.00 Approximate amount spent annually by Negroes lor gas .................... 44.520.00 Approximate amount apent annually by Negroes lor telephones ............. 14.850.00

There are over 25.000 retail atores operated by Negr- in tho United Satea. with total annual net retail sales of over $100.000.000.

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N Municipal Building-166 S. High St. ......................................... .IE.7111

Public Service ............................. : ....................... JE-7111 ................................................ Hd?lth Department .IE.7111

Garbage Collections ................................................ JE.2616 Water Work. Department ........................................... .IE-7111 \. -

Department of Public ~hariti&-9 S. High St.. ................................. .IE-5141 Welfare Family Service ............................................ FRdl91

Central Police Station-158 S. High St. ...................................... .EL-2181' Chief of Police-Rae William ...................................... .JE.5515

Board of Education-70 N. Broadway ......................................... BL-2111 Fire Department ........................................................... BL2101 Work House ............................................................... HE.0015

POSTAL INFORMATION:

Domestic Postage Rates-First Class LETTERS: Three cents far each ounce or fraction of an ounce. Letters lor Local De.

livery 2 cants per ounce or fraction of an ounce.

BUSINESS REPLY CARDS: Regular 2 cents each: Air Mail 7 cents each.

COLLECT ON DELIVERY aer,vice can he obtained on Domestic Registered and unregis. lersd sealed mail of any class bearing postage at t h e first class rate.

Fourth Class Parcel Post Fourth Class: includes printed matter merchandiss and all other matter weighing in

excess of 6 ounces except First and Second Class matter. Parcek limited~to 100 inches. D Weight limit 70 pounds. L a a l Delivery 7 cents. One cent each additional 2 pounds. I r) Firat and second zone--8 cents up to 150 miles. 1.1 cents each additional pound.

...................................... a: Third Zone 9 cents 150 lo 300 miles ................................ 2 cents each additional pound

Fourth Zone ...................................... 10 cents 300 10 600 miles ................................ 3.5 cents each additional pound

Filth Zone ........................................ I1 cents ................................ d 600 lo 1000 miles 5.3 cents each additional pound

Sirth Zone ....................................... , 9 1000 to 1400 miles ............................... 7 cents each additional pound N - 328542 "

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WORKMAN'S MEMBERSHIP CLWB

52 North Howard St. Akron, Ohio

Established A~rgrrst 29, 1927

Finest of Liquors, Wines, Beer and roods

Service Given with Courtesy

Willie Goodall, See. and Mgr.

HAWKINS GARAGE & SERVICE STATION

Benzoco Gas and Oil

COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE SERVICE

Battery Recharging Fender Repairing

Painting and Overhauling

6 7 9 Easter Ave. Phone JE-9783

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Seventh Zone ...................................... 14 cents 1400 to 1600 miles ............................... 9 cents each additional pound

Eighth Zone ...................................... 15 cents Over 1600 miles ................................ I1 cents each additional pound

Pack well. wrap securely. address plainly, write return address.

Air Mail Information Six cen:s lor each ounce or fraction of an ounce. Air mail can be ineured. registered.

sent C.O.D. or Special Delivery when additional fees are prepaid.

An air mail letter should be indorsed Via Air Mail underneath postage etamp and above lhe address.

Air mail travels three to four times faster than surface mail-crosses the continent ...... over night.

Any stamps may be uaed. Air Mail stamps are preferred but not essential. For further information telephone IE.6111.

R. G. WITWER. Portmaater

C I T Y O F F I C I A L S ............................................... M~~~~ Lee D. %oy

.................................. President of Coundl Edward Flowers 736 Coburn St.. FR6726

City Council Members ........................ .......... First Ward .:. Grant L. Yount

657 N. Howard St.. FR-6767 Second Ward .................................... Albert D. Keener

393 Perkins St.. HE4065

ThirdWard ...................................... EdwardFlowere, 736 Coburn St.. FR6728

Fourth Ward .................................... Luther A.Park 929 2nd National Bldg., BL-7191 Re.. 989 Ftied St. FR-8646

Fifth Ward ...................................... Ben F. Graves 412 She- St.. HE-0362

Sixlh Ward ...................................... Ralph F. Turner 1599 Preston Ave.. EL4731

Seventh Ward ................................... John H. Head Eighth Ward ..................................... Burt G. Secrest

606 Blwmfield Ave.. UN.2720 With Ward ... :. ................................. .C. G. Waite

. . 755 Thayer. BL-9281 Tenth Ward ..................................... Virginia Ethridge

1113 Joy ~vs..-JE-7762 COUNCEMEN-AT.LARGE: Robert M. Sanderson. Robert C. Ryder. Ed S. Pay.

T R A F F I C O R D I N A N C E S This inlomation was obtained through the courtesy of the City Traffic Department.

(General Code 62964)

All persona are required to hold a driver's or chauffeurs license to operate a motor . vehicle upon any public highway or streets in the City of Akron.

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NOTARY PUBLIC Public Stenographer

No Job Too L a r g s N o Job Too Small

DOROTHY E. BRAGG 688 Rhodee Ave.

Phone HE-2430 Akron, Ohio

JOE THE TAILOR Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing

Relining and Remodeling

438 Wooeter Ave. Akron, Ohio

FISHER AUTOMOTIVE REPMIR

Complete Auto Repairs and Towing

675 Raymond St. Phone BL-6327

H. Fisher, Prop.

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STEWART'S PHOTO STUDIO If you have Braufy wr take it, iJ not we make if.

11 M N. Howard St. FR-0636

COBLE & BAUER Hy-Pure Drug Store

PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS

225 N. Howard St. Akron, Ohio

Tel. BG0173

J O H N G I E G E L Cor. Wooster and Douglas

5 cent to $1 .OO Store

We Apprrriate Your Patronage

RECONDITIONED FURNITURE All Pieces Cleaned and Sanitized

We Buy, Sell or Tsade LARGE SELECTION OF NEW FURNITURE

Easy Terms

MARVEL FURNITURE EXCHANGE I. SOKOL, Mgr. 30 South Howard St. JE-3211

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In 1914 northern schools granted 24 undergraduate degrees to Negroes a n d i n 1936 granted 143 degrees . an innease of 495.8%.

Negro population of each state in the U . S . A . and the population of Negro mllege graduates of each stale as given in the 15th census of the U . S . A . is aa follows:

Number of . College

Number of Negro Negro- Graduates State of Residence College Graduates Population per 10.000 Alabama ................................... 566 944.834 6.0 A r h a a .................................. 334 Arizona ..................................... 24 California .................................. 165 Connecticut ................................ 89 Colorado ................................... 45 Diatrict of Columbia ........................ 1. 777 Delaware .................................. 51 Florida .................................... 416 Georgia ................................... 1, 127 Illinois .................................... 803 Idaho ..................................... 0 Indiana .................................... 214 Kansas 128 Kentucky .................................. 387 Louisiana .................................. 686 Maryland .................................. 296 Miasou" ................................... 208 Michigan .................................. 308 Maasachmetts .............................. 173 Miasissippi ................................. 269 Minnesota ................................. 22 Maine ..................................... 3 Montana ................................... 0 New York ................................. 9 7 3 New lersey ................................ 433 New Mexim ............................... 5 New Hampshire ............................ I Nebraska .................................. 22 Nevada ..................................... 0 Nonh Carolina.:: ........................... 1.333 Nonh Dakota .............................. 0 Ohio ...................................... 685 Oklahoma ................................. 381 Oregon .................................... 8

. . . . . Pennsylvania .................... ... 786 Rhode Island .............................. 25

............................ South Carolina ; 365 South Dakota ............................... 0 Texas ..................................... 2.477 Tennessee ................................. 1.049 Utah ........................... ... ....... 1 Virginia ............................. ..... 1.022 Vennont ................................... 0

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* - MRS. C. S. HENDRICKS

Beautician

Speeializing in all lines of Beauty Work

We go a long way lo make friends

70 N. Howard Street Akron, Ohio BL.7910 W

PARISIAN BEAUTY SHOPPN LAURAE'ITA MARSHALL

53 N. Howard St.

JE-4525 Akron, Ohio

CLARENCE COLLINS

Paper Hanging and Decorating

765 Euclid Ave.

JE-4945 '

DRINK FRESH MILK Your Best an11 Least Expensive Food

Akron Pure Milk Co. Chestnut Ridge Dairy Averill Dairy Kesselring Dairy Peoples Dairy Reiter Dairy

lsaly Dairy

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Number of Negro State of Residence College Graduates

.............................. West Virginia 555 Wincornin ................................. 27 Washington ................................ 9 Wyoming ............ ; ...... ;.............. 0 -

Total .................................. 18,918 Number of radiates from High Schwl in past 5 years.. . . . . .

Negro Popviati~n

114.893 10,739 6.840 1,250 -

11,891,143

Nvmber of College

Graduates per 10.000

48.3 25.0 13.2

0 - 15.9

....... ,167 Numher of Graduates from Akron University in past 5 years. .:. .................... 6

The Federal Government 5 years aqo established adult educationclansea in Akron. Through these classes much good has been accomplished towarda the elimination of illiteracy among the Negro and the foreign born.

ADVERTISERS IN THIS DIRECTORY ' ARE BUSINESS PEOPLE IMPARTIAL AND DEPENDABLE. YOUR PATRONAGE MEANS A CONTRIBUTION TOWARD OUR OWN ECONOMIC PROGRESS. PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM.

H I S T O ~ R I C A L F A C T S Akron Negro Civil War Veterans enlisted fiom Akron into the Union Army in 1861:

James R o b i n Mores lames John W. Brooks Frances M. Hailslock James Morrison Owen Hailstock Ahsolam H. BrooLp ' Washington Martin

They Fought lor Our Freedom! Akron centrally located between two great waterways in 1870 became an important

trading post, a clearing house for commerce carried on between northern and southern Ohio traders. Akron population awarding to the Federal censw in 1850 was 3.266 total population with a Negro population of 73. In 1860 the total pogulation was 3.520 with a Negro population of 24.

In 1864 due to the steady growth of the Village and the building of a railroad-the Atlantic and GreatPWestem which afforded direct connections with the eastern seaboad. the increase in manufacturing and in agriculture--it became necessary to extend the city limits South of East Fzchange Street and east of Arch Street extending to A~lingtoa This expansion and inmeaae in population inspired the demand for a charter. Without waiting for a Federal census. An enumeration was made and it was found that the population had increased from 3.520 total population including 24 Negroes. to a 5.000 population including 196 Negroes.

On January 21. 1865 the Secretary of Stbte proclaimed Akron a city of the second class. The early Negro settlers came to Akron 20 years before the Civil War. Mn. Tanner Ann Cooper became one among the first Negro property owners through the purchase of property at 70 N. Broadway where the Bowen school wan formerly located. Augustus W. Rowe, born August 10. 1830, employed as a waiter at the Empire Hdel. where the Portage Hotel is now located, later contracted to carry the h a i l under PoaC master Strict Ebtight was also an early Negro resident owning property on Garfield Ave. Mhere among the earlier Negro settlers were: Frances Hailstock, lames W. Brooks. Garfield Dandridge and Moses lames.

Negro citizens twk part in the upbuilding of a city which waa to become the 35th city in population. 12th in value of manufactures in the United States and the greatest rubber manufacturing center in the world. They helped build the canal. also played a _ prominent pan in the development of agriculture.

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Although the migration of the Negro from the south did not begin as you will notice from the table below until 1920:

Negro population from 1840 to 1940. ' White population from 1836 to 1930.

According to the Federal census this table shows that a large increase in white population started in 1915 followed by a marked increase in the Negro population in 1920.

White population from 1826.1330 Negro population from 1840-1940 From U. S. Census From U. S. Census

.......................... 1838 .......................... 1.200 1840 39

.......................... 1850 .......................... 3,266 1850 73 1860 .......................... 3.520 1860 .......................... 24 1870 .......................... 10.006 1870 .......................... 196 1880 .......................... 16.462 I880 .......................... 278 1890 .......................... 27.601 1890 .......................... 451 1900 .......................... 42.728 1900 .......................... 525 1910 .......................... 69.067 1910 .......................... 657 1920 .......................... 208.435 1920 .......................... 5.580 1930 .......................... 255,040 1930 .......................... 11.296

Negro census 1940 according to the first Negro City Directory is 14.076.

M O O R E J U N I O R S I N G E R S Bertha V. Moore, Director

Spurgeon'Moore Mary Kate Moore Kennit Moore Julia Peny Gloria Turner

" " A B B R E V I A T I O N S acct ....................... accduntant ir ............................. junior adv ...................... advertising lino apr ............ .linotype operator asst ........................ .assistant mdae ................... .merchandise ave .......................... avenue mech engr . . ;. .. . .mechanical engineer bkpr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wokkeeper mfg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .manufacturing bldg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . building mfr .................... .manufacturer bivd ...................... .boulevard mgr ..................... :..manager call ........................ .collector n .............................. north COT ............................ comer ne ........................ northrtheast ct ............................. court na ........................ north side dep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deputy nw ...................... .north west .. ,. dist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .district opp ......................... opposite dr ............................. drive opr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . operator e ............................... eaa pdct ......................... product engr ........................ e n g i n e e r . pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lace ea .......................... east side prep ...................... .president 8x1 ....................... .extension . prin ....................... .principal gen ......................... general plop: ..................... .proprietor h ............................. home pub ........................ .pubusher hdw ........................ hardware pUr ....................... purchasing hkpr .................... housekeeper I ............................. roam hts ......................... .heights rd .............................. road ins ....................... .insurance rep ................... .representative

........................ imp inspector ry .......................... .railway

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LOWE'S PHOTO STUDIIO Commerei~l m d Portrait Photography

Thentrlcnl Lobbies, Orchestras, Groops, Machinery C o m m e r e ~ ~ l Post Cards nnd Blotters

Rtehmond Lowe 6 Eedernl St. Photographer Akron, Ohlo

WHELTON DRUG CO. Prescription Druggist

Everything in Drugs and Medieines

469 Wooster Avenue nt Edgewood

L. OSTROFF MEATS & GROCERIES

Phone JE-2297 212 Crosier St.

STEINS FISH AND OYSTER CO. 445 Wooster Ave.

Complete Line of Freeh Fieh Daily Sea Foods in Season

High in Quality-Low in Price

HE-9814 Akron, Ohio

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...................... 8- ........................ s e c r e h l ~ aw .south west sr ........................... .senior tel opr ...... .-. .... .telegraph operator aa ........................ .south slde ter ........................... tenace

....................... ...................... soph sophomore tras .traveling

st ............................. street treaa ....................... treasurer ............................. atenog ................. .stenographer w west ......................... strun ..................... .SINCIU~ wid . W ~ ~ O W

NAME IN BRACKEXS-WIFE'S NAME

C H U R C H D I R E C T O R Y AnUoch BapUst Church. Church of God in Christ.

727 Rhcdes Am. 793 Rhodes Ave.

Rev. C. 8. Blunt, Pador. Elder C. H. Ashworth, Paslor.

Membership 225. Church of God in Christ.

Apostolic of Christ. 206 N. Howard SL

Elder Charles Kirkland, ~astbr . Cor. Douglas and Campbell St.

Rev. Chris Talbol. Pastor. Membership 20.

Membership 60. .Church of God in CMal.

Bethel Bsptlst Church. 371 Roben St.

Rev. I . W. Snell, Pador., Membership 120.

Bethel Temple. 1301 Han St.

Elder R. L. Robinson, Pador. Membership 75.

' Centenary Methodist Church. 152 W. Chestnut St.

116 E. Voris St. Rev. 0. E. ShePon, Pastar.

Membership 45.

-First Apostolic Faith Church, 925 Bellown S t

Elder I. P. Reed. Pastor. Membership 30.

Bethel A. M. E. Church, 33 Kirhaood Ale.

Rev. lohnson, Pador, Membership 125.

Rev. G. G. Morgan. Pador. - 1 LivIngaton Apostolic Church.

Membership 200. HI11 and lames St. Ndsr H e m Burke. Padar. ~ ~

Church of God. Membership 20. 1146 .Bittaker St.

Mrs. Cordelia R. Jones. Pador. '1 Mt.- Baptist Church. Membenhip 15. Ila E. Voris St.

Rev. Alex. Sales, Paslor,

Church of God, 401 Robert St. '

Rev. George Sudduth. Pador. Membership 60.

Church of God. 1321 Laffer St.

Rev. John H. Smith, Pador Membership 75.

MI. Olive Baptist Church. . .

Cob- and Bartges St. Rev. James I. Monroe. Pastor.

Memberahip 550.

Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church. 53 W. Noah St.

Rev. H. W. McClellon, Pador. Membership 20.

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JPNES SALES & SERVICE PRODUCTS Famous Tooth Powder, Washing Bleach, Hair Dressing

for Men, Pressing Oil for Women. Indigestion Nok-out-Something New

Face Powder all Shades

Phone BL-3380

772 COVENTRY ST.

GERIN CLEANERS AND TAILORS New and Used Trousers

Cleaning and Pressing, Lady Expert for Ladies' Work

HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED Our Reputation Our Guarantee

In Same Neighborhood Since 1922 1 430 Wooster Ave. Call and Deliver Phone HE-2626

GOLD BOND CLOTHES 84 S. Howard St. FR-7810

Complate line of nien's and young men's clothing, furnishings, hats and shoes

FRED SHOLITON, Prop.

NEIMAN LOAN CO. 16 So. Howard St. Akron, Ohio

Money Loaned on Valuahlee Under State Supervision

Bargains on Unredeemed Pledges

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, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, - Shiloh Baptht Church. 90 Lods St. Grant St.

Rev. A. R. Dykes. Rev. L T. Payne, Pastor.

Membership 250. National Baptist Church. ?united Baptiat Church.

111 N. Howard St. 916 Bellows St. Rev. C. B. lohnson. Pasto? Rev. I. H. Hall. ,Partor.

Membership 150. Providence Baptist Church.

173 Bluff St. 1 Wesley Temple A. M. E. Zion Church.

Rev. John W. Wheeler. Pastor. Perkins and Prospect St.

Membership 200. Rev. James P. Foole. Pastor. Membership 300.

-' Semnd Bapt;at Church. 188 E Center St.

Rev. R. A. Jones. Parlor. Membership 525.

Friendship Baptist Church. Huston St.

Rev. I. A. Wilson. Pastor. Membership 125.

West 'nkran C. M. E. Church. Douglas St.

Rev. Swanson Shaw. Parlor, Membership 75.

BARBERTON

St. Paul Baptist Church. . 333 Wooster Rd.

Rev. I. M. Yancey. Paslor.

C O M M U N I T Y W O R K Geqrge W. Thompson. Executive Sec.

Robert Black. Asst. Sec. 199 Perk:ns St.. He.6616.

C L U B S MEN Carver.

Twelve Men's Club. H. M. Parham. President.

C. C. Player. President. 77 N. Howard St.. BI-0183.

633 Edgewood. . D'A Oaks. Meeting Night First Saturday of each Robert Decatuer, President.

month. Akron University. Purpose. To better race relations at

Goodrich, Akron University to try and improve aca. Dorsie Bledsoe. Presided. demic achievements on the part of its

386 Robert St. members. To enmurage extra curricular

Goodyear, activities and to encourage high school

Ben Dominic, Presidenl. students to attend some college.

439 Windsor St. Frontiers. Artee Flemings, President.

MEN AND WOMEN 22 W. Market St.. He.6946.

Alpha Phi Alpha. Future Out Look League. Rev. G. G. Morgan. President. Otis Lee, President.

153 W. Chestnut St., Fr-1032. 94 E. Glenwood.

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Only Hard Wool Muterinls Curried

LOWEST PRICES IN AKRON

We Invite You To 111spect Our Shop

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DUNAGAN'S SERVICE STATION

Gas, o i l , High Pressure Luhricntion

Zerone Antifreeze

Amoco Proclucts

834 Rhocles Avenue

FR-1572

JACOBS THE TAILOR Estnblished for 20 Years

S. Jacohe, Prop. 629 South Main St.

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North Welfare. ~ a r d s s k ,

Henry Nesbitt, President. Allen Li~ldsey, President. 371 Turner St. 816 Baird St.. Fr-4294.

(Meeting Night. every Wednesdays) Non Pariel.

Twenty Eire Year. N. Chapman, President. Cora Christian, President. 301 Scott Ave.

197 Neiman St. Optimistic 50.

WOMEN Mrs. Lauretta Marshall, President. Beta Beta of Aka Sorority. 21 N. Howard St.. le.0058.

Evelyn Killings, President. (Meet every fourth Sunday) 207 Perkins St.. Bl-6965.

Sangamon. Chrysanthemum Garden. Pearl Washington, President.

Elsie Smith. President. 470 Livingston St. 838 Kenny St., He-9072.

Sarosis. Council of Negro Women. Vera Forman. President.

Mary Holmer. President. 844 Lovers Lane. Fr-1361. 97 E. Glenwood Ave.

(Meet second and fourth Monday 2 P. M.) Senior Social Service, Addie Nesbitt, President.

Flecia. 371 Turner Extension. Marian Price, President.

656 Rhodes Ase.. He7711. Women Auxiliary,

(Meet first and third Wednwdav) 1. R. Denis. President.

Framu Lea.

Marian Price. President. 656 Rhodes Ave.. ~ i ~ 7 1 1 .

Community Center.

199 Perkins St.. He-6816

(Meet first and third Thursday)

Gardenia Garden, Women's Neighborhood. Dorothy Cottman, President. Ida Rae Simpson, President.

199 Perkins St.. He-8816. 600 Baird St.. Fr-1087.

Girl Scouts, Troupe 26. 199 Perkins St.. He-8816.

(Meets every Monday.)

Iota Phi Lamb Da Alpha Mu Charter. Lillian Waters. President.

Dunbar Apt.. N. Howard St.

Lea Amies, Wiila Mae Smith. President.

645 Moon St., Bl-6329. (Meet Second and Fourth Tuesday)

Les Heureuser Femme's. Kate Green, President.

443 Euclid Ave.

Modem Matrons. Mrs. I. W. Dunbar.

605 Euclid Aw., Je.7054.

JUNIOR CLUBS

Coterie Club, Tessie Davidson, President.

573 Rubber St.. Sh.1538.

Lit Phy. Percy Flemings. President.

22 W. Market St.. He.6946.

(Meet every Tuesday Y. W. C. A.)

Junior Leaguers, ' Agnes Burton, President.

770 Miami St. (Meeting every Thursday)

l u i o r Sadal Service, Daisy Hicks, President.

178 Turner Extension. (Meet every Thursday)

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MORRIS' BEAUTY SALON

"For Women Who Care"

OLA MORRIS, Mgr.

PHONE JE. 8917

46 N. Howard Street Akron, Ohio

WORMSER HAT STORE 110 SOUTH MAIN STREET

We Specialize in Big Apple Hats and Caps Prices $2.95 and $3.85

Also all kinds of Straw Hats, Large Shapes at Popular Prices W e carry a complete line of Ties and Gloves 11

A M E R I C A N L I F E & A C C I D E N T I N S U R A N C E

C O M P A N Y 405 Umted Bddmg

LIFE-HEALTH-20 YEAR ENDOWMiENT Amencan Pollc~es Increase m Value Each Year m Force

FR 3327

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May Fair Scdal Club, Colored Democratic. Marian Dorier, President. E. M. Lancarter. Chairman.

293 Scott Ave. 1006 Big Falls Ase.. Fr-6863.

Pepperettes, Colored Women Democratic A u d l l q Edna Keys, Presideat. First Ward.

199 Pezkina. He-8816. Emma G. Peavy. President.

(Meet every Thursday) 380 Turner St.

=in..-. I*.' John Fulton Unit 272 of The American -.. .-. Fred Scrutchings, President.

386 Homestead St.

Legion Auxiliary. Mygarel Chestnut, President.

33 S. Howatd St.

Sub Debs. N. A. A. C. P.. Sarah Rice, President. Hosea Lindsay, President.

199 Perkins. He.8816. 440 Robert St.. He-1450 (Community Center evety Wednesday)

Veterans of Foreign Wars. Tennis Club. L. S. Sheelar, Commander.

Evelyn Killings, President. 25 N. Howard St., Ie-0395. 207 Perklns St. ( ~ e e t every Monday) LODGES

Why Club, Henry Harris, President. ,

755 Raymond St.

Mary Exalted Temple of IBPOEW. Lauretta Marshell. Daughter Ruler.

21 N. Howard St., IsM)5B.

Mary Junioretts No. 65. Yohamaa.

Wilhelmina Stoker, Junior Dtr. Ruler. Evelyn Killings. President.

21 N. Howard St.. Je0058. 199 Perkins St., He8816.

(Meet Firat and Third Thursday)

MISCELLANEOUS . Mt. Calvary Lodge F. 6 A. M.. R. H. A.. Iohn Suddieth, W. M. Adult Education Advisory Council,

117 Mildred Ave.. He-9737. Samuel Shepard, President. (Meet second and fourth Thursday) 36% N. Howard St:. BI-1744.

Akron Waiters Bureau, Order 01 The Eastern Star Lodge. Mary

Witherow lohnson, President. Chapter.

384 Alberts PI.. Bl-4473. I. B. Dennis, R. M.

16 N. Howard St. American Legion John Fulton Post No. (Meet second Tuesday. 8 P. M.)

272, Rubber City Lodge IBPOEW, lames Sprattley, Commander.

33 S. Howard St. William Fowler. Exalted Ruler

21 N. Howard St.. Ie-0058. (Meet second Sunday 4 P. M.. Wednes- day 8 P. M.) Junior Elks Herd No. 50.

Raymond Haines, h. Exalted Ruler, Colored Waiters Union affiliated with 21 N. Howard St.

The American Federation of . Labor No. 493.

(Meet second and fourth Wednesday)

Harvey Blackwell, Pres. DAUGHTERS OF IERUSALEM. 33 S. Howard St.. Ie-4415. COUNCIL NO 12.

Paul Ladd, Sec. and Bus. Agl. Mrs. Matalie Chapman, M. Em.

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R O X Y C A F E Beer on Tap, Ice Colcl Beer to take out

WINES AND LIQUORS Private Booths for Parties

ROXY, Prop. Phone BC0919 231 N. HOWARD ST.

Our Blotto: "Service"

ROOMS FURNISHED AND UNFURNISEIED for light housekeeping

MRS CLARK SlMS 384 Blaek St.

WILL LINDSEY CARPENTER Repairing o j all kinds

BG2969

111 PLEASING YOU MEANS SUCCESS FOR US FRANK SCHAFFER, Prop.

High Class Electric Shoe Repairing 453 Wooster Ave. Akron, Ohio

WE DO GENERAL HAULING Prompt Service 886 Bell St At Reasonable Prices

CLEVELAND BURKE, Prop.

GRUNDY'S ICE CREAM CO. 17 W. Lods St.

Ice Cream Manufacturer

W. D. TURNER WALL PAPER CO. 373 S. Main St. 219 N. Seeond St.

Akron, Ohio Barhertqo, Ohio EX3183 SH3.016

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PHYSICIANS Dr. H. H. Fpreman.

641% N. Howard St..

Kelley. S. T., 22 W. Market St..

He-6964.

Fr-1361. ' Lancaster, Emmer M.,

Dr. C. R. Lewis. I1 % N. Howard St..

Dr. Abe Perry. 464 W. Bowery St..

81.5233.

Dr. B. N. Riddle, 10% N. Hoprard St..

Fr-2923.

Dr. F. H. Strawbridge. 8 N. Howard St.,

Ie-2727.

Dr. B. L. Thurston, 68% N. Main St..

Fr.7723.

DENTISTS Dr. George Dunbar.

221% N. Howard St.

Dr. John W. Dunbar. 16% S. Howard St..

He.6225.

Dr. W. E. Mayo. 12% N. Howard St..

He-6225.

ATTORNEYS Easloy, Samuel.

336 N. Howard St..

Fleming. Aase. 22 W. Market.

He-6964.

Greene. Thomas E.. 21 S. Main St.,

He-6821.

1006 Big Falls Ave.. Fr-3681.

HOTELS Garden City Hael.

124 N. Howard St., - John Thomas, Mgr.. Je.0770.

Gresne Tuale Hotel. 77 N. Howard St. 6 Federal St..

Leonard Fonnan. Mgr.. Bl.0428.

Plymouth Hotel. 60 N. Howard St..

John Phillips. Mgr.. la.0697.

Hotel Exchange, 32% N. Howard St..

Wm. Banks Young. Mgr.. B1J252.

Matthews Hotel, 77 N. Howard St..

C. W. Malthews. Prop.. B1.0183.

RESTAURANTS Dew Drop Inn.

34 Cuyahoga St.. Bill Thompson. Prop.. Je.7201.

Garden City Restaurant. Garden City Hotel. 124 N. Howard.

Mary L. Day. Mgr., le.0770.

Green Turtle Hotel Cafe, Green Turtle Hotel. Federal and

Howard St.. Leonard Forman. Mgr.. Bl-7252.

Noah End Barbacue. 74 N. Howard St..

M. L. Morris. Mgr.

ADVERTISERS IN THIS DIRECTORY ARE BUSINESS PEOPLE. IMPARTIAL AND DEPENDABLE. YOUR PATRON. AGE MEANS A CONTRIBUTION TO- WARD OUR OWN ECONOMIC PROG. RE%. PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM.

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NIGHT CLUBS MISCELLANIEOUS Cosmopolitan, Agnes' Grocery Store.

33% N. Howard St.. 193 Bluff St., Je;6709. Charles Fitzhugh. Mgr. Walter A. McSwain, Prop.

Workman's Club, Bzady's Grocery Store. 22 N. Howard St.. 138 Furnace St..

William Gwdall. Mqr. Ophelia. Brady. Mgr.

Henry C. Garrett.

COAL COMPANIES BROOM MAKER. 274 N. Howard St.

Excel Coal Co.. 580 LaFolletle St. Jitterbug Corner,

01.5826. Shoe Shine Parlor. 710 Edsewmd. Alvin Dixon, Prop.. 81.0992.

K. G. Hubbard Coal Co.. 146 N. Howard St..

BI-4617.

STUDIOS

Opie Evans: Radio and Sound Recording

Technician, 138 Halstead St., 81-3698

Lowes Photo Studio. Penn 6 Brown Hand Laundry.

6 Federal St.. 92 N. Howard St..

Richmond Iows. Prop., He.6326. Bertha Goines. Mqr.

I. C. Wade Dance Studio. 33 S. Howard St..

014684.

Carter Smith. Transfer and Storage,

65 Perkias St.

Stewart Photo Studio. Lewis Motor Co. (Car Dealer).

11 % N. Howard St.. Kromery and Arlington Rwd.

Horace Stewart. Prop.. Fr-0636. Grandville Lewis. Mgr.. He-7767.

CLEANING & PRESSING Frank Harrison, . . 776 Baird St..

Fr-1098. Cleaning and Pressing.

Clarence Jackson, 851 Bellows St.

Cleaning and Pressing

Louise's Tailor Shop. 665 Edgewood Ave.

Cleaning and Pressing

Tuxedo Cleaners. Benjarnan Harris,

198 N. Howard St

Standard Radio. 665 Edgewoad Ave..

Dunagan 6 Poole. He.3913.

BARBER SHOPS Manley Barber Shop,

21 N. Howard St..

George Manley, Prop

Mathews Barber Shop. 77 N. Howard St..

George Malhews. Prop.. Je0183.

Troy Allen Barber Shop. 43 N. Howard St.

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BEAUTY SHOPRES FUNERAL DIRECTORS Curly .Top Beauty Shoppe. Evans Undertakers.

761 Edgewmd Ave. . 39 S. Forge St.. le-1422.

De Van Beauty,Shoppe. 70 N. Howard St.. Fletcher Undertaker.

C. S. Hendricks, Prop.. BI-7910. 11 1 Nebraska St.. He-5913.

Mathews Beauty Shoppe, 77 N. Howard St.,

Forbes Funeral Home.

George Mathews. Prop., Je-0183. 252 Sumner St.. Je.8824.

Pariaian Beauty Shoppe, Wilson 6 Gorsett Funeral Home. 53 N. Howard SI.. 1416 Hart St..

Lauretta Marshall. Prop.. Je-4525. He9624.

Poro Beauty Shoppe. 48 N. Howard St..

le.8917. PRINTING COMPANIES Davis Printina Co..

Smart Beauty Shoppe, 21 Bluff St.,

Alex. Davis. Prop. 249 Euclid Ave..

Evans Printing Co.. Leola Smart. Prop.. Bl-6209.

138 Halatead St.. 81.3698.

Morris's Beauty Salon. Opie Evans. Prop.

46 N. Howard St.. Je.8917, Ola Morris, Prop. SERVICE STATIONS

Boyer Service Station.

SOUND TECHNICIAN 121 Stanton Ave.

Great Lakes Recording Co:. Dunagan Service Station, 138 Halatead St.. Bl-3898. 834 Rhoder Ave..

Opie Evans. Prop. Fr-1572.

Advertisers in this Directory are Business People impartial and dependable. Your

patronage means a contribution toward our own econom+ progress.

PLEASE PATRONIZE THEM.

The Negro professional class has increased 417-7% since 1900.

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GREAT LAKES RECORDING Amplifiers built to order. Recording transcriptions.

Ren~ed and Sold 138 Halstead St. OPIE EV.4NS, Prop. BL-3698

A Abron Phillip (Ethel).Wks WPA H 392 Albert PI Acklin Fred Unemployed H 119 N College St Res 11 Yrs Acklin P L (Gladys) Wks Ins Domestic Life H 119 N College St Res 11 Yra Adair Moses (Flora) Wks Firestone Rubber H 583 LaFollette St Re. 20 Yra Adams Alonu, Wks WPA H 354 Wellington Ct Res 20 Yra Adarns Biida H 161 Hickory St . . . Adams Henry (Willa Mae) Wks Firestone H 464 Livingston St Res 22 Yrs Adams lames (Emma1 Wks WPA H 757 McKinley Ave Res I1 Yrs Adams Lela Housewife H 1148 Andrews Rea 11 Yrs Adams Louise Wka WPA Housekeeping Project H 132 Halstead St Res 14 YIB Adams Mary (Wid1 H 266 W BaRges St

Adams Thomas H 610 E Bowery St Adams Tom Wks Mary Lee Candy Shop Porter H 319 Berg St Adcock Elnora (Wid1 H 783 Euclid Ave Res LO Yrs Fr.3744 Addie George (Leonal Wks WPA H 1164 Duane Res 18 Yrs Addie Walter (Beatrice) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 1164 Duane Res 3 Yrs Addie Willie (Elizabeth) WLs Goodyear Rubber H 1164 Duane Res 16 Yrs Addie Willie Mae Student East Freshman H 1164 Duane Ave Adkina Cornelia Lida Domestic H 320 Parkwwd Ave Rer 28 Yrs Fr-I119 Aldnrr Alice (Wid) Seamstress WPA H 836 Rhodes Avo Res 8 Yrs Allen Floyd (Rosa1 Wks Firestone Rubber H 377 Euclid Ave Res 15 Bl-8363 Allen Golda Student Akron U H 300 Scott Ave Res 17 Yrs Allen Maxine Clerk H 300 Scdt Ave Re. 17 Yra Allen Ora Wks WPA Teacher H 300 Scott Ave Rea 17 Yrs Allen Kennit Unemployed H 300 Scott Ase Res 17 Yrs Allen Henry Wks Gaqge H 609 Camp St Rea 3 Yra Allen James Agent Vomestic Life Ins Co 613 Easter Ave Res 13 Yra Allen Louisa (Wid) Unemployed H 448 Livingston St Res 6 Yrs He-1434 Allen Louise T (Wid) Teacher Adult Education H 897 Douglas St Res 6 Yra HE-6861 Allen Percy (Lida) Mechanic H 342 Henis St Allen Sadie Beulah Domestic H 640 Kiplinq Ros 19 Yrs Allen Thelma Student Kent U H 377 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Bl-8363 Allen T V Barber H 640 Kipling St Res 19 Yrs Allen Virginia Troy Seer Domestic Life Ins 640 Kipling St Res 19 Yra Alexander ha (Olga) Unemployed H 1028 Dublin St Alexander Omar (Grace1 Unemployed H 874 Douglas St Res 6 Yrs Alexander Russell Interviewer Bureau Unempl Compensation 613 Easter Ave Alexander Willie Seamstress H 287 N Howard St Alford Iohn (Maudl Wks Gwdrich H 439 Grant St Res 17 Yrs Je.5498 Allison Geno (Emma1 Wlrs City (Garbage Disposal) H 187 Ravine St Res 20 Yrs Allison Georgia (Wid) H 315% Dean St Rea 20 Yrs Allison lohn (Olivial Wks WPA H 97 E North St Res 23 Yrs

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Alls Ida Mae Maid Portage Hotel H 267 Stanton Rer 4 Yrs A l ~ i s John (Susiel Wks Averill Dairy H 73 N Valley Res 23'Yrs Ames Lwn E (Flirlow) Porter H 650 'Hackell St Res 30 Yrs Ammo- lames C Unemployed H 512 Clover St Res 12 Yrs Ancrum Victor (Essie) Huckster H 55 Rosalind Ct Res 15 Yrs Anderson Alice Student Jennings High H 51 Lods St Res 14 Yrs Anderson Charles T Wks Portage Ctry Club Cook H 354 Chase Ct Res 20 Yrs Anderson Cora I H 354 Chase Ct Res 20 Yrs Anderson Ha:lie Unemployed H 51 Lode St Res 12 Yra Anderson Jennie Retired Pensioner H 288 Scott Ave Res 2 Yrs Anderson Lacy (Lucy) Wks Firestone H 496 Clover St Res 20 Yrs Anderson lendie Dameatie Works H 851 Bellows St Res 15 Yrs Anderson Louise Student West High Freshman H 335 Silver St Andermn Tom (Maria) Unemployed H 653 Upson St Res 45 Yrs Anderson.Walter (Helen) Waiter Akron City Club H 112 Furnace St Raa 12 Yrs Anderson Will (Elida) Wks WPA H 335 Silver St Res 20 Yrs Anderson Willam (Ruby1 Unemployed H 36 Lods St Res I3 YIO Andrews lohn H 42 N Howard St Fr-6528 Andrus Willie Lee Unemployed H 12 E Glenwood Ave Res 3 Yrs Archer Edward Wks WPA H 287 Scott Ave Res 39 Yrs Archer Gold Student Central High' H 211 Bluff St Rcs 14 Yrs Archer Walte, Automobile Mechanic H 287 Scott Ave Res 39 Yrs

'Armour David (Ledla) Wks City H 510 Clover St Res 13 Yrs Armour Hilda Unemp1oy.d H 510 Clover St Rea 13 Yrs Armour Isiah Unemployed H 510 Clover St Re* 13 Yrs Armour John (Minnie) Wks WPA H 354 Wellington Ct Ris 5 Yra Arfietrong Annabelle Maid Hotel Virginia H 131 N Howard St Armstrong Benedict Andrew Wks Ins Dunbar H 2 Federal St Re. 5 Yrs Armstrong E ta Student Central Senior H 323 Scott Ave Armstrong James (Carrie) Plasterer H 12 W North St Rer 20 Yre Armstmng Luciua (Lona) Wks WPA 1236 Honodle Res 10 Yrs Arnold l e w d (Bessie1 Wks WPA 1205 Marcy St Res 17 Yrs Arnold Jonathan (Bernice) Wks Fireatone Rubber H 1205 Marcy St Re. 20 Yrs Arnold Robert C (Virginia) Laborer H 9 Fair St Res 33 Yrs Arnold Roben Jr, Unemployed H 481 Cuyahoga St Res 22 Yrs Arnold Sammie Domeatic H 481 Cuyahoga St Res 22 Yrs Arnold Will Willis Wks WPA H 764 Douglas St Rer 13 Yrs Arrington Emmer Unemployed H 392 Bailey St Res 20 Yrs 1e.9046 Aehby Albert Minister H 1221 Hanodle Ave Rea I4 Yrs Ashby lack Janitor McNeal Machine Shop H 656 Rhodes Ave Aahby lohn (Ethel1 Unemployed H 656 Rhodes Ave Ashworth C A H 793 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Askew Pauline H I20 N Howard St - A s k i W.llie Akron Scrap Iron High St H 838 Rhodes Ave Res 12 Yra Atchison Earlie Mae Wks 170 Cherwwd Rd Dr A S Robinson H 1197 Wellman Ct

Atchison lane (Wid) H 849 Bellows St Atchison J B (Virginia) Wks Firestone Rubber H 205 Abel St Res 10 Yra Atchison Leroy (Adella) Wks Firestone Rubber H 768 Coventry St Bl-5094 Atkina Ed Wks Firestone Rubber H 379 Albert PI A t k i s Willie (Ida) Wks Robinson Pipe Shop H 379 Albert PI

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B U C K E Y E M A R K E T Free Delivery : : Super Prices

408 Wooster Ave. Phone HE-6946

Atkineon Della Mae Student South Senior H 859 Miami St Res 14 Yrs Atkinaon William (Curmilo) Wks Firestone Rubher H 859 Miami St Res 14 Y n Austin Ardis (Eir) Wks WPA H RED 8 Box 8 Evans Ave Austin Arthur H 675 Edgewood Ave Res 14 Yrs Austin F W Wks Wise Foundry H 786 Douglas St Res 2 Yzs Austin Jerry Maid H 321 N Howard St Austin John (Lillian) Soa Works Cuyahoga St H 140 Mustill St Aurlii Levi Wks WPA H 321 N Howard St Austin Ruby Unemployed H RED 8 Box Evana Ave Austin Terrel (Katie) Wks RR Baggage Porter (Erie) H 326 Cedar St Res 20 Yrs Autrey John (Estelle) Wks Mayflower Hotel H 289 Scott Ave Rep 3 Yrs Autrey Lonnie Student South Sophomore H I8 Bartges Aes 16 Yrs Autry Annie Student North Freshman H 591 Cuyahoga St Autry John (Eugene) Elevator Operator H 503 Clover St Res 21 Yrs Autry Julia Studenl Nonh Sophomore H 591 Cuyahoga St Autry Roben Student Legqett School H 503 Clover St Res 5 Yrs Autry Roosevelt (Roxie Anna) Wks Paramont Cleaners H 875 Baird St Je.8406 Autry Vonciel Beautician H 345 Chase Ct Res 20 Yrs Autry Willie (Katie) Wks WPA H 691 Cuyahoga St Rer 16 Yra Averelt Alcurn H 322 W Cedar SI Res 15 Yrs Averette Clint Unemployed H 769 Douglas St Rea 8 Yre Averiett Bertha Seamstress H 934 Douglas St Res 19 Yre Averiett Henrietta Wks WPA H 284% Otis St Res 11 Yrs Averiett Martha (Wid) Domestic H 1337 Newton St Res 23 Yze He-0539 Averiett Marvin Unemployed H 1337 Newton St Res 20 Yrs He-0539 Aseriett Walker Wkn WPA H 1337 Newton St Res 23 Yrh He0539 Averiett William Wkri WPA H 1337 Newton S! Res 23 Yra He0539 Averiette Leonard Student Robinson Sch H 431 Roben St Res 15 Yrs Averiette Sam Lewis (Willie Ruth) Wks WPA H 18 W Badges St Res 5 Yrs Averitte Clea (Mable) Wks Garage H 1326 Honodle Ave Avery Mose (Jessie) Saleaman H 543 Euclid Ave Re. 20 Yrs He-2777 Avery Joe Millman Firestone 737 Edgewood Ave Avila Modesto (Emma) Wks Firestone Janitor H 225% N Howard St Res 21 Yra

B Bady Percy (Marie) Wks Garage H 1111 Bellows St Res 21 Yrs Bailey Charle. (Ruth) Chauffeur H 93 E Thornton St Res 21 Yrs Bailey Clara (Widow) Pension H 175 Hill St Res 16 Yrs Bailey Clarence (Erma Ruth) Wks WPA H 983 Bellows St Res 16 Yrs Bailey Dellia (Widow) Domestic H 23 Ira Ave Res 22 Yrs Bailey Effie (Widow) Unemployed H 750 Euclid Ave Res 8 Yrs Bl-5508 Bailey George Allen (Ella Mae) Wka WPA H 98 Overlook Ct Rep 3 Yra Bailey James Unemployed H 8 Cross St Rea 22 Yrs Bailey Marie W ~ B WPA H 283 Scott Av6 Re. 15 Yrs Bailey Percy (Evlyn) H 279 Livingston PI

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Bailey Roosevelt Wka B F Perry Contraclor Laborer H 279 Livingston PI Res I8 Yrs Bailey Thelma Wks PWA Domestic Project H 296 livingston PI Res 17 Yrs Bailey Thomas (lotie) Unemployed H 1142 A n d m St Res 15 Yrs Bailey Thomas Unemployed H 518 Crouse St Res 18 Yrs le.8465 Bailey Thomas Porter H 23 Ira Ave Res 23 Yrs Baine Henry (Irene) Wka Atlantic Foundry H 516 Grant St Rea 4 Yrs Baines Herschel Wka WPA H 55 E North St Res 15 Yrs Baines lames H 42 N Howard St Fr-6528 Baina Willie (Magatry) WLa G w d r k h Rubber H 583 Miami Res 22 Fr-7319 Baily Mose (Jewel) Wks WPA H 71 Glenwood Ave Res 20 Yrs Baker George (Mary) Unemployed H 682 Miami St Res 31 Yre Baker Ida Domestic H 1263 S Main St Rss 13 Yrs Baker Lorraine Olive Asst lmtructor 1 C Wade Studio H 96 Bartgee Res I7 Yrs Baker Louise (Widow) Wka WPA H 96 W Bartges St Res 20 Yrs Ballard Mabel Domestic H 56 Furnace St Res 18 Yrs Banks Charles Unemployed H 375 Livingston St Res 15 Yrs Banks Eddie (Mary) Unemployed Tailor H I1 Charles St Re. 20 Ym Banks Lila Unemployed H 1203 Moore St Res 13 Yrs B a t h Ulysses (Sarah) Wks Goodrich Rubber Worker H 902 Rhodes Ave Res 1!'2 Yrs Bannister Gladys Domestic H 588 Camp St Res 9 Yrtl Fr-9239 Banton 'Alberta Claudett H 77 N Howard St BI.0183 Banton Elmore (Hattie) H 77 N Howard 81.0183 Barbee Luther (Willie) Wks WPA H 132 E Lodn St Res 5 Yrs Barbee Millard (Mattie) Wk. Kreqes Co Porter H 757 Edgewwd Ave Res 17 Yrs Barcley Eary (Carrie) Wks WPA H 122 W North St Barclay Lend Wks WPA H 67 E Glenwood Apt 6 Res 20 Yrs Barclay Marion Student West H 122 W North St Barciey loaeph (Purity) Wka Penn R R Trachan H 122 W Nor& St Barkley Arthur (Margaret) Wks WPA H 761 Mallison St Res 12 Yra Barklsy Aurthor Laborer H 761 Mallison St Res 22 Yrs Barkley Earl (Carrie) Wis WPA H 733 Brooks St Re. 10 Yrs Barkley lames Wks WPA H 697% Miami Rea 13 Yrs Barkley lease South High Student 854 Miami St Res 12 Yrs Barner Allen (Lillie) Wks Fireslone Janitor H 285 Turner St Res 14 Yrs Barnes Bryant Retired Pension H 415 Water St Rer 25 Yrs Barnes Roy (Sally) Wks WPA H 324 Livingston PI Re. 25 Yrs Barnett I S (Anna) H 520 Hammel St Barnett Frank C Unemployed H 67 E Glenwwd Apt 8 Rea 20 Yrs Barnett Mat Unemployed H 158 Hap St Res 5 Yrs Barnes lames Unemployed H 229 lames St Barnes Lester (Ella) 356 Berry Ave WPA Res 20 Yre Barrett Dewitt Wks WPA H 193 Perkins St 1e-0679 Barron Nathaniel Mortar Maker H 635 Easter Ave Res 15 Yrs He 2907 Barton Emma Teacher Unemployed H 502 Lucy St Res 20 Yrs He-2907 Barton Edward (Leah) Domestic H 1395 Hart Res 14 Yrs Baskerville Ivan (Mary) Wks Portage Ctry Club Waiter H 309 Berg St Res 12 Yrs Baskerville Koran (Helen) Orderly Childrens Hospital H 599 Baird St Res 24 Yrs Bsskerville Koran Jr Student Garfield Sophomore Res 15 Yrs 599 Baird St Res Baskin Acie Barber H 10 Lods St Ree 23 Yra Baskins Mildred L Wks Civil Service Washington D C H 111 Collinwood Ave

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Established 1903 MOORE T H E TALLOR

More for your money at Moore's 289 S. Main St.

Basmore Charlotte Unemployed H 148 N Walnut Bates Alice (Widow) Domestic H 497 Crouse St Res 11 Yra Bates Alice Housewife H 763 Euclid Ave Res 8 Yrs Bates L M SeamatressH 763 Euclid Ave Rea 6 Yrs Battle Fletcher (Hattie) Wks Goodrich Mill Man H 643 Lovers l ane Rea 16 Ylo Baynes Robert H 649 Moon St Reo 22 Yrs BI-6788 Beard Clyde Wks Kapuscinaki Trucking C% H 343 N ArLington Res 29 Yra Bl-7409 Beard Frances Maid H 16 Ridge St Beard Frank (Lillie) Truck Driver H 1315 Murray Ave Rea 31 Yrs Wa.4689 Beard George Wks Firestone Rubber H 633 Edgewmd Ave Res 13 Yrs Beard Norman Unemployed H 343 N ArUngton Rer 31 Yrs BI-7409 Beard Normand Kapuacinski Trucking Ca H 1315 Murray Ave Res 30 Yrs Wa-4689 Beard Richard Truck Driver H 1315 Munay Ave Re. 24 Yra Wa-4689 Beard Ulysses (Virginia Mae) Wks WPA H 16 Ridge St Bearfield William (Lucy) Unemployed H 226 lames St Res 16 Yrs Beavers Richard H 169 Rugby PI Beckley John Unemployed H 164 E Lods St Res 19 Yrs Beckley Joseph W h General Tire 6 Rubber Co Janitor H 164 E Lods St Res 19 Yrs Beech Huce W h WPA H 12 Manns Ct Bell Alfred Student West High Freshman H 6 Howard Ct Beli Alfrede Student East High Freshman H 450 Fuller Je-9061 Bell Arthur Cement F i s h e r H 732 Rhodes Ave RBP 15 Yrs Bell Cecil 2 Federal St R 16 81.0428 Bell Charlene Student North Junior H 266 Cuyahoga St Bell Charles (Ethel) Wka Switch Board Opr Uni Club H 286 Cuyahoga St Rea 14 Yrs Bell Charels Jr Wks University Club H 286 Cuyahcqa St Bell Charles W h Railway Express Co H 440 Roberts St Rea 26 Yrr He-I450 Bell Charley 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Bell Donald Student Robinson School H 430 Fuller St JeBO61 Bell Donald Unemployed H 415 Homestead Ren 25 Yrs Bell Dorothy Student West Freshman H 6 Howard Ct Ree 17 Yrs Bell Elinor Unemployed 236 James St Res 23 Yra Beli Elizabeth Domestic H 417 Bailey St Res 19 Yrs He-8553 Bell Joe Wke Goodyear Rubber 206 Beverly Ct Bell John (Jessie Mae) Unemployed H 387 Fountain St Res 11 Yrs Fr.6536 Bell Linton (Lettie) Unemployed H 681 Roscoe Ave Rea 21 Yrs Beli Lola Unemployed H 430 Fuller St Res 11 Yrs 1-9061 Bell Mary (Widow) H 556 Euclid Ave Res 16 Yrs Bell Ruth Wks WPA H 417 Bailey Ct Res 19 YR He.8553 Bell Sephus WPA H 74 Cuyahoga St Res 19 Yr4 Bell Summit CCC H 6 Howard Ct Bell William (Annie) W h Goodyear Janitor H 6 Howard Ct Res 24 Yrs Bellamy Dan H 691 Edgewood Res 22 Yra

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Bellamy Dennis (Alice) Wks Gwdrich Rubber H 248 Berry Ave Res IS Yrs Bellamy Hammit (Eva1 Wks Firestone lanitor H 1197 Wellman Ct Res 23 Yrs Bellamy Mamie (Widow) Seamstress H 248 Berry Ave Res 8 Yrs Belton A E Wka State Liquor Store'H 585 Euclid Ave Res 13 Yrs Belton Tobias Wks Mayflower Hotel H 1044 Iohnrlon St Res 9 Yrs He-1485 '

Benson Rohert (Bobbie) Wks Firestone Res 20 Yrs H 109 Miami Ct Bentley James (Annie1 Wks WPA H 857 Washington St Res 6 Yrs Benton Thomas Pension H 925 Douglas St Re4 22 Yra Berrien Bertha Unemployed H 241 North St Res 20 Yrs Berry W H (Zenal Unemployed H 439 Hickory St Res 14 Yrr Berry Cushon Wka Fish Market H 9 Manns CI Beny Ruth Unemployed H 439 Hickory St Bemy Willard (Florence) Wkr Firestone Rubber Worker H 587 Camp St Res 14 Yrs Bess Joseph ( ~ a 6 i e ) Power Tool Opr H 886 Bell St Res 9 Yrs Bethany Litt Wks WPA H 818 Miami St Res 32 Yrs Bethel Henry (Ruby1 Wks Garbage Dept Truck Driver H 303 Scott Ave Ree 11 Yrs Bevereti A D (Alice) Wks Firestone Rubber H 130 Pauls Ct Res 11 Yra Bey Harris M H 106 E Glenwood Ave He-8937 Bey Sarah Carter Laundress H 106 E Glenwood Ave He.9637 Bibbs Dewill Uiiemployed H 48 Elizabeth Pk Res 10 Yre Bibbs Terance (Ann1 Wka Akron Savings Bank Bldg H 120 N Howard St Res 30 Yrs Ie-5029 Bibhy Robert (Beaulahl Unemployed H 326 Hickory St Biddings Willie H 929 Rhades Ave Res 17 Yra Bivens lsobeli Unemployed H 784 Douglas St Bivings Mary (Widow) H 616 Camp St Rep I1 Yrs Bivina Samantha Domestic H 236% lames St Res 16 Yrs Bivins Willie (Lillie) Wks WPA H 1205 Moore St Res 14 Yre Black Amos H 2 Federal St R 43 81.0429 Black Betty Student Goodrich School H 356 Hanley CI

Black Ethel H 429 Windsor St Fr-7667 Black John H H 429 Windsor St Res 30 Yrs Black Mary H 219 Stanton Ave Res 5 Yrs Black Robert Unemployed H 82 E Glenwood Ave Black Robert 429 W/ndsor St Fr-7667 Black Roberta E (Widow) H 429 Windsor St Res 56 Yrs Fr-7667 Black Trent (Mary1 Wks 20 Bowery Cocktail Bar H 356 Hanley Ct Black Viola Student North Sophomore H 93 Glenwoad Ave He3718 Blackwell Harvey (Ethel1 Ex Sec of Waiters Union Howard SI H 845 Rhodes Ave Blackwell Jack Wks Mayflower Hotel H 845 Rhodes Ave Blackwell James Wks WPA H 500 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Blackwell Ruth Unemployed H 500 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Blackwell Sarah House Wife H 500 Euclid Ave Res 21 Yrs Blair Bin (Elveria) Unemployed H 263 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Blake G L (Margaret) Wks Goodyear Rubber Worker H 217 Nilman St Res 14 Yrs Blake Iessie Bell H 799 Rhodes Ave Res 32 Ym Blake Leana H 125 N Walnut St Res 16 Yrs Blake Naami Student West High Freshman H 125 N Walnut St Blake Vema Student Crosby Schwl H 125 N Walnut St BlaHey Henrietta Unemployed H 241 Bluff St Rea 12 Yra Blanchard Foster (Iuanital Wks Portage Ctry Club H 389 N Howard St

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T H E P I T T S B U R G H B A K E R Y 449 Wooster Ave. Phone BL-7811

Blanchet IQrena (Widow) H 761 Mallison Res 14 Yrs Bland Arthur Student West High Junior H 332 Livingston PI Bb2802 Rea 15 Yra Bland Dewey (Lillian) Wks Firestone Rubber Worker Bl-2802 Res 15 Yrs Bland Margaret (Widow) H 275 Two Ma. Dr Res I4 Yrs Bledsoe Doyal Unemployed H 387 Robert St He2395 Res 16 Yrs Bledsoe Earsis (Viola) Wks Goodrich Rubber H 387 Robert St He2395 20 Yrs BlednM, Elida (Adella) Wk. Firsetol~e Rubber Worker H 387 Robert St Rea 15 Yrs Blount Jacob A Boiler Washer H 586 Euclid Ave Re. 4 Yrs Blount Jessie Mae Domestic H 383 Albert PI Bluntt C B W t e r H 683 Euclid Ave He3251 Res 12 Yrs Bluntt W E (House Wife) H 683 Euclid Ave He-3251 Rea I2 Yrs BlunU C B Jr W!m Hotel H 683 Euclid Ave He3251 Res 12 Yrs Bluntt Esther Student West High Freshman H 683 EucUd Ave He.3251 Ree l2 Yrs Boaz George Wks Actual B College lanilor H 123 Otto St Fr-8723 Res 12 Ym Boffman Clarence Wks Firestone Rubber Worker H 66 Charles St Res 13 Yrs Boggan 1-e Oohnnie) Entertainer H 396 Livingston St Rep 1 Yr Bolar N H Chauffeur H 814 Euclid Ave 1-9796 Res 20 Yrs B o h 0 Truck Driver H 785 Euelid Ave He8251 Rea 20 Yrs Boles John (Claudia) Wlu Firestone Rubber H 301 N Howard St Res 6 Yrs Boles Mary H 86 E Glenwood Ave Je190l Rea 19 Yrs Bolton Lucy (Widow) Domestic H 464 W Bowery St Res 1 Yr Bolton Lucy Unemployed H 59 E North St Res 10 Yre Boner Charles (Susie) Unemployed H 1188 Voris St Rer 25 Yrs Bonner Arelha Student Bryant School H 285 Turner St Bonner Henry (Ethel) Wks Firestone Rubber Worker H 59 Gregory St Res 6 Yrs Bonnet Mattie Student North Hiqh Junior H 285 Turner St Bonnet W i r e d Student North High Senior H 285 Turner St Booker Duena Student North High Freshman H 388 Turner St Booker Ida (Widowl H 388 Turner St Res I4 Yra Booker Mary (Wldowl House Wife H 308 Smn Ave Res 10 Yra Booker Milton Wks Garage H 303 Smtt Ave Res 10 Yrs' Boone Ambrouga Student Crosby School H 182 N Maple St Boone Dennis (Leolad Wks WPA H 182 N Maple St Res 17 Yra Boom Etta Seamstress H 855 Lovwr~ Lane St 1 6 7 8 4 Res 6 Yra Boone James Wks Garage Employee H 204 E Miller Ase Res 3 Yra Boone Rufus Wks Truck Driver H 182 N Maple St

Bobbie Earsey (Mattie) Wks Firestone Porter H 149 Palma St Re. 13 Yrs Boppy Frank (Evelyn) Wks Cleaning & Presslng H 1302 S Hiqh St Res I4 Yrs Borden Raymond H 2 Federal 010428 Res 20 Yrs Borders Dan Unemployed H 728 Fuller St Res 16 Yxa Borders Eugene Wks CCX: Camp H 635 Chittenden St Borders Geraldine Student East High H 635 Chittenden St Borders Herman (Eliral Unemployed H 635 Chittenden St Rea 17 Yrs

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Borders Melvin Student East High 635 Chittenden St Borders Neal (Mary) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 84 Cuyahoga St Res 5 Yrs Bowden Haywood Unemployed H 435 Pine St Bowden Rosella H 121 Broadway St Bowen Dora H 649 Moon St B1-6788 Res 5 Yrs Bowens C J (Marie) Unemployed H 1211 Moore St Res 2 Yrs Bowens Coat (Willie) Wks WPA H 1211 Moore St Res 14 Yrs Bowers Janie Domestic H 121 E Chestnut St Res 24 Yrs Bowers John (Mattie) Wks WPA H 148 Palmer St Res 15 Yrs Bowie Isaac (Harriet) Wks Portage Ctry Club Waiter H 309 Scott Res 20 Yrs Bowles Clarence (Helen) Wks Goodrich Elevator Opr H 1205 Moore St Res 20 Yrs Bowman Annie H 808 Martin P1 Res 16 Yrs Boyd Louise H 119 College St Boyd Preston Unemployed H 229 James St Res 14 Yrs Boyer J G (Mamie) Wks Filling Station Opr H 90 Gregory Ave Fr-6563 Res 23 Yrs Boyer Cary (Ella) Unemployed H 17 Lods St Res 23 Yrs Boyer Lillia (Widow) H 707 Rhodes Ave Res 15 Yrs Boyer Thomas Wks WPA H 707 Rhodes Ave Res 15 Yrs Boykin Robert Wks Firestone Rubber H 450 Eucl~d Ave Boykin Rosa Wks WPA Domestic H 707 Kipling St B1-8840 Res 11 Yrs Boykins Carrie Domes:ic H 93 Thornton Res 10 Yrs Boyton Willis Wks WPA H 22% McCoy St Res 16 Yrs Brack Howard Unemployed H 52 Rosalind Court Bracken Bailey Herbert (Willa B) Wks Firestone Rubber H 689 Lumiere Bl-9460 Brackens B Herbert (Jr) Teacher H 395 Wellington St Bracy William Wks WPA Cement Finisher H 798 Rhodes Ave Res 11 Yrs Bradford J L Car Washer H 286 W Bartges Res 1 Yr Bradford Lilla (Widow) H 373 Livingston St Res 11 Yrs Bradford Wm Wks Car Washer H 286 W Bartges St Res 1 Yr

Bradley Mary Wks NYA Stenog H 130 Kassuth Ct Res 16 Yrs Bradshaw G-rlie Proprietress H 42 N Howard St Fr-6528 Res 6 Yrs Bradshaw Richard Unemplqyed H 184 E Lods St Res 16 Yrs Brady Ophelia Opr Grocery Store 6 Beer Parlor H 138 Furnace St Brady Tom Wks Firestone Janitor H 138 Furnace Res 17 Yrs Bragg Albert (Dorothy) Wks Chauffeur H 668 Rhodes Ave He-2340 Res 7 Yrs Bragg Fannie Unemployed H 383 Albert P1 Bragg Louis (Lillian) Wks Firestone Tire and Rubber H 805 Carpenter St Bragg Lualle Seamstress H 558 Euclid Ave Res 3 Yrs Bragg Mary Student West High Senior H 383 Albert Place Brake Edward Harold Student Central High H 108 Prospect Res 15 Yrs Brake Henry (Mary) Wks Renners Brewery Mechanic H 108 Prospect Res 15 Brake Elizabeth Thelma Student Central High 108 Prospect Res 18 Yrs Branch Fannie (Widow) Domestic H 1351 9th Ave Res 24 Yrs Branch Leffett (Mable) Truck Driver H 17% North St Res 15 Yrs Branon Janie Unemployed H 135 N Howard St Res 27 Yrs Brantley L M Wks Firestone Rubber H 134 Paul Ct He-6790 Res 15 Yrs Brantley D John H 731 Edgewood Ave Res 17 Yrs Brantly Luecinda (Widow) H 371 Washington St Res 16 Yrs Brantley Ruth Unemployed H 243% N Howard Res 15 Yrs Brantley Tom H 731 Edgewood Res 17 Yrs

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BRITSCH & RICHARDS Groceries and Meats

514 Wooster Ave. Akron, Ohio

Brantley William Wks WPA H 134 Paul Ct He-6796 Res 14 Yrs Bratcher Mercer (Sadie) Supervisor Adult Education Project H 650 Rhodes He-4761 Bray Alice (Widow) H 153 Anton Court Res 6 Yrs Bray Carrol Mechanic H 1030 Haynes Res 16 ~ r s Bray Clarance Auto Painter H 1030 Haynes St Je-2282 Res 16 Yrs Bray Lamar (Gussie) Auto Painter H 1030 Haynes St Je-2282 Res 16 Yrs Bray Marvin H 144 Kelley Ave He-8802 Bray Thelma Wks Mayflower Hotel Elevator Opr H 1030 Haynes St Je-2282 Res 16 Yrs Braz Wlllie (Cleo) Wks Firestone Janitor H 182 F Howard Rear Res 14 Yrs Braze1 Vesta H 437 Cuyahoga St Res 2 Yrs

Brazil C Charles Student East High H 362 Wellington St Fr-8004 Res 16 Yrs Brazil Kassim (Nell) Minister Mt Zion Bapt Church Alliance H 369 Fountain He-6986 Brazil Larry (Beatrice) Wks Firestone Rubber Worker H 362 Wellington St Fr-8004 Brazil Matthew (Cassie) Wks Firestone Rubber Worker H 369 Fountain St He 6986 Brazil Otis (Rose) Wks Goodrich Silvertown Ex H 907 Washington St Res 17 Yrs Brazil Thomas (Priscilla) Wks Akron Industrial Salvage H 323 Scott Ave Brazile James (Martha) Wks WPA H 1113 Mitchel Ct Res 10 Yrs Brazile Morris Farmer H 182 Gertrude St Res 3 Yrs Brazile William (Betty) Wks Whitelaw Cafe Porter H 182 Gertrude St Res 18 Yrs Brazelton D S Mechanic H 623 Euclid Ave Res 11 Yrs Brazelton Ambrose (Clory) Wks PWA Recreation H 379 Orlando B1-6518 Res 17 Yrs Brazelton Ambrose (Jr) Student West High H 379 Orlando Ct B1-6518 Brazelton Lula Domestic H 625 Euclid Ave Res 6 Yrs Brazelton Anna (Widow) Domestic H 405 Washington St Res 23 Yrs Breedlove Dalas (Lulie) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 1345 Newton St Res 21 Yrs Breedlove Dallas (Jr) Wks Airport Porter H 1345 Newton St Res 21 Yrs Breedlove Eugene (Vivian) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 735 Roscoe Ave Res 13 Yrs Breedlove Karl Student East High H 1345 Newton St Res 16 Yrs Breedlove Mildred Wks Priv Family Domestic H 1345 Newton St Res 21 Yrs Breedlove Rosa Lee Unemployed H 1329 6th Ave Res 8 Yrs Brent Charles H McCellon Convalescence Home 162 W North St Je-8285 Brian Edward Wks WPA H 220 Manns Ct Brice George (Glennie) Trucking H 723 E Crosier Res 22 Yrs Bridges Anna May Home Laundry H 371 Washington St Res 12 Yrs Bridges William (Hattie) Wks Firestone H 1079 Bellows Res 16 Yrs

Bridges Willie (Sweetie) Wks WPA H 1079 Bellows Res 16 Yrs Bright Major Wks Goodyear Rubber H 1167 Second Ave Je-4343 Brinson Joseph (Helen) Wks Mayflower Waiter H 341 Gold Britt Anna Laura Domestic H 576 Camp St Res 19 Yrs Britt John Wks Goodyear Rubber H 576 Camp St Res 16 Yrs Britt Johnnie Student South High H 576 Camp St Res 16 Yrs Broadnax Edna H 487 Warner St Res 5 Yrs Broadnax Thelma Student West High 487 Warner St Rea 5 Yrs

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Broaden Pearl Wks WPA H 869 Rhodes Ave Res 11 Yrs B~oadua Abner (Lucy) Unemployed 638 Rhodee Avenue Ree 17 Yra Bmnner Ezra (Eva) Wks Akmn Industrial Salvage Co H 334 Eastland Rea 15 Yrs Brooka C B H 650 Rhodes Ave He.4761 Res 16 Yrs Bmoks Arthur (Annie) Unemployed H 89 E Glenwwd Ave Brooks Billie H 1329 Honodle Ave Brwks Bmker H 738' Euclid Ave Brooks Edward Geo Laborer H 620 S High St Res 14 Yrs Brooks Eugene Mgr Cwmo Club 650 Rhodes Ave He,4761 Res 26 Yrs Brwks Jesse (Clara) Wks WPA H 229 E Crosier Res 20 Yrs Brooks Julia H 415 Water St Res 20 Yrs Brooks Myrtis Student Miller School H 829 Bellows St Je-3492 Res 11 Yrs Brooks Robert (Willie) Unemployed H 389 Albert P1 01.8702 Brooks Sam Unemployed H 485 Grant St Res 19 Yra Brooks Thomas (Viola) Unemployed H 322 N Howard St Res 25 Yrs Brooks William (Gertrude) H 1329 Honodle Ave Fr-8320 Res 23 Yrs

Brovghfon l a m a Student Central High 353 Carroll Broughton Oscar (Celia) Wka Portaqe'Ctry Club Waiter H 355 Scott Je-3536 Res 13 Yr6 aroughan~Roosevelt (Hattie) Wks Fireatone Rubber H 353 Carroll Je-4382 Brown A B (Anna) W h Goodrich Rubber H 759 Coventry St Res 17 Yra Brown C H WLs Firestone Rubber H 763 Euclid Ave Res 16 Yrs Brown R C H 1138 Evans Ave Brown Alfred H 145 N Maple St Brown Anna Student South High H 301 Campbell Res 17 Yrs Brown Anna H 77 N Howard St BI-0183

Brown Anna Wks Private Family Maid H 16 Ridge St Brown Annie H 360 Turner Res 16 Yrs Brown Arnold A Student Ahon U H 61 Chaxles St Brown Arthur Unemployed H 920 W Bowery St Res 2 Yrs Bmwn Asa (Lillian) Wks WPA H 478 Ardella Ave Fr-5257 Res 13 Yra Brown Bertha WLs PWA H 135 N Howard St Bmwn Beasie H 77 N Howard St BI-0163 Brown Carrie H 56 Elizabeth Park Brown Cecil CCC Camp H 478 Ardella Fr-5257 B r o w Charles (Helen) Plumber H 127 N College St 01-7763

Blown Charles E H 753 Edgewood Je-7614 Res 14 Yrs Brown Christine Operate Rwming House H 52 Ridge St Res 15 Yrs Brown Clay (Florence) Train Porter H 164 Thaysr Ct Je-6737 Res 19 Yrs Brown Cornelius Student of East High H 1138 Seventh Ave Brown Crawford (Roxana) Wks Firestone Rubber H 497 Cmuse St Res 15 YrS

Brown Dennis (Louise) Wks Firertone Elevator Oper H 941 Bell St Je-6461 Res 14 Yrs Brown Eleanqr Wks Summit Laundry H 1138 Seventh Ave Res 20 Yre Brown Ellis Student East High H 550 Ardella Ave

Brown Elvin Student East High H 550 Ardella Are Brown (Stella) Unemployed H 159 Hickory St (Ernest Brown) Brown Ethel Domestic H 204 Furnace St Res 14 Yrs Brown Euel Jr Student Eaat High H 478 Ardella Ave Fr.5257 Res 13 Yrs Brown Evelyn Unemployed H 178 Turner Extension Je.9943 Brown Fannie Unemployed H 350 N Howard St Brawn Fannie (Widow) H 766 Rhodes Ave Res 16 YTS

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DOC YEE Chinese Hand LAUNDRY W e stand for Quality and First Class Service

28 N. Howard St.

Brown Fletcher A (Lonie) Wks Firastone Rubber H 731 Hackett Res 19. Yrs Brown Florence Nurse H 500 Euclid Res 18 Yrs Brown Francis (Mary) Wks Gwdyear Elevator Operator H 740 McKinley Avs Res 14 Yrs Brown Frank Unemployed H 893 Bellows Rsa 14 Yra Brown Freddie Radio Repairman H 17Ih E North St Bmwn George (Mary) Wka Wise Furnace Co H 233 James St Res 25 Yrs Brown Gladys Student Central Higb H 52 Ridge St Brown Harold Unemployed H 314 W North St He-9792 Brown Hazel Unemployed H 97 Charles St He-9445 Rea 10 Yrs Brown Homer (Mary) Wks Firestone Rubber H 412 Roberts St Res I7 Yrs Brown lames Unna) Census Taker Negro Directory H 22% McCoy Rea 22 Yrs Brown lames (Bertha) Wka Frank Kreger (Contractor) Laborer H 181 McCoy St Res 23 Yrs Brown lohn H 751 Edqewwd Ave Res 24 Yra Wks Fireatone Tire and Rubber Brown John (Nora) Wh. WPA H 194 Furnace St Rer 9 Yrs Brown lohn Student East High H 412 Roberta St Res 15 Yrs Brown Kary (Annie) Wks Firestone Rubbn H 425 Hickory St Res 14 Yrs Brown Lawrence (Ruth1 Unemployed H 313 Dean St

Brown Lawrence Unemployed H 178 Turner Extension 1-9943 Brown Lillian Student South High H 164 Thayer Ct Ie-6737 Res 18 Yra Brown Linsey Tractor Operator H,320 Berg St Res 13 Yrs Brown Lodrick Student E a ~ l High H 550 Ardslla Brown Lotric (Mary) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 550 Ardella Ave Res 20 Yrs Bmwn Mary Domestic H I21 Aetna St Rea 25 Yrs Brown Mary Elizabeth Student South High Sr H 731 Hackett St Res 13 Yrs Brown Melvin (Pauline) Wks Firestone Rubbar H 1203 Marcy St Rea 19 Yrs Brown Molly (Widow) H 941 Bell St Ie-6461 Res 2 Yrs Brown Nettie (Widow) H 831 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Brown 0 t h H 751 Edgewood Ase Res 24 Yrs Brown Otis (Catherine) Wks University Club Waiter H 1216 Moore St Res 20 Yrs Brown Reuben Unemployed H 971 Bell St Je6461 Res 4 Months Brown Robert (Bertha) Unemployed H 121 E Chestnut St Res 23 Yra Brown Roy (Nora) Wks Akron Clinic lanitor H 314 W North St He-9792 Res 15 Yrs Brown Ruby Domestic H 1138 Seventh Ave !.

Brown Sam (Eva) Wks Fireatone Rubber Wkr H 301 Campbell Res 17 Yrs Bmwn Samuel Recreation Parlor H 193 Perkina le-0679 Brown Sidney H 751 Edgewood Avs Res 29 Yra (Emma)

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Brown Son (Ruby1 Wks Atlantic Foundry H 1138 Seventh Avs Res 20 Yrs Bro- Sophie Retired H 389 Robert St Brown Teasta Bellman Akron Hotel 759 Coventry St Rea 17 Yrs Brown Thomas (Henrietta) Wks WPA H 79 E North St Res 20 Yrs . .

Brown Tho- Wks Ohio Edison Porter H 170 Turner Extension le-9943 Brown Tom (Nellie) H 107 Kent St Brown Walker (Emma) Wks Nekner Bros 5 6 10 H 842 Douglas Res 12 Yrs

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Brown William (Alberta) Wks WPA H 1157 Andrus St Brown William P (Alora) Wks Goodyear Rubber H 640 Cuyahoga Bl-2352 Res 12 Yrs Brown William (Nettie) Wks WPA H 1181 Marcy St Res 16 Yrs Brown William (Anna) Wks WPA H 303 E North St Res 22 Yrs Brown William E (Majorie) Wks Howe Hotel H 697 Raymond St Res 20 Yrs Brown Willie Domestic H 1436 Hart St Browner Johq (Adnett) Wks WPA H 93 E Thornton St Res 9 Yrs Browner Lula Belle Student North High Freshman H 36 Lods St Bruce Brammer Student Garfield Freshman Res 14 Yrs Bruce Charles Lee Teacher H 112% Moore St Res 17 Yrs Bruce Joseph (Ophelia) Wks WPA H 1211% Moore St Res 17 Yrs Brundidge Ezra Wks Firestone Rubber H 582 Eudid Ave Res 20 Yrs Brundidge Sara Unemployed H 1142 Andrus St Res 22 Yrs Bryant Aaron (Cora) City Employee Garage Dept H 272 Otis St Res 16 Yrs Bryant Margaret Retired Pension H 306 N Howard St Res 40 Yrs Bryant Richard (Manda) Mechanic H 331 Washington St Res 23 Yrs Bryson Jerry (Carrie) Pension H 93 E Lods St Res 20 Yrs Buchanan Hattie Wka WPA H 806 Rhodes Ave Res 16 Yrs Buck Alma (Widow) House Work H 152 Furnace St Res 23 Yrs Buckannon Sam Unemployed H 32 Charles St Res 10 Yrs Buckner Elizabeth D House Work H 264% Lods St Res 16 Yrs Buckner George (Elizabeth) H 264% Lods St Res 17 Yrs Bulger Ben (Lennie) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 829% Bellows St Res 15 Yrs Je-3492 Bullock Thomas (Maddie) Wks Firestone Rubber Co H 93 E Thornton St Res 18 Yrs Bullock William Recreation Director Elizabeth Park 887 Rhodes Ave Burke H G Unemployed H 67 E Glenwood Ave Apt 22 Res 21 Yrs Burke Cleveland Trucking H 886 Bell St Res 16 Yrs Burke Cleveland Jr Truck Driver H 886 Bell St Res 16 Yrs Burke Cornelius Wks Firestone Rubber H 210 E Crosier St Res 22 Yrs Burke Henry (Sarah) Minister H 227 Nieman St Res 5 Yrs Je-1648 Burke Phornell Student South Soph H 886 Bell St Res 14 Yrs Burke William Trador Opr H 886 Bell St Res 16 Yrs Burkett Hudson (Margaret) Wka Firestone Janitor H 144 E Chestnut St Res 19 Yrs Burkes J 0 Unemployed H 124 N Howard St Burkes James Truck Driver H 156 Furnace St Burleigh Benjamin (Ruth) Wks WPA H 488 Wooster Ave Res 10 Yrs Je-1535 Burney William (Matiilda) H 270 Campbell St Res 20 Yrs WPA Burros Robert Student South Freshman H 775 Brooks St Res 15 Yrs Burros Tom (Sarah) Wks WPA H 775 Brooks St Res 16 Yre Burrous Albert Retired H 215 Beverly Ct Burrell Catherine Wks WPA H 182 Gertrude St Res 2 Yrs Burton Agnes Sylvia Student Akron U Fresh Res 9 Yrs Burton Clarence Student Wilberforce Soph H 770 Miami St Res 18 Yrs Burton George Unemployed H 1030 Dublin St Res 15 Yrs Burton George Jr Student Central H 283 Scott Ave Res 15 Yrs Burton b e Student South Hi 778 Miami Burton Gladys Student South Sr 770 Miami St Burton Louis Student South Jr H 426 Campbell St Res 19 Yrs Burton Margaret H 436 Campbell St Res 19 Yrs Burton Margaret House Work H 633 Edgewood Ave Res 14 Yrs

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MALONE'S RESTAURANT 1189 7th Ave.

Try our meals, if you like them tell others, if not tell us. MRS. ELIZA MALONE

Burton Robert Student Akron U Sr H 770 Miami Res 9 Yrs Burton Roy (Maggie) Minister H 436 Campbell St Res 19 Yrs Burton Theodore Student East Jr H 1030 Dublin St Burns Daisy H 42 N Howard St Fr-6528 Burns Sidney H 2 Federal St Room 11 Bl-0428 Burns Ruby Day Work H 278 Silver St Res 10 Yrs Burwell W S City Employee H 77 N Howard St Mathews Hotel Res 12 Yrs Burwell Pearl Unemployed H 321 N Howard St Bush Albert (Georgia) Wks Firestone Rubber H 875 Washington St He-7749 Res 17 Yrs Bush Thomas (Willie Lou) Wks WPA H 627 Victoria Ave Res 24 Yrs Bussey George Mack (Minnie) Wks WPA H 81 Hampton Ct Res 16 Yrs ~ i s s e y John (Ruth) Wks Akron Hotel Bell Man H 169 E Lods St Res 5 Yrs Bussey Lester Unemployed H 81 Hampton Ct Butler W J (Bessie) Cotton Products Porter High St H 134 Paul Ct He-6790 Butler Elizabeth Student Central Fresh H 127 N College St B1-7763 Butler Hattie (Widow) H 32 Galtwalt St Res 9 Yrs Butler Ira1 Chauffeur H 345 Diagonal Rd Res 1% Yrs SH-2259 Butler John Unemployed Laborer H 215 Beverly Ct Butler William (Ida) Firestone Rubber Worker H 48 Ridge St Res 21 Yrs Buttram Norman (Sadie) Janitor H 125 Halstead St Res 23 Yrs Butts David H 815 Rhodes Ave Res 15 Yrs Butts Eddie Unemployed Laborer H 75 W North St Butts Elizabeth Unemployed H 200 Furnace St

Butts Ella (Widow) House Work H 651 Edgewood Ave Res 19 Yrs Butta Hezkiah Unemployed H 898 Bellow St Rea 17 Yrs He-0072 Butts Ida Domestic Work H 210 E Crosier Res 20 Yrs Butts Lemon (Emily) Junk Dealer H 815 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Butts Marion Student South Fresh Res 10 Yrs Butts Mollie 124 E Voria St Byera Henry Charles (Minnie) City St Cleaner H 780 Douglas Byrd Edward Wks WPA H 167 Hill St Res 19 Yrs Byrd George (Annabelle) Wks WPA 206% N Howard (Rear) Res 14 Yrs Byrd Harold (Theodosia) Junk Dealer H 418% Iroquois Ave

Caffee Fred (Idella) Wks Firestone Mill Man H 122 Otto St Res 20 Yrs Caffee Inez House Work H 112 Otto St Res 20 Yrs Caffee Lillie Mae Domestic H 18 Lods St Res 5 Yrs Caffee Mable Wks WPA H 1345 Newton Res 21 Yrs Caffee Nathaniel (Martha) Wks WPA H 468 Clover St Res 16 Yrs Fr-8743 Cage Booker (Vivian) Wks WPA H 1346 Honodle Ave Res 20 Yrs Cage James (Geneva) Plaster H 580 Camp St Res 16 Yrs Fr-8596

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Cain Counney Wks Read Beneol Co H 436 S Arlington Res 24 Yrs He3003 Cain Mamie (Widow) Domestic H 158 Hop St Caldwell Anna Commercial Stenographsr H 234 Campbell St Res 9 Yrs Caldwell David (Lillie) Wks WPA Laborer H 234 Campbell St Res 9 Yrs Caldwell Elijah Student South Jr H 234 Campbell St Res 9 Yra Caldwell Noble Wks WPA H 18 Cross St Rea 12 Yra Caldwell Roben (Lillie1 Wks WPA H 35 Stanton Res 10 Yra Calhoun Charles W b WPA H 1199 Seventh Ave Ren 17 Yrs Calhoun George H 701 Echo St Res 12 Yrs Calhoun Georgia Domestic H 630 Hudson Ave He-9602 Calhoun Grace S (Oneda) Wks WPA 630 Hudson Ave He-8602 Calhoun Homell R R Employee H 701 Echo St Res 12 Yra Calhoun Ira J (Minntebelle) Wks Gwdyear Rubber Plant 3 630 Hudson He8602 18 Yrs Calhoun Moses ( ~ a r g a r e t j Wks Rubber Worker H 448 Homestesd,Ave Calhoun Nathaniel (Mary1 Wka Clay Product H 127 E Chestnut St Re. 14 Yrs Calhoun Roben (Cleola) Wks Goodyear Elevator Opr H 630 Hudson Ave Calhoun Robert H 1195 Wellman Ct Res 16 Yra ' Caliman William (Bernice1 Wks WPA H 209 Cuyahoga St Callaway Saul (Lillian) Wks Ohio Barber Shop H 394 Livingston St He-8602 Res 25 Yra Camel Henry Unemployed H 97 Venice Ct Re. 29 Yrs Cameron luetina Wks WPA H 125 N Walnut St

Cameron William Wks WPA (Wid) H 325 Brownleigh Ct Res 18 Yrs Camp Elvin Jr Wks WPA H 16 Ridge St Campbell 0 A (Rose1 Chauffeur H 87 N Valley St He-7354

Campbell Adeline student North Saph H 11 Glenwood Ave Campbell Clarence A Truck Driver H 574 Euciid Ave Rep 12 Yrs He-7688 Campbell Clarence Construction Work H 11 E Glenwood Ave Campbell Fred B Unemployed 11 E ~ lbnwood Ave Campbell Gus (Ruth1 Wks Spang Bakery Service Man H 307 West North St Res.16 Yrs Campbell James (Mary1 Central Garage lanitor H 422 W Bowery St Res 10 Yrs Campbell John H (Neval Wka Firestone Rubber Res 20 Yrs Campbell John (Ledessal Wkn Firestone Porter H 236 E Crosier St Res 14 Yrs Campbell Mary Domestic (Wid1 H 76 W Badges St Res 23 Yrs Campbell Milton Wks Foundry H 765 Euclid Ave Res 13 Yrs Campbsll Orlando Unemployed H 11 E Glenwood Ave Campbell Robert M Student North Jr H 11 E Glenwood Ave Campbell Wesley (Carrie) Unemployed H 682 Bell St Res 11 Yrs Campbell William J Unemployed H 11 E Glenwood Camper Rosie (Wid1 Retired H 186 Federal St Res 24 Yrs Cantrell Marion Wks BbB Steak Station Cuya Falls H 313 Dean St Cantrell Sally (Wid1 H 550-Ardella Ave Canty Henry Wks WPA H 66 W Glenwood Ave Carey John Thomas (Rosalee) Unemployed H 875 Baird St Res 16 Yrs Je-8466 card Ella Lee H 79 E North St Carling Eunice Unemployed H 106 Prospect Res 20 Yrs Carmichel Alex H 722 Edgewwd Ave Rea 22 Yrs Carmichel James H 709 Edgewwd Ave Res 20 Yrs Carmichel Miles H 722 Edgewood Ave Res 21 Yrs Carmichel Woody (Viola1 Wkr Firestone Rubber Worker H 55 N Valley St Res 21 Yrs Carr Hershell (Mary1 H 327 Scott Ave He-4985 Res 23 Yrs

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408 WOOSTER AVE. Freah Vegetables, Fruits Grcxeries, Home Dreamed Meats Prop. LOUIS CHEPLOWITZ Phone JE-0069

Carrington Clarence (Grace) Wks Portage Motor Cb Service Man H 837 Carpenter Carson Carrie Unemployed H 67 Rosalind Ct Carson Finney (Mary) Wks WPA H 678 Bowery Rea 21 Yrs Carson Mildred Student South H 678 Bowery Rea 16 Yrs Carson Ora Neida Jenninga High Fresh H 132 Glenwwd Ave Carson Samuel Rufus (On) WL. Fiestone Janitor H 132 E Glenwood Ave Res 23 Yra Carswell Nathan (Evelyn) WL. Fireslone Rubber Worker H 1264 Curtie St Is2743 Caner Allle H 70 Loda St Res 10 Yrs Carter Arthur Unemployed H 116 Fairview Terrace Carter Charles Minister H 699 Hackett St Ie-4637 Res 9 Yrs Carter Deasie Lee (Wid) H 1291 Laffer Ave Rea 21 Yrs Caner Florence Ccmk H 211 Bluff St Res 30 Yrs Caner Floyd (Emma) Unemployed H 217 Hickory St Res 11 Yrs Carter Francis F Student North H 61 Charles St Carter Freddie R (Johnnie) Wka WPA H 1291 Laffer Ave Rea 21 Yra Carter George H (Willie) Wks Fireatone Rubber Worker H 61 Charlea St Res 20 Yra Carter Georgie Lee H 94 Gregory Ave Carter Guaaie Unemployed H 116 Fairview Terrace Carter Gyde (Willie Mae) Wks Gmdyear Rubber H 1271 Honodie Je-1253 Res 27 Yrs Carter Helen Wks WPA 290 S Main St H 273 Livingston Pi Res 13 Yrs Caner Henry (Eva) Wka WPA H 538 Van Everett Ave Res 22 Yrs Carter lames Unemployed lRes 10 Yrs 116 Fairview Terrace Cader James C Student Akron U H 61 Charles St Carter John (Johnnie Mae) Wks I A Barnett Co Laborer H 11 Gregory St 01-8285 Carter Joseph (Zepha) Laborer H 1G4 Crosier St Res 4 Yrs Carter Prince Wks WPA H 674 Echo Rea 10 Yrs Carrer Russell Eamesi WL. WPA H 70 Lods St Carter Theodore H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Carter Wlliam Unemployed H 16 Ridge St Casey Anderson (Gladys) H 42 E Bowery Res 19 Yrs Caah Fletcher (Lena) Wks Gmdyear Rubber H 140 Kelly Ave Rea 17 Yrs Caah Walter Wks WPA H 371 Washington St Apt 3 Rea 11 Yra Cash Willie Lee Garage Worker H 773 Douglas Rea 15 Yrs Caspsr Clarence (Mary) Cement Finisher H 814H Rhodes Ave Rsa 14 Yrs Casper Ferris Res 14 Yra Castleberry Helen Student South f H 635 Miami Res 15 Yrs Castleberry Lucile Domestic H 835 Miami St Res IS Yrs Castleberry Robert Student South Jr H 835 Miami St Res 2 Yra Cateeg William Unemployed H 200 Furnace St Cater Rosa (Wid) Teacher 243 W Chestnut I d 3 0 6 Re. 20 Yrs Cathey Kidd (Beluah) WL. WPA H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 3 Yrs Cathey Lillie Lucille Student East Freshman H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 3 Yrs Cathy Rmevelt Wks Goodyear Rubber Worker H 1220 Duane Ave le.7442

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Caves Suaan (Wid) H 672 Kipling St Res 17 Yrs Csson Lymons Laborer H 133% E Chestnut Re* 15 Yrs Charon Joseph (Ella) Ponage Hotel Bellman H 468 Lucy St Rss 25 Yrs Chafers Ida (Wid) H 1224 Cunb St Res 12 Yrs Chambers Dennis (Georgia) Laborer H 226 E Miller Ave Res 23 Yra. Chambers Elizabeth Unemployed H 11 E Glenwood Ave Chambers Lloyd (Cleo) Wks WPA H 208 Beverly Ct Res 22 Yrs Chambers Louis (Effie) Wks Mayflower Hotel H 169 Rugby PI Chambers Mack (Bertha) Penaion H 75 W North St Chambers Ophelia Unemployed Rea 18 Yra Chamhen Poaie (Olive) Wks WPA H 797 Rhodsa Avs Chambers Sammie (Jessie) W h WPA H 75 W North St Chambers Thelma Beautidan Mathews 443 Euclid Ape Chambera William H 128 Beverly Ct Chambers Willie Wks WPA H 169 Rugby St ChambUes Eula Central Student H 301 Scott Ave Rsa 8 Yrs ChambUa Charley (Pearl) Wks Firestone Mill Man Res 22 Yrs H 1236 Duane Ave Chamblii Luther (Vater) Wks Firestone Rubber H 1207 Duane Ave Rsa 23 Yrs

Chansy Henry (Victoria) Wks WPA H 523 VanEverett Ave Res 12 Yrs Chaney la Vem Chaney Student East Sr H 523 Van Everett Ave Res 12 Yrs Chansy Henry Student R o b i i w H 523 VanEverett Ase Res 12Yrs chandy Le Dolia Student East Fresh H 523 VanEverett Ave Rea 12 Yrs Chansy Do Relha Student Robinson H 523 VanEveren Ave Rea 12 Yrs Chaney Mary Student Robinson H 523 VanEverett Ass Rea I1 Yra Chansellor Thomas Labor H 8 Cmss St Res 25 Yrs Chapman Alfred (Beatrice) Wks Firestone Rubber H 63 N Valley S4 Chapman Clarence Student Hoare H 322 Campbell I Res 5 Yrs Chapman Ells H 338 Gold St He1768 Chapman Joseph CCC H 127 E Crosier St Rea 5 Yrs Chapman Luther (Natalie) Cook H 301 Scott Ave Rss 25 YR Chapman Margaret Student South Jr H 127 E Crosier St Res 5 Yrs Chapman Matiin Student A h m U Fresh H 127 E Crosier St Rw 5 Yrs

Chapman Odessa Seamstress H 127 E Crosier St Res 5 Yni Chapman Wilbur Unemployed H 107 Kent St Res 10 Yrs Charles William Mack Wks WPA H 303% E North St Chatman Ruth A (Wid) H 76 W Banges St Re? 22 Yra Chestnut Elherl (Margaret) Mayllower Hotel Waiter H 73 N Valley St Chestnut Grover (Anna) Wks Wbe Furniture Co Chipper H 276 Euclid Ave Res 13 Yrs Chestnut Milton H 73 N Valley St Chestnut No- (Ida) Wks County Engineer H 96 N Maple BI-4527 Res 11 Yrs Childera Nathan (Depholia) Wks M y e a r Rubber H 1163 Semnd Ave Res I 4 Yrs Chllda Joseph H 164 E Crosier St Res I1 YR ChiIda lama Wks WPA Schmls H 164 E Crosier St Res 17 Yrs Chlsm Shonie (Mary) Wks Goodrich Rubber H 66 W Glenwood CMsUan Andrew McCellon &nv Home 162.8 W North St 1,8285 CM.tian Carrie Student Nonh Freshman H 103% Aana St CMallan Ella H 354 Chaae Ct Chriatlan Herekiah Unemployed H 356 Brownleigh Ct Rea 5 Yra Christian lnna Domentic H 341 Gold St Christian lames P (pea;]) Minister H 197 Bluff St le.9945 Res 45 Yrs

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Christian John (Adella) Wks YMCA Janitor H 356 Brownleigh Ct l e ~ l l 2 8 Christian Pennsylvania (Naomi) Wka WPA H 59 Elizabeth Pk Christian Royal Stvdont Central H 197 Bluff St 1-9945 Res 20 Yza .

Christopher C W (Bertha) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 728 Fuller St Res 25 Yrs Chriatopher Dupree Student North H 451 E North St Christopher Lameus Wks Walgreen Drug Co 138 Howard H 520 Ardeila Ave Christopher Mary (Wid)'H 642 McKinley Ave 81.2946 Res 11 Yrs Christopher Mattie Student East Jr H 728 Fuller St Christopher Rosie Domestic H 642 McKinley Ave Bl.2946 Res 15 Yra Christopher Woodrow Wka Firestone Janitor H 642 McKinley Ave 01-2946 Rea 11 Yrs Cleto Henry Unemployed H 143 Lods St Rep 14 Ycl

Claridy Louiee Student Forest Hill H 69 ~ h r e v k Dr Claridy William R (Carrie) Unemployed H 69 Shreve Dr RED Box 8 Clark Ann Domestic H 1148 Seventh Ave Res 16 Yre Clark Catherine Laundry H 1148 Seventh Ave Clark Daisy Wks WPA Sering H 219 Campbell St

Clark Dora Domestic H I148 Seventh Ave Res 16 Yrs Clark Eva Student South High Jr H 1136 Sweitrer Ave He.1943 Res 12 Yrs

Clark Fannie Mae Domestic Unemployed H 148 E North St Res 6 Yra Clark George Wks Firestone Mill Man H 573 Easter Ave Res 35 Yrs Clark Henry Student Robinson H 374 Robert St He2845

Clark James Unemployed H 55 E North St Res 17 Yrs Clark Jessie Farmer H 157 Peterson Wright Rd Res 12 Yrs Clark John (Easie) Wks Firestone Rubber H 1207 Moore St Res 16 Yrs

Clark John Wka Loyd Oliver Grant St H 1148 Seventh Ave Res 27 Yra Clark John I (Esther Mae) Wks Firaslone Rubber Worker H 827 Bellows St Res 15 Yrs Clark lulia H 436 South Arlington He.3003 Res 35 Yra Clark Leo Truck Driver H 585 Euclid Ave Rea 17 Yrs Clark Marie Wka NYA H 1136 Sweilrer Ave He.1943 Res 12 Yra Clark North (Elouise) Wks Firestone Garage 1242 McKinley Ave 14 Yra Clark Odessa Unemployed H 374 Robert St He2845 Rea 26 Yrs Clark Oftie (Rebecca) Wka Fireatone Janitor H 1136 Sweilrer He.1943 Rea 12 Yrs

Clark Ozell (Grace) Wks WPA H 19 N Howard St Clark Ralph L Wka Goodyear Janitor H 1245 Hart St Je-4330 Rea 22 Yrs

Clark Sarah Domestic H 52 Elizabeth Park Res 15 Yrs

Clark Thomas J (Alice) Wka WPA H 64 Cuyahoga St Res 16 Yrs Clark William (Georgie) Retired H 1148 Seventh Ave Res 16 Yrs Clark William (Annie) Unemployed H 1148 Seventh Ave Res 15 Yrs Clark Willie Fred Mill Man H 854 Washington Rea 15 Yrs Clanton Clarance (Pearl) Wks WPA H 114 Cross St Res 19 Yrs Clay Ben H I17 Canal St Clay Earl H 645 Mmn Si Res 16 Yrs

Clay Howard (Hester) Wks WPA H 1146 Sweitzar Res 14 Yra Clay Jasper (Betty) Wks Chip Cast Iron Foundry H 1254 Curtis St Res 5 Yra Clay Tom Wks John Napp Foundry Res I4 Yrs Clayton Juanita Student North High Sr H 358 Turner St Clayton Rollin Student North High Jr H 358 Turner St Clayton Russell (Irene) Wks WPA H 358 Turner Res 41 Yrs Clayton Warren CCC Camp H 358 Turner St

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Claytor George (Arinda) Wks WPA H 415 Homestead St Res 11 Yrs Claytor Margaret Student East High Soph H 415 Homestead St Clemsnts Iamee ,Wks State Foundry Patters Shop H 1343 Honodle St Res 22 Yrs Ciemmons Dave (Vera1 Laborer H 244 Euclid Ave Res 17 Yrs Clemmona Sanders (Agnes1 Wks WPA H 353 Chase Ct Res 19 Ym Clemmans Hazel Stenographer H 849 Washington St Rea 20 Yrs Clemmons James Burkehart Brewery Fireman H 949 Washingtoq St Res 20 Yrs

Clemmons Lucille Domestic 131 N Howard St Clewnons Lyman (MatiIda) Watchman Akron Salvage Co H 219 Alexander Ct Res 17 Yrs Clemons Annie H 125 Haisted St Res 29 Yrs Clemona William (Lovie1 Unemployed H 131 N Howard St Res 3 Yrs

Clifford Warren (Mary1 Wks Firertone Rubber Wkr H 772 Miami Ie-3978 Res 15 Yrs Coals Jennie Domestic H 9 Cmss St Res 23 Yrs

Cobb Felix Unemployed H 26 Elizabeth Park Res 19 Yrs Cobb Inez House Work H 768 Garfield St Bl-9695 Rep 17 Yra

Cobb Leta Domestic H 141 Belmont St Rea 22 Yrs Cobb Lillian Stock Girl H 141 Belmont St Rea 22 Yrs

Cobb Mitchell (Allie Marie) Wka WPA Laborer H. 141 Belmont St Res 22 Yra Cobba Gladys Seamstress H 689 ~ c h o Rea 10 Yre

Cobha Mary (Wid) Ulemployed H 175 Hill St Rea 14 Yrs

Coffsey A (Amalia) Wka University Club Waiter H 317 Scolt Ave Res 5 Yrs Cogbrun Dan Plasterer H 115 E Vorie Res 18 Yrs Cohron Alben H 320 Willow Court Res 12 Yrs

Colberl Herman Wks Firestone Rubber H 121 Aetna St Cole Iohn C Contraa Worker H 106 Furnace St Ie-9556 Res 5 Yrs ,

Coleman Jeanne H 97b5 Charles St Fr-2241 Res 20 Yra Coleman Raymond (Otis) ~ k s WPA H 296 Scott Ave Res 20 Yrs Coleman Walter Unemployed H 111 N Case Ave Coles Earnest (Bertha) Wks Market St Barber Shop Porter H 99 Overlook Ct Rea 17 Yrs

Colss Francis H 99 Overlook Ct Coles Jack Wks Firestone Rubber H 389 Euclid 81-2942 Res 14 Yrs

Colea Ioe H McCellon Conv Home 162.8 W North St Ie-8285 Coles Leroy H 99 Overlook Ct Collsy Margaret (Wid1 H 729 Euclid Res 8 Yrs

Collier Howard (Elhell Wks Firestone Rubber Wkr H 1098 Norka Ave Res 15 Yrs Collier Jessie (Alma) W k Mayflower Motor Co H 771 Coventry St Collier Robert (Lucinda) Unemployed H 160 Ira Ave Res 17 Yrs Colliei Wanen (Versie) Wks WPA H 908 Bowery Res 17 Yrs Collins D D Truck Driver H 299 Livingston PI Res 20 Yrr

Collins L M (Piccola) Wks Firestone Rubber H 641 McKinley St Res 17 Yrs

Collins Clarence Wks Keith Palace Theatre Porter H 765 Euclid Ave Res 13 Yrs Collins Ciassie Wks WPA Seamstress H 802 Douglas St Res 13 Yrs Collins Doraey Wlrs Motor Co Service Man H 849 Washington St (Ruby) Collins Edgar H 462 Warner St Res 15 Yrs Collins Edward Student Central High Sr H 479 Grant St Res 16 Yrr Collina Frank Unemployed H 299 Livingston P1 Re. 21 Yrs

Collins ~ e n e r a l (Clifford) Wks Gwdyear Janitor H 479 Grant St Res 16 Yrs .

Collins lames (Eulal Wks WPA H 840 Miami Res 15 Yrs

Collins Maliida Wks Ahon Towel Supply Co Laundry H 299 Livingston PI Rea 21 Yrs Collins Mary Domestic H 479 Grant SI Res 16 Yrs

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Establiehed 1903 MOORE THE TAILOR

Ask about our 10 Pay Plan 289 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio

Collins Nate Musician H 193 Bluff St Res 53 Yra Col l i i Prlce (Juanita) Salesman 765 Euclid Ave Coleman Harry (WilUe) Unemployed H 841 Miami St Res 13 Yra Coleman Van 374 Roberts Unemployed Colman William (Annie) Wks Recreation Parlor H 143 McCoy St He-9029 Res 17 Yrs Colvin Eunice Wks WPA H 115 E Lo& St Colvin Juanita Student Bankers Bus College H 526 Bell St Je-7333 Cdvin Woodie (Levater) Wks Firestone Rubber Wkr H 526 Bell St le.7333 Comos Charles Wks WPA H 291% Berg St Res 10 Yra Connelly Charles H 682 Echo St Res 6 Yrs Connelly Jameaetta Unemployed H 314 W North St He.9792 Connelly John H 487 Warner Res 10 Yrs Connelly Manha H 682 Echo Res 6 Yrs Connelly Theodore Student West High H 682 Echo Ree 6 Yn Canrlers lames D (Ruth N) Mechanic H 1307 Murray Ave Wal-5203 Res 7 Yrs Conyers Mary H 1307 Munay Ave Wal-5203 Res 7 Yra Cwk Anna Wks WPA H 75 W North St Res 17 Yrs Cook Clara Housework H 269 Loda St Res 19 Yrs

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Cook DQuglas Student West High b 329 W North St Cook Durvood Student West High Jr 329 W North St Cook Gloria Student Crosby School H 329 W North St Cook Hazel H 77 N Howard St (Beautician) B1.0183 Cook lames (Ocie Mae) Wks WPA H 145 N Maple St Cook Lloyd Mechanic H 193 Perkins Je-0679 Cook Nellie Wks WPA H 329 W North St Cook Mae Lou Student West High Fresh H 329 W North St Cook Samuel Unemployed H 329 W North St Rea 19 Yrs Cook Tom Chef H 875 M i 01-0615 Rea 20 Yrs Cook Will WPA H 123 Borderhaley Ct Res 10 Yra Cooksey Hiriam (Ivy) Wks Firestone Rubber H 234 E Crosier Sl Res 12 Yrs Cooksey Lanora Housekeeper H 115 N Summit St Res 12 Yre Cooper Beatrice Wks WPA H 291 N Howard St Cooper Ben (Ruby) Unemployed H 291 N Howard SI Res 24 Yrs Cooper Fred (Louise) Unemployed H 169 Hickory St Cooper Harriet Student Garfield High Soph H 1044 Grant St Res 15 Yzs Cmper Jamea (Anna) Unemployed H 1044 Grant St Res 23 Yrs Cooper Jennie Lee Maid H 609 Camp St Res 6 Yra Cooper Lena Retired on Pension H 217 Hickory St Res 10 Yrs Cooper Mamie Student Garlield High Jr H 1044 Grant St Res 18 Yre Cmpir Pat (Freddie) Wks Goodrich Rubber Worker H 267 Steiner Ave Res 16 Yrs Cwper Patrick Student Garfield High Ir H LO44 Grsnl St Res 17 Yrs Coker Ida H 223 E North St Coker Leo (Hortense) Wks WPA H 179 Federal St

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Coker Marie Student Central High Soph H 223 E North St Copeland Dewey (Willanna) Painter H 26 Fair St Res 14 ZIra Copeland Dewey Ir Student Howard Trade H 26 Fair St Rea IS Yra Copeland Emma Seamstress H 633 Edgewood Res 13 Yrs Copeland W e H 26 Fair St Rea 15 Yra Copland Julia H 929 Rhodes Ave Res 12 Yrs Cappinger Jack W h Thorpe C o n s t ~ ~ l i ~ n Ca Contrador H 145 N Maple St Corlett George Retired Old Age Pension H 128 Spring St

Corn Milton (Jennie) Retired on Pension H 411 Homestead St Corn Freddie Mae Student East High Ir H 490 Lucy St Corn Howard Student Enat High Soph H 490 Lucy St Corn Huston Student East High Fresh H 490 Lucy St Corn I WLs Goodyear lanitor H 490 Lucy St Cornelius William Unemployed H 436 Homestead St Rea 6 Yrs Cornell George H 2 Federal St Rwm No 30 B10428 Cosby Lucille (Wid) Wks WPA H 1207 Mwre Res 12 Yrs Cotlman E Virgil (Dorothy) Steno 1289 Honodle Fr.8265 Res 15 Yrs

Cottonmill Dorothy Student Sobth High Jr H 545 W Bowery Rea I6 Yrs Cottonmill John (Carrie) Unemployed H 545 W Bowery Res 22 Yrs '

Couch lames (Helen) W h WPA H 18 Ridge St BI-4538 Res 12 Yra Courtney John (Lainid Wks Penn R R H 360 Iroquoi. Ave Res 10 Yrs

Cowan. Mac (Ollie) Wks WPA H 1263 S Ma:n Rea 21 Yra Cowam Ollie B Unemployed H 318 No Howard St Res 22 Yrs Cowans Thomas (Lillian) Unemployed H 810 S High St Cox Booker (Bessie) WLs WPA H 955 Douglas St Res 14 Yrs Cox Florabelle Domestic H 78 R o ~ l i i d Are Cox George (Nora) Unemployed H 232 James St Res I0 Yra Cox Magnolia Student North High Jr H 78 Rosalind Ct Crabbe Fletcher (Elvesta) Unemployed H 418 Livingston St 81.5689 Res 5 Yrs

Crable Harry W h Jewish Center Janitor H 1203 Duane St Craig Arthur James W h Goodyear Rubber H 367 Robert St Res 15 Yrs

Crandell Samuel (Lydia) Automobile Mwhanic H 431 Washington St Res I4 Yrs Crawfoid F C H 219 Nieman St Crawford Arthur (Lillian) W h WPA Musician H 740 Euclid Fc0783 Res 15 Yrs Crawford Eddie Wka City Garbage Collector H 60 Rosalind Ct Crawford Eli (Katie) W h City Disposal Plant Night Wakhman H 60 Rosalind Ct Crawford George (Anna) Wka WPA H 354 Broamleigh Ct Rea 11 Yrs Crawford Howard (Lillian W) W h WPA H 633 VanEverett Are He.5902 Res 16 Yrs

Crawford Margurite Recreational Leader H 439 Cuyahoga St. I 4 6 6 3 Ren 15 Yrs Crawford Ruth Unemployed H 60 Rosalind Ct Crawford Sarah Domestic H 60 Rosalind Ct Crawford Thomas (Rosa) Unemployed H 362 Bmwnleigh Ct Res 20 Yro

Crawlord Vivian Unemployed H 439 Cuyahoga St 14663 Res I5 Yrs Crawford Waiter Unemployed H 98 N Howard St Rea 20 YR Crawford William (Julia) Wke Municipal Building lanitor H 260 Cuyahoga St Ren 21 YIP Crawley lorenzo Student Central High H 287 Scott Ave Res 19 Yrs Creighton James Student North High H 99 Glenwwd Ave 81.8962 Creswell Alfrene Entertainer H 94 E Varis Res 20 Yrs Creswell Florence Waitress Entertainer H 94 E Vorh Res 20 Yrs

Creswell Ladybell (Wid) Domestic H 126 E Voris St Res 20 Yrs

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GOLDEN GATE WINE STORE HiCrade Sweet and Dry California Wines

38 N . Howard St . Akron, Ohio

Crews Rudolph Student West High Jr H 77 Wmda St Crocker James (Hsltie) Wka WPA H 180 E North St Res 14 Yra Croaby Aiec Wka Penn R R H 650 Hackett Ros 10 Yrs Cmwley William Unemployed H 105 Venke Ct Rea 55 Yrs Crumpton CCC Unemployed H 110 N Main Cruse Waymon (Beatrice) Wks W A H 114 N Summit St Res 12 Yra Cudjo Susan Domestic H 223 E North St Culver Alex (Anna) Janitor H 301 Berry Ave Res 20 Yrs Culver Eddie Jr (Rosa) Wks Akron Scrap Iron Sheannan H 811 Rhodes Ave Rea 16 Yrs Culser Helton Unemployed H 401 Livingston St Res 15 Yrs Culver lulia (Wid) H 401 Livingston St Res 15 Yrs Culvsr Reese (Elnola) Wks WPA H 911 Rhodes Ave Rea 16 Yrs

Culver Walter (Marie) Wks Fireatone Janitor H 401 Livingston St Rer 15 Yrs C u m i n s Joe W (Carrie) Wka Akron Salvage H 95 Kent Place Ree 3 Yrs Cwnmina Luther (Catherine) Wks WPA H 126 E North St Rea 17 Yn Curhie Ethel Mae H 148 N Walnut Curbie Henry H 148 N Walnut St Cwhie Henry Jr H 148 N Walnut St Curbie Mary H 149 N Walnut St Curling Elizabeth Ann Student West High Junior H 292 Hickory St Curry Howard (Eula Mae) Wks Firestone Rubber H 402 Fuller Rea 18 Yrs Cuny Minnie Domestic H 1195 Willman Ct Res 18 Yra Curry Nathan H 2 Federal St Rwm 32 Bl.0428 Curry Samuel Wke PWA H 490 Grant St Res 17 Yrs Curry William A H 691 Edqewood Ave 01.2437 Res 25 Yrs Curry Willie Wks Atlantic Foundry Laborer H 435 Pine St

Cushenberry Tom H 42 N Howard St Fr.6528

D Dallas Henry Truck Driver H 64 Lads St Dancy Henry WPA H 133 N Walnut St Rer 2 Yrs Dandridge Cora Viola Unemployed H 367 Cleveland St Res 40 Yrs Dandridqe Garfield Janitor H 633 Edgewmd Ave Res 57 Yrs Dandridge John R (Carrie) Wks Post Office Custodian H 1111 Collinwwd Ave Res 24 Yrs Daniel Collie (Lucille) Truck Driver Chauffeur H 481% Cuyahoga Rea 24 Yrs Daniel Robert (Mary) Wks City Garage H 365 Washington St Rea 12 Yra Daniels Doranda Unemployed H 365 Livingston St Res 19 Yrs Daniels Ernest (Daisy) Wks Mayflower Hotel Elevator Opr H 296 Euclid Ave Rea 24 Yrs Daniels Foster (Sarah) Wka WPA H 395 Livingaton St Res 23 Yra Daniels lesoe Wke Ohio Edison Porter H 193 Perkins JeQ679 Daniels lohn (Ruth) Wke WPA H 128 E Chestnut St Rea 5 Yrs Daniels June Wks W A Seamstress H 113 E North St Res 17 Yra Daniels Kathryn Unemployed H 439 Cuyahqa St He6863

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.Daniels Mose (Lee) Unemployed H 7 Charles St ~ a n i e l s Ned (Eugenia) Laborer Unemployed H 277 TwaMacks Dr Re. 17 Yrs Daniels Thorn;; (Lora) Wks Semler's Tavern Porter H 699 Hackett St Je-4837 Darneli Sam (Bessie) Wks WPA H 1115 Mitchell Ct Res 11 Yrs Darling William (Mary) Unemployed H 58% W Glenwood Ave Davis Aaguetus (Lillie) Wks WPA H 35 W Glenwood Ave Davis Alex (Louise) Opr Davis Printing Co H 215 Bluff St Res 26 Yrs

Davis Allen H 2 Federal St Room No 34 01.0429 Davis Alvin (Leola) Wks Franklin Bro Construction H 67 E Glenwood Ave Apt No 15

Davis Anna Unemployed H 1329 S:xth St Res 11 Yra Davis Aura H 215 Bluff St Res 21 Yrs Davis Charles Wks PWA H 74 Rosalind Ct Davis Charles (Ruby) Wkr WPA H 63 N Valley St Re. 22 Yrs Davis Charles Wka Fireslone Rubber H 744 Edgewood Res 23 Yrs Davis Charman (Lucy) Wks PWA H 1386 Honodle Ave

Davis Clarence Wks Silver Lake Ctry Club Cook H 18 Ridge St 01.4538 Davis Edward (Carola) Unemployed H 22 Ridge St Res 15 'Yrs Davis Emma Unemployed H 112 W North St Davis Etta H 641 Edgewood Davis Eugene H 7 E Lods St

' Davia Frances (Wid) Res 14 Yrs Davis George Wks Wiw Foundry H 168 E North St Res 22 Yr8

Davis Henry (Anna) Wks Firestone Rubber H 326 Berg St 81-5249 Res I4 Yr. Davis Henry (Catherine) Cement Finisher H 322 Hickory St Res 11 Yrs Davis James (Clara) Wks WPA H 7 E lods St Re. 15 Yrs Davis James (Rosa) Wka WPA Plasterer H 113 Mustill St He-1737 Re. 23 Yrs Davis lasper (Wester) Chauffeur H 86 Nickle St Je-5526 Res 27 Yra Davis John (Mary) Wks City Garbage Dept H 1329 Sixth eve Rea 11 Yrs Davis Lawrence WksWPA'H 587 Camp St Res 22 Yrs Davis Lemmer Domestic H 168 E North St Res 22-Yrs Davis Leo H 215 Bluff St Davis Levi (Pearl) Unemployed H 479 Bishop St Res 19 Yrs Davis Lillie Belle Domestic H 236 E Miller Ave Res 15 Yrs Davis Larine H 750 Euclid Ave 81-5508 Res 6 Yrs Davis Malcom (Lillie Belle) Wks Fireatone Rubber H 1145 Andrue Res 10 Yrs Davis Na'haniel (Louisiana) Laborer H 274 TwoMacks Dr Res 17 Yrs

Davis orm man Student Jennings High Freshman H 74 Rosalind Ct Davis Odessa H 74 Rosalind Ct Davis Preston Unemployed H 1329 Sixth Ave Ren I1 Yrs Davis Robert Unemployed H 732 Rhodea Ave Res 14 Yrs Davis Sadie Student Miller School H 1145 Andrus St Res 10 Yrs Davis Sadie Wks PWA Adult Teacher H 348 Chase Ct Res 39 Yrs Davis Charles Samuel Wks WPA H 74 'Rosalind CI Res 13 Yrr Davis Susie Wks Private Family Cmk H 7 Charles St Davis Virginia Wka Williams Beauty Salon H 86 Nickle St Ie-5526 Ree 26 Yra

. Davis Walter 122% N. Broadway Res 20 Yrs Davis William (FannieMae) Wks WPA 883 Road St Res 13 Yrs Davis Willie Lee H 112 W North St Davison Andrew Musician H 356 Campbell St Rea 17 Yrs Dsvidson lalan Dennis Unemployed H 95 Steinex Ave Rep 8 Yra

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BE3934 J. A. SmEGER WOOSTER AUTO SERVICE

Complete ilfofor Analyzing Cor. Wooster and Raymond Akron, Ohio

Davison Edward Laborer H 356 Campbell St Res 17 Yrs Davidson EaeWel Unemployed H 315 Hickory St Davison George (Henrietta) Mortar Maker 6 Hod Carrier H 240Yz Furnace St Davison Guy Contractor 240% Fumace St D a v h n Ludlle Domestic H 2401/i Fumace St Davison Nora (Wid) Domestic 356 Campbell St Rea 17 Yrs Davidson Herekiah (Rosa Elizabeth) Sewer Pipo Wkr H 1250 Honodle Rea 8 Yrs Davldaon Islan D (Obbimissia) Wks WPA H 95 Steiner Ave Rea I8 Yrs Davidson Levell (Ella) WLs Robinson Clay Pro Co H 1349 Newton Res 4 Yrs Davidaon Lee Willie WLs WPA H 112 W North St Res 10 Yrs Dawson Filmore (Bessie) Contractor Hod Carrier H 406 Fuller St Res 3 Yra Dawson Kate (Widow) Wks WPA Seamstress H 494 Wooster Ave Res 21 Yrs Dawson Katbsleen Housekeeper H 125 N Walnut St Res 18 Yrs Dawson Murdies Domestic H 438 W Bangss ROP 2 MO Day Addie H 360 Hanley Ct Day Dan (Mattie Lee) WLs WPA H 198 Furnace St Res 21 Yrs Day Elizabeth House Wk H 278 Silver St Res 12 Yrs Day Hattie House Wife H 133 Hop St Re. 26 Yra Day Louis WLs Fireatone Rubber H 360 Hanley Ct Day Louis (Marie) Utility Service H 295 Hickory Fr.9335 Rea 27 Yrs Day Mary Restaurant Prop H 291 Hickory St Res 11 Yrs Day Matthew (Sadie) Unemployed H 835 Miami St Rea 20 Yrs Day Robert (Fannie) H 754 Coventry St Fr-5795 Rss 15 Yrs Day Vida H 360 Hanley Ct Debowe Jolumie (Aubrey) Wlrs Portage Club Waiter H 1200 Wellmen Ct Res 4 Yrs Decatur Albert Student Abon U Soph H 227 James St Decatur Chleyon Student Central Fresh H 227 James St Decatur Wanda Student Central Fresh H 227 James St Decatur William Wks Anthony Wayne Hotel H 227 James St Decatur William (Virginia) H 227 James St Deere Zenola Ruth W h WPA H 740 R o m e Ave Res 13 Yrs Delaney Edith W h WPA Teacher H 353 Brownleigh Ct Res 26 Yrs Delaney Eva Unemployed H 244 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Demery Willie Wks Firestone Janitor H 576 Kipling St Res 10 Yrs Demmons William Unemployed H 831 Rhodea Ave Res 21 Yrs Demmona William H 849 Rhoder Ave Res 12 Yra Dembolia John Unemployed H 42 N Howard St Fr6528 Denis Johnnie B W b Dept Public Charities Cwe Lnvestigators H 105 Charles St Rea 21 Yrs Denaon Clarence (Juanita) Unemployed H 273 Eaatland Ave Rea 10 Yrs Denson Tillman Uka WPA H 1221 Princeton St Rea 16 Yrs DeShanior Herbert Wks Firestone Rubber H 834 Miami Diamond Bertha Wks WPA H 93 E Thornton Res 11 Yrs Dillihay Edward (Ellen) H 133% E Chestnut St Res 20 Yra

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D i n i President (Madge) Wka Sewer Dept City Employee H 1337 Honodle Ave Dinwiddie Earneel (Rosa) WLa Firestone Rubber H 360 Brownleigh 1-3656 Rea !9 YIP Dinwiddie Oaar Unemployed H 360 Bmwnleigh Re. 8 Yrs 1-3656 Dir Ellia (Ella) Wks Univer8.I Motor Service Man H 428 Kllne Ave Res 22 Yrs Dir Herbert (Thelma) W h 1st Central Tower Porter H 309 W North St Rea 20 Yrs Dix Mallhey (Gwie ) Wka Garage Dept City Employee H 345 Eastland Ave Res 3 Yrs Dir Quilney (Katie) Wka Fireatone Rubber H 1077 Raymond St Res 18 Yrs Diron Alvin Shoe Shine Parlor H 710 Edgewood Ave 81-0992 Dirson Ashfer (Albenha) H 741 St Clair St Res I1 Yra D i n Benjamin (Martha) Wks Firestone Rubber H 1256 Ediaon Rea 10 Yrs Dixaon Benjamin Jr W h Furniture Store H 1256 Edison St Res 10 Yrs Dison Blanche Domestic 557 Rhoden Ave H 418 Livingaton St 81.5688 Res I8 Yrr LXxson Fred W h Firestone Rubber Worker H 1077 Raymond St Res 20 Yrs

h? George Wka Holub Furniture Co H 1256.Ediin Rea 10 Yra Dison Leo Wka Firestone Rubber H 717 Euclld Av? He-1229 Res 10 Yrs Diraon Lionel Studenl North Soph H 385 Twner St Diraon Robert Wka WPA H 229 James St Doe Corine Domestic H 358 Hanley Ct Bl-4430 Res 14 Yrs Dolphin lauia (Cleo1 Wka'Fire~tone Rubber H 131 N Howard St Dominlck Benjamin (Matiel Gmdyear Janitor H 435 -Windsor St Res 20 Yrb

Dominick Winifred M Student Central Soph H 435 Endicott Donald Alex (Nellie) Zanol Products Co Salesman H 820 Bellows St Darman William (Anna) Wka WPA H 775 S High St Rea 19 Yrs - Doraay Son Wka WPA H 154 E Chestnut St Res 23 Yrr Dorsey Cleveland H 42 N Howard St Fr6528 Dorsey Mary H 449 Euclid Ave Maid Mayflower Hotel Dottin James W h Gaodyear Janitor H 373 Fuller St Res 21 Yrs Dougla. Andrew H 77 N Howard St BI-0183 Douglas Jsmea Brick M a n H 252 Berry SI Res 11 YIB Douglas Carey Mae (Wid) House Wk H 683 Douglas St Res 16 Yrs Douglas Ruth leverne H 367 Cleveland St Res 32 Yra Douglas Robert Wka City Club H 327 Scott Avs He4885 Douhard Herman (Minnie) W b Central Garage Res 12 Yra D o u h d Jasepbine Wka WPA Cement Finisher H 436 Homestsad St Res 16 Yra Dove Ernestine Faith Domestic H 206 Kelley Ave 01.7420 Dove Evnice (Mary) Opr Rec Parlor 111 N Cane Ave H 111 N Case Ave Re. 16 Yxe Dove Harvey City Employee H 208 Kelley Ave 01-7420 ,

Dove Joseph (Lucy1 Wke Goodyear Janitor H 206 Kelley Ave 81.7420 Res I7 Yrs Dove Ludlle H 356 Hanley Ct Dove Paul Wka WPA H 1385 Han St Res 16 Yrs Dove Ray H 206 Kelley Ave Bld420 Dove Ruby Domestic H 206 Kelley Ave B1.7420 Dove Todd ~nernployed H 113 N Case Ave Dove Virginia Student East Soph H 206 Kelley Ave 01.7420 Dowe James (Josephine) Unemployed H 67 Glenwood Apt 10 Do- Harold Unemployed 775 High St Do- Richard (Carrie) Wka Akron Salvage H 159 Anton Ct Res 20 Yrs Downs Sarah Domestic H 1146 Sweitzer Av? Res 12 Yrs Dowlhard Allce Unemployed H 125 Belmont SI Dowlhard Clarence Wks Goodyear Elevator Opr H 130 Belmont St He.0790 Rea I8 YIB

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Groceries, Vegetables, Dairy Products, Delicatessen

Free Delivery 441 WOOSTER AVE. Phone BM994

Doyle Mabel Unemployed H 320 Scott Ave le-7971 Dozier Grethel Maid H 293 Scott Ave Res 22 Yrs Dozier Grady (Marion) W h Mayflower Hotel H 293 Scott Ave Dozier Hattie (Wid) Domestic H 293 Smtl Ave Res 22 Yrs Daier Vema Mae Student Central High H 293 Scott Ave Res 16 Yrs Dozier Warren Wks Shell Gas Station W Market St Car Washer H 233 Silver St

Drain Sonny H 2 Federal St Room 18 B1.0429 Draines Decalur (Annie Lee) Wks WPA 221 lames St Res I1 Yrs Draines Thomas W h Wagon Wheel Cale Porter H 221 lames St Res I1 Yrs Drains Ivory Lee Private Family H 229 lames St Rea 12 Yrs Drakes R D (lane) Carpenter H 546 Washington Res 23 Yrr Drakes Olis Wks Owl Cigar Store Ianilor H 1046 Grant St Res 12 Yrs Draper Carrie Maid H 135 Lods St Rea 20 Yrs Drew lohn Wks Anthony Wayne Hotel H 251 Euclid Ave Rer I4 YIO Driskill Anniebelle Domestic H 138 Belmont St Driskill Catheline Domestic H 311 Dean St Driskill Earl Student North High Fresh H 130 Belmont St He4709 DriPLill Grady Wka NYA H 130 Belmont St He0709 Rea 17 Yrs Drisldll lohn (Christians) Unemployed H 130 Belmont St He-0709 Res 17 Yrs Driskill Theodore Student North Fcesh H 130 Belmont St He-0709 Res 16 Yra Drummcnd George Allen (Blanche) Chauffeur H 436 W Bartges St Res 3 Yra Duboi Harvey (Sarah) W h WPA H 275 Lods St Res 16 Yrs Dubois Emanuel (Thelma) Wks WPA H 250 E Lob St Res 24 Yrs Duckworth Florence Seamstress H 809 Martin PI Dudley Ulysses (Carrie) Laborer H 974 Bellows St Res 20 Yrs Duff Frank Wka Rubber W o r h H 265 Bluff St Res 16 Yrs Dugan Minnie Unemployed 194th Furnace St Dumar Manly W h Hotel Mayflower Res 10 Yrs Dunagan Eural K Radio Technician H 735 Raymond St Fr-1572 Res 22 Yrs Dunagan Thomas Opr Fillin* Station H 834 Rhodw Ave Fr-1575 Res 22 Yrs Dunbar Robert Dentist Mechanical H 334 Silver St Fr.4434 Res 17 Yre Dunbar George H Dentist H 22% N Howard St Dunbar lohn W IMrs I W) Dentist H 605 Euclid Ave le.7054 Res I7 Yrs Dunbar Robert (Birdie) Dentist H 334 Silver St Fr.4434 Res 17 Yrs Duncan Clarence Wks B60 RR H 172 Blull St Res 3 Yrs Duncan Emma H 687 Edgewood Ave Duncan Fred Operate Cleaning Pressing Shop Edgewwd Duncan Leila Unemployed H 1203 Monroe St Res H Yr Duncan Queene H 441 Pine St Dunhh Dudley (Hattie) W h WPA H 673 R Road SI Res 13 YIB Dunn Carl H 2 Federal St Room 22 81.0429 Dunn Irene Student McBride H 268 Twomacks Dr Res 14 Yrs Dunn McKinley (Missouri) Wks WPA H 268 Twomacks h Res 16 Yra Dunn Jennie Domestic H 268 Twomacks Dr Ren 15 Yra

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Dunson Carlton CCC H 1276 Marcy St Res 18 YIS Dunson Clifford (Frederica) Wks City Watel Wks H 580 Baird St 01-1469 Res 15 Yrs Dunson Clifford (Annie) Wks WPA H 1278 Marcy St Res 18 Yrs Dunson Grady Chauffeur H 720 Euclid Ave Ren 12 Yrs Dunaon Henry (Mary) Unemployed 268 Lods St Res 16 Yzs Dunaon Matt (Elizabeth) Unemployed H 400 Homestead Aye Res 15 Y r s Dunson Wilson Wks Wise Foundry H 268 Lods St Res 16 Yrs Dupree Clara Seamstress H 479 Warner St Res 17 Yrs Dupree Ida H 701 Echo St Res 12 Yra Durett loseph (Cotdie) Wks Carmichel Canst H 198 Abel Res 25 Yrs Durham Curley Unemployed H 273 Lods Ct Res 14 Yrs Duval Alfred (Maud) Unemployed H 301 N Howard SL Duval Alfred Ir Student H 391 Howard St

Dykes Arthur Lee (Daisy) Minister H 861 Baird St Res 22 Yra Dykes Lawyer (Hattie) Wks Akron Scrap Iron H 631 Kipling St Res 3 Yrs Dykes Willie (Mae) Wks WPA H 861 Baird St Res 22 Yrs 01.5391

E Eaves Floyd (Mariah) Wks WPA H 577 Miami St Res 20 Yrs Eaves John Wks Firestone H 577 Miami St Re. 16 Yrs Eaves Kenneth L Shoe Shine Parlor H 577 Miami St Res 16 Yrs Eagle I (Mary1 Wks Goodyear H 310 Turner St Res 12 Yrs Je-6565 Eagle Dillie H 148 N Walnut St

Eaaley Arthur Unemployed H 298 N Howard St Res 11 Yrs Easley Carrie Unemployed H 298 N Howard St Res 11 Yrs Easley.Frances Unemployed H 189 Lods St Res 11 Yrs Easley Harriett Domestic H 583 Kipling St Res 20 Yrs

- Easley Horace (Addie) Wks Ekua Bag Co H 356 Douglas St Res 12 Yrs Eaaley James Wks WPA H 298 N Howard St Res 11 Yrs &ley Lillian Student Garfield High Soph 583 Kipling St Res 16 Yrs Easley Maggie Student Garfield High Fresh 583 Kipling St Res 15 Yra

Easley Samuel C (Annie1 Atty At Law H 583 Kipling St Res 20 Yrs Easton Oscar Unemployed H 121 Broadway Easton William (Bertha1 Wks Firestone H 845 Douglas St Res 12 Yra Eaton Edith Student Central High Soph H 320 Smtt Ave Res 14 Yrs Je.7971 Eberhold J (Jessie) Wks WPA H 602 Rhodes Ave Res 10 YZP Echols Caroline Unemployed H 496 Clover St Res 13 Yrs Edgar Lee (Minnie) W k s WPA H 1250 Edison Res 19 Yrs Edison James (Anna) Wks WPA H 50 Stuber St Rcs 10 Yrs Edison Walter Student North High Fresh H 50 Stuber St Res 10 Yra Edwards Ambrozine Student Banker's Bus College H 378 Grant St Res 5 Yrs Edwards Call Wks Domestic H 261!'1 Mitchell Ct Edwards Cora Student H 376 Grant St Re. 5 Yrs (Central High) Edwards Dora Wks Domestic H 799 Rhodes Ave Res 12 Yrs Edwards Fannie Wka WPA H 378 Grant St Res 16 Yrs Edwards Fred Porter H 789 Rhodes Res 12 Yrs Edwarda James Unemployed H 8 Mann Ct Edwards James Mechanic H 1213 Moore St Res 7 Yrs Edwards Jim Unemployed H 55 McCoy St Rea 15 Yrs Edwards Richard (Estella) Wks Firestone H 102 Gregory St Res 7 Yrs

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LAKE ERIE FISH MARKET We sell Fresh Fish at a reasonable price

All fish cleaned 434 Wooster Ave. Free Delivery Phone HE4511

Edwards Smmt (loeephine) W b Acme Bakery H 160 E Lods St Rea 20 YIS Edwards Waymond W b Peoples Drug Barborton H 799 Rhodes Ave Edwards William (Mssouril Wks JP Loomia H 385 Gotham Ct Res 15 Yrs Edwards William Wks General Tire H 761 Carlysle St re-2577 Edwards Willie (Rebecca) Wka Firestme H 1251 Chippewa St Res 20 Yrs Elder George Unemployed H 241 Bluff St Re8 18 Yrs Elder lames Unemployed H 241 Bluff St Reo 18 Yrs Elder Lucy Wks Domestic 241 Bluff St Res 18 Yrs Eldridge lames (Mary) W b WPA H 236 Lods St Ren 40 Yrs Ellis Allier Unemployed H 839 Rhodea Ave Res 10 Yra Fr-4285 Ellis lames Unemployed H 582 Euclid Ave Rea 25 Yre Ellison Ludus (Mary) W b General Tire H 622 Kipling St Rcs 15 Yr. Elton Cicero (Willie) Laborer H 620 S High St Re. I5 Yrr Elton Thomas (Mary) Laborer H 620 S High St Res 15 Yrs Elton Willie Student SouUl High Jr 620 S High St Res 15 Yrs Epps John Laborer H 76 W Bartges St Res 25 Yre Eppa John (Cornelia) Wks Gmdyear H 1242 McKinley Ave Res 20 Yrs Eppa Iohn lr Unemployed H 1242 McKinley Ave Epps Katherine Student East High Sr H 1242 McKinley Ave Eppa Martin (Elizabeth) H 115 Gregory Ave Res 32 Yrs Eppa William Student Robinson H 1242 McKinley Ave Esterling lames (Reva) Wks Burt Mlg Co H 188 Steiner Ave Res 24 Yrs Estes Turner Student Central High S p h H 312 Berg St Res 18 Yrs BI-8079 Evans 0 D Retired an Penaion 128 Spring St Evans Birda Beautician H 837 Douglaa St Rea 14 Yrs Fr-4719 Evans Eli W b Elks Club H 294 Flowers Ct Evans Ernest (Anna) Chauffeur H 217 E Center St Rea 10 Yrs 81.7481 Evans George Student Central High Sr H 217 E Center St Res 10 Yrs Evans Geraldine Student Central High Fresh H 39 College St le-1422 Res 8 Yra Evans Huston Unemployed H 11 E Lods St Evans lack (Lena) Retired H 450 Robert St Res 19 Yrs Evans lames Student Central High Sr H 217 E Center St B1.7481 Res 10 Yrs Evans lames (Martha) Undertaker H 39 S College St Res 22 Yzs Je.1422 Evans Opie Sound Teehniaan H 138 Halatead St

EVANS PRINTING COMPANY q u d i t y - service - economy

OPIE EVANS 138 Halstead St. Akron, Ohio

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Ervhine Helen Waitress Garden City Cafe 425 Hickory St Rea 11 Y n Ewing Bessie Wks Laundry H 114 Glenwwd Ave Rea 22 Yrs Exell Amy Unemployed H 182 E Crosier St Rea 2% Yrs

F Fambrough Lillie Domestic H737M Coburn St Re. 21 Yrs' Fam George (Mary) WLs Wise Foundry H 285 Miami St Rea 13 Yrs Faun lohnnie Wks WPA H 585 Miami St Res 13 Yrs Faun Peter Wks WPA H 585 Miami St Res 3 Yrs Faun Rosa Student South High Jr H 585 Miami St Res 13 Yrs Fanning Bill Mortician Asst H 236% James St Res 19 Yrs Fanning Virdelle Domestic H 232 James St Res 10 Yrs Fannings Ben Wks WPA 23641 lames St Res 17 Yrs Farley Annie Unemployed H 113 Case Ave Res 19 Yrs Farley James Unemployed H 67 Glenwood Apt 14 Res 22 Yrs Farley Marie H 142 E Chestnut St Res 17 Yre Farley Otis Unemployed H 113 Case Ave Rea 17 Yra Farley Rosa Wks WPA H 142 E Chestnut St Res 16 Yra Fanner Chaa (Edna) Wks WPA H 657 LaFolletle St Farmer Chas 11 Wks Pirestone H 591 Baird St Res 18 Yrs He.1016 Farrow Mary Domestic H 513 Clover St Res 4 Yrs Farrow Edward (Sadie) Domestic H 488 Wooster Ave Res 18 Yrs Fason Alphonzo Student Jennings High Fresh H 61 Glenwwd Ave (W) Fason Bernie! Student H 61 W Glenwood Ave Fason Levernon Wka Chrysler Plymouth Palter H 61 W Glenwwd Avs , Fason Walter (Connie) Janitor YMCA H 61 W Glenwood Ave Fears Freeman ~ n e m p l o ~ e d ' H 132 E Chestnut St Res 30 Yrs Feaster Ervin (Florinel Wke WPA H 126 Halatead St Res 17 Yrs Fr.7757 Feaster Samuel (MatiIda) Wks WPA H 126 Halstead Res 16 Yra Fr.7757 Felton Carlesia Student West High Soph H 302 Silver St Felton Chas (Sadie) Mailcartier H 1101 Norka 1 R'es 19 Yra Bl-5888 Felton Dinard Student H 302 Silver Felton Hattie H 192 E Lods St Rer 11 Yrs Felton Hattie Student H 102 E Lods St Fench Prince (Roberta) Wka Firestone H 373 Livingaton St Res 13 Yrs Fenney Anna H 767 Raymond St Res 17 Yrs 1-5453 Ferbush Norman Musician H 124 N Howard St F e r w o n Chrislman (Daisy) Mail H 623 Chitlenden St Res 23 Yrs Fer-n Linlu (Isabell) Musician H 160 Ira Ave Res 26 Yrs Fersugon Marie Student H 233 Cuyahoga St Ferguson Mary Student H 233 Cuyahoga St Ferguson Thomas Wks Fireslone H 233 Cuyahoga St Res 20 Yra Ferguson Thomas 1;Student H 233 Cuyahoga St IlR) Fields David (Lucille) Unemployed H 147 E Spring St Ree 22 Yrs Fields Hanson (Ethel1 Wks Wise Furnace H 269 James St Res 17 Yrs Fields Harry (Katherine) 487 Warner St Res 25 Yrs Fields James Unemployed H 243% N Howard St Fields Patsy (Wid) H 698 Edgewwd Ave Res 16 Yrs Felds Rohen (Georgia) Headwaiter ACC H 437 Grant St Res 5 Yrs Fields Timothy (Amanda) Unemployed H 234% N Howard St Res 11 Yrs Yikeea Charles Wks Firestone H 640 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yra

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G R E A T L A K E S R E C O R D I N G Amplifiers built to order. Recording transcriptions.

Rented and Sold 138 Halstead St. OPIE EVANS, Prop. BL-3698

Filey Mary Maid H 124 N Howard St Finley Ernest WPA H 436 Livingston St Res 20 Yrs Finley Thomas H 736 Edgewood Ave Res 35 Yrs He-1362 Finney Cornelia H 42 N Howard Fr-6526 Finney Ernistene Student West High Sr H 330 Cedar St Res 18 Yra Finney Estoria Unemployed H 330 W Cedar St Rea 16 Yrs Finney Edna Student North High Fresh H 264 E Lods St Finney Henrstta Unemployed H 330 W Cedar St Ree 18 Yrs Finney Howard Student West Hiqh Sr H 330 W Cedar St Rea 16 Yrs Finney John (Mattie) Molder H 330 W Cedar St Res 16 Yrs Finney Sanford (Edna) Unemployed H 264 E Lods St Rea 30 Yrs Finney Tom (Mabel) Firestone Rubber H 736 Edgewood Ave Finney William Unemployed H 264 E Lods St Finsley Lucius Porter H 322 Hickory St Fippo Albert (Alice) Civil Service H 193 Perkins St le-0679 Fish Cupid (Anna) Unemployed H 44 Rosalind Ct Res 10 Yrs Fisher Anna Domestic H 212 Furnace St Res 14 Yrs Fisher Fred (Mildred) Baggage Man H 219 Bluff St Res 26 Yrs He-6260 Fisher Howard Unemployed H 995 Rhodes Ave Rea 12 Yra Fisher Love (Geneva) Wks WPA H 971 Grant St Res 16 Yrs Fisher William (Hattie) Unemployed H 146 E Chestnut St Res 17 Yrs Filch Emma (Wid) H 121 E Chestnut St Res 29 Yrs Fite Retired H 329 Silver St Res 26 Yrs Fite Cr Unemployed H 329 Silver St Res 17 Yrs Fite Arthur Bellman H 329 Silver St Res 20 Yrs Fite Jesse Bellman 329 Silver St Res 20 Yrs Fitzgerald Andrew (Freddie) Wks WPA H 26 Lods St Res 20 Yrs Fitzhugh Charlie (Angelen4 Pres Cosmo Club H 365 N Howard St Ie-0695 Fitrpatrick Edward (Lodie) Hoffman Operator H 920 W Bowery St Res 6 Yrs Fitrpatrisk Nolan Student West High Sr H 724 Rhodes Ave Res 19 Yra Firrpatrick William (Ella) Wks Goodrich H 724 Rhodes Ave Rea 19 Yrs Fizer B I (Rosa) Wks WPA H 296 W Bartges St Fleming Artee Attorney H 22 W Market Rea 19 Yrs He6946

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ARTEE FLEMING Attorney and Counselor : : Notary Public

FR-1326 - HE-6946 22 W. Market St. Akron, Ohio

Fleming Percy Student West High Sr H 22 W Market St Res 15 Yrs He.6946 Fleming Sega Student Kent State Sr H 22 W Market St Rea 19 Yrs He.6946

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Fletcher ThomasJMinnie) Undertaker H 111 Nebraska St Res 20 Yrs He.5913 Flippo Theodore H 702 Edgewwd Ave Flowers Elizabeth (Wid) H 399 Campbell St Res 15 Yra Floyd Lang (Vera) Wka WPA H 130 Kaasulh Ct Re. 16 Yrs Fluellen Robert H 747 Edgewood Ave Res 21 Yra Foggy Anna Domestic H 491 Cuyahoga St Foote lames (Almeta) Pastor Wesley Temple 165 Perkins St Res 1 Yr 81-2567 Fdrbea Marion T (Eatella) 252 Sumner St Funeral Director le-8824 Forbry Clifford Wks W E Wright H 816 Rhodes Ave Re. 25 Yra Forby Edgar (Marie) Wks Steward Kistler Booking Co H 440 Livingslon Re. 20 Yrs Ford George (Ruby) Wka Fireslone H 876 Bell St Res 16 Yrs Ford Robert (Elizabeth) Unemployed H 469 Ardella Ave Rea 20 Yrs Formati Leonard Hotel Prop H Federal Hole1 Res 26 Yrs Forman Harold (Vera) Doctor H 844 Lovers Lane Res 5 Yrs Forney John Mechanic H 650 Euclid Ave Rea 12 Yrs (Essie) Forahee Charlie Studenl Central H 113 E Lods St

Forshee Maggie Wks WPA H 359 Turner St Res 22 Yrs Forahee McKinley Wka WPA H 113 E Loda St Forahee McKinley Jr Student 113 E Lods St Forahee Minnie Unemployed H 359 Turner St Res 22 Yrs Forster Fledtick (Thelma) Unemployed H 712 Bertha Ave Res 14 Yrs ,

Forster Henry (Eula) lpnilor H 410 Fuller St Res 23 Yra He.4753 Forster Henry b Unemployed H 410 Fuller St Res 22 Yrs

Forster Juanita Student Ead High Soph H 410 Fuller St Res 15 Yrs He-4753 Forater Louise Unemployed H 784 Douglas SI Fort Aaron Unemployed H 195 E North St Res 1 % Yrs Fort Loretta Wka WPA H 128 Spring SI Res 19 Yra Fortune Pete i ~ a r y ) Wks Woolworth H 2331h N Howard St Rea 28 Yrr Fosey Eugene Painter H 929 Rhodes Ave Ren 24 Yra

Foshee Cassie Lee Unemployed H 276 N Howard St Foshee Laura (Wid) H 769 Euclid Ave Rer 21 Yrs Foehee Narry Sludenl Bryanl School H 276 N Howard St Foster H (Katie) Unemployed H 224 Cuyahoga St Rea 12 Yrs Foster Alma Student H 153 Palmer St Res 16 Yrs (Central) Foster Catherine Seamstress H 753 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yra Foster ~ l i n l o n (Eva) ~arwaaher H 122 Halslead Res 18 Yrs Faster De Lavier (Mattie) Wks WPA H 111 N Summit St Res 19 Yrs le-4559 Foster Elmore (Martha) Wks WPA H 371 Washington St Res 15 Yrs Foster Eunice Student Central Sr H 153 Palmer Res 15 Yrs Foster Henry (Eula) Janitor H 410 Fuller St Res 25 Yrs Foster Henry Porter H 410 Fuller St Re. 10 Yrs Foster .Henry Earl Sludent (Leggetl) H 153 Palmer St Res 13 Yrs Foster Herbert (Kalie) 224 Cuyahoga St Res 2 Yrs Foster loe Unemployed H 83 Wood St Foster finny Maid Polakya H 753 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yrs Foster Lonnie (Daisy) Machine Opr H 153 Palmer St Res 16 Yrs Foster Louis (Ann) Mechanic H 595 Euclid Ave Res 19 Yrs Foster Maudest (Mary) Wka WPA H 309 Rosylin Ct Res 13 Yrs Foster May Maid Polskys H 753 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yre Foster Mildred Student Kent Slate Reo 410 Fuller Res 19 Yrs ' '

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TROY ALLEN BARBER SHOP 43 N. Howard Street

Foster Mildred Domestic H 410 Fuller St Re. 20 Yrs He4753 Foster Naomi Student East High H 410 Fuller St Rer I7 Ym He4753 Foster Novela Wks WPA H 52 Stuber St Res 25 Yrs Foster Ralph %"dent Central Sr H 111 N Summit St Is4559 Fowler William IThresie) Wka Firedme H 307 Scott Ave Res 20 Yrs Fowler (Kate) H 653 Edgewood Ave Res 12 Yrs (Housewife) Fowler William (Maude) Musician H 651 LaFollelte Res 20 Yra Bl-9481 Fowler William I i Student H 651 LaFollette Res 16 Yrs BI.9481 Frank Willard Unemployed H 639 Rhodes Ave Res 9 Yra Fr4285 FranLlln Leona (Wid) H 104% N Summit St Res 25 Yra FrMLLin Marie H 2 Federal St No 2 Bl.0428 Franklin Robert (Wills) H 60 E Glenwood Avo Franklin Robert 11 Wks WPA H 60 E Glenwood Ave Franklin William Wks Fireatone H 352 Wellington Ct Res 16 Yre Frader Mildred H 104 Furnace St Fred Cleghorn (Mary) Waiter H 376 Albert PI Freddck Dave (Pearl) W b Goodyear H 1399 Han St Res 15 Yn Ie3475 Fmdrick Sanders Truck Driver H 1399 Hart St Re. 15 Yrs 1-3475 Fredrick Savanah (Wid) H 286 VanEverette Ave Freeman M Waiter H 452 Euclid Avs Res 20 Yni Freeman John (Corine) Unemployed H 770 Coventry St Res 15 Yrs Freeman Pearl Wke WPA H 309 W North St Frensy R u ~ e l l Tailor H 151 Hickory St Frink Anna Waitress H 126 E Voria St Res 20 Yrs Froat Charles Wks Firestone H 640 Euclid Ave Rea 20 Yrs Float William (Ruth) Wks WPA H 687% b w e r y St Res 10 Yrs Fuller Chas Janitor H 316 Hickory St R& 20 Yrs Fuller Chas Jr Student West High Freah H 316 Hickory St Fuller Edward 849 Washington St Dry Cleaner Rea 5 YR Fuller Eleanor Domestic 589 Camp Res 3 Yrs Fuller Emma Domestic 849 Washington St Res 15 Yra Fuller Frances H 316 Hickory Fuller lames Student East High Ir H 491 Lucy St Res 19 Yrs le4677 Fuller Lenora Domestic H 57 Elizabeth Pk Fullsr Mary Wks WPA H 120 E Chestnut St Res 12 Yre Fullsr Monis (Lenoia) Unemployed H 209 Clover St Fuller Ralph Unemployed H 491 Lucy St Res 19 Yra le-4677 Fuller Robert H 578 Corice St Fuller Shepherd (Naomi) Wks Goodyear H 491 Lucy St Res 22 Yrs le-4877 Fulmore Anna Wid H 633 Edgewwd Ave Res 2 Mo

C Gaines Enos Pipe-Layer H 147 E Chestnut St Res 17 Yrs Gainsa Eva Steno H 147 E Chestnut St Res 17 Yrs Gaines Lonnie (Lucy) Wks WPA H 147 E Chestnut St Rea 17 Yrs

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Gaines Oliver Unemployed H 7 Charles St Res 9 Yrs Gaines Roscoe (Evelyn) Wks WPA H I47 E Chestnut St Rsa I7 Yrs Gaines l'homlon (Annie) Wka WPA H 147% E Chestnut St Res 17 Yrs Gslloway lack Student Crasby H 75 W North St Gamble Charles Unemployed H 211 Kling St Gamble Leroy Unemployed H 211 Kling St Fr-0945 Gamble William I Unemployed H 211 Kling St Rea 35 Yrs Fr.0945 Gantr John (Paula) Headwaiter H 78 Nickls St Res 1 Yr Garcia Iohn (Ella) Wks WPA H 333 Washington SI Res 9 Y ~ P Gardner Roll (Frances) Wks WPA H 523 Bihop St Garlington Evelyn Wks WPA H 824 Douglas St

Gamer Charles (Queen) Unemployed H 93 Linmln St Res 20 Yrs Garner John Unemployed H 93 Lincoln St Res 17 Yrs Garner Richard Unemployed H 93 Lincoln St Res 17 Yrs Garrett Addie H 329 Silver St Garren Earnest H 169 Hickory St Garren Henry Brwm-Maker H 274 N Howard SI Rea 15 Yrs Garran Robert Unemployed H 329 Silver St Res 6 Yrs Garrett Thaddeus Unemployed H 329 Silver St Res 6 Yrs Garry Albert (Willie) Unemployed H 439 E North St Res 26 Yrs Gary Amanda (Wid) H 210 Gault St Res 22 Yra Gary Gus Brick Yard H 671 Edgewood Ave Res 22 Yrs Gaston William (Alice) Postman H 105 Charles St Res 5 Yrs Gates Nellie Unemployed H 380 Weeks St Rea 7 Yrs Gay George (Roselee) City Garbage H 237% N Howard St Res 21 Yrs Gelispie Randle Wks WPA H 19% E North St Res 5 Yrs . Geneva Biglow Wks WPA H 1337 Honodle Ave George Edgar (Carrie) Wks Fireslone H 681 Lumiere Res 20 Yrs George Gladys Student Central Sr H 681 Lumiere St Res 17 Yra Gibson Amos (Sally) Minister H 65 Nickle St Gibson Ashley Student Garfield Jr H 1269 Marcy St Rea 17 Yrs Gibson Chester (Evie) Unemployed H 1269 Marcy Res 17 Yrs Gibson Clara Domestic H 811 Rhodes Ave Rea 3 Yro Gibson Eva Student West Fresh H 65 Nickle St

Gibson lames Unemployed H 65 Nickle St Gibson Louise Beaut H 1269 Marcy St Res 17 Yrs Gibson Ollie (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 65 Nickle St Gihon Robert Student H 65 Nickle SI (Sr) Giddings Eliihie H 506 Warner St Res I4 Yrs Gilbert Agnes Domestic H 212 E Miller Ave Res 19 Yrs Gilbert h (Minnie) Unemployed H 824 Douglas St Res 29 Yrs Gilbert George (Virginia) H 614 High St Rea 5 Ym Giles Sarah (Wid) H 823 Easter Ave Rea 11 Yrs Gill Andrew Lab0rer.H 8 N Howard St Res 23 Yrs Gillespie George Janitor H 211 Bluff St Res 20 Yrs Gillespie I H 1160 Seventh Ave Gillis E (Estella) H 776 Corice St Res 7 Yrs Gilmore Harry Unemployed ~ 1 6 4 N Case Ave Rea 21 Y n Bl-7263 Gilmore Ocie Wks WPA H 181 McCoy St Res 22 YIS Gindraw Frank (Irene) Wks Summit Laundry H 227 E Miller Ave Res 14

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NORTH END GARAGE General Auto Repairing and Service

Oliver Max well Belsha Foshee Geo. Knight 87 E. Lods St. 'R1.-1485

Gindraw (Inez1 Seamstress H 605 Camp St Res 6 Yrs Gladman Henry (Gertrude) Wks Firestone H 934 Douglas St Rep 19 Yrs

Gladman Henry Ir Rubber Worker H 934 Daugla~ St Rep 19 Yrs Gladman Marcellus Porter H 934 Douglas St Res 19 Yrs Gladman ~ a r i o n Sludenl South Sr H 934 Douglas St Res 16 Yrs Gladman Nathaniel Student South Sr H 934 Douglas St Re. 15 Yrs Gladman Richard (Carr:e) Unemployed H 1111 Mitchell Ct Res 20 Yrs Glass James Student H 182 N Howard St Glass Melvin (Marie) Laborer H 160 Ira Ave Res 16 Yrs Glenn John Journalist H 367 Robert St Res 20 Yrs Glenn Johnnie Waiter H 762 Euclid Ave Res 25 Yrr Glover Bertha Domestic H 1299 S High St Res 19 Yrs Glover Clydell Domestic 1298 S High St Res 21 Yrs Glover Grover (Jannie) Wks Goodrich H 1296 S High St Rea 21 Yrs Glover Helen Studenl South Sr H 1296 S High St Ree 17 Yrs Glover Mattie Domestic H 64 Glenwood Ave Glover Raymond (Maltiel Chauffeur H 692 Rhodes Ave Res 27 Yrs Godlrey Rexie H 97 Venice Ct Godwell Willard H 459 Lucy St Godwin Fedel Wks Gwdyear H 356 Berry Ave Res 13 Yrs Goggins William (Etliel Chauffeur H 71 Nickle St Re. 15 Yrs Fr.7363 Goggins Howard William Student West High Sr H 71 Nickle St Goines Bertha Laundress H 82 N Howard St Goldsmith King (Velmal Janitor H 382 Homestead St Re. 16 Yre

Goler Russell (Mary1 Porter H 485 Grant St Res 4 Yrs Gdson George Sludent North Soph H 184 Turner Ext Golson Manning (Zonal Wks BbB Sleak Sta H 184 Turner Ext Goddall Willie Mgr Night Club Wkms Club H 22 N Howard SI Res 15 Yrs Goodson Archie (Ualal Wks WPA H 15 Lods St Res 32 Yrs Goodson Archie (Pearl) Unemployed H 15 E Lods St Res 15 Yrs Gwdwell Grover Student East Sr H 459 Lucy St Goodwell Leventa (Maggiel Wks WPA H 459 Lucy St Res 11 Yrs Goodwell Willard H 459 Lucy St Goolsby Earnest (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 1028 Dublin St Res 18 Yra

Gonzales Elouisa Entertainer Radio Club H 604 Douglas St He.3035 Res 5 Yrs Gordie Leon (Jessie1 Ins Lile liberty Supreme H 1436 Hart St Rea 15 Yrs Gordon Dolores W k s WPA Recreation H 52 Elizabeth Pk Gordon Emma Retired H 125 Elizabeth Pk Res 10 Yrs Gordon I Wks WPA H 385 Gotham St Res 5 Yrs Gordon James Crane Opr H 609 Camp St Res 5 Yrs Gordon John (Noniel Wks WPA H 682 Bowery St Res 22 Yrb Gordon Nathan Wks Portage Country Club Waiter H 488 Wweter Ave Res 18 Yrs Gore Edward Unemployed H 214 Hickory St

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Govan William (Ula) Wka Firestone H 380 Turner St Res 20 Yra Grace Mance Gen Hauling H 817 Rhodes Ave Res 18 Yrs Graham Christine Unemployed H 67 E North St Res 20 Yrs Graham R C (lanie) Wka WPA H 61 McCoy St Je-2485 Res 20 Yrs Graise Henry (Cynthia) Wke Goodyear lanitor H 841 Rhodes Ave Res 17 Yrs Grandison George (Rosa) H 59 E North St Res 17 Yrs Grandy Charles H 128 N Broadway

Grant Bertha Unemployed H 1276 Marcy St Res 18 Yrs Grant Carrie H 407 Bailey St Grant Cliftbn Student Weal Fresh H 483 Bishop St Grant curtis Student West Ir H 105 Aetna St Grant Dewey Wks WPA H 407 Bailey St Res I7 Yra Grant Earl Unemployed H 105 Aetna St Grant Elma Wka WPA H 124 Belmont St R e s l 2 Yrs Grant Geneva H 407 Bailey St

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rant Georgia (Wid) H 635 LaFollelte St Rep 19 Yrs Grant Hiram (Guasie) Wka WPA H 105 Aetna St Grant Hiram Jr (Thelma) Wka WPA H 858 Baird St Rea 20 Yrs G r a e Hugh Student Garfield Junior 698 Lovers Lane Grant leabella Domestic H 167 Hill St Res 26 Ym Grant lames Wks WPA H 407 Bailey St Grant Jasper Unemployed H 635 LaFollelte St Res 20 Yra Grant John (Louise) Opr Beer Garden 686 Edgewood Ave H 483 Biahop St Res 24 Yrs Grant Lela H 407 Bailey St Ren 16 Yrs Grant Lincoln S (Martha A) Chemist 698 Lovers Lane Re. 16 Yrs Grant Retha Student West Soph H 105 Aetna St Grant Richard (Clara) Wks WPA H 188 N Howard St Re. 21 Yrs Grant Richard Ir Wka City Garbage Dept H 311% Dean St Rss 20 Yrs Grant Rosa Lee Wks Central Gar Elevator Opr H 488 Wooster Ave Rss 14 Yrs Grant Rose (Wid) Domestic House Wk H 123 Borderholy CI Rea 23 Yrs Grant Ulyaaes (Margaret) Unemployed H 785 Coventry St Rep 17 Yrs Grant Ulysses Student Garlield Soph H 635 LaFallette Rea 17 Yra

Grant William Wks Eckerd Drug Co H 407 Bailey St Grant William Wka Firestone Rubber H 656 Rhodes Ave Gratmn Leon (Estella) Tractor Opr H 328 G Ct Res 1 Yr Graves Cardwell (Gladys) Wka WPA H 128 Broadway Graves Eva H 42 N Howard St Fr.6528 Graves William (Ada) Retired H 143 E Lods St Res 23 Yrs Gray A D Unemployed H 333 Dean St Res 15 Y r s , Gray Babe Wks WPA Seamstress H 14 Lods St Gray Beatrice Domestic H 325 Campbell St Rer 3 Yra Gray Carl Cement Finisher H 752 Edgewmd Ave Res 22 Yrs ~ r a ; Clara Wks WPA H 269 Lods St Rea 20 Yrs Gray Cornelia (Vanilla) Unemployed H 56 Cuyahqa St Res 6 Yre Gray Elizabeth (Wid) H 842 Bellows St Res 5 Yrs Gray Felton (Louise) Wka WPA H 198% Furnace St Gray Georqe Wka Atlantic Foundry H 371 Waahinqlon St Apt 8 Res 24 Yrs Gray John (Lou) Wks WPA H 67 E Glenwood Apt 5 Res 9 Yrs Gray Melton Student West H 187 Ravine St Gray Lee (Myrtle) Unemployed H 67 E Glenwood Apt 1 Res I1 Yrs

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CORBE'IT'S MARKET 4 N. Howard St. FR-5411

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Gray Preston Retired H 149 E North St Res 22 Yrs Gray Roberta Domestic H 12901/r Moore St Res 12 Yrs Graymn Louiaa Unemployed H 56 Cuyahoga St Res 7 Yrs Green Arthur Porter H 454 Euciid Ave Rea I1 Yrs Green Charlie H 77 N Howard St B1.0193 Green Collie (Anna Kate) WPA H 443 Euclid Ave Green Ethel Student Central SI H 113 L& St Rer I7 Yrs Green Eva- (Cordelia) Window Washer H 297 Scott Ave Rea 21 Yrs Greene Frances Student Central 11 H 113 Lode St Res 17 Yrs Green Frank Unemployed H 113 Lode St Res 17 Yrs Green Herman W h Open Air Market H 113 Lods St Rea 20 Yrs Green Herman Charles W h Country Club Pcder H 354 Chaae Ct Green Isaac Wka WPA H 669 R Road St Res 24 Yrr Green Louiae Domestic H 917 Raymond St Res I1 Yrs Green Lucy (Wid) H 194 Warner St Rea 7 Yrs Green Margaret Student Central H 113 Lode St Rer 14 Yrs Green Roaena Housewife H 296 Two Ma. Dr Res 5 Yrs Green Sherman (Elizabeth) W h Garbage Plant H 113 Lo& St Rw 22 Yrs Green Thomas E (Eunice) Anorney H 299 Scott Ave Fr-9531 Res 22 Yrs Green Vivian Unemployed H 218 Ravine St Green Welton W h Sykes Elmric Shop H 917 Raymond St Res 9 Yrs G r y n e James (Ernestine) Unemeloyed H 290 Lods Ct Greene Nenie Retired H 360 Popular St Res 22 Yrs Greene Nettie (Wid) H 130 Kelley Ave Greene Thomas E Atty At Law H 289 Scott Ave Fr-9531 Office He6821 Rea 22 Yrs Greenwood Rosa H 415 Wellington Ave Gregory Everett (Eveline) Wkn WPA H 249 Berry St Griffin Annabelle Domestic H 422 Iroquoia Res 20 Yrs Griffin Claudia House Keepr H 153 Hickory St Res 15 Yrs Griffin George W h Lmmia Coal 6 Supply Co H 106 N Prrnpm St Gdffins l a s p r W h Goodrich H 114 Badges St Grimes Carsan (Blanche) Porter H 736 Euclid Ave Res 21 Yrs Grogins Ralph (Helen) W h Thorpe Conat Co H 52 Ridge St Grogins Sherman Unemployed H 52 Ridge St Grmms John Cmk H 416 W a t e r Ave Res 10 Yrs Grcna Sam (Cassie) W h Fireatone H 92 W Bsrtqes St Rea 22 Yrs Grvndy Berry W h WPA H 441 E North St Grundy Catheline H 441 E Nofih St Grundy Charles (Katie) Ice Cream Business Loda St H I7 Fairview Terrace Ren 19 Yra Grundy Susietta Student Bryant H 441 E North St Gulley John (Francb) W h Fireatone H 9 Gregory St Res 13 Yra Gunn James Wks WPA H 249 Cuyahqa St Gus Curtis WLs City Garbage Dept H 124 N Howard St Guye Willie H 42% N Howard St Fr.6529

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H Hailstock Harry F Unemployed H 225 Silver St Res 49 Yrs Haines C W (Ida) W b WPA H 583 Baird St Res 29 Yrs

'Haines Donald A W b WPA H 583 Baird St Rea 18 Yrs Haines Donald (Leolsl Unemployed H 212 E Miller Ave Haines George W b Goodrich H 172 Bluff St Re. 22 Yrs Hainea George Student H 285 Shultz St Haines Gladys Housekeeper H 285 Shulte St Res 9 Yre Haines Harold (Katie) Wks WPA H 208% Beverly Ct Res 5 Yrs Haines Inez Student Garfield Fresh H 583 Baird St Res 16 Yrs Hainea Mabel (Wid) H 208 Beverly Ct Rer 44 Yrs . Haines Matilda Housewife H 790 Douglas St He.6282 Res 27 Yrr Haines Oscar Unemployed H 790 Douglas St He6282 Ren 26 Yra Haines Raymond Student Central H 172 Bluff St Res I8 Yrs Hainea Robert Laborer H 620 S High St Re. 15 Yra Hairston Bailer C (Katie) W b City Garbage Dept H 178 Hickory St Ree 17 YIB Hairston Evlyn Student West Freshman H 178 Hickory St Hairston George (Angelend H 938 Rhodes Ave Rea 18 Yra Hairston Lillian Domestic H 320 Scott Ave le-7971 Hairston Louis (Evelenal H 938 Rhodes Ave Res 5 Yis Hairston Mary Domestic H 320 Scott Ave led971 Hale Charles (Emma) W b WPA H 809 Rhodes Ave Res 17 Yrs Hale David H 718 Edgewood Ave Rea 14 Yrs Hale Eliza (Wid1 H 786 Rhodes Ave Res 17 Yre . Hale Iarael (Willie Lee) Wlr. WPA H 273 Loda Ct Rer 19 Yrs Hale lames H 718 Edgewmd Res 6 Yrs Hale Molley Unemployed H 434 Spaulding St Hale Walter (Lucy) Unemployed H 928 Douglas St Res 22 Yrs Hall I H (Emma) Minister H 918 Bellows St Rea 2 YIO Hall Alice Domestic H 512 Clover St Res 4 Yrs Hall Emma (Wid) Wlu WPA H 182 E Crosier St Res 13 Yra Hall Evelyn Student Grace School H 389 Binhop St Hall lames (Ruth) W b Masonic Temple H 56 R o ~ l m d Ct Hall John (Lill:e Mae) W b Firestone H 409 E North St Hall Lee (Wid) H 859 Miami St Res 9 Yrs Hall Mary H 49 Kenneth P1 Res 12 Yrs Hall Minnie Unemployed H 62 Lods St Res 8 Yrs Hall Richard (Annie Pearl) Wka U Club Waiter H 230 E Crosier St Fs 10 Yrs Hall Ruby Student Jennings Jr H 385 Gotham Ct Hall Sandy Retired H 459 E North St Res 11 Yrs Hamm Joseph (Era) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 1145 Seventh Ave Res 20 Yre Hammelt George (Nettie) Wks General Tire Janitor H 605 LaFollette Hammett Georgia Student Ahon U Fresh H 605 LaFollette St Res 17 Yrs Hammet1 lohn Student Garfield Soph H 605 LaFollette St Res 16 Yra Hammonds Iohn (Inez) W b Miller Rubber Co H 352 Eastland Ave Rer 15 Yrs Hammonds Ulysaes S (Annie1 W b Akron Hotel Waiter H 135 N Case Ave Res 25 Yrs Hammonds William (Hattie) ~b Goodyear Lnitor H 135 N Case Ave He-I903 Hamond Howard Unemployed H 500 Euclid Ave Res 18 Yrs Hampton Ethel Seamstress H 75 W North St Hampton George Unemployed H I8 Ridge St Bl.4538

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Harris Eugene Unemployed H 89 W North St Res 15 Yrs Hanis Frances H 79 N Valley St Harris Hattie (Wid) House Wk H 774 Douglas St Je4344 Res 14 Yrs Harris Helen Seamstress H 120% Mwre St Res 17 Yra Xarris Henry Wka Garage H 755 Raymond St Rea 20 Yra

Harris Irene H 301 Otis St Harris Isham (Ella) Unemployed H 301 Otia St Res 21 Yrs Harris James Firestone H 665 Euclid Ave Res 20 Yrs

Harris James (Rosa) Wks City Club Walter H 148 Hopp St Res 20 Yrs Harris John (Belle) Wks WPA H 89 W North St Res 15 Yrs Harris Louise H 301 Otia St Harzis Lurene Domestic H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 12 Yra Hanis Macbeth Wks Mayflower Waiter H 556 Euclid Ave Bl-2255 Res 18 Yrs '

Ha- Maggie Laundress H. 194% Furnace St Res 23. Yrs '

Hanis Marie Wka WPA H 215 James St Res 4 Yra

Harris Marian Domestic H 670 Euclid Ave Res 2 Yra .

Harris Nick (Julia) Wks WPA H 583 Miami St Res 10 Yrs Harris Otis Unemployed H 359 Harris St Hards Robert H Mhlellon Conv Home 162.8 W North St Je-8285 Hards Roben (Janie) Porter Rudick Jewelry H 558 Euclid Ave Rea 10 Yrs Harris Ruby H 614 High St Rea 1 Yr

. Harris Susie C Domestic H 245 Forrey St Rer 15 Yrs

Harris Sword (Sarah) Unemployed H 221 E Loda St Res 19 Yra Harris Virginia Student West Soph H 727 Edgewwd Hami9 Virginia H 79 N Valley St Harris Wiley (Alice) Chauffeur H 331 Scott Ave Res 13 Yrs Harris Wilma H 721 Edgewmd Ava Res 1 Yr Harris William H 77 N Howard St BI-0183 Harris William (Maretta) H 842 Rhodss Ave Harrison Frank (Lydia) Tailor H 776 Baird St Fr.0198 Res 23 Yrs

Harrison Joseph (Josephine) Furniture Finisher H 183 South St Res 14 Yrs

Harrison Wesley (Lucille) Janitor Tellinbs Ice Cream H 419 Water St Res 21 Yrs Harvey Conley Truck Driver H 19 E North St Hassel William Unemployed H 135 N Howard St Hatcher S T Wks Firestone H 651 Edgewood Res 20 Yrs Hatcher Ethel Domestic H 1046 Grant St Res 12 Yrs Hatcher H 1046 Grant Res 12 Yrs Hawkins M G (Louise) Mechanic H 321 Euclid Aue Ie-9955 Rea 5 Yrs Hawkins Arthur H 752 Edgewwd Ave Res 15 Y;S

Hawkins Claud (Susie) Wks Carlton Clothing Co Porter H 131 N Howard St Hawkins Mary Domestic H 938 Lane St Res 22 Yrs HawLins Melvin Mechanic H 321 Euclid Ave Je.9955 Rea 5 Yrs H a w b Ophelia Wks WPA H 311 Dean St Res 37 Yrs Hawkins Raymond Unemployed H 365 Washington St Res 9 Yra Hawthorne James Watchman H 694 Edgewood Ave Res 20 Yrs Hadborne William Student Bankers Business College H 202 Wwster Ave Hayden Anna Housewife H 440 W Bowery Res 19 Yrs Hayes Ann. Lue Unemployed H 389 Bishop St Fr-3646 Hayes Anthony Truck Driver H 1211 Mwre St Hayes Anhur (Laconla) WLs Firestone H 389 Bishop St Fr.3646

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RAY STILLWELL COMPANY .

Akron's Oldest Furniture Store. Out of the High Rent District Easy Terms : : No Finance Charge

JE-9214 76 S. Main St.

Hayea Dorothy Student West High Fresh H 389 Bishop St Fr-3646 . Hayes Joe Wks WPA H 333 Washington St Res 8 Yrs Hayes Katie Student West Sr H 389 Bishop St Fr-3646 Hayes Lillian Domestic H 124 N Howard St Haywood Frances H 1311 Murray Ave Wa-1456 Res 15 Yrs Haywood George (Melissa) Wks WPA H 1311 Murray Ave Wa.1456 Reg 15 Yrs Harley Robert H (Sweetie) Wks WPA H 138 Lydia Ct Rea 12 Yrs Harley Adam Wks Firestone H 1'10 Miami Ct Res 15 Yra Harley Alton Unemployed H 110 Miami St Res 15 Yrs Hazley Charles Wks Beacon Cafe Porter H 110 Miami Ct Res 15 Yra Hazley Flora Student Miller School H 110 Miami Ct Res 10 Yrs Heath George Mechanic H 650 Easter Ave Res 17 Yla Heath Oscar (Mamiel Wkn WPA H 870 Douglas Rea 22 Yrs Hedrick Cyrus T (Mary) Unemployed H 419 Hickory Res 10 Yrs Helen Ida Wks Garden City Hotel Maid H 124 N Howard St Helms A (Maggie) Wks Firestone H 663 S High St Res 13 Yrs Helms Ernest (Bernice) Wks Firestone H 662 Miami Res 11 Yrs Helton Bm Wks WPA H 681 R Road St Res 16 Yrs Henderson Arthur (Cora) Wks Firestone H 114 Bartges St Res 19 Yrs Henderson Ben (Carrie) Wka Firestone H 775 Coventry St Res 15 Yrs Henderson Birda (Wid) Unemployed H 545 Euclid Ave Rea 2 Yrs Henderson Daisy Domestic H 366 N Howard St

Henderson Elnora Wks WPA H 1142 Andrus St- Res 11 Yrs Henderson George (Eva) H 775 Coventry St Res 15 Yla Henderson Lillie Unemployed H 12 Glenwaod Ave Henderson Louis (Willie Mae) Wks Firestone H 342 Dean St Ren 18 Yrs Henderson Louise Student Garfield Soph H 1232 Marcy St Res 16 Yrs

, Henderson Robert (Helen) Waiter H 79 N Valley St Henderson Sam (Eva) Wks Firestone H 762 Baird St Res 15 Yrs Henderson Sidney (Katie) Opr Business H 366 N Howard St Henderson Sidney (Emma) Wks Akron Hotel Bellman H 272 Otis St Rer 12 Yrs Henderson Thelma Student Bryant School H 19 N Howard St Hendree George (Virginia) Unemployed H 69 Shreve Dr

Hendricks James Mechanic H 682 Edgewood Ave Res 6 Yrs Hendricks Jesse Charles (Deliilah) Unemployed H 51 Lods St Rea 14 Yrs Hendricks Walter (Missouri) Unemployed H 200 Border St Res 26 Yrs Henrich Love11 (Emma C) Wks Firestone H 518 Crouae St Je.6465 Res 19 Yrs Henry Isaac Wks WPA H 321 N Howard St Henry John Retized Pension H 6Y2 Mann Ct Henry Lois hmeatic H 321 N Howard St Res 17 Yrs Henry Walter Wks Jonas Dress Shop Porter H 321 N Howard St Henson Clarence W Unemployed H 692 Rhodes Ave Res 7 YR Herbert Ida Wks WPA Domestic Project H 125 Charles St Res 16 Yrs

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Herd Fulton (Imogene) Unemployed H 836 Rhodes Ave Res 17 Yrs Herd Luther (Annie) Pension H 696 Kipliig St Rea 16 Yrs Herd Luther Pension H 281 Otis St Res 17 Yrs Herd Ruth Entertainer H 113 Muatill St He1737 Hermen Issac Retired on Pension H LO Manns Ct Herrin Solomon (Helen) Unemployed H 133 N Walnut St

Hening Thomas Unemployed H 19% E North St Res 13 Yn Herston Alfred (Estelle) Wks Gwdyear Janitor H 1191 Duane St Res 13 Yrs Hewett Talben Wks Reliable Furniture Co Porter H 492 Euclid Apt 2 Res 20 Yrs

. Hibbler S Wks Gwdrich Janitor H 939 Lane St Res I9 Yrs Hickman Elizabeth Unemployed H 74 E Lo& St Rear Res 16 Yrs Hicka Abner (Ella) Unemployed H 153 Anton Ct Res 15 Yrs Hicka Beatrice Student Jennings High H 178 Turner Extension Je.9943

Hicks Byrd (Mary) Wks 0.60 Train Porter H I52 Bluff St Fr.9817 Res 15 Yrs . Hicks Daisy Student North High Soph H 178 Turner Enenaion Je.9943 Hicks Dorothy Domestic H 178 Turner Extension Je-9943 Hicks Freddie Wks Ahon Hotel Bellman H 256 Euclid Ave Res 20 Yrs Hicks John (Daisy) Wks General Tire Janitor H 138 Beimont St Res 16 Yrs Hicks Lucinda Seamstress H 152 Bluff St Je9817 Ree 15 Yra Hicks Marie Unemployed H 152 Bluff St le9617 Res 15 Yrs Hicks Richard I Wks Firestone Janitor 777 Euclid Ave Res 23 Yrs Hicks Willow H 744 Edgewood Ave Rea 23 Yrs (Wid) Higginbcttam G L Wks Firestone H 386 W Bartgea He-4240 Res 25 Yrs Higgina Alfred WLs WPA H 295 Flowers Ct Higgins Bennie H 11 1 E North St Res 14 Yrs Higgina Besale Unemployed H 111 E North St Res I 4 Yrs Higgins Fred Unemployed H 111 E North St Res 13 Yrs Higgins Hammond Student North High Soph H 111 E North St Higgiaa J T Ir Student East High Soph H 1210 Forbea Ave Higgins Thomas (Suie) Wka Wwlworth 5 6 10 High Dovie Domestic H 1385 Hart St Res 14 Ym High Robert (Pearl) Unemployed H 209 Cuyahoga St Res 20 Yre High William (Daisy) Wks Gwdyear Janitor H 1385 Hart St Hightower redd die Wks WPA H 1395 Hart St He.8809 Res 3 Yrs Hill Anna Unemployed H 204 N Howard St Hill Beatrice H 18 Cross St Res 20 Yrs Hill Curtis (Minnie) Wks Tasty Mkt H 111 N Summit St Je.4559 Hill Eugene H 291 N Howard St Hill James Unemployed H 54 Stuber St Hill John Unemployed H 54 Stuber St Hill John A (Estella T) Retired on Pension Hill Layman (Bertha) Stone Cutter 01.7763 Hill Lillie Domestic H 89 Nickle St Hill Lonnie Chauffeur H 721 Euclid Ave Bes 10 Yra ! . Hillie Marvin Undertaker H 721 Euclid Ave Res 1 Yr Hill Ola D Unemployed H 54 Stuber St Re* 22 Yrs Hill Oscar (Aretha) Wkn Fireelone H 75 Rosalind Ct Rea 3 Yrr Hill Sally (Wid) H 944 Rhodea Ave Rea 2 Yra Hill Robert Student Central Fresh H 198 Furnace St Hill Thomas Plasterer H 633 Edgewwd Ave Res 10 Yrs

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W. E. W E S T . Shoe Repair

437 Wooster Ave. Akron, Ohio

Hill Zack Wks WPA H 834 Miami St Hillard Cheater Unemployed H I436 Hart St Re. 15 Yrs Hillard William (Leslie) Wks Natl House Wrecking Co Watchman H 1436 Hart St Res 16 Yrs Hillard Rmaevelt (Csrine) Truck Driver H 430 Fuller St Rea 12 Yrs Hillard Thomas (Alberta) Wks WPA H 342 Dean St Res I6 Yre Hines John Wks WPA H 134 Halatead St Res 16 Yrs Hinton Helen H 774 Douglas St le.4344 Res 18 Yrs Hinton Charles Student South High Jr H 774 Douglas St 1-4344

Hinton Lonnie H 737 Edgewood Ave He-3274 Res 22 Yrs Hilchcock A Wks Firertone H 634 Euclid Je-2707 Re* 19 Yrs Hilchcock Chanller.Studed South High H 922 Rhodes He2003 Res 17 Yrs Hitchcock Edward (Evelyn) Wka WPA H 922 Rhodes He-2003 Hitchcock Sarah Louise South High Grad H 922 Rhodes Ave He-2003 Res 18 Yrs Hobb. Arthur Wks Sec Natl Barber Shop Porter H 450 Cuyahoga Res 3 Yrs Hockety William H McCellon Con Home 162-8 W North St Ie.8285 Hodge Iohn (Hilda) Wks WPA H 206 Furnace St Hodqe John b Unemployed H 206 Furnace St Hodoh John Student North High Fresh H 125 Belmont St Hodoh Rufus (Fannie) Wks Goodrich H 680 Euclid Ave Ie-4984 Res 23 Yra Hogan Emmett A Wks Fireatone H 680 Euclid Ave Je-4984 Res 23 Yrs Hogue Bernie (Bertha) WL. Erie Freight Storeman H 755 Rhodes Ave Res 1 Yr Holland Fred WL. WPA H 145 N Maple St Holland Lillian Demestic H 327 Dean St Res 20 Yrs Holland Richard (Vivian) Unemployed H 150 Glenwood Ave Holliday Harold E (Eunice) Unemployed H 217 S Forge St Res 5 Yrs Hollinger Authur Cement Finisher H 760 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Hollinger Hattie Mae (Wid) Domestic H I209 Mmre St Res I4 Yre Hollingawonh Jessie Unemployed H 219 Campbell St Rea I1 Yrs Hollis Pat (Thsssio) Unemployed H 878 Douglas St Res 20 Yrs Holloway Robert Wks Atlantic Foundry H 767 Raymond St Ie.5453 Rea 20 Yre Holmea Anna Pi-t H 279 Flowers Ct Rea 21 Yra Holmes Bernice CCC Camp H 215 Stanton Ase Res 8 Yra Holmes Edward (Carrie) Wks WPA H 176 Turner Extension Res 19 Yrs Holmee Hugh (Pearl) Truck Driver H 215 Stanton Ave Res 8 Yrs Holsey Albert (Bertha) Unemployed H 389 Biihop St Res 18 Yrs Holsey Charles (Ines) Wks Mayflower Hotel Waiter H 604 Baird St Fr-2581 Res 22 Yrs Holt Charles (Flope) Wke Gcodrich Janitor H 379 Harris St Holt Clarance Wks Acme Cleaners H 383 Orlando Ct Res 21 Yre Holt William (Louise) Wks County Janitor H 637% Coburn St Re. 23 Yrs Holyfield ROES (Lillian) Wks Firestone H 9 Gregory St Rea 13 Yra Hopkins Freddie (Dorothy) Truck Driver H 488 Wmaler Ave Rer 23 Yrs H o p h Guy (Essie) Laborer H 668 Malliaon Res 11 Yrs Hopkim Odessa Student Howe School

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Hunt Charles (Gaynella) Wks WPA R e s 7 Yrs H 151 Hill St Hunt Charles Jr Student Central Sr H 151 Hill St Res 7 Yrs Hunt Edgar H 42 N Howard St Fr.6526 Hunt Walter Student Central Soph H 151 Hill St Re. 10 Yrs Hunter Jeff (Minnie) Wks Goodrish H 79 N Valley St Hunter Robert Unemployed H 269% N Howazd St R e s 26 Yrs Hunter William Unemployed H 208% J a m e s St Rea 7 YTS Hunter William (Lillie) Retired Pension H 19% North St Res 12 Yrs Hurley Lillian Unemployed H 52 Rosalind Ct Res 22 Yrs Hurly Marine Stpdent Central Sr H 52 Rosalind Ct Hurst Amey Domestic H 1199 Duane St Reo 12 Yrs Hurst John Wks Goodyear H 166 Bluff St Hur~ton Alfred H McClellon Con Home 162-8 E North St Hurt David H 243% N Howard St Hurt Nannie H 243% N Howard St Hurt Vanis (Fordid Wks WPA H 35 W Glenwmd Ave Re. 15 Yrs Huaton Becky H 1184 Seventh Ave Hutchinson Freeman (Maggie) H 806 Rhodes Ave R e r 16 Yra Hutchinson Harold Wks Fires:one H 121 N Howard St Res 13 Yra Hutchinson Leslie (Millie) Wks Fireslone H 836 Douglas St Rer 14 Yrs Bl-2919

I Idlsy George (Willie) Unemployed H 217 Border St R e s 17 Yrs lngram Wesley Wks WPA H 436 W Bartgcs St Res 20 Yrs Irwin George (Regenia) Janitor H 283 Scott Ave R e s 16 Yrs Irvin Nannis (Wid) H 283 Scott Ave R e s 15 Yrs Irvin William Wka WPA H 121 Rroadway St Ivory Dorothy Student Garfield .Sph Ivory Oliver Wka Wise Furnace H 110 Overlook CI Rer 25 Yrs

I Jambs David (Bessie) Chauffeur H 281 Smtt Ave Re. LO Yrs Jacobs Thomas (Annie) Retired Pension H 112 E Lods St R e s 27 Yrr

Jadrson Andrew Truck Driver H 769 Euclid Ave Res 35 Yrs Jackson Anna Unemployed H 854 Douglas St R e s 18 Yrs Jackson Archie (Flossie) Unemployed H 217 Beverly Ct Res 4 Yrs Jackson Ben (Sally) Wks WPA H 604 Baird St Res 10 Yrs Jackson Bennie H 206 Warner St Rea 16 Yrs Jackson Betty Beautician H 85 Nickle St R e s Jackaan Binnie Student West H 741 Mallison Res 18 Yrs Jackson Calvin (Liiliie Wks WPA H 64 E Glenwood Ave Res 15 Yr6

Jackson Celia Student East High H 407 Robert St Res 15 Yrs Jackson Clarence Cleaning 6 Pressing Establishment H 851 Bellows St R e s 3 Yra Jackson David (May) Wks WPA H 204 N Howard St Jackson Dora Student East High Sr 1343 Honodle Ave Jackson Earl (Louise) City Garbage H 2628 Scott Ave Rea 46 Yrs Jackon Ed (Fannie) Wle Firestone H 264 E L o b St R e s 11 Yrs Jackson R E Wle WPA H 97 Venice Ct Jackson Edith Student North High H 350 Harris St Jackson Edna Student Eallt Jr H 495 Ardella Ave Jackson Edward (Emma) Wka WPA H 1213 Moore St Res 16 Yrs

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Jackson Elmer (Bertha) Wks Firestone H 85 Nickle St Rss 22 Yrs Jackson Elsie Domestic H 320 Berg St Rea 6 Months Jackson Erma Student East Jr

Jackson Erwin Student East Soph Jackson ~ t h e l Unemployed H 19 E North St Res 40 Yrs Jackson Fannie Domestic H 205 Bluff St Res 20 Yrs Jackson Floyd R R Wkr H 854 Miami St Ren 12 Yra Jackson George Student North H 268 E Lods St Jackaon George (Lucy) Maid H 80 N Howard St Res 10 Yrs Jackson C H H 133 E Spring St Jackson Harry (Ophelia) Porter H 346 Chase Ct Res 20 Yrs Jackson He~.bert Stud=nt North Soph H 250 E Lods St Jackson Isabelle Unemployed H 16 Ridge St Jackson James Retired Pension H 367 Cleveland Res 40 Yrs Jackson Jasper Unemployed H 495 Ardella Rer 11 Yrs Jackson Joe Wks Fireatone H 326 W Cedar St Res 29 Yrs Jackson John (Mattie) Wks WPA H 254 Eastland Ave Res 16 Yrs Jackson Katherine Domestic H 588 Camp St Res 6 Months Jackson Kay (Irene) Wks WPA H 845 Miami St Res 12 Yrs Jackson Kilmer Musician H 350 Hamis St Jackson Leroy (Clarsie) Garage H 119 E Lods St lacks& Louis Garage Opr H 364 Klino Ave Res 18 Yrs Jackson Madelene Maid H 97 Charles St Re. 13 Yrs He-9445 Jackson Marnell Student H 382 Gotham Ct (Bryant) Jackson Mary Student Central Soph H 346 Chase Ct Res 16 Yrs Jackson Maurice H 68 Cuyahoga St Jackson Paul (Fannie) City Garbage H 262 Smtt Ave Res 13 Yrs Jackson Paul (Claudia) Wks WPA H 50% E Glenwood Ave Res 15 Yrs Jackson Paul (Mary) Unemployed H 50% E Glenwood Ave Re. 15 Yrs lachon Press Wks P e m R R H 1214 Edison St Res 13 Yrs '

Jackson Robert Wks NYA H 253 Eastland Ave Jackson Ruby Student East Fresh H 253 Eastland Ave Jackson Sarah Domestic H 364 Kline Ave Res 19 Yrs Jackson Sue Student Kent State Soph H 346 Chase Ct Res 20 Yra Jackson Tony Wks Goodyear H 1343 Honodle Ave Res 22 Yrs Jackaon Tony Jr Student East Fresh H 1343 Honodle Aue Reo 14 Yra Jackson Ulyases H 454 Euclid Ave Res 14 Yrs Jackson W L Wks Firestone H 250 E Lods St Res 23 Yrs Jackson Waldo Unemployed H 85 Nickle St Jackson William (~ueallie) Wks WPA H 495 Ardella Ave Rea 11 Yra Jackson William b Wks Walgreen Drug H 495 Ardella Ave Jackson William Laborer H 276 Two Max Dr Res 22 Yrs Jackson Willi~Construction W h H 106 Furnace St Rep 15 Yrs 1-8556 Jackaon William Wks Goodrich H 741 Mallison Ave Res 20 Yra James Bimer Unemployed 554 Euclid Ave James Ethyl Student South Soph H 697% Miami St Re. 13 Yrs James Felix (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 697% Miami St kes 13 Yrs Jamea Susie H 317 Scott Ave

. James Thelma Wkr WPA Teacher 554 Euclid Ree 23 Yrs James William (Bernice) Wks WPA H 399 Washington St Res 5 Yrs

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lameson Blake City ~ m p l o b e H 327 Dean St Jefferies Mary Wks WPA 236 Jamsa St Rea 14 Yrs Jefferson T W H 288 Scott Ave Jefferson Watson Truck Driver H 880 Bell St Res 27 Yrs Jefhies Bemn (Bertha1 Wks Amer Tile Co H 237% N Howard St Res 20 Yrs Jeffdea Elcotry (Ida1 Wks Firestone H 357 Scolt Ave Rea 21 Yra Jeffries Lille Domestic H 538 VanEverett Ave Res 11 Yrs Je6018 Jeffries Luciua (Mattiel Wks Firestone H 377 Robert St Re. 17 Yrs

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Jeffries Oscar (Flordial Wks Firestone H 528 VanEverett Ave J-6018 Jeffries Sarah Student East Jr H 528 VanEverett Ave Res 14 Yrs Jeffriea Sarah Clerk H 310 Turner St Ree 15 Yra Je-6585 Jeffries T (Georgia) City Garbage H 398 Wellington St Jenkins Cecelia Unemployed H 77 Woods St Jenkina Charles (Virginia) Wks WPA H 1107 Collinwood Ave Rea 25 Yrs Jenkins Doretha Student West High Sr H 77 Woods St Jenkina Herbert (Lomiel Unemployed H 201 Bluff St Res 13 Yn Jenkins Rlua Student North Soph H 1107 Collinwwd Ave Jenkins Robert Student Harris Schwl H 1107 Callinwood Ase Jenkins Wayne Student H 1107 Collinwood Ave (Harris School) Jenninga Bert Cement Finisher H 816 Rhodea Ave Res 26 Yrs BI-5510 Jerels Joseph Wks WPA H 445 E North St Res 8 Yrs Jiles Syd (Mary1 Maintenance Man H 387 Fountain St Res 11 Yrs Fr.6536 Jimiaon Sam (Clara1 Wks WPA H 2941% W Bartges St Res 11 Yrs Johns Ed H 702 Edgewood Ave Res 20 Yrs Johns Melvin (Rachel1 Hauling H 292 Otis St Rea 20 Yrs Johnson Aiie Unemployed H 74 Lods St Res 13 Yrs Johnson Alice (Wid) H 22 Fair St Rea 11 Yrs Johnson Anna Unemployed H 291% Berg St Res 21 Yrs Johnson Arthur (Emma1 Wks Ptabqh Vlv Mldr H 67 E Glenwmd Ave Apt 13 Rea 5 Johnson Barbara H 107 N Cape Ave Rea 4 Yrs lohnson Ben Wks Gwdyear Elevator Opr H 450 Lucy St Res 21 Yrs

Johnson Ben Huckster H 635 Eapter Ave Reli 1 Yr Johnson Birdelle H 144 Kelley Ave He-8802 Johnson Buford (Nettie) R R H 1231 Princeton St Res 16 Ym Johnson Carl Unemployed H 337 Chase Ct Res 20 Yre Johnson Clifford Musician H 679 Edgewood Ave Res 21 Yra Johnson David Wks Foundry H 93' E Loda St Johnson Della Unemployed H 1181 Seventh Ave Johnson E B Minister H 159 Palmer St

Johnson Earl Waiter H 647% Edgewood Ave Res 23 Yrs Johnson Ebert Chauffeur H 419 Hickory St Johnson Edward (Luis) Wks WPA H 22 Fair St Res 11 Yrs Johnson Elijah (Ella Mae1 Wks WPA H 178 E North St Res 20 Yrs . Johnson Ella Retired Pension H 409 E North St Johnson Ella H 351 N Howard St Res I4 Yra Johnson Elmer (Huidal Wks WPA H 161 Palmer St Res 12 Yrs Johnson Emma Beautician H 65% Edgewood Ave Res 22 Yrs Johnson Emory (Alice1 Chauffeur H 799 Carpenter St Fr5439 Johnson Ernie Musician H 840 Miami St Res 14 Yrs Johnson Jane Domestic H 327 W Bartgea St Res 17 Yrs

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Johnson Eva Domestic H 152% Furnace St Res 16 Yrs Johnson Frances Domestic H 810 S High St Rea 20 Yrs Johnson Frank (Addie) Truck IXiver H 650 LaFollette St Res 19 Yrs Johnson Gmrge A Huckster H 523 VanEverett Res 1 Yr lohnson Gwrge A (Chaney) Huckster H 635 Easter. Ave Rea 1 Yr

. Johnson Gordon (Margaret) Wks Goodrich Rubber H 301 N Howard St Res 6 Yrs Johnson H B H 2 Federal St Room 25 Bl-0428

Johnson Harold Student Central Soph H 337 Chase Ct Res 17 Yrs Johnson Harrison H 481 Warner St Res 15 Yrs Johnson Helen Unemployed H 784 Douglks St

Johnson Heneretta Domestic H 128 Spring St Johnson Henry Pension H 104% N Summit St Rea 7 Yrs Johnson Henry (Rebecca) W k s Franklin Bro Conat Co H 351 N Howard St Johnson Henry Wks WPA H 351 N Howard St Res 14 Yrs lohnson Henry Unemployed H 333 Dean St lohnson 1 H 597 &rice St Johnson James laborer H 356 Campbell Rer 17 Yrs Johnson James Unemployed H 97 Venice Ct

Johnson James Unemployed 16 Ridge St Johnson James Student Central h H 337 Chase CI Res 18 Yrs Johnson James Unemployed H 7 Charles St

Johnson Jasper Student North Soph H 351 N Howard St Res 14 Yrs Johnson Jessie Student Central Soph H 337 Chase Ct Res 16 Yrs Johnson Jessie (Anna) Unemployed H 744 Edgewood Res 16 Yrs Johnson Joseph (Hattie) Unemployed H 188 N Howard St Ree 14 Yrs Johnson Juanita Domestic H 846 Rhodes Ave lohnson Julia H 455 Cuyahoga St Je-8008 Johnson Leonard (Eulah) Wlis Goodrich H 840 Miami Res 22 Yrs Johnson Lewis (Virginia) Wks WPA H 321 N Howard St Res 20 Yrs.. Johnson Lewis Unemployed H 58 Cuyahoga St Res 19 Yra Johnson Lillie Domestic H 162 E Lods St Res 16 YIS lohnion Louis (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 898 Bellows St Res 20 Yrs Johnson Lucille Unemployed H 287 Washington St Res !5 Yrs Johnson Lucy Evelyn Student West Jr H 635 Easter Ave Res 1 Yr Johnson Luluella (Wid) H 107 N Case Ave Res 1 Yr Johnson Luther 2 Federal St Room 28 81-0429

, Johnson Luther Student North Fresh H 351 N Howard St Res 14 Yrs Johnson Mary Unemployed H 132 Charles St Res 20 Yrs lohnson Mary Ann Wks WPA School Domestic Project H 822 Rhodea Ave Res 21 Yrs Johnson Mary Frances Student North Fresh H 126 E North St Johnson Maude C (Wid) H 891 Bellows St Johnson Minnie (Wid) Wks WPA H 51 E Lods Res 14 Yrs Johnson Nathaniel (Lenora) Unemployed H 450 Lucy St Res 22 Yra Johnson Odessa Housewife H 633 Edgewood Ave Res 4 Yrs Johnson Ollie Domestic H 810 S High St Res 20 Yrs Johnson Ollie H 221 E Lods St Res 18 Yrs lohnson Ollire Unemployed H 1135 Hart St Res 5 Yrs Johnson Randle (Uneeda) Wkr WPA H 348% N Howard St Res 17 Yrs Johnson Richard Unemployed H 135 Cuyahoga St Res 16 Yrs Johnson Robert (Arline) Unemployed H 1884 Second St Res 23 Yrs

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Johnson Roscoe (Susie M) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 337 Chase Ct Res 21 Yrs Johnson Sallie Domestic 67 E Glenwood Ave Apt 9 J o h n Sallie Retired Pension H 351 N Howard St Ris 14 Yrs Johnson Samuel Wks WPA H 171% E North St Johnson Sarah (Wid) H 136 Spring St

Johnson Sarah Louise Student Leggett H 387 Washington St Res 13 Yra Johnson Sherum Unemployed H No 4 Mann Ct

Johnson Sam (Minnie) Wks W E Wright Co H 100 W Bartges St Res 27 Yrs Johnson Thomas (Carrie) Unemployed H 194 Furnace St Ren 9 Yrs Johnson Ulyssess Unemployed H 840 Miami St Rea 21 Yrs Johnson Valridge Beautician H 944 k o d e s Ave Res 11% Yrs Johnson W N Barber H 372 Albert P1 Re. 25 Yrs Johnson Will (Eulah) Wks WPA H 1181 Marcy St Res 5 Yrs Johnson William H 162-8 McClellon Convalescence Home W North St Johnson William (Corene) Wks Goodrich H 512 Kipling St Res 22 Yrs Johnson William (Elizabeth) Wks M O'Neil Co H 83 Wood St Res 7 Yra Johnson Withemw (Florence) Wks Akron Bureau Waiter H 394 Albert PI 81-4473 Jones T A (014 Salesman H 772 Coventry St Res 12 Yrs 01.3380 Jones Andrew (Grace) Wks Goodyear H 502 Lucy St Re. 25 Yrs He-2907 loner Andrew Unemployed H 502 Lucy He-2907 Jonea Anna Unemployed H 143 Lods St Rer 10 Yra Jones Beulah (Wid) H 63 Stanton Ave Res 17 Yra Jonas Beulah Domestic H 810 S High St Res 20 Yrs Jones Bert Wks Akron Poultry H 322 G Ct Res 24 Yrs Jones Bessie Wks Ohio Edison H 377 Albert PI Jonas Bessie Domestic H 620 S High St Res 15 Yrs Jones Caston (Mary) Wks Firestone H 291 N Howard St Rea 15 Yra Jones Catherine Waitress H 481 Cuyahoga St Re. 15 Yrs Jones Cecil Unemployed H 128 E North St Jonea Charles (Pea1.l) Wks WPA H 361 Brownleigh Ct Re. 15 Yrs Jones Charles Student H 164 Otto St Jonea Christine (Wid) H 287 Scott Ave Rea 8 Yrs

Jones Curtis Unemployed H 221 Boder St Jones David Lahorer H 835 Miami St Res 24 YIB Jones Delbert Student Howe Vocational H 380 Weeks St Jones Dellar Unemployed H 218 Ravine St Res 16 Yrs Jones Earline H 86 E Glenwood Ave Res 11 Yrs Jones Elmore (Susie) Wks WPA H 163 Walnut St Jones Emmit (Lessie) H 917 Raymond St Res 16 Yrs Jmes Ernest (Irene) Laborer H 128 E North St Res 18 YIP Jones Ernest (Carrie) Wks Goodyear H 345 Brownleigh Ct Res 10 Yis Jones Earie Domestic H 345 Brownleigh Ct Res 10 Yrs Jones Eugene H 691 Mallison Res 6 Yrs Jones Fanny (Wid) H 691 Mallison Ave Ree 6 Yrs Jones Frank (Julis) Wks WPA H 385 Goth- Ct Jones George (Lucy) Wks Firestone H 725 Rhoder Ave Res 1 Yr Jones Georgia H 928 Douglas St Res 22 Yrs Jones Gladys WPA 123 Marcy St Res 23 Yrs Jones Gladys Student West H 164 Otto St Jones Glenn Trucker H 754 Edqewoad Ave Res 16 Yrs

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Jonea Harry (Ruth) Wks WPA H 1167 Second Ave Res 19 Yrs Je-4343 Jones Henry (Rosa) Wks Goodyear Res 29 Yrs Hs.6229 Jones Henry B Wks WPA H 361 Brownleiqh Ct Re. 15 Yrs Jones Herman (Clara) City Garbage H 297 Turner St Res 11 Yrs Jones Ida Seamstress H 211 Bluff St Res 16 Yrs 01.6331 Jones Isabel1 ~nekp loyed H 67 E Glenwood Ave Apt 6 Res 3 Yrs Jones Jacob Salesman H 1072 Dublin St

Jones James (Cordelid Wks Goodyear H 740 Roscoe Ave Res 13 Yrs Jones Jean H 886 Washington St Res 22 Yrs Jones Jerry (Susie) Wks Firestone H 376 Gotham Ct Jones John A (Lillie) Wks Goodyear H 360 Weeks St Rea 21 Yrs Jones John H City Employee H 664 Echo St Res 19 Yrs Jones John Unemployed H 141 Belmont St Jones John P Mechanic H 740 Roscoe Ave Rep 13 Yrs lonee Joseph Student killer H 276 Two Max Dr Res 15 Yrs Jones Julia Unemployed H 117 Lods St Res 13 Yra Jones Kathryn Unemployed H 117 Lode St Res 13 Yrs Jones Lmna Wks WPA H 322 G Court Res 26 Yrs Jonea Lmnard Student East Sr H 740 Roscoe St Jones Levi Sr Wks WPA H 164 Otto St Res 20 Yre Jonea Levi Jr Student West Sr H 164 Otto St Rer 20 Yrs

Jones Lorenzo (Vlclorta) Wks Firestone H 661 LaFollelte St Res 15 Yrs Jonea L p i s Unemployed H 399 Washington St Res 12 Yrs Jones ~ u c y Student West Sr H 740 Roscoe Ave Jones Mae Unemployed H 294 Flowers Ct Res 20 Yrs Jones Mamie Wks WPA H 1213 Marcy St Rep 20 Yrs Jones, Martha Student Garfield Fresh H 661 LaFollette St Re. 15 Yrs Jonea Mary (Wid) H 600 Euclid Ave Res 24 Yrs Je-6560 Jones Mary WLs WPA H 693 Railroad St Res 15 Yrs Jonea Mattie Domestic H 371 Washington St Res 13 Yrs Jones Ollie Student Bryant School H 1232 Marcy St Res 20 Yrs Jones Odell (Gladys) Unemployed H 1232 Marcy St Ren 20 Yrs Jones Otis Porter H 128 E North St Jones Philip Porter H 201 E Center St (Porter Shaw Clothing) Jones R A (Flora) Minister H 296 Scott Ave Res 45 Yrs 01.2359 Jones Ramon Student East Soph H 740 Roscoe Ave

Jones Robert (Irma) Janitor H 125 N Case Ave Res 24 Yrs Jonea Rose Domestic H.733 Brooks St Res 10 Yrs

Jones Tena Wks WPA H 59 Gregory St Res 1% Yrs Jones Theophilus Salesman H 772 Coventry St Res 13 Yrs 81.3380 Jones Thomas (Luella) Elevator Opr H 775 Coventry St Rea I8 Yrs

Jones Thomas A (Violet) WPA H 120 Charles St Res 12 Yrs Jones Thomas L (Celestine) Wks Firestone H 332% W Cedar St Rea 2 Yrs Jones Thomas M Wks Goodyear H 653 Edgewwd Ave Res 14 Yrs Jones Tony (Annie) Wks WPA H 415 Weil;ngton Aye Res 12 Yrs Jones Truesdale (Thenie) Wks Firestone H 1335 Sweitrer Ave Res 20 Yrs Jones Ula Retired Pension H 221 Boder St Jones Velme Unemployed H 128 E North St Res 16 Yrs Jonea Virgil Unemployed H 322 G Ct Res 27 Yrs Jonea Walter Unemployed H 390 Weeks St

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Jones Wanda Student East I H 502 Lucy St He-2907 Jones Wayman (Ella) Custodian H 785 Rhodes Ave Res 35 Yrs Je-1067 Jones Washington Mechanic H 2611h Mitchell Ct Jones William (Ada) Domestic H 2841% Otis SI Ras 15 Yrs Jon& William (Mary) Wks WPA H 441 E North St Re. 18 Yrs Jones William A (Mary) Unemployed H 156% Furnace Ct

Jones William D (Marie) Wks WPA H 505 Crouse St Res 3 Yrs Jones William E Student Central Sr H 505 Crouse St' Res 3 Yrs Jones William (Jessie) Wks WPA 605 Camp St Res 15 Yrs Joplin R e k c a (Wid) Minister H 458 W Bartges St Re. 15 Yrs Joseph John (Mary) Wks WPA H 145 Boder St Res 1 Yr Jordan Aaron (Callie) Cement Finisher H 84 N Walnut St Res 16 Yrs Jordan Charles Laborer H 897 Echo SI Res 8 Yrs Jordan Dotaie Domestic 139 Paul Court Jordan Pete (Margaret) Waiter H 2 Federal St No 42 B10428 Jordan Robert (Lena) Minister H 769 Covenlry St Res 13 Yrs Jorner Oliver Unemployed H 11 E Lods St Judge Alex (Eola) Unemployed H 761 Douglas St Res 16 Yrs Juniua Howard Trucker H 155 Hi!! St Res 29 Yrs Junius Margaret Domestic H 155 Hill St Res 40 Yrs Junius Pauline Domestic H 155 Hill St Res 27 Yrr Junius Percy Unemployed H 155 Hill St Res 35 YTS Juniua Stanley (Mildred) Wks WPA H 217 S Forge St Rer 25 Yrs Junius Thelma Domestic H 155 Hill St Res 23 Yrs Juniun Thomas Wks WPA H 155 Hill St Res 39 YIB

K Kahn Ariimicia H 316 Bartgea St Res 20 Yrs Kea Arthur (Elizabeth) Waiter H 261 Livingstan PI Res 22 Yrs Kea George (Louise) Porter H 177 Bluff SI Res 5 Yrs

Kee Andrew (Annie) Waiter H 289 Livingaton PI Rer 13 Yrs Je-I389 Keller Isadorai H 276 Silver St Res 46 Yrs 81.2740 Ksller Marion Domestic H 276 Silver SI BI-2740 Keller William Porter H 276 Silver St Res 27 Yra 81-2740 Kelley Leonard (Estell) Wks WPA H 68 E Glenwood Ave Res 12 Yrs

Kelly Mary H 68 E Glenwood Ave Kelley Robert Student North Jr H 68 E Glenwood Ave Kelley Thornlon (Pearl) Waiter H 632 Cuyahoga St Res 20 Yr6 Kelley William Wks Ravenna Elks Club H 125 N Case Ave Kelly Chas (Etta) Wks WPA H 125 N Case Ave Res 3 Yrs Kelly George (Madylon) Wks Goodrich H 703 Miami St Re. 13 Yrs Kelly Lynn Student Kent State H 125 N Case Ave Kelley Samuel (Mary) Lawyer H 814 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yrs 10.9796 Kelsey John Opr Garage 370 Orleans Ave Ert Main 6 Exchange H 436 S Arlington St Kemp Cleo H 292 Banger St Res 14 Yra Kendrick Eunice Student West H 315 Hickory St (F~esh) Kendrick Helen Student West H 315 Hickory St (Crosby) Kendrick Iohn (Tommy) Wks Firestone H 315 Hickory St Kendrick Lemuel Student West H 315 Hickory St (Sr) Kendrick McCoy Wks Akron Typesetting Co H 315 Hickory St Kendrick Sylvia Studenl West H 315 Hickory St

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Kendrick William Radio Technician H 315 Hickory St Kennedy Edward Wks Mayflower Hotel H 387 N Howard St Kennedy Harry (Willie) Wks WPA H 276 E Crosier St Rea 10 Y n Kent Bill Unemployed H 389 N Howard St Kerr Archie (Mary) Wks Foundry H 131 North Howard St Kerr Beatrice WLB WPA H 250 Euclid Ave Rea 17 YIE Ken Mona Wka Fireside Mutual Ins Co H 250 Euclid Ave Rer 17 Yrs Keys Edna Central High lr H 138 Halslead St Rer 17 Yrs Keys Harold Wks Mayflower Hotel H 138 Halstead St Re. 17 Yra Keys Margaret (Wid) Wks WPA H 138 Halstead St Res 20 Yrs Key Alexander (Alberta) City Garbage H 78 Rosalind Ct Kidd H. V (Defolia) Janitor H 521 Wabash St

Kidd Earl Wks WPA H 633 Edgewood Ave Res i 0 Yrs Kidd lames Unemployed H 1216 ~ u a n b Ave Res 17 Yrs Kidd Quennie Unemployed H 232 lames SI Rea 10 Yrs Kimball Etta H 1142 Andrua St Res 11 Yrs Kimbrough Juliua Unemployed H 178 Hickory St King Ada (Wid) H 532 Ardella Ave King Edward (Pearl) Fireman H 1270 High St Rea 17 Y n King Frarier (Hattie) W k s Fireatond H 892 Douglas St Rea 18 Yrs King Harry (Carrie) lanilor H 1251 Laffer Ave Res 17 Y n Fr.0168 King Island (Artie) Wks Fireslone H 266 W Bartges St Res 15 Yrs King Johnnie Wks WPA H 122 N Broadway Ave King Leathie Unemployed H 1270 High St Res 3 Months King Lilly Domestic H 95 Steinel Ave Rea 10 Monlhs Kiig Pattie Unemployed H 532 Ardella Ave Kiig Percy Wks Conslrudion H 490 Grant St Res 3 Yrs King Robert (Myrna) Mill man H 532 Ardella Ave Res LO Yrs Kingsberry Adella Wks Bkpr H 545 Euclid Ave Res 10 Yrs Kingsberry Alfonao Salesman H 545 Euclid Ave Res 10 Yra Killings Allen Student Central Sr H 207 Perkins St Res 18 Yrs

Killings Irma Student Central 11 H 207 Perkim St Rea 18 Yre B14959 Killings Evelyn Wks H 207 Perkins St I!es 22 Yra Bl.6959 Killings Henry (Geneva) Baggage Man H 207 Perkins SI Res 22 Yrs 81.6959 Killings O n i e Domestic H 389 Washington St Res 16 Yrs Killings William (Thelma) Red Cap H 207 Perkins SI Res 22 Yra 81.6959 Kirby John (Mary) Wks WPA H 148 N Walnut St Res 3 Yrs Kirk Albert (Thelma) Elevator Opr H 1244 Duane St Rea 22 Yrr Kirk Jerry (br tha) Wks WPA H 309 W North St Re. 23 Yrs Kirk John Unemployed H 568 VanEverett Ave . Kirk Judson (Hazel) Unemployed H 568 VanEverett Ave Kirk Luls Sludent East High Ir H 639 Chittenden St Rea 14 Y n He7767 Kirk Marine Wks Mary Lee Candy Shop H 97% Charles St Fr-2247 Res 20 Yra Kirk Roben (Jessie) Wks City Chev H 369 Fountain St He.6986 Kirk W o r d (Ethel) Wka Goodyear H 568 VanEverett Ave Res 22 Yrs Kirkland Charles (Lesaie) Elevator Opr H 875 Baird St Res 19 Yrs le.9406

Kirkland Thomas (Mary) unemployed Res 13 Yrs Kirkland Tuck Unemployed H. 133 E Chestnut St Res 20 Yra Kisez Gordon (Henriella) Cement Finisher H 290 lode Ct Kitchen W I (Mayme) Waiter H 645 McKinley Ave Res 20 Yra

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78 AKRON NEGRO DIRECTORY ~- Kitchen Lejie (Leona) Unemployed H 335 Livingston PI Res 20 Yrs Kitchen Velma Student West Fresh H 335 Livingaton PI Res 15 Yra Knott John Unemployed H 1170 Seventh Ave Rea 19 Yre Knott Nelson Elevator Opr H 1170 Seventh Ave Res 20 Yra Knm Leanard Student South Jr H 182 E Crwier St Res 14 Yrs Knor William Plasterer H 182 E Crosier St Res 14 Yrs Kratt William (Ella) H 491 Clover St Res I8 Yrs Kyle Joe H 2 Federal St No 27 81.0428 Kyle loaeph Propfielor Recreation Parlor H 44 N Howard St le.0170

L Lack Sarah Beautidan H 786 Douglas St Re. 3 Yrs

Lacey Ruby Wks WPA H 76 W Bartgen St Res 22 Yrs Ladd Delmer Student Central Fresh H 251 S Broadway St Res 10 Yrs Lake Mattie Unemployed H 16 Ridge St 81-4538 Lampley Earl Wks WPA H 1255 Medsker St Rea 20 Yrs Lampley Fannie Student Garfield Fresh H 1255 Medaker St Ren 16 Yro Lampley Rodgers (Mary) Millman H 184 W Cedar St Re. 19 Yrs Lamply Hem Unemployed H 1207% Moore St Lancaster Emmer (Carolyn) Lawyer H 1006 Big Falls Ave Res 41 Yrs Fr-3681 Lancaster Leah H 1006 Big Falla Ave Fr-3681 Lander Eddie (Margaret) Mechanic H 458 Weeks St Landis Joe H 2 Federal St Res 26 Yra B1.0428 Landrum Robert (Anne) H 747 Edgewood Ave Rep 19 Yrs Lanear Luther Unemployed H 586 VanEverett Ave Langdon Harry (Helen) Chauffeur H 330 Silver St Res 9 Yrs Ie.6030 Lanier Archie (Mattie) Wks Fiestone H 138 Charles St Res 19 Yra Lanier Frank (Marie) Wks WPA H 19Ih E North St Re. 17 Yrs Laramore John Painter H 641 Edgewood Ave Rea 23 Yrs Large William (Irene) Wks Firestone H 49 Kenneth P1 Res 13 Yrs Larkln Albert (Emma) Wks Goodyear H 765 Coventry St Res 12 Yra Larkins Raymond Student Central Fresh H 765 Coventry St Res 12 Yra Larkins Sarah Unemploye H 380 Pearl St Res 18 Yrs Lash Hallie Wks WPA H 772 Coventry St Res 4 Yrs Laston Bernice Domestic H 86 E Glenwood Avc le.1909 Latson Minnie NYA H 1128 Andrua St Re. 19 Yra Latson Odessa Unemployed H 198 Furnace St Latson Zack (Minnie) Wks Brickyard H 1128 Andrus St Res 21 Yra Lawrence Sally (Wid) H 805 Douglas St Res I7 Yra Lawrence Wilbert Rubber Wks H 681 Raymond St Res 1 Yr Lawson Edward (Mable) Truck Driver H 754 Edgewood Ave Res 14 Yrs Lawson Moses (Mamie) 1ani:or H 774 Douglas St Re. 22 Yrs le-4344 Lawson Samuel (Martha) Unemployed H 327 W North St Res 12 Yrs Leathers Dan (Hattie) Wks Firestone H 105 Miami Ct Leathers Houston Tailor 105 Miami Ct Lee Albert (Eva) Wka Gwdyear H 904 Bellowa St Ree 17 Yrs L e e Arthur Undertaker Asst H 111 Nebraska St He.5913 Lee Amahell Pensioner 492 Lucy St Ie.7577 Lee Beatrice Student North Soph H 94 E Glenwood Ave Lee Daniel (Maggie) Unemployed H 211 Bluff St Rer 50 Yra Lee Elijah (Mary) Wks Firestone H 94 Gregory Ave Rea LO Yra

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Lee Emery Unemployed H 54 Ridge St Res 26 Yrs Lee Emmitt Wks WPA H 1250 Edison St Res 3 Yra Lee Ethel Student Crosby School H 389 Hickory St Lee Evaline Student Goodrich H 389 Hickory St

Lee Fred Unemployed H 388 Hickory St Lee Gertrude Seamstress H I9 Cross St Res 14 Yra Lee Gertrude Student West Soph H 369 Hickory St . . - L& Henry Wks Firestone H 805 Rhodea Ave Rss 18 Yrs Lee Malinda Domestic H 63 Charles St Lee Marie Student Central H 215 James St Res 1 Yr Lee Marvin Millman H 373 Livingston St Lee Mattie (Wid) H 698 Edgewood Ave Res 35 Yrs Lee Marine Domestic H 1245 Curtis St Res 9 Months Lee Odell Wka WPA H 94 E Glenwood Ave Lee O t l (Carvie) Porter H 94 E Glenwwd Ave Res 14 Yrs Lee Raymond H 94 E Glenwood Ave Lee Robert H 698 Edgewood Ave Rep 7 Yrs Lee Ruth Domestic H 215 James St Rea 2 Yrs Lee Sammie H 77 N Howard St BI 0183 Lee Thomas H 479 Warner St Res 17 Yrs Lee William (Susiel Bus boy H 7 Charles St Lee Willie (Amanda) Millman Firestone H 1156 Seventh Ave Res 17 Yrs Lee Willie (Mary)'Unemployed H 1156 Seventh Ave Lehman James (Addie) Millman H 532 VanEverett Ave Rea 18 Yrs Lenier Annie H 172 W North St Lenier Robert Wks WPA H 172 W North St Res 20 Yrs Leon Emil (Evelyn) Headwaiter H 306 W Exchange St Res 9 Yrs He-3597 Leon Emil Jr Student St ~ h c e n t H 306 W Exchange St lean Gloria Student Univ 01 Chicago H 306 W Exchange St Leonard E C (Catherine) Wks Goodrich H 769 Douglas St Res 11 Yrs Leonard Edward Unemployed H 431 Grant St Rep 20 Yrs Leonard Johnnie (Bessie) Wka WPA H 66 Charles St Res 15 Yrs Leonard Lemon (Elizabeth) Wks Carmichael Conet Ca H 208% Lods St Raa 10 Yrs Leonard Margaret Student H 69 Charles St Len Henry Porter H 818 Euclid Ave Res 18 Yrs Leverett Leora Domestic H 341 Chase Ct Res 14 Yra Bl-2723 Lewis 1 A State Emp H 733 Euclid Ave Res 11 Yrs

Lewis R T Wks WPA H 97 E Nonh St Lewis Andrew Unemployed H 219 Bluff St Res 26 Yrs Lewis Artie (Wid) H 639 Chittenden St Res 4 Yrs Fr-7767 Lewis Clarence (Ella) Maintenance Wk H 813 Washington St Res 19 Yrs Lewis Elbert (Lula) Porter H 1156 Deloa St Res 6 YIS Lewis ~ l m o r e Student South Jr H 857 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Lewis Frank (Mary) W h WPA H 937 Bell St Res 4 Yrs Lewis Gladys Wks WPA H 192 E Crosier St Rea 22 Yrs Lewis Granville ( ~ i l l a j C a r Dealer H 639 Chittenden St Res 14 Yrs He-7767 Lewis James (Hattie) Wka WPA H 57 Cuyahoga St Rep 20 Yrs Lewill John (Rena) Unemployed H 284% Otis St Res 25 Yrs Lewis lohn 1r (~eorg ia r H 264Yz Otis St Res 25 Yrs Leari. John W (Leona) Wks Firestone H 210 E Chestnut St Res 12 Yrs

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Lewis Jonas (Mary) Contractor H 849 Nevin St Rea 22 Yrs Lewis Joseph (Haddie) Minister H 655 Kipling St Res 20 Yrr Lewis Maggie Retired Pension H 146 N Walnut St Res 22 Yrs Lewis Nettie (Wid) H 775 Coventry St Lewis Philip (K L) Wks Firestons H 429 Washington St Re. 10 Yrs Lewis Roy Unemployed H 67 E North St ~ e k i Sammie Wks WPA H 146'N Walnut St Lewis Thomas Student South Sr H 633% High St Rea 14 YIP Lewis Wayne H 359 Bartges St Res 10 Yxs Lewis Wayne (Altres) Unemployed 76% Furnace St Res 12 Yrs Lewis Wayne (Virginia) Wks Akron Furnituxe H 359 Bartges St Ree 12 Yre Lewis Wesley H 1306 S High St Rea 16 Yrs Lewis William Unemployed H 349 N Howard St Res 1 Yr Lewis Zell Student Miller School H 130 Paul Ct Liggena Morse (Geneva) Wks Recreation Parlor H 108 Prospect St Res 19 Yra Liles James Unemployed H 80 N Howard St Res 6 Yrs 14967 Liles Susan WPA Teacher H 511 Kling St Res 22 Yrs Fr-0945 Linder Alvia Wka WPA H 265 Washington St Res 15 Yrs Lindsay Benjamin (Harriette) Porter H 318 Scott Ave Rep 15 Yrs Lindsay C A Tailor H 7044 N Howard St Res 18 Yrs Lindsay Hood (Alice) Wks Goodyear H 816 Baird St Res 18 Yrs Fr-4294 Lindsay Hosea (Helen) Bailiff H 440 Roberts St Res 23 Yrs He-1450 Lind8ey Ava Marie Student West Sr H 460 Livingston St Lindsey Beulah Domestic H 903 Munson St Res 21 Yra Je.5339 Lindsey Cheater Tailor H 278 Silver St

Lindsey Dave (Ella) Porter H 316 Berg St Res 15 Yrs Lindsey Hughie Student Ohio State Fresh H 74 Gold St Lindsey Jackson (Georgia) WLa Firertone H.353 N Arlington St Res 21 Yrs Lindsey lenie KIkpr H 490 Grant St Res 17 Yrs Lindsey Lois Student West Jr H 460 Livingston St

Lindsey (Laura) Wks Firestone H 460 Livingston St Rep 21 Yrs Lindsey Richard Clerk H 193 Perkins St Je-1679 Lindsey Roxie H 55 E North St Res 20 Yrs '

Lindsey Thomas (Mary) Unemployed H 903 Munson St Rer 21 Yrs Je.5339 Lindsey William (Ruth) Wks Goadyear H 332% Cedar St Re% 23 Yrs Lindsey Woodrow (Woodie) Porter H 316 Berg St Re* 15 Yrs Littles Annie Dcmestic H 1221h E Glenwood Ave Rea 16 Yra Lockett Authur (Louise) Wks WPA H 571 Grant St Res 8 Yrs Lockett Beland (Wid) H 571 Grant St Res 8 Yrs Lockett Leland (Wid) H 875 Washington St Re. 6 Yrs He.7749 Lockhart J A Minister H 325 Berry St (Aurelia) Loftin B F (Josephine) H 450 Cuyah~ga St Rer 20 Yrs Loftin H B (Beatdce) Minister H 504 Crouse St Res 20 Yrs Loftin Euretha (Wid) Retired Pension H 1000 Haynes St Rea 16 Yrs Loftin George (Willie) Wks Sun Rubber Co H 499 Crouae St Rea .I9 Yrs Loftln James (Carrie) Minister H 380 Fountain St Rea 24 Y n BI-9505 Loftin Jefferson Wks WPA H 499 Crouse St Res I9 Yrs Lofiin Jesse Wks Firestone H 499 Crouse St Res 19 Yrs Lofiin Georgia Beautidan H 583 Baird St Res 19 Yrs ,

lafiin Jewel Wks WPA H 756 Euclid Ave Res 19 Yrs

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LoHin Mary Domestic H 499 Crouse St Res 19 Yra Je8420 Logan Charles WLa WPA H 54 Ridge St logan Helen H 54 Ridge St Lollis Harold (Iva) Wks WPA H 1214,Moore St Res 16 Yra Lollis James (Alberta) Wks WPA H 1214 Moore St Res 16 Yrs Lollis Mary H I214 Moore St Res 16 Yrs Lollis Walter (Clarabelle) Wka Knapp Laundry H 1214 Moore St Res 16 Yrs Lomar Eunice H 1223 Princeton St Res 16 Yrs Fr-2669 Loma Frank (Ella) Wks Pennsylvania R R H 1223 Princeton St Re. 16 Yrs Fr-2669 Long George (Anna) WLa WPA H 897 Bellows St Res 3 Yrs Long Mabel WPA Elizabeth Pk H 327 Dean St Res 3 Yrs Longa Benny (Mabel) Wks Wagner Provision H 427 Grant St Re. 15 Yrs Lott Eddie (Levklia) Waiter H 126 N Broadway Louis S L Student H 18 W Bartges Soph Louis Edward H 162 E North St Je8285

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Louis James H 1306 High St Res 16 Yrs Louis Mary Hkpr H 52 Stuber St Res 20 Yra Louis Nathaniel (Deasie) Wka Miller H 1306 S High St Res 16 Yrs Louis William (Amanda) Wks Foundry H 740 Euclid Ave Rea 20 Yrs Fr-0793 Louise Willie Unemployed H 79 Venice St Love W W (Dorothy) Truck Driver H 227 E Miller Ave Res 15 Yrs Love Charles Mechanic H 709 Edgewood Ave Res 25 Yra Love Charles Jr H 709 Edgewood Ave Res 20 Yrr Love Jack (Emily) Salesman H 244 Eastland Ave Re. 23 Yrs Fr-7575 Love Leon WPA Teacher H 196 Perkins St Res 6 Yrs Loving Joseph (Sadie) City Employer H 780 Carlysle St Ree 24 Yrs He5243 Lowe Dora Domestic H 1151 Andrua St Res 7 Yre Je9387 Lowe Elisha Farmer H 606 Euclid Ave He-1964 Lowe Ella H 742 N Howard St Res 22 Yrs Lowe Jobnnie Porter H 123 Borderhaly Ct Res 12 Yrs Lowi Mary WLa WPA H 742 Euclid Ave Res 21 Yrs - Lowe Monie H 2 Federal St Bl-0428 . Lowe Philip (Stella) Carpenter H 799 Rhodes Ave Lowe Robert 806 Euclid Ave Res 1 4 Yrs Lowe Richmond (Mildred) Photographer H 742 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yrs Lucas Ed (Viols) WLa WPA H 67 Glenwood Ave 16 Re. 17 Yrs Lumpkin Lee (Ruby) Salesman H 699 LaFollette Res 23 Yra Fr-8568 Lunda Anna Music Teacher H 911 Washington St Res 16 Yra Lunda Charles Bua Boy H 911 Washington St Rep 16 Y ~ B Lunda Emma (Wid) H 900 Bellows St Rea 19 Yrs Lunda Handy (Annie) H 911 Washington St Res 16 Yrs Lundy Bennie (Nettie) Wka Brick Yard H 202 E Miller Ave Res 19 Yrs Lurry John (Katie) Wks Goodrieh H 667 Crosier St Res 23 Yrs Lustie Lulu Unemployed H 89 E Lods St Res 11 Yrs Lykea Henry (Nannie) w L ~ WPA H 322 Carroll St Re. 10 Yrs Lykes John (Ruby) W h WPA H 361 Brownleigh Ct Res 20 Yrs Lykes John Studen; H 322 C&xoll St Lykes Robert Student Central Fresh H 322 Carroll St Res 10 Yrs Lykes Ruby Student Central Sr H 322 Carroll St Res 10 Yre Lykes Ruth Student Central Jr H 322 Carroll St Rer 10 Yra Lykes Shirley Student H 322 Carroll St Res I0 Yrs

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Lykes Thelma Student H 322 Carroll St Res 10 Yrs Lykes William Student H 322 Carroll St Res 10 Yrs Lynch E A H 753 Edgewwd Ave Rss 6 Yrs Je.7814 Lynch Rosa H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Lynton Stanley (Romona) Waiter H 375 Sherman St Rer 8 Yrs Lyon Claud Wks Knapps Foundry H 1254 Curtis St Res LO Yrs Lyon Ed Retired Pension H 1254 Curtis St Res 1 Yr Lyons Alfonzo Retired Pension H 458 E North St Lyons Charles (Marie) Wks WPA H 284 W North St Rea 25 Yrs Lytle Calop Unemployed H 387 Washington St Re. 19 Yrs Lytls Fannie Student Kent State Fresh H 387 Washington St Res 17 Yrs Lytle Ned (Fannie) Unemployed H 387 Washington St Res 20 Yrs Lylle Ulysses (Daisy) H 810 Rhodes Ave Res 14 Yrs

M MacDonald Hettie Domestic H 371 Washington St Apt 4 Res 16 Yr. McAdw Leroy (Elma) Wks WPA H 883 Douglas St Res 25 Yre McAfee Robert (Alice) Wks Recreation Parlor H 68 Cuyahoga St McAll William (Bell) Wks WPA H 831 Rhodea Ave Res 6 Yrs McAlpine Frank (Sallie) Wkn WPA H 857 Washington St Res 5 Yrs McBride Sonnie Wks WPA H 203 Furnace St Rer 5 Yrs McCain Leo Wks NYA H 627 Chinenden SI Res 3 Yrs Bl-2634 McCail Genei Domestic H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 13 Yra McCail Miidred Student East h H 1143 Seventh Ave Res 13 Yrs McCall Samuel (Mamie) Wks Fireslone H 1143 Seventh Ave Rea 18 Yrs Je.2937 McCall Samuel h Bellman Howe Hotel H 1143 Seventh Ave Rea 18 Yrs Je.2837 McClain Agustus (Esther) Butler H 360 Turner St McClain Andrew (Elizabeth) Waiter H 329 Silver St Res 3 Yrs McClain Arthw Unemployed H 360 Turner St Ben 11 YNI McClain Charles (Bwena) Wks Fireslone H 824 Douglas St Res 10 Yrs Fr-3781 McClain H 2 Federal St r 21 B1-0428 McClain Judge (Deborah) Laborer 818 Rhodes Ave McClain Thresa H 360 Turner St Re8 11 Yxs McClellon H W (I M) Minkter H 80 Nickle St Res 23 Yra McClellon Benjamin (Gertrude) wks Mayflower Hotel H 162 E Lo& St Res 20 Yrs McClellon Benjamin f WLs Mayflower Hotel H 87 E Glenwood Ave Apt 6 McClendon Ada Unemployed H 1386 Honodle Ave McClenic Caroline Student South Jr H 812 Douglas St Res 16 Yrs McClenic Harper Student South Sr H 812 Douglas St Res 17 Yrr McClenie Leroy (Edna) Wks Firestone H 889 Lane St Res 17 Ym McCienic William (Ora) Wks Firestone H 812 Douglas St Res 17 Yrs MeCienic William Jr Wks CCC H 812 Douglas St Res 17 Yrs McComick Bessie Student North Fresh H 67 E Glenwwd Ave Apt 7 McComisk Rwseselt Student Bryant H 67 E Glenwmd Ave A@t 7 McComick Pete (Elouise) Wks WPA H 132 Aetna St McConnel Minnie Domestic H 111 E North St Res 15 Yrs MsCorvey B G (Laola) Wks Firestone H 1187 Andrus St Res 15 Yrs McCoy Emmit (Nettie) Wks WPA H 255 E Miller Ave Res 5 Yrs McCoy Frank (Rosa) Wks WPA H 474 Ardelia Ave Res 12 Yrs McCoy Johnnie (Narcissus) Unemployed H 1178 Sweilrer Ave McCoy Lillie Student East Jr H 474 Ardella Ave

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McCoy Walter Mueiclian H 124 Howard St McCraney Essie H 481 Warner St Res 24 Yrs '

McCraney Boyd (Ola) Wks WPA H 163 N Walnut St McCray Bessie Domestic H 267 E Crosier St Res 3 Yra McCray Fred (Harriette) Farmer H 770 Euclid Ave Re. 23 Yrs McCree Eddie (Savannah) Wks Firestoqe H 850 Douglas St Rea 23 Yrs McCree Eslella Wks WPA H 7 Charles St Re8 15 Yra. McCree lean Student South Soph H 850 Douglas St McCroey Homer Wks WPA H 87 Lods St Res 15 Yrs McCullough C (Mary) Wks Akmn City Cluh H 663 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Je-5620 McCurry Lawrence ( ~ m i a l Tmck Driver H 1295 Murray Ave MeCurty Clarance Student A 6 M College Tallahassee Fla H 626 Hudson Ave McCurty Frank (Margaret) Wks Howe Hotel H 626 Hudson Ave McCurty Newton (Lena) Janitor H 626 Hudson Ave Res 20 Yra McDade Elizabeth Unemployed H 67 Glenwwd Ave Apt 12 Rea 2 Yrs McDaniel Marlon Domestic H 169 E Lods St Res 1 Yr McDaniel Mildred Student Garfield Fresh H 1132 Marcy St Res 14 Yra McDaniel Walter (Mildred) Wks Firestone H 1132 Mailcy St Rea 16 Yrs McDaniel Walter Jr Student (Miller) H 1132 Marq St Res 16 Yrs McDaniel Wesley Carwasher H 286 W Bartges St Re! 3 Yrs McDavid F e l i (Roberta) Engineer H 651 Lovers Lane Res 14 Yre 81-5357 McDavid Leona Student (Garfield Jr) 651 Lovers Lane B15357 McDavid Mary Student Akron U H 651 Lovers Lane Bl-5357 McDay Agnes Seamstress H 799 Rhodes Ave Res 20 Yrs McDay Janie Domestic H 663% High St Rer 14 Yrs McDay Sally H 77 Nickle St McDay Walter (lollie) Unemployed H 201 E Center St Res 17 Yrs le-3651 McDonald Ianie (Wid) H 806 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs 01.7306 McDonald Charles (Margaret) lanitor H 209 Neiman St Res 21 Yrs McDonald Iohn (Mary) Wks WPA H 464 W Bowery St Res 22 Yrs McDonald Henry Iohn Student South Fresh H 857 Washington St Re. 13 Yrs McDonald Louise Wks WPA H 1213 Moore St Res 13 Yrs McDonald Nathaniel Wka Shoe Shine Parlor H 857 Washington St Rea 13 Yrs McDonald Ward Rachel (Wid) H 167 Hill St Rer 16 Yrs McDonald Theodore (Margaret) Truck Driver H 128 N Broadway Ave Res 10 Yrs McDonald Will. (Mamie) Wks WPA H 857 Washington St Res 13 Yrs McDuiiy Edward (Mary) Wks WPA H 204 N Howard St McGee Walter (Dora1 Laborer H 322 N Howard St Res 25 Yrs McGhee Seabmn (Rosetta) Wks Goodrich H 1311 Honodle Res 12 Yrs McGidis Mary Wks WPA H 113 Case Ave Res 18 Yrs McGinnis Thurman (Laura) Wks WPA H 396!4 Livingston St Res I5 Yrs McGmdsvin D (LaFayete) Waiter H 492 Euclid Ave Apt 4 Rer 4 Yrs Bl-5519 McGrady James Unemployed H 1264 Edison St Res 17 Yre McGrady Lester Porter 1264 Ediaon St Res 18 Yrs McGrady Noah (Carrie) Porter H 1264 Edison St Res 16 Yra

McGraw Etta H 1220 Duane Ave Re8 18 Yrs Je-7442 McGregor Jack (Je8n) Wka Gaodyear H 271 James St Res 22 Yra MeGregor Jake (Beatrice) Wks Mayflower Hotel H 5 Howard St '

McGregor Jasie Domestic H 1317 Honodle Ave Res 21 Yrs McGregor Lois Lbmeetic H 1317 Honodle Ave Res 18 Yra McGregor Nelson (Rosa1 Unemployed H 1307 Murray Ave Res 22 Yrs Wa 5203

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Mffiregor Pete Wks WPA H 1317 Honodle Ave Res 21 Yrs McGruder Dorothy Student East Fresh H 435 Robert St Res 15 Yrs

Mffiruder Eugene (Wyoma) Unemployed H 435 Robert St Res 25 Yrs McGruder Robert K Student East Jr H 435 Robert St Res 17 Yrs

Mffime Fannie Maid H 86 E Glenwmd Ave Res 1 Yr 16-1909 Mclver Sam (Mary) Wks WPA H 841 Miami St Rer 1 4 5 Yra McKay Ruth Seamstress H 709 Edgewood Ave Res 18 Yra McKenic Margaret H 311 N Howard St McKinstry Thomas (Hattie) Unemployed H 446 Lucy St Res 13 Yrs McKnighl Emanuel (Annie) Janitor H 666 Euclid Ave McKnight Norman Student H 935 Rhodes Ave Res 5 Yrs McLain R M Truck Driver H 612 Kipling St Res I8 Yrs McMillan Annie Student Goodrich H 755 Baird St McMillan Fate (Pauline) Compound Man Firestone H 755 Baird St Re. 20 Yrs McMillan John Stock Clerk H 771 Baird St Res 18 Yrs McMillan Marzell (Mary1 Wks Goodyear H 771 Baird St Res 20 Yrs McMillan Walter Student Gwdrich H 771 Baird St Rer 15 Yrs McMillan William Student Garfield Sr H 771 Baird St Rea 17 Yrs McMullen Anna H 442 Livingaton St Rer 30 Yrs McMullen Anne May Clerk H 442 Livingston St Res 25 Yrs McNary Joe (Evelyn) Wks WPA H 492 Wabaah Ave Res 21 YIB McNeil Camel lunk Dealer H 60 Cuyahoga St Res 22 Yrs McNeil Claud (Sarah1 Junk Dealer H 210 Boder St Res 9 Yrs Fr.2407 McNeil Sammie (Tessie) H 897 Bellows St McQueen C W Wks Goodyear Janitor H 802 Euclid Ave Res 22 Yrs McRenolds Sarah Domestic H 201 E Center St Je-3651 McRenolds Willie Wka Mayflower Hotel H 287 N Howard St Apt 2

McSwain Walter (Carriel Store Mgr H 187 BlufI St Re. 3 Yrs Je-6079 McSwain Agnes L Student Morgan College Baltimore MD H 193 Bluff Sl le6709 McWain James (Hopiel Wka Knapps Foundry H 635 Kipling St Rer 23 Yra McWain Juanita Unemployed 635 Kipling St Res 16 Yrs McWain Peter (Lillie) Wks Knapps Foundry H 636 Kipling St Res 28 Yrs He-5305 Mack Ida Student South Soph H 422 W Bartges St Res 8 Yre Mack Will (Bertha) Wks Filestone H 422 W Bertges St Macklin Lynwood (Bessie) Cement Finisher H 22H S Broadway Res 11 Yrs Macklin Martha Unemployed H 32 Charles St Res 20 Yra Maddox Steve (Exie) Wks Foundry H 1236 Honodle Res 15 Yrs Magaha John Wks WPA H 11 Manns Ct Mahogany James Wks Firestone Rubber H 673 Echo St Res 16 Yrs Mahogany Mittie L H 12 E Glenwood Ave Mallory Mattie Domestic H 1189th Seventh Ave Malone D S Wks Gwdyear Janitor H 278 Ardella Ave Rea 13 Yrs Fr-5257 Malane Ben (Eliza) Restaurant Opr H 405 Homestead St Res 10 Yrs Malone Earl (Odella) Wks Akron Ind Salvage H 235 Neiman St Res 16 Yrs

Malone Eleanor H 616 Kipling St Rea 15 Yrs FI-7941 Malone John Wesley (Lulal Retired Pension H 387 Orlando Ct Rea 18 Yra Malone Robert (Mari?) Wks Golden Age 620 E Exchange H 785 Coventry Res 18 Yrs Malone Rufus (Estelle1 Wks Goodyear Janitor H 231 Neiman St Malone William (Hensie) Unemployed H 616 Kipling St Fr.7841 Rea 17 Yrs Mangle Eva Unemployed H 11 E Lo& St Res 18 Yrs Manley Arthur Student Central Fresh H 313 Scott Ave Ree 16 Yra

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Manley Barto Wks Goodrich Janitor H 774 Douglas St Res 22 Yrs Je-4344 Manley Charles H 77 N Howard B1-0183 Manley Dorothy Unemployed H 313 Scott Ave Res 18 Yrs Manley George Wks Mayflower Hotel Waiter H 313 Scott Ave Manley Lester Wks Portage Country Club H 313 Scott Ave Res 21 Yrs Manley Nicy (Wid) H 774 Douglas St Res 16 Yrs Je-4344 Manley Tony (Lucille) Wks WPA H 130 Paul Ct Res 20 Yrs Mann Albert Musician 218 E Furnace St Res 52 Yrs Mann Sarah Retired Pension H 218 E Furnace St Res 50 Yrs Mans Morris (Hattie) Wks Goodrich Janitor H 93 Glenwood Ave He-3718 Marcus Edward Wks WPA H 444 Lucy St Res 8 Yrs Marcus Edwin (Grunetta) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 444 Lucy St Res 15 Yrs Marcus Edwin Jr Student East Sr H 444 Lucy St Marcus Evelyn Student East Jr H 444 Lucy St Marks Bell Unemployed H 128 Apt Broadway Res 14 Yrs Marks Paul H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Marsh Ellis (Annie) Wks WPA H 1030 Dublin St Res 25 Yrs Marshall Lauretta Beauty Opr H 87 N Valley St Res 22 Yrs Marshell Isiah Waiter H 32% N Howard St He-4622 Res 28 Yrs Martin Arthur Unemployed H 285 Flowers Ct Res 25 Yrs Martin Buster Student David Hill H 687 Roscoe Ave Res 3 Yrs Martin Cader H 698 Edgewood Ave Res 17 Yrs Martin Callie Unemployed H 192 N Howard St Res 23 Yrs Martin Charles B Wks Mayflower Hotel H 284 Albert PI B1-4473 Martin Charles Lee Barber H 831 Rhodes Ave Martin Chester Student East H 687 Roscoe Ave Res 3 Yrs Martin Edgar Wks Walgreen Drug Co 138 S Howard St H 687 Roscoe Ave Res 3 Yrs Martii George Wks R R H 1276 Honodle Res 23 Yrs - Martin Henry Wks WPA H 360 Popular St Martin Jack (Genevieve) Unemployed H 410 Fuller St He-4753 Res 22 Yrs Martin James (Magnolia) Wks Goodyear Janitor H R-8 Box 14 Evans Ave Martin Kenneth Student Central Jr H 148 E North St Martin Lenora Student West H 698 Edqewood Ave Martin Percy Wks WPA H 687 Roscoe Ave Res 3 Yrs Martin Percy Jr Unemployed H 687 Roscoe Ave Res 3 Yrs Martin Richard H 698 Edgewood Ave Res 15 Yrs Martin Thomas (Isabel) Unemployed H 186 Federal St Res 24 Yrs Martin Viola Unemployed H 106 Furnace St Je-8556 Res 15 Yrs Martin William Wks Goodyear Janitor H 424 Fallor St Res 14 Yrs Martin William (Marie) Cement Finisher WPA H 869 Rhodes Ave Res 21 Yrs Maryland Leonard H 846 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Mason Bruce (Maggie) Unemployed H 347 Scott Ave Res 12 Yrs Mason Charles (Edna) Restaurant Opr H 921 Washington St Res 17 Yrs Mason Charles Jr Student South Soph H 92 Washington St Res 15 Yrs Mason James (Alice) Wks Portage Hotel H 347 Scott Ave Mason John H 162-8 McClellon Conv Home W North St Je-8285 Mason Janice Student South Sr H 921 Washington St Res 17 Yrs Mason Sarah H 292 Flowers Ct Mason Will Unemployed H 67 E Glenwood Ave Massey William Henry (Daphnia) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 1338 Newton St Res 20 Yrs Mathews George (Alberta) Prop Mathews Hotel H 77 N Howard St B1-0183

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Mathews Grady Student North H 100 Lods St Res 13 Yrs Mathews Henry (Florence) Unemployed H 100 Lods St Res 13 Yrs Mathews Howard Student Central H 283 Scott Ave Res 15 Yrs Matlock McKinley (Eliza) Fireman H 159 Halstead Res 12 Yrs Mattews Odus Wks Firestone H 1259 Medsker St Res 10 Yrs Matthews Andrew Unemployed H 231 James St Res 13 Yrs Matthews Ed (Ruth) Wks City Garbage Dept H 182 E North St Res 20 Yrs Matthews Henry H 162-8 McClellon Conv Home W North St Je-8285 Maury Cora Domestic H 279 Scott Ave Res 35 Yrs Maury Wilma Wks WPA H 279 Scott Ave Res 20 Yrs

Maxwell Allen (Lela) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 403 Hickory S t Je-7072 Res 22 Yrs Maxwell Genell Student H 371 Gotham Ct Maxwell Napoleon (Clara) Wks Firestone H 371 Gotham Ct Maxwell Oliver Wks Firestone H 83 Charles St Je-7481 Res 23 Yrs May Hubert Unemployed H 67 E Glenwood Ave Apt 16 May Mattie Rooming House H 269% N Howard St Res 21 Yrs May Sally Domestic H 245 E North St Res 2 Yrs May Willie (Vivian) Unemployed H 290% N Howard St Mayes Julia Domestic H 115 N Summit St Res !' Yr Mayo W E Dentist H 12% N Howard St El-6223 Res 19 Yrs Meadows Charity Domestic H 769 Coventry St Res 8 Yrs Meadows Eugene Student South Jr H 322 Campbell St Res 17 Yrs

Meadows Ethel Student Goodrich H 769 Coventry St Res 14 Yrs Meadows Ernest Unemployed H 322 Campbell St Res 18 Yrs Meadows Louanna Seamstress H 651 Edgewood Ave Res 8 Yrs Meadows Rose Wks WPA H 322 Campbell St Res 22 Yrs Means Cashin (Carrie) Wks Firestone H 448 Livingston St ke-1431 Res 22 Yrs Means Estern (Iona) H 119 N College St Means James (Mammie) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 95 Kent P1 Res 19 Yrs Meaux Sherman (Ruby) Wks Firestone H 754 Coventry St Fr-5798 Res 21 Yrs

Meminger Frank (Ruth) Wks Goodrich H 672 Kipling St El-6967 Res 17 Yrs Meminger George (Anna Mae) Wks Mayflower Hotel H 609 Camp St Res 15 Yrs Menddoza Joe (Elizabeth) Wks Penn R R H 186 Turner Ext He-1488 Res 15 Yrs Merriweather John Thomas (Sadie) Wks Firestone Janitor H 74 Cuyahoga St Res 10 Yrs Merriweather Roselee 301 Theodore St Michaux Clem (Jennie) Wks WPA H 663% High St Apt 1 Res 19 Yrs Middelton Isaac (Minnie) Wks WPA H 136 Lydia Ct Res 12 Yrs

Milan John Wks WPA H 1146 Sweitzer Ave Res 13 Yrs Milbry Fred (Rochell) H 320 G Ct Res 6 Yrs Miles Jacob (Flora) Unemployed H 12 Belmont St Res 10 Yrs Miline Richard Wks Miller Rubber Co H 1267 S Main St Res 16 Yrs Millbury Donald (Alverna) Wks WPA H 732 Rhodes Ave Res 4 Yrs Miller T Wks Goodyear Janitor H 659 Euclid Ave Res 17 Yrs Miller Abner Wks WPA Cement Finisher H 724 Rhodes Ave Res 19 Yrs Miller Ben Wks Firestone Mill Man H 298 Flowers Ct Res 16 Yrs Miller Charles Unemployed H 859 Washington St Res 15 Yrs Miller Clarence (Eunice) Wks Firestone Millman H 268 Euclid Ave Res 17 Yrs Miller David (Vivian) Wks Goodyear Elevator Opr H 625 Kipling St Res 21 Yrs Miller Ella H 298 Flowers Ct Res 14 Yrs Miller Jessie (Luanna) Domestic H 266 W Bartges St Res 16 Yrs Miller George Unemployed H 366 N Howard St Res 19 Yrs

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Miller Grant (Katherine) Wk. WPA H 395 Washington St Res 10 Yn Miller James Custodian Elizabeth Pk Shelter h Res 25 Yrs (Ella) Miller Lee (Nettie) Wks WPA H 883 Douglas St Re. 15 Yrs Miller Lela H 48 Elizabeth Pk Rep 15 Yrs Miller Levi (Gertrude) Wks WPA H 136 Lydia Ct Res 12 Yra Miller Lucy H 145 N Maple St Miller Mattie Domestic Wk H 733 Brook St Res 15 Yrs Miller Molly H 441 Pine St Retired Pension Res 18 Yrs Miller Robert (Martha) Unemployed H 143 E Loda St Rer 23 Yrs Miller Tim H 143 McCoy St Res 16 Yre Miller William Wks Firestone H 1266 Curtis St Reo 43 Yrs Mills Fred Wks WJW Broadcasting Station Porter H 188 Eureka Terrace Je6451 Milla Willie (Sarah) Unemployed Res 15 Yrs Milton Martha Unemployed H I254 Curtis St Res 21 Yra Mim John Retired Pension H 443 Euclld Ave Mingo Arthur H 936 Rhodes Ave Res 4 Yra Mingo Jessie Contractor H 1202 Wilbur Ct Res 3 Yra Mingo William (Mattiel Wks Filestone H 326 Berry Ave Res 11 Yrs Minaon Arthur Musician H 543 VanEverett Ave Res 19 Yrp Minaon Bessle Wks Excel Coal Co Bookkeeper H 543 VanEverett Ave R e 20 Yrs Minson Thelma Student East Sr H 543 VanEverett Ave Res 18 Yrs Minaon Walter (Florence) Wka Goodyear Janitor H 543 VanEverett Ave Res 19 Yrs Minter Hazel Student Jennings Fresh H 132 Cuyahoga St Res 4 Yra Minter Lawrence (Dorothy) Wka Cadillac Garage H 131 N Howard St Mintel. Mary Student North Soph H 132 Cuyahoga St Res 4 Yrs Minter Samuel (Mozellal Wks Firestone H 132 Cuyahoga St Rea 4 Yrs Minter Thelma Unemployed H 132 Cuyahoga St Res 4 Yn Mitchell Calvin Wks.Firestone Janitor H 810 Euclid Ave Res 14 Yrs Mitchell Charles Student Garfield Sr H 283 Steiner Rer 16 Yrs Mitchell Cora Domestic H 356 Campbell St Res 12 Yrs Mltchell Clark (Cornelia) Unemployed H 150 Spring St Rea 19 Yrs Mitchell Herman H 679 Echo St Res 19 Yrs Mitchell James [Mildred) Wks WPA H 266 W Bartges St Res 5 Yrs Mitchell Leo?ard H 283 Steiner Ave Res 16 Yn Mitchell Lizaie H 18 W ~ar tges St Rea 11 Yra . Mibhell Mary E Domestic Wk'H 631% N Main St Res 18 Yrs Mitchell Mildred H 283 Steiner Ave Res 16 Yrs Milchell Ora Lee Unemployed H 389 Hickory St

- Mitchell Pinky (Wid) H 810 Euclid Ave Res 1 Yr Mitchell Rufus R (Nannie) Unemployed H 63% Stanton Ave Res 16 YTS Mitchell Valerie H 399 Hickory St

. Mitchell Warren Student Garfield Jr H 283 Steiner Ave Rea 1 6 ' ~ r s Mitchell William (Ethel) Truck Driver H 283 Steiner Ave Rea 16 Yrs Mitchell William (Willa Mae) Dean 41 Putnam Rd Mixan Eddie (Creolal Wks Goodyear Janitor H 320 Camphell St Rea 25 Yrs Mobley Albert (Catherine) Wks City Garbage Plant H 594 Baird St Rea 23 Yrs Mobley Andrew (Mary) Wks G d y e i u Janitor H 1316 Honodle Res 18 Yn Mobley Artiff Unemployed H 430 Fuller St Res 9 Yrs Mobley Ella Mae Student East Soph H 1164 Duane Ave Mobley Gean Wk. City Hospital H 1308 Honodle Ave Ree 25 Yrs Mohley Hilbert (Maggie) Wks WPA H 1344 Laffer Ave Res 5 Yrs

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Mobley Hilbert Retired Pension H 1306 Honodle Ave Res 6 Yra Mobley J H (Sallie) Wka Goodyear Garage H 1306 Honodle Ave BI-1076 Res 27 Yrs Mobley Jack Wks Firestone H 679 R Road Res 19 Yrs Mobley Novia Wks City Hospital H 1306 Honodle Ave 81-1076 Rer 25 Yrs Mobley Roselee Student Robinson H 1164 Duane Ave Momon Louise Domestic H 296 Euclin Ave Re. 24 Yrs Monroe 1 1 (Lillian) Minister H 637 Coburn St He3674 Montgomery Archie (Anna) Plasterer H 244 E Lods St Bl-8441 Montgomery Frank (lillie Mae) Unemployed H 418 Livingston St Bl-5689 Res 5 Yrs Montgomery I D Studenl South Sr H 244 E Lods SI 81-8441

Montgomery lelfrie (Lillie) Plasterer El8441 Re% 15 Yrs Moore Anthony (Cheriy) Wks WPA H 1216 Duane Ave Res 17 Yrs Moore Aaron (Helen) H 219 Abel St Res 4 Yrs Moore Ben Wks Akron City Club H 371 Gotham Ct Moore Dalmas (Bertha) Seiberling H 278 Scott Ave Moore Donald (Hazel) Unemployed 39 Wheaton Rd Moore Flora H 851 Rhodes Ave Ren 1 YI Moore Henry (Julia) Wks Firestone Janitor H 116 E Crosier St Res 14 Yrs Moore Jack Student Central St H 371 Gotham Ct Moore Jackie Student C r ~ b y H 77 Wood St Moore Jerry (Willa Mae) Wks Pittsburgh Valve Barberton H 58 Glenwood Ave Res 13 Yrs Moore Jessie Domestic H 106 N Prospect St RE. 26 Yra Moore John H 822 RhodesAve Rea 22 Yra Moore Lawrence (Ora) Wks WPA H 67 Rosalind Ct Res 4 Yra Moore Ralph Wks WPA H 77 Woods St Moore Sallie Unemployed H 154 E Chestnut St Res 22 Yrs Moore Spurgean Student Central Sr H 276 Scon Ave Moore Tom State Liquor Inspector H 608 Euelid Ave Rea 15 Yrs Moore Will (Fannie) Unemployed H 31 E North St Rea 20 Yrs Moore Willie (Lorena) Unemployed H 405 Homestead St Res 3 Yrs Moorer Richard (Viola) Wks General Tire Janitor H 1285 Honodle Res 17 Yrs Mwrehead Doria Domestic H 76 W Bartges St Res 3 Yrs Morgan Edward A Wlu Firestone H 164% Steiner Ave Res 22 Yrs Morgan G G (Carrie A) Minister H 152 W Chestnut St Fr-1032 Morgan William Truck Driver H 301 E North St Res 12 Yrs. Morris Elijah (Myrtle) Wlu Fireslone H 1209 Moore St Rea 14 Yrs Morris Linsy (Bessie) Wks Fireatone Janitor H 16 Loda St Res 10 Yr* M o r h M L Lola) 907 E Crosier He-1374 Pmp North End Barbecue Morris Robert (Odessa) Wks Goodrich H 904 Bellows St Res 19 Yre Morris William H Porter H 823 Easter Ave Res 22 Yrs Morriaette Ethel Wks WPA H 277 Lods Ct Res 3 Yrs Morrison Frank Unemployed H 176 Hickory St Morrison Sarah lane Unemployed H 279 Flowera Ct Morton Clifford (Katie) Wks Goodyear H 1340 Lalfer B1-6697 Res 22 Yrs Morton Dave Retired Pension H 294 Euclid Ave Rea 5 Yrs Morton Jack (Genevieve) Wks WPA H 410 Fuller St Res 12 Yce . Mosley David Wks Pirestone Millman H 766 Baird St Fr-0530 Res 19 Yrs Moaley John H 766 Baird St Fr-0530 Rea 19 Yrs Moaley Joseph (Narasis) Laborer H 134 N Walnut St , Mosley Leonard (Blanch) Wks Firestone H 858 Baird St Res 20 Yrs Moaley Luther (Ruth) Wlu Knapps Foundry H 635 Kipling Res 19 Yrs

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Mosley William (Lillian) Wks Goodyear ~ o w & House H 260 E Lads St Res 16 Yre Moseley Rausilon Domestic H 264% E Lods St Res 16 Yrs Moses Henry Mechanic H 86 S Hampton Ct Res 10 Yrs Mau Evelyn Domestic H 655 LaFollette Fr-99.41 Res 19 Yrs Moss lorenro (Elsie) Wka Firestone H 655 LaFollette Fr-9941 Rea 20 Yrs Moss Lubedia Student Allen H 910 S High St Rea 15 Yrs Moss Mary (Wid) H 450 Euclid Ave Res 18 Yrs Moss Melvin Student Garfield Sr H 655 LaFollelte Fr-9941 Res 17 Yrs Motley William (Bessie) Wks Firestone H 1393 Moore St Res 17 Yrs Moto Ernestine (Wid) H 114 Bartges St Res 1 Yr Mull Dan (Li~zie) Wks WPA H 134 N Walnut St Ren 6 Yrs Mullens William Unemployed H 16 Ridge St Mullins Bernice Domestic H 251 E Miller Ave Res 13 Yrs Mullins Marie Wks WPA H 333 Washington St Res 15 YIO Mumford ~ k s WPA H 169 Hickory St Munday Herbert (Mattie) Wks Rubber H 604 Euciid Ave He.1066 Res 30 Yra Munford Lucille Domestic H 364 Albert Pi He.6420 Res 15 Yrs Murcbon Charles Student West Soph H 121 Aetna St Murlock H 2 Federal St I 48 Bl-0428 M~irphy H 77 N Howard St 81-0183 Murphy Anna Unemployed H 105 Venice Ct Res 11 Yra Murphy Chappie (leola) Wks Penn R R H 2275 Flowers Ct Res 15 Yrs Murphy Chirles Unemployed H 103 Aetna St Res 1 Yr Murphy Cordelia Unemployed H 67 Glenwood Ave Apt 14 Res 12 Yrs Murphy Earl (Arhy) H 799 Carpenter St Fr.5439 Chauffeur Murphy Frankie (Wid) Domestic H 265 Bluff St Res 23 ~ r s Murphy JeaMette Stenographer H 265 Bluff St Rea 20 Yrs Murphy Lela Cook H 81 E North St Rea 21 Yrs Murphy Wilda Maid H 265 Bluff St Res 21 Yrs Murphy William (Mary) Truck Driver H 66 E Glenwood Ave Ie.1909 Res 14 Yrs Murray Alfred H 649 Mmn St 016789 Rer 10 Yrr Munay Edward Student West Soph H 279 Silver St Murray Elizabeth H 761 Carlysle St Je-2577 Murray George H 929 Rhodes Ave Res 9 Yra Murray Harvey Unemployed H 1142 Andrus St Res 18 Yzs Mturay Horace R Wks General Tire 6 Rubber H 761 Carlysle St Munay Lillian Domestic H 128 Broadway Murray Louise Wks WPA H 278 Silver St Rer 12 Yrs Murray William (Velma) H 703 LaFollette St Myricka Carl (Azie) Wka Goodrich Janitor H 31 W Glenwood Ave Res 10 Yrs Myrick Charles Student North Sr H 31 Glenwmd Ave Myrick Christine Student North Soph H 31 Glenwood Ave

N Nash Arthur Painter H 3 Howard Ct Rea 10 Yrs Nash Dave (Ula) Wka WPA H 156 Furnace St Nash Dorothy Student H 3 Howard Ct Naah Jamea Wks Goodyear H 643 Easter Ave Res 6 Yrs Nash Lucy H 699 Edgewood Ave Res 18 Yrs Nash Roberl Student H 3 Howard Ct Nash Robert Sr (Emma) City St Cleaner H 3 Howard Ct Res 11 Yrs Neal Char (Jettiel Porter H 330 N Howard St Rer 18 Yrs

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Neal Ed (Estella) Wka WPA H 26 Lads St Res 21 Yrs Neal Frank (Mattie) Wlcs Read Benaol H 867 lovers Lana Res 22 Yrs Neal Gabriel (Ida) Wks B 6 B Steak Sta H 29 Fairview Ter Neal1 Paul Mdlellon Con Home Je-8285 Nealy Henry Student H 399 Homestead St Res 15 Yrs Nealy Henry Sr (Nora) Wks Firestone H 399 Homestead St Ree 22 Yrs Nelm. Hillard Wks WPA H 168 Bluff St Nelson Genrude Student H 682 Edgewood Ave Res 18 Yrs ' Nelson James Wks Supreme Coal Co H 121 Aetna St Nelson Mattie Matron H 215 Stanton Ave Res 19 Yrs Nelson Savannah Matd H 132 Lods St Res 1 Yr Nesbitt Dave H 350 Campbell St Res 16 Yrs Neabitt Henry (Addie) Unemployed H 371 Turner St Nesbitt Walter (Fannie) Wks Firestone H 619 Baiid St Res 18 Yrs Nesbitt William Wks Firesotne H 619 Baird St Rea 18 Yrs Nettlea Thomas (Mardess) Wks WPA H 1216 Duane St Res 2 Yrs Nevela James (Mary) Wks Pa R R H 552 Washington St Res 6 Yrs Nevela Jeff (Willie) Wks Firestone H 907 Washington St Res 15 Yrs Newberry Harold Laborer H 769 Euclid Ave Res 25 Yrs Newberry Jess Laborer H 769 Euclid Ave Res 21 Yre Newberry Mack (Mammie) Janitor H 669 E Crosier St Res 23 Yrs Newberry Velma Student Re. 669 E Crosier Rea 16 Yrs Newby C Y (Amy) Janitor H 1154 Duane Ave Res 15 Yra re6556 Newby M Cassie Domestic H 1154 Duane Ave Res 15 Yrs 19.6556 Newby Fred Unemployed H 1154 Duane Ave Res 15 Yrs Je.6556 Nicholas Charles (Elizabeth) Wks Fireatone H 816 Martin PI Res 16 Yrs He-6264 Nichola Gene H 526 Bell St Je-7333 Nichols Gladys H 526 Bell St Je-7333 Noles Viola H 110 Overlook Ct Norris Harold (Geraldine) Waiter H 294 W North St Nonin Mary Student Freshman Res 294 W North St Northcult Ila Wks WPA H 309 Berg St BI-1760 Nortbcutt Mary Wks WPA H 366 W Bartges Res 27 Yra He-4240 Norwood Ciaybon Wka Exeell Coal Co H 580 LaFollette St Norwood Clifford (Mrs) Domestic H 366 Brownleigh Ct Res 14 Yrs Fr.4328 Norwood Ulysses H 682 Edgewmd Ave Res 7 Yrs Nurse Charles Student Senior H 1280 7th Ave Nurse Launa Stenog H 1280 7th Ave Nurse Samuel (Anna) Wks WPA H 1260 7th Ave Nurse Sbenvin Student Sophomore H 1280 7th Ave Nurse Wilbur East Student H 1280 7th Ave

0 Odefield Jonah (Melvina) 219 Alexander Court Wks Atlanlic Foundry Res 25 Yrs Ogease Nellie H 294 W Bartges St Res 5 Yrb Oglesby David (Gertrude) Policeman H 341 Chase Ct Res 15 Yrs Bl-2723 Oglesby Frank (Julia) Unemployed H 348% N Howard St Res 17 Yrs Oglesby Jessie (Verona) Wks Firestone H 49 N Valley St Oliver Dearie (Rebecca) Unemployed H 156 N Maple St Oliver Lonnie (Ida) Janitor H 791 Douglas St Res 21 Yrs Oliver Louise (Elmira) Rubber Wkr H 294 Euclid Avs Res 22 Yrs

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Osborn Elmer H 2 Federal St 01-0428 Owens Carrie Domestic H 438 W Banges Rea 4 Yrs Owens James Ren H 39 E Noah St Owens Willie Truck Driver H 438 Bartges St Res 19 Yrs

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Pace Ike (Charity) Laborer H 245 E Miller Ave Rer 11 Yrs Paisley Naomi H 24354 N Howard St Paisley Nathaniel Student Nonh High Jr H 243% N Howard St Pannell Orene H 653 Upson St Res 20 Yrs Pannell Slanley (Eatella) Unemployed H 653 Upson Rea 22 Yrs Parham Henry (Genrude) Barber H I40 Mustill St Parker Corine DomesticH 245 E Miller Ave Res 10 Yrs Parker Edward Student Kent State Freshman H 245 E Miller Ave Res 10 Yrs

Parker Nettie (Wid) H 845 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Parker Ressie Unemployed H 16 Lods St Res 3 Yrs Parker Thomton (Ethel) H 879 Washington St Parker William Unemployed H 120 Spring St Parkman Ellis Laborer H 154 N Summit St Parks Charlie Wks WPA H 331 Washington St Re. 16 Yrs Parks General Unemployed H 610 Spicer St Res 16 Yrs Parks Henry (Cathrine) Wks WPA H 306 N Howard St Re4 17 Yrs Parks Louise Student Mason School H 610 Spicer d Parma Bronson Wks WPA H 111 N Howard St Panns Eddie Student Bryant School H 21 E Glenwood Ave P a m Johnson (Mary) Janitor H 21 E Glenwwd Ave Panns Johnson ir (Ophelia) Wks Firestons H 846 Mallison St Re? 17 Yrs Pam. Mary Domestic H 102 E Lods St Res 16 Yrs Parnell Charles (Freddie) Laborer H 48 Roslyn Ct Res 2 Yrs Parnell George Wks Sayers Beauty Shop H 382 Gotham Ct Parnell James (Annie) Janitor H 382 Gotham Ct Res 21 Yrs Parnell James Jr Student Jennings High Freshman H 382 Golham Ct Parrish Alexander Student Central High Jr H 215 Bluff St Perrish Von Charles Juluis (Carrie) H 215 Bluff St Parrish Edna H Student Central High Sr H 215 Bluff St Perrish Emma H 840 McKinley Ave Res 12 Yrs Patterson Bennie (Lucille) Laborer H 117 Canal St Res 27 Yre Patterson Fred (Ethel) H 188 E Crosier Res 8 Yxa Patterson Jamea F Pensioner 97% CharlesSt €1.2241 Patteraon Matthew (Minnie) Wks Fifestone H 749 Sainl Clair Res 13 Yre Patterson Minnie Domestic H 671 Edgewood Ave Res 12 Yrs Panerson Mitchell (Olda) Janitor U 301 Berry Ave 12 Yrs Palton Jim (Matlie) Retired Pension H 974 Bellows SI Patton Reuben (Addie) Wks Goodyear H 438 Scheck St Rea 18 Yre Pauldon Lula Maid H 95 Wheaton Rd Res 10 Yrs Un.2323 Paxton Malrola Wks WPA H 311 M Dean SI Panon Raymond Porter H 141 Lods St Res 20 Yrs Payne Arthur Wks WPA H 288 Flowers Ct Payne Dewey Waiter H 806 Rhodes Ave Res 15 Yrs Payne Emmett (Bettie) Wks City W 174 E Nonh St Payne Jennie Domeatic H 850 Miami St Res 16 Yra Payne Josephine Wid) H 806 RhoIes Ave Re. 16 Yrs

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Payne Louis Bus Boy H 806 Rhodes Ave Res 16 Yrs Payne Melvin (Mation) Wks WPA H 1246 Duane Ave Res 12 Yrs Payne Robert Miniater H 51 lo& St Ren 14 Yra Payne Ruhbin Wks Quaker Oats Co H 89 E Glenwood Ave Reo 20 Yrs Peacock Claasie Domestic H 298% Flowers Ct Res 18 Yrs Peacock Pearl Wks WPA H 298% Flowers Ct Res 10 Yrs Peak Frank (Thelma) Car Washer H 496 Clover St Res 20 Yrs Peak Thomas (Viola) Wks WPA H 1311 Honodle Ave Res 10 Yrs Peake Edward (Minnie) Porter H 1344 Laffer Ave Res 13 Yrs Pearmon Frank (Vera) Wks WPA H 378 Gotham Ct Pearmon Frank (Vera) Wks City Garbage H 221 Boder St Pearson Annie Unemployed H 42 Lods St Pearson Chaa (Julia) Wks WPA H 602 LaFollette St Rcs 21 Yra Pearson Henry (Louise) Wks .WPA H 122% N Broadway Pearson lake Unemployed H 42 Lo& St Pearson lake Sr (Lillian) Wks WPA H 42 Lods St Res I6 Yrs Pearson John Student North High Soph H 42 Lods St Pearson Louie Unemployed H 136 Halstead St Res 17 Yra Pearaon Mack (Vivian) Wks WPA H 580 Camp St Res 12 Yrs Pearson Wm Head Bellman Akron Hotel, Res 2 Federal St Pearaon Meta Wks WPA H 311 W North St Res 18 Yrs Peavy Annie Secretary H 310 Turner St Res 15 Yrs 1e-6565

Peavy B I (Emma) Wks County Garage H 385 Turner St Rep 15 Ym Peavy Bennie Student Nonh High Sr H 310 Turner St Res 15 Yrs le.6565 Peavy Homer Wka Barbecue Stand H 310 Turner St Res 15 Yra Ie.6565 Peavy lames Student Akron Un Ir H 310 Turner St Re. 15 Yrs le.6565 Peebles Lease (Rosa) Wka Firestone H 355 Brownleigh Ct Res 20 Yrs Pennington Hannah (Wid) H 595 Baird St Re. 5 Yrs Peoples Berry (Mamie) Wks Firestone H 1330 Hanodle Ave

Peoples Leon Unemployed H Box 3 Ravine St Res 15 Yrs Percy Charity Domestic H 1178 Sweitzer Ave Re. 25 Yrs Perkins Bernice Student H 128 Bartges St Res 16 YIB Perkins Bonnie (Helen) Wka WPA H 103 Overlook Ct Rea 22 YIS Perkins Charles (Ella) Wks WPA H 135 Cuyahoga St Res 22 Yrs Perkins Ora Retired H 128 Bartges St Res 16 YIO Perkinn Rufus Carpenter H 128 Batiges St Res 16 YIS Perrin Ernest (Era) Barber H 108 Glenwwd Ave Res 19 Yrs Perry Abe Da H 338 Smtt Ave Res 5 Yrs Perry Clara H 338 Scott Ave R e 5 Yrs Perry Emma H 261 M Mitchell Ct Re. 12 Yrs Perry Hattie Domestic H 349 N Howard St Perry John (Mary) Unemployed H 348E N Howard St Res 10 YIP Perry Julia Student Central High Jr H 338 Scott Ave Ren 5 Yrs Perry Lois H 338 Scott Ave Res 5 Yrs Perry Lucy Student Akron U Freshman H 338 Scott Ave Res 5 Yra Perry William (014 Wks Firestone H 444 Clover St Res 22 YIB Perry Wm (Dorothy) Rubber Wkr H 389 Albert. PI BI-8702 Pel.son Annabelle Domestic H 379 Alberta Place Pearson Charity Domestic H 1178 Sweitzer Ave Res 17 Yra Permn Mack (Vivon) Wks WPA H 580 Camp St Res 16 Yra Petera Felii (Nellie) lanilor H 233 Silver St

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Peters Felix JI Student West High Soph H 233 Silver St Peters lanie H 233 Silver St Peters Minnie Student Wert High Jr H 233 Silver St Peters Ralph Student Wert High Sr H 233 Silver St Peters Roben (Katherine) Wka S:ep.in.Cafe H 233 Silver St Peteraon John Unemployed H 28 Lods St Res 10 Yrs Pettilord Author Wks Goodrich H 695 Echo St Res 4 Yrs Pettiford Robert (Mildred) Chef H 681 Raymond St Res 19 Yrs He-3946 Pettigrew I W (Mae) Waiter 470 Livingston Petty Norri. Unemployed H 389 Alberls P1 01.8702 Pelway .Emma H 134 N Walnut St Res 65 Yrs Phillips Amelia Unemployed H 97 North St Philipr Effie Student lennings High Freshman H 1315 Murray Ave Wa.4689 Philips John Jr Bellman H 193 Perkins St Je-0679 Philips John Sr (Millie) Mgr Plymouth Hotel H 193 Perkina St Je.0679 Phillips Rmsevelt Unemployed 1146 Sweitzer Ave Rea 2' Yrs Pickett Ella Unemployed H 244% N Howard St Pickett Estelle H 344% N Howard St Pickett Eugene Wks WPA H 344% N Howard St Pickall Gilbert Student North High Soph H 344% N Howard St Pickett lames (Cora) Wks Goodyear H 955 Douglas St Res 21 Yrs Pickett Ka ie Student North High Sr H 344% N Howard St Pickett Mattie Retired H 344% N Howard St Rea 14 Ym Pierce G W H 854 Washington St Res 21 Yrs Pierce ~ i g g i a Maid H 63 E Glenwmd Ave Res 4 Yza ~e-1903 Pierson Alex llohnnie) Wks WPA H 1295 ~ ; l f e r Ave Re. 13 Yrs Pierson Owensby (O~alee) Wks WPA H 192 E Crosier Re. 22 Yrs Pilot Betty Student Crosby School H 276 Silver St Pilot Clarance (Hazel1 H 276 Silver St Re. 20 Yrs Pilot Doris Student West High Fleshman H 276 Silver St Pilot Richard H 276 Silver St B12740 Pinn Julia H 338 Gold St He-1768 Pillman Dewitt (Agnes) Porter H 131 N Howard St Res 10 Yrs Pitts Harold S!udent West High Freshman H 341 Silve? St Pitts lamar Student Crosby Schml H 341 Silver St Pins Leonard (Lula) Wks Gen Asphalt H 341 Silver St Pitts Leroy Student Croshy School H 311 Silver St ~ l a j e r Amanda Domestic H 275 James St Res 40 Yrs Player C C (Edith) H 754 Euclid Ave Ren 22 Yrs He-8351 Player Evelyn Domestic H 318 Sams Ct Player Joe ~ k s Goodyear H 189 Lods St Res 24 Yrs Player John H 318 Sam. Ct Pollard Cora Wks WPA H 854 Miami St Res 10 Yrs Pollard Howard Wks WPA H 854% Miami St Res 10 Yre Polly Aaron Unemployed H 209 Cuyahoga St Ponton Dave (Lill'an) Unemployed H 350 N Howard St Res 12 Yrs Pope Alex H 77 N Howard St B1-0193 Pope Henry Laharer H 182 Gertrude St Re. 3 Yrs Pope Mabel Unemployed H 1113 Mitchell Ct Porter Curtis (Maude) Wkr Firestone H 925 ~oug iaa S1 Rea 13 Yrs Porter Daiay Domestic H 154 N Summit St

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Porter Henry Unemployed H 199% Furnace St Porter Hoyle (Lou) Unemployed H 840 Douglas St Res 9 Yrs Porter Sandy (Ella) Contractor H 123 E Chestnut St Res 21 Yrs Pasey Ann Domestic H 285 Turner St Res 18 Yrs Poteate Faith Day Wkr H 502 Lucy St Res 10 Yrs He-2907 Powell Archie (Maude) Steel Wkr H 147 Palmer St Res 15 Yrs Powell Charles (Mary) Wks Firestone H 334 Campbell St Res 15 YIB He-1568 Powell Cleve (Idell) Cement Finisher H 126 E Voria Res 4 Yra Powell Emma Domestic H 1133 Moore St Res 12 Yra Powell Horace (Mary) Janitor H 297 Campbell St Re8 12 Yrs Powell John Wks WPA H 1133 Moore St Res 15 Yra Powell Juanita (Wid) H 735 Edqewood Ave Res 16 Yrs Powell Morrio Student Akron U H 297 Campbell St Ree 12 Yrs Powell Otis Student Wilberforce Soph H 55 Elizabeth Park Powell Taylor (Joyce) Wks WPA H 55 Elizabeth Park Res 15 Yrs Powell William (Willie) Wks Ohio Edison H 118 Otto St Pml Paul (Katie) Unemployed H 287 Loda Ct Poole Clara Unemployed H 187 Nieman St Fr.6555 Pmle Edward Wks WPA H 297 lods Ct Poole Evelyn Unemployed H 187 Nieman St Fr-6555 Poole George (Martha) Unemployed H 187 Nicman St Fr-6555 Pmle Herman Radio Service Man H 891 Raymond St Res 14 Yrs Poole Louise Unemployed H 297 Lads Ct Paole Martha Domestic H 303 E North St Rea 10 Yrs Poale Vivian Unemployed H 187 Nieman St Powers Annie Domestic H 1238 Duane Ave Powers Bernice Student South High JI H 848 Rhodes Ave Res 18 Yrs Powers Edward Student Robinson School H 1238 Duane Ave Powers Henry (Chris:ine) Wks Firestone H 1238 Duane Ave Powers Jerden (Irene) Wks WPA 707 Rhodes Ave Res 19 Yrs Powers Jessie (Era) H 270 Two Macks Dr Res 19 Yrs Powers John (Mattie) Wks Fireatone H 1238 Duane Res 22 Yrs Powers Katherine Domestic H 1335 Hart St Rea 13 Yrs Powera 0 C (Parlls) WLB Firestone H 587 Camp St Res 23 Yrs Powers Mae Wks NYA H 876 Rhodes Ave Res 16 Yre Powers Robert (Janet) Wks WPA H 935 Grant St Rer 20 Yra Powers Ulysses (Rebecca) Painter H 876 Rhodes Ave Rea 20 Yra Powers Walter Student East High Sr H 1238 Duane Ave Powers Willie Unemployed H 1238 Duane Ave Prade Mary Domestic H 160 Ira Ave Rea 23 Yrs Prevost Oscar Wks Portage Country Club H 309 Scott Ave Fr.5651 Price Comala Unemployed H 185 Bader St Res 23 Yra Price Early (Mobelie) Wks WPA H 154 Cuyahoga St Rea 15 Yrs Price George (Lucille) Unemployed H 258 Ferndale Ave Price George Jr Wks WPA Ferndale Ave Price John H 148 N Walnut St Price Lawrance Wks City Chev Co H 179 N Walnut St Price Robert (Dolliie) Wks WPA H 111 N Howard St Re8 22 Yrs Price Roy Wks Atlantic Foundry H 255 Eastland Ave Price Uly-s Wks Firsstone H 59 Gregory St Res 4 Yrs Price Vertran (Cindezella) Wks WPA H 185 Boder St Rea 19 Yrs Price Walter Sludent lenninga High Soph H 154 Cuyahoga St

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Price William (Georgia) Unemployed H 179 N Walnut Re. 22 Yrs Price William JI Wks WPA H 179 N.Walnui Si Prince Charlie Retired H 609 Camp St Res 40 Yrs Prince Edward (Madge) Wks Firestone H 366 Brownleigh Ct Fr.4328 Res 14 Yra Prince Ira (Wid) H 683 Bowery Res 16 Yrs Price Robed Student Garfield Soph H 695 LaFollette St 01.9828 Primer Levi H 297 Berry Ave Primes George Wks WPA H 166Palmer St Res 17 Yrs Primes George Student Central High Soph H 166 Palmer St Res 17 Yrs Primes lames Wks Fruit Truck H 166 Palmer StRes 17 Yra Primus William (Marie) H 125 E Chestnut St Res 17 Ym Prince Charlie Retired H 609 Camp St Rea 40 Yra Prince Edward (Madge) Wk. Firestone H 366 Brownleigh Ct Fr-4328 Rea 14 Yrs Prior Mack (Rorie)) Wks Firestone H 956 Bellows St Rep I6 Yre PrMer LBdora Student H 441 E North St Prude Sanford (Essle) Wks WPA H 135 E Chestnut St Res 19 Yrs Prultt Mackson (Mary) Wks WPA H 915 Washington St Res 17 Yrs Pruitt Minnie H 67 E Glenwood Ave Pryear Jessie Wks Firestone H 1236 Moore St Res 17 YTB pryear Nancy Seamstress H 1254 Curtis SI Res 5 Yrs Pryor Cassie Wka Columbia Chem Co H 1134 Sweitzer Ave Res 4 Yrs Pryor Ernest (Ester) Wks WPA H 1267 S Main St Res 4 Mor Pumphrey Frand Chauffeur H 683 Edgewood Ave Res 28 Yrs Purdie Louise Student South High Sr H 297 Berry Ave Purdie Shepard (Sarah) Wks Firestone H 297 Berry Ave Res 25 Yrs Purnell Heman (Ardenia) Paper Hanger H 824 Douglas St Ren 10 Yrs Purnell James Student Undertaker H 824 Douglas Purnell Robert (Mary) Laborer H 476 Clover St Fr.0958 Res 17 Yrs Puryear Ollie (Ino) Wks WPA H 238 Furnace St Res 7 Yrs Putman Newton (Georgie) Wks WPA H 128 E Chestnut St Rea 29 Yrs Putman Richard Student Central High Freshman H 128 E Chestnut St Rea 17 Yrs

R Raglin John Unemployed H 512 Clover St Res 11 Yrs Rainey Frettie Wks WPA H 79 E Noah St Rall lamer (lanie) Wka Firestone H 100 Gregory Ave Res 10 Yrs Ramaay Marie Unemployed H 389 N Howard St Res 15 Yrs Ramsay Olher (Clara) Unemployed H 399 N Howard St Res 15 Yrs Ramsay Donald Unemployed H 1191 Duane Ave Res 6 Yrs Ramsay Bryden Wks Fireatone H 2 Federal St 81-0428 Ramaey Minnie Domestic H 1191 Duane Ave Res 20 Yrr Randalman Price H 375 Sherman St Randalman Sanford Retired H 375 Sherman St Ransom Julius Wks YMCA H 356 Brownleigh Ct Te-1128 Rea 16 Yrs Ransom Sam Unemployed H 186 Fynace St Res 26 Yrs

.Rasberry Edgar (Sadie) Wks Firestone H 426 Roberts St He-0712 Rer 11 Yrs Rasberry Eleanor Student East High Sr H 426 Robens St He-0712 Res 11 Yrs Rasberry Thelma Student East High Sr H 426 Roberts St He-0712 Rep 11 Yrs Rasberry Thomas WLs Anthony Wayne Hotel H 426 Roberts St He 0712 Res I I Yrs Rasberry Waymon (Gertrude) Wks WPA H 1165 7th A m Res 10 Yrs Ray Arthur (Margaret) Cement Finisher H 390 Homestead St Res 20 Yrs Ray Bertha Student H 117 Canal St Ray James (Willa) Unemployed H 117 N Canal St Res 20 Yrs

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Ray Luthur (Opra) Gas Station Emp H 360 Turner St Readex Luther Wks City Chev Co H 56 Furnace St Redd Henry (Mattie) Unemployed H 250 Eastland Ave Reddick Cephus (Leola) Unemployed H 847 Douglas St Res 12 Yrs Reddick Fannie Unemployed H 125 Halstead St Res 11 Yrs Redmond Frank H McClellon Conv Home Je-8285 Redmond less Retired H 389 N Howard St Redmond Myrtle Saleslady H 430 W b w e r y Res 8 Yrs Redmand Veryle Domestic H 389 N Howard St Reed Alberta Main H 286 Cuyahoga St Reed Dora Wks WPA H 163 E Lods St Res 2 Yrs Reed J P (Zelma) Minister H 891 Bellows St Reed Roosevelt H 2 Federal St 81-0428 Reed Rumaine (Gladys) Wks Firestone H 215 lames St Res 2 Yrs Reese Alice Restaurant Opr H 270 Campbell St Rea I8 Yrs Reese Charles (Sephere) Unemployed H I40 Muslill St Res 12 Yrs Reese Columbus Wka Firestone H 413 Euclid Ave Res 16 Yrs Reese Hattie Domestic H 384 Black St Resse James (Willia) Unemployed H 418 Livingston St 81-5689 Res 13 Yrs Reese Ola Domestic H 384 Black St Reeves Archie (Beulah) lanilor H 98 Overlook Ct Res 10 Yrs Reid Calup (Ruby) Me$aenger Erie R R H 650 Rhodes Ave ~e-4761 Re. IS Yrs Reid 1 W Yardman Portage Country Club H 67 Rosalind Ct Res 6 Yrs Reid Kenny Unemployed 1224 Curlia St Rer 20 Yrs Reid Lula Wkr WPA H 209% James St Res 21 Yrs Reid Percy (Ardelia) Domestic H 67 Rosalind Ct Reid Theodore H 2 Federal St 81-0428 Reynolds Davie (Fannie) Wks WPA H 290 Olis St Richberg Roy (Mary) H 375 Alberta PI Richburg Effie Wks WPA H 318 N Howard St Richhurg Willie Wks Firestone H 658 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Rice Arbelia Domestic H 544 Euclid Ave Res 16 Yra Rice Charlie (Amelia) Student H 573 Cuyahoga St Res 16 Yrs Rice Edward (Manie) Wk? WPA H 573 Cvyahoga St Res 1' Yrs Rice Frankie Student Actual Bus &liege H 915 Star St Res 10 Yrs Rice lack Musician H 573 Cuyahoga St Res 16 Yrs Rice lames Barber H 573 Cuyahoga St Res 16 Yrs Rice Loften Wks Firestone H 532 Ardella Ave Res 12 Yrs Rice Louise Domestic H 915 Star St Res 10 Yrs Rice Mary Student Erma Lee Beauty School H 915 Star St Res 10 Yra Rice Samuel Unemployed H 535 Ardella Ave Res 24 Yrs Rice Samuel (Lillie) Wks Gcodtich H 915 Star St Res 10 Yrs Rice Sarah Student Akron U Freshman H 573 Cuyahcqa St Rea 16 Yrs Rice W Unemployed H 292 Flowers Ct Rea 29 Yrs Rice Wendell Student H 915 Star St Rea 10 Yrs ,

Rich John (Ora) Wks Firestone H 444 Clover St Res 10 Yrs Richard Zaddie Ins Collenor H 192 McCoy St Res 17 Yrs Richards Alto (Irene) Interior Decorator H 768 Garfield St 01.9659 Res 14 Yrs Richards Anna H 269 Jamsa St Richards Edward Unemployed H 648 Rhodes Ave Fr.3251 Rer 1 Yr Richards Harvey Interior Decorator H 643 Easter Ave Res 5 Yrs Richards Rosa Domestic H 202 Woorter Ave

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Richards Rose Laundress H 274 Campbell St Rea 20 Yrs Richardson Alice Domestic H 215 lames St Rea 12 Yra Richardson Cal (Dorothy) Unemployed H 152 E Lads St Rea 6 YIB Richardson Grant (Mae) Wks Firestone H 1250% EEdison Ave Res 14 Y n Richardson Homer (Fanxlie) Cement Finisher H 903 Washington St Rea 22 Yrs Richardson Mary Domestic H 1151 An& St Res 19 Yra Richardson Robert Unemployed H 316 G Ct He2767 Ricks Clifford (Louise) Wks Firestone H 353 Brownleigh Ct Rer 7 Yrs Ricks Harvey Wks Firestone H 340 Chase Ct He-0999 Res 6 Yrs Ricks Isabel1 Domestic H 194% Furnace St Res 5 Yrs Ricks Mamie Maid H 340 Chase,Court He-0998 Rea 6 Yrs Ricks Millie Domestic H 340 Chase Ct He-0998 Res 6 Yrs Rideout Carrie Maid H 790 Douglas St He3282 Res 30 Yra Rideout Thoa Bus Boy H 790 DoucJlas St He-6282 Re. 22 Yrs Riddle Bedford Doctor H 672 Euclid Ave He7033 Res 11 Ym Riddle Nettie (Wid) H 771 Coventry St Res 8 Yrs Ridley,Charles Junk Dealer H 107'h Borderhaley Ct Ree 22 Yrs Riggins Edward (Inez) Waiter H 838 East Ave le-9849 Res 25 Yrs

R i g g h Edwin Extractor H 584 Eaeter Ave Res 17 Yra Riggins T J (Sylvia) Unemployed H 1210 Forbes Ave Res 11 YIS

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Riley Dorothy Domestic H 1445 Hart St Res 22 Yrs Riley Edward Porter H 241 Torrey St BI-3701 Riley Fred Wks Cosmopolitan Club H 124 N Howard St Riley John (Ella) Unemployed H 471 Lucy St Bl.4643 Res 20 Yrs Riley Louise Beautician H 241 Torrey St B1-3701 Riley Lydia H 439 Cuyahoga St le-6663 Riley Tom (Bessie) Janitor H 1445 Hart St Res 20 Yrs Riley William (Permelia) Janitor H 241 Toney St 81.3701 Rss 31 Yra Ringium Moses Porter H 235% James St Res I8 Yrs Riser Ben (Vivian) Painter H 773 Euclid Ave Res 20 Yra Rivers Benny H 110 Overlook Ct llivers Theadore (Cynthia) Chauffeur H 250 D i c k Ct Rea 8 Yrs Rone Eugene (Josephine) H 916 Balrd St Fr-4294 Res 14 Yrs Roberson Ella Unemployed H 292 Otis St Ras 10 Yrs Roberso" Jaunita Student North High Soph Robe* Catherine Seamstress H 695 Edgewood Ave Res 12 Yrs Roberts George (Madge) WLs WPA H 157 Haistead St Res 5 Yrs Roberts Richard Watchman H 901 Rhodes Ave Res 15 Yrs Robinson A H 651 Edgewwd Ave Robinson Abbie Domestic H 383 Albert PI Rea 4 Yrs Robinson Alfred (Pearl) Wks WPA H 419 Livingston St Bl-5689 Res I8 Yra Robinson Alfred H 454 Euclld Ave Res 1 Yr Robinson Arthur Barber H 671 Edgewood Ave Res 6 Yrs Robinson Bernice Unemployed H 426 Weeks St Robinson Charlotte Domestic H 177 Federal St Res 19 Yra Robinson Daisy Cook H 138 Belmont St Robinson Daniel CCC H 426 Weeka St Robiion Daniel (Edna) Waiter H 293 Shulte St Robiion Daniel (Mary) Unemployed H 136 Spring St Res 10 Yrs Robinson Drusilla Unemployed H 426 Weeks St Robinson Drew (Florence) Wks Firestone H 66 E Miller Ave Res 11 Y;B

Robinson Dumas (Marcella) Wks Goadyear H 1351 Laffer St Rea 6 Yrs

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Robinson Edward (Emily) Wks Goodyear H 482 Ardella Ave Res 13 Yrs Robinson Eddie (Cora) Janitor H 256 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Robinson Edward Wka Liberal Clothing Store H 496 Clover St Res 3 Yra Robinson Eber Minister H 1019 Lovera Lane Robinson Emma (Wid) H 320 Campbell St Res 25 Yrs R o b i o n Fannie IDrpr H 293 Shult. St R o b i n Frands H 855 Washington St Re. 13 Yrs Robinson Frank Wks Firestone H 106 N Prosped St Robinson George (Emma) Wks WPA H 11 Charles St Res 20 Yrr Robinson Gladys Student East Higb Soph H 426 Weeka St Robinson Grady (Veraal) Unemployed H 1145 Andma ,St Rss 21 Yrs Robinson Harold Student East High Soph H 482 Ardella Ave Robinaon Helen Student H.482 Ardella Ave Robinson Henry Student Robinson School H 482 -ella Ave Robinson James (Pead) W b WPA H 371 Washington St Apt No 9 Res 15 Yrs Robinson John Student Western Reserve Sr H 78 Nickel St Robinson Ioaeph Student East High Jr H 426 Weeks St Robinaon La Francen Student North High Soph H 293 Shultr St R o b i n Lena Wka WPA H 89 Glenwood Ave Rea 8 Yrs Robinson Lulu Ddmeatic H 426 Weeks St Res 14 Yrs Robinson Maurice Wka Portage Hotel H 293 Shultz St Robinson Minnie Seamstress H 134 Halstead St Res 4 Yrs R o b i w n Moses Unemployed H 297 Berry Ave Res 25 Yrs Robinson Norra Unemployed H 17% E North St Ree 17 Yrs Robinaon Otis (Josephine) Wks Erie Freight Sta H 745 St Clair St Res 12 Yrs Robinson R L (Anna) Minister H 1019 Lovers Lane Res 4 Yra Robinson Ruby Clerk H 897 Rhodes Ave Res 20 Yrs Robinaon Samuel Student Miller Schwl H 1152 Andrus St Ree 10 Yrs Robinson T J Student Miller Schml H 1152 Andrus St Robinson Theodore CCC H 482 Ardella Ave Robinson Tom (Lillie) Unemployed H 166 Palmer St Res 12 Yrs Robinson W L (Willie) W b WPA H 842 Bellows St Res 5 Yrs Robinson William Wks Thorpe Const H 245 E North St Robinson William (Mary) Barber H 705 Miami Rea 20 Yra Robinson William (Ruth) Wks Firestone H 1152 Andzus St Res 10 Yrs Rodger Clenton (Clara) Wks WPA H 409 E North St Res 19 Yra Rogers Allen Unemployed H 306 N Howard St Res 12 Yra Rogers Carlvin Student East Higb Jr H 390 Roberts St Rogers Clinton Wka WPA H 148 Halatead St Res 20 Yrs Rogers David Salesman H 605 Camp St Res 5 Yra Rogers Eddie (Rosa) Wks Firestone H 331 W Bartges St Rogers Ernest (Helen) Wks WPA H 768 Douglas Ave Res 4 Yra Rogers Evelyn Domestic H 148 Halstead St Rea 13 Yrs Rogers Frank (Alice) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 272 Euclid Ave Res 17 Yrs Rogers Fred H 77 N Howard St BI-0183 Rogera George (Margaret) Laborer H 190 Loda St Res 50 Yrs Rogers Huggert (Lucy) Wka WPA H 769 Douglas St Res 4 Yre Rogers Jesaie (Jessie) H 77 N Howard 61 810183 Rogers John (Lucille) Janitor H 535 VanEverett Ave Res 23 Yrs Rogers John Jr Student East Higb Freshman H 535 VanEverett Ave Rogers Samuel (Emma) W b Goodyear H 390 Roberts St Res 22 Yrs Rogers Samuel Jr Wka Anthony W a n e Hotel H 390 Roberts St

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Roseman C Janitor H 666 Euclid Ave Res 14 Yrs Ross Solomon Unemployed H 147 Spring St Res 5 Yrs Ross Tom Retired H 1343% Honodle St Ross Willa Domestic H 318 N Howard St Res 13 Yrs Rowlett Vivian Unemployed H 435 E North St Res 23 Yrs Roy Garland (Lucillia) Porter H 650 LaFollette St Rookard Boyce (Maud) Wks Firestone H 229 Crosier St Re6 14 Yrs Rookard Converse (Eunice) Wks Firestone H 498 Grant St Res 14 Yrs Rucker Tennie (Gladys) Unemployed H 585 VanEverett Ave Res 25 Yrs Ruffin Charles (Beatrice) Wks WPA H 104 Lods St Res 13 Yrs Ruffin Herbert (Eddie) Unemployed H 175 Hill St Res 15 Yrs Rumph Addie Domestic H 1236% Honodle St Res 10 Yrs Rumph Arnold Wks Firestone H 212 E Miller Ave Res 20 Yrs Rumph General Unemployed H 1236% Honodle St Res 10 Yrs Rumph Robert Student East High Jr H 1236% Honodle St Res 10 Yrs Rumps Earl (Lelia) Wks WPA H 397 Washington St Apt No 2 Res 17 Yrs Rush Pinkney Wks Goodrich H 72 W Bartges St Res 19 Yrs Rush Troy (Mary) Domestic H 437 Cuyahoga St Rushin Christine Student North High Freshman H 307 Otis St Rushin Hoyle (Russel) Minister H 307 Otis St Res 3 Yrs Russell James Wks WPA H 67 Glenwood Ave Apt No 12 Res 23 Yrs Russell James (Mattie) Contractor H 404 W Bartges Fr-4857 Res 23 Yrs Rutland David (Mariha) Wks WPA H 29 Lods St Res 21 Yrs Rutland Floyd Student Bryant School H 29 Lods St Res 14 Yrs Rutland Lela Waitress H 29 E Lods St Res 18 Yrs Rylan W S H 880 Huron St

S Saddler Otha Wks WPA H 431 Grant St Res 7 Yrs Sadler Clarence (Fanniel Wks Atlantic Foundry Steel Worker H 122 Kossuth Ct Sains Beatrice Wks WPA H 164 Lods St Res 9 Yrs Sains Lila Unemployed H 164 Lods St Res 9 Yrs Sales Augustus (Maggie) Wks Firestone H 278 Eastland Ave Res 22 Yrs Sales Alex (Mary Lou) Wks Seiberling Rubber Co H 487 Clover St Res 19 Yrs Sales Hattie H 944 Rhodes Ave Res 5 Yrs Sales Louise Domestic H 487 Clover St Res 4 Yrs Salgo A H 448 Wooster Ave Salmon Harper Unemployed H 109 Charles St Res 12 Yrs Salter Charles (Daisy) Car Washer H 344 N Howard St Res 14 Yrs Sample Frances (France) Beauty Opr H 24 N Howard St Res 15 Yrs Sampson Benton Wks General Tire Janitor H 413 Selzer St Sampson Marion Unemployed H 1145 Seventh Ave Res 10 Yrs Sampson Samuel (Naomi) Wks Mayflower H ~ t e l Waiter H 389 Alberts P1 B1-8702 Sampson Thomas (Mary) Mechanic H 413 Selzer St Res 20 Yrs Samuele Leola Domestic H 1351 Ninth Ave Res 19 Yrs Sanders Carrie Domestic H 192 E Crosier St Res 22 Yrs Sandere Wks WPA H 643 Moon St Res 16 Yrs Sanders Dorothy Student West High Freshman H 643 Moon St Res 16 Yrs Sanders Eddie H 743 Edgewood Ave Res 23 Yrs Sanders William (Annie) Wks McArtys Garage West Market H 411 Homestead Res 20 Yrs Sanders Willie (Beulah) Wks Henry Shaw Co Porter H 1159. &!+rc:r St Ree. 23 Prs Sargent l 'ho13~~~ ~. i(?fi): W h - ~ V P A %r 67 € 61'9n<&d Apt 7 3%; ';c'% j -1 ': - - " - . - - - - - - ... - - . . - - . - - -. - - -..- - . . - . . . - - - _._ _ .. .. - - - -

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Satterwhite Arthur Lee (Ethel) Wks WPA H 210 E Crosier St Res 16 Yrs Satterwhite Eliza Student Garfield Freshman H 166 Stanton Ave Satterwhite Jack Salesman H 166 Stanton Ave Res 10 Yrs Satterwkite Joan Unemployed H 59 E North St Res 20 Yrs Satterwhite Mose Wks Firestone H 166 Stanton Ave Res 16 Yrs Saunders Anna Mae Domestic H 712 Bertha Ave Res 22 Yrs Saunders John (Viola) Unemployed H Rear 204 Beverely Ct Res 13 Yrs Saunders Marcelus (Thelma) Wks WPA H 646 Morgan St Saunders Sam (Mae) Wks WPA H 974 Bellows St Res 14 Yrs Sawyer Jeff (Minnie Lee) County Employee H 408 Homestead St Res 18 Yrs Scott Alexander (Eldora) Wks Carmichael Const Co H 853 Miami St Res 17 Yrs Scott E D (Josephine) Opr Wash Rack H 122 Kossuth Ct Res 1 Yr Scott Elliott Unemployed H 19 E North St Res 22 Yrs Scott Estill (Jimmie) Wks WPA H 178 N Maple St Res 15 Yrs Scott Floyd Wks R R H 201 Gault St Res 4 Yrs Scott Frances Marie Nurse H 422 Iroquois Ave Res 20 Yrs Fr-1163 Scott Wilhel Mina (Wid) Housework H 1309 Newton St Res 11 Yrs Scott Henderson Wks White Elks Club H 309 Berg St B1-1780 Scott Henry Truck Driver H 422 Iroquois Ave Fr-1163 Res 20 Yrs Scott Henry (Joyce) Tinsmith H 1309 Newton St Res 12 Yrs Scott Herbert Student South High Jr H 1214 Edison St Res 18 Yrs Scott Idora Cook H 63 Charles St Res 4 Yrs Scott Cecil James H 128 E North St Scott Jessie (Drudie) Unemployed H 353 Carroll St Je-4382 Scott Kemp (Lottie) Unemployed H 1214 Edison St Res 20 Yrs Scott Mary Unemployed H 147 E Spring St Res 14 Yrs Scott Tommie Domestic H 309 Berg St B1-1780 Res 2 Yrs Scott Wilson Air Hammer Opr H 81 E North St Res 10 Yrs Scrivens William (Ollie) Wks Firestone Janitor H 63 N Valley St Scruggs Allie Wks Firestone H 1126 Bellows St Res 17 Yrs Scruggs David Unemployed H 97 Charles St He-9445 Res 20 Yrs Scruggs Edgar (Maud) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 688 Kipling St Je-1265 Res 14 Yrs Scruggs Famie Domestic Science Teacher H 688 Kipling St Je-1265 Res 14 Yrs Scruggs Leslie (Emily) H 695 LaFollette B1-9828 Res 10 Yrs Scruggs Leslie Jr Student Goodrich H 695 LaFollette St B1-9828 Scruggs Marcus Carpenter H 1126 Bellows St Res 16 Yrs Scrutchings Alfred (Theda) Unemployed H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Edward Prizefighter H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Edward (Lillian) Laborer H 386 Homestead Res 22 Yrs Scrutchings Allen Fred Wks Union Depot Porter H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Marion Student East High Soph H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Ophelia Student East High Freshman H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Roy Bricklayer H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Sherman Postal Employee H 386 Homestead St Scrutchings Walter Student East High Sr H 386 Homestead St Sears Alonzo 162-8 McCellon Convalescence Home W North St Je-8285 Seay Ernest (Ellen) Wks WPA H 18 Lods St Res 5 Yrs Sellers Arthur (Cora) 842 Adeline St Sellers Christine H 292 Bartges St Res 14 Yrs Sellers David Wks Firestone H 842 Adeline St Res 17 Yrs Sellere I r v a Yn-employed H . 200 Furnace St

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Sellers Monrae (Authorine) Wks WPA H 1145 Andrus St Res 7 YIS Sewall William H 77 N Howard St 01-0163 Shadie Henry (Udell) Wks Fireatone H 635 LaFollette Res 15 Yrs S h a r p John (Verlle) Wks Mayflower Hotel Waiter H 379 Livington St Res 10 Yrs Sharp Willie Student Miller School H 1207 Moore St Res 2 Yrs Shavers Alice Unemployed H 509 Clover St Rea 19 Yrs Shavers Henry (Maggie) Wks WPA H 697%? Miami St Res 13 Yrs Shavers Walter (Lela) Wks WPA H 910 Washington St Res 19 Yrs Shaw Hulon Student East High Sr H 544 VanEverett St Re. 18 Yrs Shaw Swannan (Ida1 Wks Fireatone H 544 VanEverett St Res I9 Yre Shaw Swanson Jr Unemployed H 544 VanEverett St Res 19 Yra Shaw Willis (Mildred) Wks Firestone Painter H 577 Chittenden St Res 19 Yrs Sheakspear Eliaha Wash Rack Opr H 74 Cuyahoga St Shearer Norman (Blondell) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 426 Weeks St Sheelar Clarence Wka WPA H 281 Otis St Res 15 Yrs Sheelar Joshep Unemployed H 261 Otis St Rea 15 Yrs Sheelar Rosa Domestic H 261 Otis St Res 15 Yrs Shselar L S Wks WPA 7% Charles St le-0395 Sheeler Thomas Hotel Employee H 573 Easter Ave Res 23 Yrs Shell Adolph (Emma) Truck Driver H 121 Belmont St Shell Calvin (Lydia) Wks WPA H 67 Glenwood Ave Apt 16 Res 10 Yrs Shelley Joseph (Nellie) Wks Universal Dry Cleaners H 189 Lods St Res 24 Yra Shelton 0 E (Hattie) Minister H 1163 Seventh Ave Shelvey Joseph (Elvira) Cement Finisher H 136 Fydia Ct Res 20 Yrs Shepard Mary (Wid) H 130 Kosauth Ct Res 16 Yrs Shepard Samuel Mgr Domestic Life Ins Co H 36% N Howard St 81-1744 Sheppard William (Ella Mae) Wks WPA H 171 Steiner Ave Res 6 Yrs Sherley Edgar (Edna) Lunch Room Opr H 1132 Angus St Res 9 Yrs

Sherfield Eddie Student Florda A6M College Freshman H 912 Bowery St Res 15 Yrs Sherfield John Unemployed 912 Bowery St Res 15 Yra Sherfield Willie (Estella) Wks WPA H 912 Bowery St Res I5 Yrs Sherman Emma (Wid) H 699 Edgewwd Ave Rea 14 Yrs Sherman Essie Housewife H 431 Hickory Rea 19 Yrs Sherman Garland Student Goodrich School H 431 Hickory St Sherman Jack (Geneva) Wks WPA H 431 Hickory St Sherman Nathaniel Unemployed H 431 Hickory St Res 19 Yrs Sherman Rosa (Wid) H 1113 Mitchell Ct Res 3 Yrs Sherman Zenohia H 431 Hickory St Sheroll Rose Unemployed H 193 Bluff St Rea 13 Yrs Shields Florence (Wid1 Domestic H 107 Kent St Res 1 Yr Shine J (Ada) Wks Goodyear H 145 Hill St Res 22 Yrs Shingles lders Unemployed H 17 E Nor& St Shingles Raymond Student Central High Freshman H 17 E North S; Shingles William (Laura) Unemployed H 17 E North St Res % Yr Shorpshire Loretta Wks WPA H 318% Hickory St Showers Hurley Unemployed H 196 Howard St Showers Willie J Wks WPA H 371 Washington St Res 3 Yrs Showers Willie James Chauffeur H 397 Washington Apt 2 Res 5 Yrs Shuler Claude (Maurine) Wka Firestone H 1174 Seventh Ave Retl 11 Yrs Shy Anderson (Mildred) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 699 Miami St Res 16 Yra Shy lames Wks WPA H 703% Miami St Res 17 Yrs Silas Booker T Unemployed H 297 E North St Res 9 Yrs

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Silue Elieebeth Unemployed H 209 Cuyahoga St Res 14 Yra Simmons Allen (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 1165 Marcy St Res 16 Yrs Simmons Anna Mae Student Garfield Soph H 164 Crosier St Res 11 Yrs Simmona Bessie Mae Unemployed H 371 Washiiglon St Apt 7 Res 23 Yra Simmons George Unemployed H 97 Venice Ct Simmons Johnnie (Mary Ann) Unemployed H 349 N Howard St Res 2 Yrs Simmons Lee Unemployed H 1251 Laffer Ave Fr.0168 Simmons Sam (Dora1 Laborer H 653 Rhodes Ave Res 3 Yrs Je.5750 Simmons Walter H 42 N Howard St fr-6528 Simmons Wesley (Lizrie) Wks WPA H 164 E Crosier St Res 14 Yrs Simmons Wesley Wks WPA H 164 E Crosier St Res 1 Yr Simmons William (Ads Mae1 Wks Penn R R Messenger H 251 S Broadway Res 14 Yra Simma Alberta Maid Summit Beach H 442 W Bowery Res 10 Yrs Simma Ernie (Mary) Unemployed H 39 E North St Simma Leroy Chauffeur H 22 Fair St Re. I2 Yni Simon Arthur (Carrie) Unemployed H 326 Berg St BI-5249 Rea 3 Yrs Simon Louis Car Washer Cole 6 Main Si H 116 E GlenGmd Re. 17 Yrs Simon Louis A Student North High Freshman H 116 Glenwwd Ave Simon Matthew H 326 Berg St Bl-5249 Simon Ophelia Student West High Jr 326 Berg St 815249 Simon William (Elizebeth) Wks Atlanlic Foundry H 116 E Glenwmd Ave Simon Willie Belle Student Banker Bus College H 116 E Glenwmd Ave Simpaon Fred (Ida Rae1 W h Firestone lanitor 665 Bai1.d St Simpson Jack Wks Mayflower Hotel H 600 Baird St Res 19 Yrs Fr-1087 Sims Clard (Bessie) Plasterer Contractor H 364 Black St Reli 39 Yrs Slms Edna Student West High Ir H 139'11 Hickory St Sims John (Mary) Wks WPA H 139% Hickory St Sims Sophie H 162.6 McCellon Conv Home W North St Je-8285 Sima Sylvester (Mary) Unemployed H 1267 Sixth Ave Res 37 Yrs Singleton Eddie (Irene) Unemployed H 438 W Bartgea St Res 10 Yra Singleton Waltez (Rosa) City Garbage Dept H 1137 Hart St Rea 12 Yrs Slack B W Unemployed H 54 Loda St Re. 19 Yra Slack Elizabeth H 54 Lods St Res 19 Yra Slack George (Rosa) Wka WPA H 253 Eastland Ave Slack Hut (Easie Mae) Wks Lwmis Coal Co Yard Man H.255 Eastland Ave Res 16 Yrs Slack James Student East High Freshman H 253 Eastland Ave Slack Jessie Unemployed H 113 Case Ave Res 21 Yrs Slack William (Edna) Wka Firestone H 289 Eastland Ave Res 19 Yrs Slagginga Mary Unemployed H 232 James St Res 5 Yrs Slappy lackson (Myrtle) Wks Knapp Foundry H 835 Miami St Res 16 Yrs Slater Anna (Wid) H 689 Lumiere St 81 9460 Res 5 Yrs Sleet Seatta Domestic H 168. Bluff St Res 20 Yrs Sloan Mary Wks Akron Towel 6 Supply Co H 835 Miami St Res 'h Yr Slocum Louis (Sineska) Wlrs Firestone H 910 Waahinqton St Res 9 Yrs SIocum Sineskna Maid Dr lames Mercer Sand Run Rd H 643 Easter St Sl- Willie (Rebecca) W h WPA H 89 E Voris St Rea 8 Yrs Sligb Ernestine Unemployed H 344 N Howard St Siigh Mar( Retired H 344 N Howard St Sligh Van Buren Wks WPA H 344 N Howard St Smallwood Huaton Unemployed H 509 VanEverett Ave Res 24 Yrs Smare Samson (Estora) W h WPA H 399 Campbell St Smart Ben (Ida) Wks WPA H 215 Steiner Ave Res 20 Ym

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' Smart James (DiUah) WLa WPA H 198% Furnace St Smart Morgan (Agnes) Wka WPA H 1233 Phce ton St Res 18 Yra Smart Thomaa (Leols) Beauty Opr H 249 Euclid Ave B16201 Res 19 Yra Smedley Authur (Alzona) Car Washer H 286 Bartges St Res 2 Yrs Smith Annabelle Domestic H 175 N Union St Res I8 Yra Smilh Arbe H 643 Losers Lane Smith Alie WLa WPA H 62 lods St Smith Autrey Domestic H 1181 Marcg St Rea 13 Yrs Smith Brown Wka WPA H 63 Stanton Rea 12 Yra Smith Charles (Gladys) Wka Goodrich H 153 Anton Ct Res 16 Yrs Smith Charles Wka Mohawk Bldg Porter H 167 Hill St Smilh Clarence (Estelle) Wks City Garbage H 399 Campbell St Smith Clarence Edward Wka Union Sta Train Master H 338 Gold St He1768 Res 21 YR Smith Coiquitt Unemployed H 9 Fair St Res 20 YR Smith Constance Unemployed H 83 Charles St Je7481 Smith Curhy (Clara) Garbage Collector H 1293 Honodle Fr-3427 Res 4 Yrs Smith Della Cook Garden Grill H 415 Water St Smith Dorothy Mae Student Miller Schwl H 196 E Crosier St Smilh Eddie Wka WPA H 250 Eantland Ave Smith Ella Rowe H 837 Carpenter St Smith Ernest (Julia) Unemployed H 148 E Chestnut St Res 13 Yrs Smith Esteila Housekeeper H 857 Rhodea Ase Rsa 3 YR Smith F A Minister H 1258 Chippewa Smith Fletcher Uneniployed H 214 Hickory St Res 5 Yrs Smith Frank Wks City Garbage Dept H 303 E North St Smith Frank Unemployed H 330 N Howard St Res 20 Yrs Smith Glenn (Florence) Truck Driver H 786 Carlysle St 81.1765

Smith Henry (Ellen) Laborer H 28 Lods St Res 11 Yrs Smilh Herman Unemployed H 320 Parkwood Ave Rea 25 Yrs Smilh Howard H 129 Perkins St 81-3219 Res 20 Yra Smith Hunter Wka WPA H 107 Kent St Smilh Lene Domestic H 395 Washington Apt 4 Res 9 Yre Smith Isaac (Flossie) Unemployed H 130 Kelley Ave Smith J A (Wid) H 129 Perkina St Bl.3219 Res 19 Yrs Smith Jack Wka Highway Dept H 396 Kline St Smilh James Unemployed H 294 W Bartges Res 4 Yra Smith James H 196 E crosier St Smith Jess WLs Fireatone H 1151 Andrus St Res 19 Yrs Smith Jessie Domestic H 83 Charles St Res 10 Yrs Je-7481 Smith Jessie (Sadie) Truck Driver H 823 Rhodes Ave 81.4392 Res 30 Yrs Smith limmie Lee Wka Milner Hotel Maid H 1340 Laffer Res 15 Yrs Smith John Laborer H 849 Rhodes Ave Res 16 Yra Smith John Henry Wka Taylor Hotel Bell Boy k 650 LaFollette St Smith John Henry Miiiater H 103 Lods St 81-9206 Re. 15 Yrs Smith John H 129 P e r k St 81-3219 Res 25 Yrs Smilh loseph (Eunice) Wka WPA H 244 Eastland Ave Res 23 Yra Smith Lee Unemployed H 206 Beverly Ct Smith Leroy (Edith) H 75 Rosalind Ct Smith Lola Domestic H 131 N Howard St Smilh Margaret Student Bryant School H 83 Charles St 1-7481 Smith Mareus Student Jenninga High H 838 Keeney St He9072 Smith Nora May Student South High H 9 Fair St

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Staham Susie Wks WPA H 333 Gold St Stallings h a n k (Milria) Wks Firsstone H 1057 Bellow8 Rea 6 Yrs Stallinga R a e Domestic H 513 Clover St Res 6 Yrs Stalworth Walter Wks Goodyear Janitor H 374 Robert St He-6228 Re. 23 Yrs Stalworth Jesa W h Firestone H Euclid Ase Res 17 YTS Stancil Emma Domestic H 93 Charles St Res 23 Yrs Slanford Ada H 288 E Lo& St Stanford Alonzo (Eva) Wks WPA H 103% Aetna St Res 9 Yrs Stanford Eddie Student North High H 368 E Lods St Stanford James (Nettie) Unemployed H 141 E Lods St Res 20 Yrs Stanford Joseph (Savannah) Unemployed H 17% E Lods St Res 10 Yrs ' Stanford Neal (Velma) Recreation Parlor H 1246 Duane Ave He-1258 Res 19 Yrs

Stanford Shelly Wks WPA H 368 E Lo& St Stanley Jack Unemployed Res 705 Miami St Res 11 Yrs Starks Benjamin' (Mattie) Wks Goodyear lanitor H 1202 Wellman Ct Rea 24 Yrs Starh Elmer (Willie) W h Goodysar Janitor H 541 VanEverett Rea 22 Yrs Stsrks Mary Laundress H 166 Slanton Ave Re. 16 Yrs Starb Nettie Student Lincoln School H 1202 Wellman Ct Re. 15 Yra Starks Surie Unemployed H 541 VanEverett Ave Rea 18 Yrs Starks William (Alberta) Wks WPA H 795 S High St Re8 18 Yrs Steele ~ l b e r t a H 338 Gold St He-1768 Res 24 Yrs Steele Burdette Student East High Soph H 1215 Duane Rea 15 Yrs Stesle Charlotte Domestic H 1215 Duane St Res 20 Yrs Steele Chas (Lucy) 'Unemployed H 1215 Duane Ave Res 28 Yrs Steele Chester Porter H 1215 Duane St Res 18 Yrs Steele Clarence Porter H 1215 D k n e Ave Steele Harold (A!berta) Wks City Chev H 1215 ~ u a n e St Rep 28 Yrs Steele James (Louise) W h City Chev H 544 VanEverett Steel lames W h City Chev Co 1215 Duane Ave Steele Lawrence Student H 1215 Duane Ave Steele Mildred Domeatic H 1215 Duane Ave Rea 23 Yrs Steele Raymond Porter H 1215 Duane Ave Re. 21 Yrs Stembridge Chas Truck Driver. H 273 Livingston PI Res 4 Yrs Stembridge lace (Alberta) Wka Fireatone H 273 Livingaton PI Res 20 Yrs Stembridge John Truck Driver H 273 Livingston PI Res 8 Yra Stembridge Roberta Domestic H 273 Livinqston P1 Rea 8 Mos Stepp Charles Truck Driver H 211 Bluff St Res 30 Yrs Stevens Bell Janitor H 1380 Honodle Ave Res 22 Yrs Stevens Sally H 1380 Honodle Ave Res 22 Yrs Stevens Bell Jr Unemployed H 1380 Honodle Ave Stevena H a p o o d Ullamplayed H 1380 Honodle Ave Stevens Leonard Bellman H 1380 Honodle Ave Slevens Rowena H 1380 Honodle Ave Stevenson Steve H 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Steveson Charley (Queenie) Wke WPA H 897% Douglas St Res 15 Yrs Steward Alfred H MeClellon Conv Home Je-8258 Stewart Elverett Car Waaher H 451 E North St Stewart Philip H 42 N Howard St Fr.8528 Stewart Robext (Clara) Labre, H 927 Washington St Res I4 Yre Stith William (Bertha) Barber H 782 Euclid Ave He-3246 Res I8 Yra Stiggerr Amos Student Akron U Sr H 186 Turner Ext He-1488 Stiggers Harrison (Ruth) Wks WPA H 275 James St Res 31 Yra

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Stlggsrs John Student Akron U Freahman H 186 Turner Ext He-1488 Stiggers Lillian H 115 Glenwood Ave Stiggers Margaret Unemployed H 115 Glenwood Ave Stiggers Mattie Student North High Ir H 186 Turner Ext He-1488 Stiggers Thomiu Student H 115 Glenwwd Ave - Slimbridge Allen (Ruth) Wks Mayflower Hotel H 128 Bartges St Res 16 Yrs Stinson Alex Machinist H 1142Vz Andrua SI Reo 16 Yrs Stockdale Ruby (Wid) H 493 Warner St Res 16 Yrs Stokes Grace Student Nurae Frat Hospital Ala H 44 W Glenwoad Ave Stokes Wilhelminia Student Central High Soph H 44 W Glenwood Ave Stone Earn (Helene) Maintenance Man H 221 James St Res 3 YTB Stone Eugene Student Spicer School H 347 Scott Ave Stone Sarah Domastie H 1196 Wellman Ct 01-1641 Res 71 Yrs Stone William (Willie) Wks Firestone H 347 Scon Ave Res 16 Yrs Storys John (Annie) Wks WPA H 281 Turner Ert Rea 19 Yrs Slra!ton E S H 481 Warner St Ren 15 Yrs Strawbridge Fred H Doctor (Daisy) H 456 Livingston St BI-9030 Stredrick Anna Mae Wks WPA H 301 Theodore St Res 19 YR Strickland Alonzo (Bessie) W b WPA H 144 Hopp St Res 10 Yrs Strjckland William Wks WPA H 337 Chase Ct Res 20 Yrs Strickland Grady Wks WPA H 261'h Mitchell Ct Strickling George Unemployed H 58 Rosalind Ct Strickling Louis (Mabel) Wks U.Drive.11 Co H 56 Rosalind Ct S rong Laura Domealis H 1178 Swsitzer Ave Res 15 Yrs Stubba Louis (Ermon) Unemployed H 219 Campbell St Res 17 Yra Studman Asa W b WPA H 151 Spring St Res 9 Yra Styles Elizabeth Unemployed H 174 E North St Res 20 Yrs Sudduth Ben Student Wesl High Freshman H 545 Euclid Ave Sudduth Calvin (Beatrice) Adult Teacher H 545 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Sudduth Calvin Ir Student West High h H 545 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Sudduth Do- Student West High Soph H 545 Euclid Ave Res 12 Yrs Suddeth Geo (Elizabeth) Minister H 447 Lucy St He-5581 Res 22 Yrs Suddeth W H 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Suddeth Geo Jr (Lena) Unemployed H 450 Lucy St Rea 22 Yrs Suddeth Hemy Janitor H 492 Euclid Ave Apt No 2 Rea 18 Yrs Suddeth James Domestic H 447 Lucy St Res 22 Yrs Suddeth John (LiUa) Policeman H 117 Mildred Ave He-9737 Rea 23 Yrm Suddeth Lucille H 447 Lucy St He-5561 Suddeth Tom (Lucille) Wka Taylor Swing Motors H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 20 Yre Suddeth William (Ann) Wks Goodyear H 447 Lucy St He.5561 Res 22 Yrs Summers Hampton (Martha) Janitor H 1303 Honodle Ave Fr.0188 Res 15 Yra Summers Marion Student Eaat High Jr H 1303 Hond le Ave Fr-0188 Summers Mildred Student East High Freshman H 1303 Hond le Ape Fr-0188 Suttles Henry (Eula) W b WPA H 21 Green St Re= 5 Yrs Suttles I D (Rose) Painter H 141 Belmont St Sutton C lw (Texas) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 152 Bluff St Ie-9817 Res 18 Yrs Swan Benny Wks City Loan Co H 371 Gotham Ct Swan Fred H 371 Gotham Ct Swain Earl Unemployed H 353 Weeks St 81-8256 Rea 18 Yrs Swain Harold Unemployed H 353 W e e b St Bl-8256 Swain Louis (Daisy) Janitor H 353 Weeks St Bl-8256 Ren 18 Yrs ,

Swain Louis Ir Unemployed H 353 Weeks St Bl-8256 Res 18 Yrs

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Swain Myrtice Unemployed H 353 Weeks St 81 8256 Res 18 Yrs Swain Wilford (Ruth) W~S-WPA H 439 Grant St Je-5498 Res 20 Yrs Swane Joseph Dmor H 162 W North Sweeney Annie Domestic H 317 Scott Ave Swindler Minnie Domestic H 319 Berg St Swindler Roben Waiter H 52 Ridge St Res 15 Yrs Swiney Roy (Silveata) Unemployed H 164 N Case Ave 81-7262 Res 13 Yrs Sykes Frank Waiter H 341 Gold St Sylvester Charles (Enen) Wks WPA H 152N Furnace St Rea 4 Yrs

T TabrOII Eugene (Anna) Wks WPA H 68 Cuyahoga St Rea 12 Yrs Talbot Catherine Nurse H 193 Perkina St Je.0679 Talley Jonas Unemployed H 55 E North St Rea 3 Yrs Tarplay Gladys Unemployed H 276 N Howard St Rea 14 Yrs Tale James (Mattie) Fireman H 148 Haletead St Rea 19 Yrs Tale Mamie Unemployed H 459 E North St Taylor Boyce (Ella) Wks WPA H 395 Livingston St Res 14 Yrs Taylor Charles (Sue) Bell Captain Portage Hotel H 938 Lane St Res 21 Yrs Taylor Claud (Lula) Firestone Millman H 264 Flowera Ct Res 22 Yra Taylor Emanuel Unemployed H 252% Furnace St Res 34 Yrs Taylor Evelyn Unemployed H 586 VanEverett Ave Taylor Harold Wka NYA H 586 VanEverett Ave Taylor Herbert (Lela) Barber H 396 Livingston St Res 21 Yrs Taylor John (Ruby) Wks WPA H 586 VanEvere:! Ave , - - - . Taylor John Bellman Portage Hotel H 154 Glenwwd Ave Taylor leon Student N o n h ' ~ i g h Soph H 284 Flowers Ct Taylor Mary Unemployed H 389 Hickory St Res 15 Yrs Taylor Moses (Clars) Janitor H 8 Howard Ct Taylor Minnie Unemployed H 134 E North St Res 6 Yrs Taylor Oscar (Mary) Waiter Country Club Fairlawn H 154 Glenwood Ave Res 22 Ym Taylor Paul H 284 Flowers Ct Taylor Richard Unemployed H 164 E Crosier St Taylor Robert (Virgie) Wks WPA H 133% E Chestnut St Res 19 Yrs Taylor Rosella Domeatic H 365 Washington St Res 3 Yrs Taylor Sam (Mary) lanilor H 514 Lucy St Rea 19 Yrs Taylor Thendlia Wka Thompson 6 Philips Paper Exc H 215 Cuyahoga St Taylor William (Willie) H 169 Lo& St Tenell Geo (Alzons) Janitor H 244 Euclid Ave Res 15 Yrs Tenell lordan (Odessa) Truck Driver H 921 Bell St He1197 Re. 15 Yrs Terril Lee Unemployed H 106 Canal St Res 6 Yra Terry Bert Laborer H 492 Euclid Ave Apt 3 Res 13 Yrs Teny ,Conelyou (Georgia) Wks Goodyear Elevator Opr H 1174 Second Ave Res 13 Yrs Terry Frank Unemployed H 150 Spring St Tsny Norman Wks Goodyear H 626 Hudson Ave Theodore Lugrant Unemployed H 121 Aetna St Thomas Ben (Charlotte) Wka WPA Recreation H 468 Clpvsr St Fr-8743 Res 7 Yrs Thomas Charles (Eva) Wks WPA H 676 Rhodes Ave Res 6 Yrs Thomas Della Unemployed H 306 N Howard St Thomas Daniel (Mayme) Dept Public Charities lnvesligator H 243 W Chestnut St Thomas Eddie Wks WPA H 12 Manns Ct Thomas Eugenia Unemployed H 121 N Broadway Ave

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Thomas Eula Wka WPA H 1142% Andiua St Rer I1 Yrs Thomas Eugene (Lla) Dry Cleaner H 857 Rhodes Ave Rea 4 YIB Thomas Floyd (Ruth) Unemployed H 320 G Ct Res 11 Yrs Thomas Fannie Unemployed H 148 E North St Res 17 Yrs Thomas Geneva Unemployed H 197 E Norih St Res 26 Yrs Thomas lames (Ida) Wks Construnion H 1201 Wellman Ct Res 12 Yrs Thomas James (Marie) Unemployment H 937 Bell St Res 13 Yrs Thomas lames L (Lucille) Wks Firestme H 97 Charles St He-9445 Rea 29 Yrs Thomas John H 42 N Howard St Fr-6528 Thomas John B (Eva) Prop Garden City Hotel H 124 N Howard St Thomas loseph Waiter H 451 Euciid Ave Res 15 Yrs Thomas Lucy (Wid) H 773 Douglas St He-1249 Thomas Luther (Mattie) Wkr WPA H 131 N Howard St Thomas Mazy Unemployed H 87 E Lo& St Res 11 Yrs Thomas Mary Domestic H 136 Halstead St Res 11 Yrs Thomas Mildred H 293 Shulta St Res 5 Yrs Thomas Mose H 2 Federal St BI-0428 Thomas Queenie Waitress H 193 PerLin. St Ie-0679 Thomas Roceli (Mattie) Wks WPA H 1235 Princeton St Res 3 YIB Thomas Rmeevelt Wks WPA H 88 Chaz.lea St Thomas Ruth Domestic H 467 Clover St Fr-0958 Re. 15 Yrs Thomas Sam (Bertha) Bricklayer H 661 Miamis1 Res 20 Yra Thomas Samuel Wks WPA H 467 Clover St Fr-0958 Rer 17 Yrs Thomas William Unemployed H 1181 Seventh Ave Thomas William (Annie) Wks Gmdyear H 102 E Lods St Res 25 Yra Thomas Willie (Annie) Unemployed H 89 E Voris St Res 15 Yrs Thomas Willie Wks WPA H 18 W Banges St Thompson Clem Salesman H 494 Wooster Ave Res 14 Yrs Thompson Eddie Domestic H 494 Wooster Ave le-2492 Res 14 Yra Thompson Eliza Unemployed H 678 Bowery St Res 23 Yrs Thompson Frank (Jamie) Unemployed H 148 E North St Thompson George (Lotla) Exec Sec ACCW H 1203 Murray Ave Wa-2535, Res 20 Yrs Thompson Howard Sec of Elks Lodge H 2 Federal St Bi-0438 Res 19 Yrs Thompson John Wa'ch Repairer H 647 Edgewood Ave le-4032 Res 14 Yre Thompson James (Elizabeth) Wks B6O RR H 109 Charles St Res 8 Yrs Thampsan luella H 647 Edgewood Ave le-4032 Res 14 Yrs Thompson Oscar (Mattie) lanitor H 204 E Miller Ave Res 11 Yrs Thompson Robert Student Akron U Freshman H 757 McKinley Ave Re8 15 Yrs Thompson Roderick Domestic H 647 Edgewood Ave le-4032 Res 14 Yrs Thompson Rufus 1nt;rviswer H 647 Edgewood Ave 10.4032 Res 14 Yra Thompson Walter H 494 Wmater Ave Re. 14 Yrs Thornes Willie (Nellie) Contractor H 713 Douglas Sl He-1429 Res 20 Ym Thornton John Truck Driver H 266 W Bariger St Rea 12 Yrs Thornton Joseph (Addie) Unemployed H 211 Bluff St Rea 22 Yrs Thornton Lee Head Waiter H 643 Lovers Lane Res 14 Yrs Thornton Louise Unemployed H 116 Charles St Thornton Elrie (Laura) Wkr WPA H 116 Charles St Res 22 Yrs Threat1 Calvin Carpenter H 362 Brownieigh Ct Res 6 Yrs Threan William (Virginia) Waiter Silver Lake Country Club H 736 Rhodes Ave Res 20 Yrs Thurman Charles Unemployed H 128 Spring St Thurner Bennett (Dorothy) Sleam Shovel Opr H 600 Euclid Ave Je.6560 Rer 27 Yrs

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Thurston B L Donor (Evelyn) H 859 Lovers lane He8745 Thurston George Wka Firestone H 655 Lovers Lane Je-6784 Rea 27 Yrs Tibba Golden Truck Driver H 1349 Newton St Fr-7742 Res 2 Yra Tibbs Hudley (Eeell) Truck Driver H 1349 Newton St Res 14 Yra Tibba Lucy Unemployed H 1349 Newton St Tilghman Martha Cook H 1322 W Exchange St Un-3037 Res 2 Yrs Times Dozaie Wks WPA H 397 Orlando Ct Res 18 Yrs Tinker George (Mattiel Wks WPA H 193 Bluff St Rer 20 Yrs Tippens Ruth Unemployed H 150 Spring Si Res 4 Yrs TiptonHenry (Llzzie) Wks Philip. Paper Co H 215 Cuyahoga St Toben Bill (Rosa) Wks WPA H 1030 Dublin St Tolbert Edna Student Centrpi High Soph H 324 Scott Ave He.0229 Tolbert Edward Unemployed'H 728 Fuller St Tolbert James Unemployed H 324 Scott Ave He0229 Tolbert Juet Student Akron U Soph H 324 Scott Ave He-0229 Tolbert Robert (Juli3 lanitor H 324 Scott Ave He-0229 Rea 22 Yrs Tolbert Sherman (Gladys) Porter Buick 370 W Market St H 97 N Valley St He.7354 Tolbert William Unemployed H 324 Scott Ave He.0229 Tolliver William (Sally1 Unemployed H 492 Lucy St Res 19 Yrs Toliver William Sr East High 492 Lucy St Talliver Lucy Marian Student East High Soph H 492 Lucy St Toney Beulah H 649 Moon St B1-6788 Res 6 Yrs Toros Augustine (Irene1 Track Man H 16 Ridge St Res 17 Yrs Totts %muel Unemployed H 14 Lo& St Res 16 Yrs Townsend Betty %amstress H 127 N College St 01-7763 Rea 16 Yrs Townsend Ed Wks County Garage H 455 Cuyahoga St Je.6008 Res 22 Yrs Tramble William (Dolores) Wks Portage Hotel H 55 E North St Res 16 Yrs Trawick Willie Janitor H 322 Campbell St Res 13 Yrs Treadwell Mitchell (Emma) Wks WPA H 495 Clover St Tribble Henry (Sallie) Contractor H 303 Hickory St Trigg Emma (Wid) H 125 Halstead St Res 12 Yrs Trigge Corine Domestic H 290 Lods Ct Tripp Binner Unemployed 554 Euclid Ave Rer 23 Yrs Tucker Alonu, (Zennie) Wks WPA H 661 Miami St Rep 10 Yra Tucker Carey (Ophelial H 467 Biahop St Tucker John (Sarah1 H 90 Gregory Ave Fr.6563 Re. 20 Yrs Tucker Lewis (Zephrinel Wks WPA H 53 W North St Res 17 Yrs Tukes Louise Laundress H 886 Bell St Res 10 Yrs Turner Allonso Unemployed H 291% Berg St Turner Beatrice Teacher Tuscaloosa Ala H 292 Scow Asa B15054 Res 23 Yrs Turner Charles Unemployed H 271 James St Rea 7 Yrs Turner David Truck Driver H 609 Camp St Res 10 Yrs Turner Eddie (Annie1 Wks WPA H 107 Kent St Res 16 Yrs Turner Frank(Willie1 City ~ r n p l o ~ e e ' ~ 1189% Seventh Ave Res 4 Yrs Turner Gloria Student Central High Sr H 292 Scott Ave Res 16 Yrs Turner J E H 1270 Seventh Ave Turner James Unemployed H 936 lane St Res 25 Yrs Turner lames E (Bernice) Wks Firestone H 1270 Seventh Ave Je.9247 Re. 23 Yrs Turner Jess Wks WPA H 605 Camp St Res 10 Yrs Turner Joe Laborel. H 761 Malliaon Ave Res 14 Yrs Turner Julian Student Central High Sr H 292 Scott Ave

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Waller Iohnnie Domestic H 184 W Cedar St Res 3 Yrs Waller Julia Unemployed H 499 Clover St Res 15 Yrs Wallace A C (Mary) Wks Goodrich H 360 Popular St Res 20 Yrs '

Wallace Lee (Bertha) Wks Erie RR H 623 Baird St Res 20 Yrs Wallace Unemployed H 623 Baird St

Wallace ~ i l t o n Unemployed H 1189% Seventh Ave Res 3 Yrs Wallace William Wks WPA H 1189% Seventh Ave Res 17 Yrs Wallington Daisy H 810 Rhodes Ave Res 22 Yrs Walls Betty H 315 Hickory St Walker Acie Wks Portage Hotel H 55 E North St Res 15 Yrs Walker Alma-Lee Wks WPA H 11 E Lods St Res 18 Yrs Walker Charles Unemployed H 113 Kelley Ave Res 17 Yrs Walker Charles Unemployed H 836 Douglas St Res 14 Yrs B1-2919 Walker Charles Jr Student West High Soph H 81 Nickle St Walker Charles (Ella) Retired H 1395 Hart.St He-8809 Res 13 Yrs Walker Charles (Ella Mae) Wks WPA H 81 Nickle St Res 16 Yrs Walker Charles (Lucille) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 795 S High St Res 1 Yr .

Walker Earl Wks Parisian Beauty Shoppe H 87 N Howard St Res 15 Yrs Walker Ernest Wks Goodyear Janitor H 663% High St Res 20 Yrs Walker Frances Domestic H 707 Kipling St B1-8840 Res 11 Yrs Walker Frank (Frances) Wks Goodyear Janitor He-382 Hart St Res 14 Yrs Walker Fred (Ellen) Wks City Water Works H 792 Kelley Ave Res 16 Yrs Walker Fred Student .East High Soph H 792 Kelley Ave Walker George (Olivia) Unemployed H 280 Two Max Dr Res 22 Yrs Walker George Wks City Sewer Dept H 550 Ardella Ave Res 20 Yrs Walker Henry (Laura) Wks City Garbage Dept H 375 Livingion St Res 19 Yrs Walker Henry Jr Wks YMCA H 1390 Hart St Fr-2055 Res 17 Yrs Walker Isiah (Etta) Wks Pullman Co H 104 Miami Ct Res 19 Yrs Walker James Student East High Freshman H 1390 Hart St Fr-2055 Res 17 Yrs Walker Jeanie H 133% Chestnut St Res 10 Yrs Walker Jim (Emma) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 389 Robert St Res 16 Yrs Walker Lester Student West High Freshman H 81 Nickle St Walker Leroy Student West High Sr H 81 Nickle St Walker Louis (Mae) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 113 Kelley Ave Res 17 Yrs Walker Louis Jr Student East High Jr H 113 Kelley Ave Res 16 Yrs Walker Lula Wks Akron City Club Laundress H 95 Steiner Ave Walker Marie H 52 Ridge St Walker Mildred Unemployed H 113 Kelley Ave Res 17 Yrs Walker Oree (Delpha) Cook 809 Martin P1 Res 4 Yrs Walker Politha H 104 Lods St Walker Robert Student East High Soph H 792 Kelley Ave Walker Robert H 2 Federal St B1-0428 Walker Shaw (Lizzie) Plasterer H 288 Flowers Ct Res LE Yrs Walker William Henry (Ruth) Farmer H 76 W Bartges St Walker William Unemployed H 389 Bishop St Walters John Wks City Garbage Dept H 303 E North St Walters Robert Wks Schulte United H 375 Livingston St Res 3 Yrs Walters William (Carrie) Unemployed H 170 E North St Res 17 Yrs Walthour Clissie Housewife H 899 Douglas St Res 14 Yrs Waltington Pattie (Wid) H 532 Ardella Ave Walton Edward (Lena) Wks WPA H 279 Lods Ct Res 18 Yrs

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Walton James Wks WPA H 327 Dean St Ward Bessie Unemployed H 290% N Howard St Ward Clyde Unemployed H 290% N Howard St Ward Dorothy Student South High Soph H 31 McCoy St Res 16 Yrs Ward Henry Unemployed H 110 Overlook Ct Ward W W Wks Firestone H 613 Euclid Ave Je-2496 Res 22 Yrs Ward William Wks City Laundry Fireman Res 25 Yrs Waring Lee H 1130 Evans St Wash Marcellus Unemployed H 152 Stuber St Res 21 Yrs Washington Alberta Rooming House H 1185 Andrus St Res 15 Yrs Washington Anna City Garden Hotel Cook H 83 Wood St Res 7 Yrs Washington Annie Domestic H 110 N Main St Res 17 Yrs Washington Booker (Isalene) Porter H 831 Rhodes Ave Res 4 Yrs Washington Pearl Sec of Supreme Lib Life Ins Co H 470 Livingston St Res 17 Yrs Washington Kenneth Unemployed H 291 % Berg St Res 6 Yrs Washington Jess Unemployed H 348 Chase Ct Res 17 Yrs Washington Malinda (Wid) Retired Pension H 1178 Sweitzer Ave Res 25 Yrs Washington Pauline Unemployed H 14 Lods St Washington William (Minnie) Wks Knapp Foundry H 159 Anton Ct He-8066 Res 20 Yrs Waters John H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Waters John (Roxie) Wks WPA H 1342 Honodle Ave Watkins Arthur (Verna) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 144 Glenwood Ave Watkins Dorothy Student Akron U Soph Watkins Jaunita H 132 Aetna St Watkins Jessie (Addie) Wks Firestone H 54 Lods St Res 23 Yrs Watkins Lee Retired Pension H 18 Ridge St Watkins Leroy Student North High Freshman H 132 Aetna St Watkins Shaffer Jr Student Crosby School H 132 Aetna St Watkins Shaffer Unemployed H 132 Aetna St Watley Adam Unemployed H 610 Spicer St Res 15 Yrs Watley Rose (Wid) H 1348 Laffer Res 20 Yrs Watts Andrew Unemployed H 152% Stuber St Watts G~les (Seraphine) Wks Firestone H 445 Cuyahoga St Je-8074 Res 20 Yrs Watt Howard H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Watts Isaac Wks WPA H 15 Lods St Watts Isaac Wks WPA H 111 N Howard St Watts Wilbur (Delia) Wks WPA H 3 E Lods St Res 15 Yrs Watters Woods Wks Firestone Garage H 917 Raymond St Res 12 Yrs Watson Arron (Maggie) Wks Goodyear Janitor H 28 E Bartges St Fr-9646 Res 12 Yrs Watson Clarance Unemployed H 195 E North St Res 15 Yrs Watson Eugene Student South High Freshman H 850 Miami St Res 16 Yrs Watson Florence Student South High Freshman H 18 E Bartges St Res 13 Yrs Watson George (Essie) Wks Goodricli H 18 E Bartges St Res 13 Yrs Watson Gilbert (Mary) Wks Bear Furniture Co H 322 Campbell St Res 22 Yrs Watson Hezekiah H 875 Washington St Res 2 Yrs Watson James (Dorothy) Wks WPA H 816 Martin P1 He-6284 Res 16 Yrs Watson Jeannetta Domestic H 371 Washington St Apt No 3 Res 15 Yrs Watson Joshua (Mildred) Wks WPA H 250 Cinick St Res 8 Yrs Watson Mattie (Wid) H 322 Campbell St Res 22 Yrs Watson Richard (Mattie) H 446 Robert St Watson Thomas (Eddie) Unemployed H 385 Bishop St Res 19 Yrs

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Watson Wilson Wka WPA H 322 Hickory St Res 14 Yrs Warfield Louis (Elola) Unemployed H 330 N Howard St Res 22 Yrs Warwick Rufus Wks Goodrich H 697 Lumiere St Res 20 Yrs Warren Charley Unemployed H 322 Campbell St Res 16 Yrs Warren Janie H 808 Martin PI Res 17 Yrs Ware Charles H 487 Warner St Reg 5 Yre Ware Charles (Louise) Truck Driver H 1259 Murray Ave Ware Cora Unemployed H 301 N Howard St Ware Ed (Virgie) Wks WPA H 324 B Ct Res 15 Yrs Ware Fount (Leola) Wks WPA H 427 Hickory St Res 5 Yrs Ware Harry (Sarah) Unemployed H R No 8 Box 2 Evans Ave Ware Irene Domestic H 122 Halstead St Res 10 Yrs Ware William (Julia) Retired Pension H 325 N Howard St Res 7 Yrs Weyneshro Howard (Lillie) Wks Firestone H 100 Glenwood Ave Res 14 Yrs Wayneshro Howard Wks Firertone H 56 Charles St Weaver Emma Unemployed H 133 Uhler Ave Rea 20 Yrs Weaver George H 77 N Howard St BI-0183 Weaver Hampton (Magqie) Wlrs WPA H 857 Washington St Res 3 Yra Weaver Laura 857 Washington St Rer 3 Yrs Weaver Mary H 808 Martin PI Weaver William (Flora) Wks Firestone H 1214 Edison St Res 12 Yrs Weatherly Andrew (Esther) Wks Fireatone H 273 Eastland Avs Rea 10 Yrs Weatherly ~ a l i i e Student East High Jr H 273 Eastland Ave Re. 10 Yrs Weatherly Phebe Domestic H 920 W Bowery St Res 9 Yrs Weatherspoan Hillary Wks WPA H 395 Washington St Apt No 2 Rea 17 YIS Webb Bessie Unemployed H 285 Flowers Ct Re. 2 Yrs Webb Henry Unemployed H 215 Belvy Ally Res 21 Yrs Webb Laprip (Annabelle) Janitor H 687 Corice St Res 14 Yrs Weems Andrew Wks Firestone H 441 Pine St Res 19 Yrs Weems Beaha Domestic H 493 Warner St Re. 17 Yrs Weems Booker Waiter Akron City Cluh H 912 Bowery St Res 19 Yrs Weems Dorothy Student Per- School H 441 Pine St Weems Henry Wks WPA H 441 Pie St Weems Hovey (Tommie) Wks Firestone H 326 G Ct Res 17 Yra Weems Hurshel (Mellie) Wks Atlantic Foundry H 724 Rhoda Ave Rea 17 Yrs Weems'~ames Unemployed H 493 Warner St Res 17 Yrs Weems John Unemployed H 493 Warnet. St Res 17 Yrs Weems Josephine Domestic H 493 Warner St Res 17 Yra Weems Jonah Unemployed H 912 Bowery St Rer 19 Yrs Weems Josephine (Wid) H 493 Warner St Rep 17 Yrs Weems Mattie Student South High Freshman H 850 Miami St Res 16 Yrs Weems Raymond (Treller) Wks WPA H 850 Miami St Res 16 Yrs Weems Ruth Student West High Freshman H 441 Pine St Res 15 Yra Weeks James Unemployed H 67 Glenwood Ave Apt No 12 Res 14 Yrs Welch Frank (Lillie) Janitor H 712 Bertha Ave He-2303 Res 22 Yrs Wellons Lee Wks WPA H 31 Lods St Res 10 Yrs Wells David Unemployed H 375 Orlando Ct Wells Mary Retired Pension H 333 Washington St Res 22 Yrs Wells Sam H McClellon Conv Home Je.8285 Wesley Emily Domestic H 634 Euclid Ave Res I8 YIS Wesley Hansel [Mae) Service Man H 775 Coventry St Re. 10 Yrs

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Wesley l o b (Ruby) Bellman H 308 Berg St Res 18 Yrb Wesley Juanita Domestic H 634 Evelid Ave Res 18 Yrs West Edward Unemployed H 239 Bluff St Ree 19 Yrs West Edward (Ethel) Wks Goodrich H 239 Bluff St Res 24 Yra West lames Unemployed H 95 S:einer Ave Res 5 Yrs West Lessie Domestic H 1185 Andrvs St Res 4 Yrs Whatly Mary Seamntzess H 853 Rhodea Ave le-5750 Wheeler George (Grace) Wks Conart Motor Co H 180 Turner Ext Rea 19 Y n Wheeler George Ir Student North High Soph H 180 Turner Ert Wheeler 1 W (Maggie) Minister H 1177 Marcy St Res 22 Yrs Wheeler Louis (Adell) Wks Conart Motor H 865 Evans St Wheeler Mildred Student North High Soph H 180 Tumer Ert Wheeler Oliver (Myrtle) H 430 W Bowery St 01-3519 Res 3% Yrs Wheeler Rosa Domestic H 19 W Bartges St Res 16 Yrs White Alice Domestic H 28 Lo& St White Anna Student Garfield High Freshman H 1270 Curtis St White Calvin (Myrtle) Wks WPA H 944 Rhodea Ave Rea 15 Yra White Cannie Lhrneslic H 112 Miami Ct Res 2 Yrs White Cleopatra Student Garfield High Sr H 1270 Curtis St Rea 16 Yrs White Cleophia Wks WPA H 285 Shultn'St Res 5 Yrs White D'Otis (Ada) Wks Firestone H 848 Rhodss Ave Re. 16 Yra White Emma Unemployed 1145 Seventh Ave Res 1 Yr White George (Rosa) Chauffeur H 111 N Howard St White Georqie Retired Pension H 459 E North St White Isaac (lulia) Wks Firertone H 609 Camp St Res I1 Yrs White 1 (Eva) Wks Firertone H 1270 Curt* St Res I6 Yrs White lames (Myrtle) Porter H 402 Fuller St Rea 22 Yrs White lessie (Thelma) WPA Recreation H 116 Charles St Res 20 Yrs White John ir Car Washer H 1270 Curtis St Res 16 Yrs White loseph Unemployed H 115 N Summit St Res 4 Yrs Whil'e Mack (Anna) WLa WPA H 799 Carpenter St Fr.5439 White Ralph (Hattie) Wks Firestone H 685 LaFollatte St Res 16 Yrs White Robert Unemployed H 1270 Curtis St Res 16 Yrs White Ruhe (Carrie) Wks WPA H 22 Fair St Res 10 Yrs White ~ a m u e i (Zenobial Wks WPA H 359 Popular Ave Res 4 Ym White Whilmina H 844 Euclid Ave Rea 15 Yrs White Willie (Annie) Unemployed H 22 Fair St Res 11 Yrs Whitaker Ora Domestic H 144 Hopp St Res 23 Yrs Wbitaker Thomas (lessie) Wks Firertone H 186 Eureka Terrace Whitfield Willie (Susie) lanitor H 623 Camp St Re9 12 Yrs Whitehead Mosea (Delia) Wks Firestone H 802 Rhodes Ave Re. 11 Yrs Whitehead Willie Wks Firertone H 586 Euclid Aoe Re. 7 Yrs Whitslaw i w e a lanitor H 783 Eudid Avs Fz-3744 Res 16 Yra Whitfield Fannie H 105 Charles St Res 20 Yra Whittington Alice Domestic 1107 Collinwood Ave Whorton Herman lanilor H 450 Lucy St Rea 15 Yrr Widmon Mildred Unsmploged 77 Nickle St Res 16 Yrs Wig- Toe (Hattie) Wlrs WPA H 797 Rhodes Ave Rer 15 Ym Wilbon Bennie (Myrtle) Janitor H 459 W Bartger Res 15 Yra Wilborn Henry (Hattie) Wks City Garbage Plant H 73 Nickle St Ree 21 Yrs Wilbon Narciesia (Wid) H 458 Bartgea SI Res 5 Yrs

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Wilbur Leroy H 2 Federal St B1-0428 Wilcher Viola Wks WPA H 694 Echo St Res 20 Yrs Wilcox Annie Unemployed H 545 Euclid Ave Res 2 Yrs Wilcox (Leoda) Unemployed H 132 Canal St Res- 1 Yr Wilkerson Charlie (Clara) Jani:or H 379 Livingston St Res 16 Yrs Wilkerson Clyde Case Investigator H 376 Fountain St Je-8842 Wilkerson Frank Bellman H 653 Upson St Res 16 Yrs Willard James (Ida) Unemployed H 439 Hickory St Willett James (Margaret) Unemployed H 698 Kipling St Res 8 Yrs

Williams Ada Unemployed H 11 42 Andrus St Williams Addie H 312 Berg St B1-8079 Res 20 Yrs

Williams Albert Waiter H 280 Two-Max Dr Res 18 Yrs Williams Albert Wks WPA H 104% N Summit St Res 45 Yrs ~ i l l & s Albert Blacksmith H 882 Bell St Res 12 Yrs Williams Alfonso CCC H 57 Elizabeth Park Williams Alfonso (Essie) Wks Goodyear H 440 Homestead St Res 25 Yrs Williams Alfred Unemployed H 48 Ridge St Res 10 Yrs Williams Alfred Wks First Central Tower H 779 Brooks St Res 19 Yrs Williams Alice Student South High Sr H 840 Miami St Res 18 Yrs Williams Arby (Mary) Wks WPA H 779 Brooks St Res 22 Yrs Williams Arby Domestic H 779 Brooks St Res 20 Yrs Williams Arthur Student North High Soph H 349 N Howard St Williams Arthur (Annie) Wks Firestone H 903 Washington St Res 19 Yrs Williams Ben Wks Thorpe Construction H 52 Ridge St Williams Bessie Unemployed H 51 E North St Res 4 Yrs Williams Bill (Carrie) Wks WPA H 276 N Howard St Williams Bob Shoe Shine Parlor H 774 Euclid Ave Res 20 Yrs Williams Charles Student East High H 467 Lucy St Williams Catherine Domestic H 122% E Glenwood Ave Williams Charles (Mary) Wks WPA H 182 N Maple St Res 17 Yrs Williams Charles Unemployed H 409 E North St Williams Charles Unemployed H 301 E North St Williams Charles D Retired Pension 104Yz N Summit St Res 20 Yrs Williams Charlie H 77 N Howard St B1-0183 Williams Clarence Wks WPA H 326 Hickory St Res 8 Yrs W i a m s Claud 2 Federal St B1-0428 Williams Clem (Ollie) Wks WPA H 397 Washington St Apt 1 Res 5 Yrs Williams Cora Unemployed H 178 Turner Extension Je-9943 Res 49 Yrs Williams Corine Student West High Jr H 309 Hickory St Williams Dorothea Domestic H 1107 Colliiwood Ave Williams Earl (Gussie) Janitor H 467 Lucy St Res 20 Yrs Williams Earnest H 479 Brooks St Res 18 Yrs Williams Edith Student H 777 Euclid Ave B1-3890 Res 15 Yrs Williams Edith Domestic H 64 Glenwood Ave Res 15 Yrs Williams Elizabeth Student Bryant School H 57 Elizabeth Park Williams Ernest (Thelma) H 367 Cleveland St Res 25 Yrs Williams Ethel Domestic H 301 E North St Williams Eugene (Annelia) Wks WPA H 57 Elizabeth Park Res 22 Yrs William6 Eugene (Laura) H 686 Edgwood Ave Williams Evelyn H 647 Lovers Lane Res 18 Yrs Williams Forest Wks Malloy Motor H 115 Kelly Ave Je-9319 Res 4 Yrs

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Williams Frank Unemployed H 840 Miami St Res 22 Yrs Williams Frank H 260115 Euclid Ave B1-9855 Williams George (Viola) Wks WPA H 1363 Hart St Res 20 Yrs Williams George W Tailor H 739 Brook St Williams Gertrude Wks WPA H 115 Kelley Ave Williams Gracie retired pension H 116 Fairview Terrace Res 20 Yrs Williams Grover (Cleo) Wks WPA H 635 LaFollette St Res 3 Yrs Williams Gussie Domestic H 380 Turner St Williams Hannah Domestic H 627 Chittenden St B1-2734 Res 19 Yrs ' Williams Hattie Domestic H 68 Lods St Res 11 Yrs William Henry (Marie) Wks Firestone H 215 James St Res 4 Yrs Williams Hugh Wks WPA H 309 Hickory St Williams Ida Wks H 319 Berg St Res 18 Yrs Williams J B (Mary) Contractor H 312 Berg St Res 24 Yrs B1-8079 Williams James Wks WPA H 11 N Case Ave Williams James (Doreatha) Wks WPA H 325 Campbell St Res 18 Yrs Williams James (Esther) Wks WPA H 854 Miami St Res 12 Yrs Williams James (Harrietta) Mechanic H 473 Clover St B1-3955 Res 19 Yrs Williams Joe (Caroline) Wks WPA H 904 Bellows St He-2057 Res 4 Yrs Williams Joe (Nina) Wks Firestone H 840 Miami St Res 21 Yrs Williams John (Cullie) Unemployed H 309 Hickory St Williams John (Elizabeth) Wks WPA H 1070 Dublin St Res 22 Yrs Williams John H Wks Silvertown Goodrich Service Station H 16 Lods St Res 11 Yrs Williams Leroy (Emma) Wks Firestone H 16 Lods St Res 10 Yrs Williams Lester Wks Firestone H 825 Easter Ave Res 22 Yrs Williams Lewis Unemployed H 326 Hickory St Williams Lois H 57 Elizabeth Park Williams Loretta Student West High H 838 East Ave Je-9849 Res 16 Yrs Williams Louise Unemployed H 131 N Howard St Williams Magdalene Domestic H 633 Van Everett Ave He-5902 Res 16 Yrs Williams Margaret (Wid) H 326 Wellington Ct Res 6 Yrs Williams Mary (Wid) H 59 Gregory St Res 18 Yrs Williams Mary Unemployed H 309 Hickory St Williams Millard Student North High Sr H 57 Elizabeth Park Williams Mollie (Wid) H 538 Van Everett Ave Res 23 Yrs Williams Monnie Wks Firestone H 777 Euclid Ave B1-3890 Res 15 Yrs Williams Monnie Jr Student Buchtel High Jr H 777 Euclid Ave B1-3890 Res 15 Yrs Williams Naorni Student West High Freshman H 309 Hickory St Williams Oscar Wks WPA H 290 Two-Max Dr Res 20 Yrs Williams Paul (Lula) Janitor H 509 Clover St Res 20 Yrs Williams Pearlie Unemployed H 921 Bell St (rear) Res 15 Yrs Williams Phylis Student East High H 467 Lucy St Williams Robert (Geneva) Unemployed H 356 Wellington Ct Res 6 Yrs Williams Ruby Wks WPA H 201 E Center St Je-3651 Res 4 Yrs Williams Ruth domestic H 115 Kelley Ave Je-9391 Res 4 Yrs Williams Snow (Bertha) Janitor H 647 Lovers Lane Res 19 Yrs Williams Snow Jr Janitor H 777 Euclid Ave B1-3890 Res 15 Yrs Williams Stewart (Lucille) Wks WPA H 584 Camp St Res 23 Yrs Williams Sue Unemployed H 1416 Hart St He-9624 Res 9 Yrs Williams Thelma Unemployed H 329 Baily St Je-9046 Res 20 Yrs Williams Theodore Wks Arcade Garage H 107 Aetna St Williams Trudie Unemployed H 392 Baily St Je.9046 Res 20 Yrs

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AKRON NEGRO DIRECTORY - Williams Waverly (Mamrnie) H' 376 Albert PI Willisma Wayne (Katherine) Hkpr H 320 Willow Ct Fr-0139 Raa 26 Yrs Williams Welay (Varina) Retired Pension H 387 Alberts PI Rea 23 Yrs Williams Will (Clarasay) Wks Miller H 908 Bellows St Res 17 Yrs Williams Willie (Cora) Janitor H 295 Steiner Ave Res 17 Yrs Williams Willie (Jamie) Mechanic H 57 McCoy St Res 22 Yra Williams Willie 1 (Addie) Radio Repairer H 922 Rhodes Ave He2003 Res 18 Yrs Williams William (Ora) Unemployed H 132 Charles St Res 20 Yrs Williams Winston (Bessie) Wks Miller H 908 Bellows SI Res 20 Yrs Williamson Wwdie Filling Sta Opr H 450 Euclid Ave Williamson Curtis (Belle) Wks Firestone H 230 E Crosier St Rea 20 Yrs Williamson Frank (Otelii) Unemployed H 447 E North St Williamson Lillie Bell Student Central High Jr H 447 E Norlh SI Williamson W A H 701 Echo St Res I I Yrs Wiiliamaon William (Ethel) Wka Diamond Foundry H 905 Star St BI-3952 Res 9 Yrs Willingham Alexander H 737 Edgewood Ave He-3274 Res 20 Yrs Willkerson Blanche Domestic H 52 Sluber SI WillLinson Jean Student H 376 Fountain St Js-8842 Wilson A D Home Laundry H 370 Roben St Res 21 Yra Wilson Allen (losie) Janitor H 848 Douglas St Res 19 Yrs Wilson Anderson Unemployed H 218 Ravine St Res 23 Yrs Wilson Ben (Ula) Mechanic H 114 Glenwood Ave Wilson David Student Scuth High Sr H 848 Douglas St Res 19 Yrs Wilson Ethel Unemployed 107 A& St Wilson Frank Unemployed 112 W North St Wilson Frank (Lovie) Wks Firestone H 183 E South St Rea 6 Yrs Wilson Fannie Student North High Sr H 107 Aetna St Wilson Governor Unemployed H 217 Hickory St Res 16 Yrs Wilson Helen Student East High Freshman H 1416 Hart St Bl-2969 Wilson Janie H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 21 Yrs Wilaon John (Nellie) laborer H 107 Aetna St Res 15 Yrs Wilson Major (Dorothy) Unemployed H 124 N College SI Res 14 Yrs Wilaon Martha Retired Pension H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 22 Yre Wilson Nellie H 425 Robert St Res 20 Yrs Wilson Raymond 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Wilson Rendia H 1185 Seventh Ave Res 21 Yrs Wilson Roy (Blanche) Undertaker H 1416 Hart St Bl.2969 Res 23 Yrs Wilson Ruth student East High Sr H 425 Robert Wilson Theodore (Lula) Unemployed H 425 Robert St Res 20 Yrs Wilson William Student West High ST H 107 Aetna St Wilson Willie (Mary) Unemployed H 279 Livingslon PI Rep 17 Yrs Wimbish M T (Esther) Wks Post Office H 1103 Bellows St Res 41 Yrs WImbish Moue (Msndy) Wks Firestone H 77 Niskie St Wimbhly 0 H 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Wimbley John W b WPA H 893 Bellows St Res 12 Yrs Windom Lena (Wid) H 365 Washington St Res 2 Yrs Winso Joseph (Nellie) carpenter H 260 Euclid Ave 81.1450 Res 15 Yrs Winkfield Anna (Wid) H 332% W Cedar St Rep 23 Yrs Winkfield Thomas Laborer H 332% W Cedar St Res 24 Yra Winn Willie (Leathie) Wks WPA H 194 Furnace SI Res 10 Yrs Winston Arthur (Wilhelmina) Mail Carrier H 96 N Maple's1 Res 23 Yrs

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Wright Ethel Dietician H 348 Chase Ct Res 6 Yrs Wright Francell H 2 Federal St Bl-0428 Wright Frank H 2 Federal St BI-0428 Wright Har&(Thelma) Wks WPA H 130 Kosauth Ct Rea 16 Yrs Wright Helen Unemployed H 278 Eastland Ave Rea 20 Y n Wright James H 718 Edgewood Ave Ree 2 Yrs Wright Julia (Wid) H 634 Hudson Ave Rea 9 Yrs Wright Lonnie (Hattie) Wks Fireatone H 634 Hudson St Res 15 Yra Wright M C H 1160 Seventh Ave, Wright Maggie Retired Pension H 1348 Laffer Ave Res 30 Yra Wright Mynle Student South High Sr H 317 Bartges St Rer 12 Y n Wright Odell (Margaret) Wka Firestone H 445 Homestead Ave Res 25 Yrs Wright O l l i (Lmla) Hod Carrie? H 278 Eastland Ave Res 22 Yra Wright Philip (Virginia) Wks WPA H 100% L ~ d s St Res 5 Yrs Wright Sadie (Wid) H 127 E Crosier I Rea 7 Yra Wright Samuel (Ellen) Wks Carmichel Const Co H 317 Barlgea St Res 12 Yrs Wyatt Teasley (Arlena) Wks Goodyear H 790 Miami St Wyatt Otelia Student South High Ir H 631% Miami St Res 13 Yrn Wynn Dorenda H 42 N Howard St Fr6528

Y Yancey Jessie Unemployed H 355 Scott Ave Je3536 Res 8 Yra Yancey W H Porter H 681 Euclid Ave Res 5 Yra Yancey Wiley H 487 WamerSt Res 13 Yra Yarboush Bessie House Keeper H 481 Graql St Yarbo"gh Robert (Sanoy) Wka WPA H 36 Loda St Res I3 Yrs . Yarbrough lulius (Zelmal Wka Construction Co H 359 Hickory St Res 24 Yra Yates Carrie Evangelist H 440 Roben St He1450 Yelling Aury Wks Firestone H 251 E Miller Ave Rea 20 Yrs Young Albert (Flora) Unemployed H 639 S Arlington St Res 12 Yrs Young Alice Domestic H 284 Twc-Ma. Dr Res 13 Yra

, Young Andrew (Ernestine) Wks WPA H 638 Arlington St Res 12 Yra Young Arthur Wks B 6 B Steak Sla H 125 Charles St Young Freddie Domestic H 418 Livingrton PI 5089 Res 18 Yrs Young George (Bell) Wka Firestone H 1218 Edison Ave Rea 17 Yra Young Hallie Seamstress H 327 Smtt Ase He4885 Res 2 Yrs Young I H 42 N Howard St Fr.6528 Young John (HassieI~~l Wks WPA H 67 E Glenwood Rue Apt 24 Res 10 Yls Young Lee (Frances) Wks Goodyear H 125 Charles St Res 16 Yrs Young Rayfield WLa Construction H 264 L o i s St Rss I4 Yra Young Sidney (Saliia) Unemployed H 441 Wabaah Ave Je-1471 Young Sylvester CCC H 264 Tw-Mar Dr Res 14 Yrs Young Vance (Mary) Wks WPA H 512 Clover St Res 15 Yra Young William Hotel opr H 32% N Howard St He4652 Young William (Jenie) Unemployed H 17% E North St

Z Zachy Monroe (Rosalee) Wka WPA H 16 Ridge St Zanders William (Julia1 Wks WPA H 1000 S Main St Res 12 Yrs '

Zennennan Charles Unemployed H 290 Lods Ct Zuber T M (Tidous) Wka Gas Station opr H 142 Glenwood Ave

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Barnelt Lawrence Unemployed H 318 G Ct Res 10 Yrs Berdine Charlea Retired Pension H 145 Knox Rd Res 15 Yrs Boyer Carl Unemployed H Rt 6 Box 158 Brown Frank Farmer H 156% Peteraon Wright Rd

C Clark Norman (Jessie) Wks Fireatone H Rt 6 Box 157 A Res 13 Yxs Clemmons Percy Unemployed H 116 Charles St Res 17 Yrs Clemmons Samuel Wka Gwdyear H Rt 6 Box 158

D Denson Claudia (Rosanna) WLe Atlantic Foundry H RI 6 Box 115 Rea 15 Yrs Dickerson George Retired Pension H Rt 6 Box 177 Dillehay Charles (Syhia) Unemployed H Rt 6 Box 158 Rea 15 Yrs

G Gaines George (Edith) Wks WPA H 145 Knox Blvd Res 17 Yrs Graham Phellie (Sarah) Wks WPA H Rt 6 Box 157 Res 13 Yrs

K Kimbrough Ben (Faylee) Wk. WPA H Box 157 Peterson Wright Rd Kimbrough William Student Copley H Box 157 Peterson W"gh1 Rd

L Lewia C R (Edna) Physician 6 Surgeon H Charlou Manor While Pond Dr He-1035 Love Alfre'd (Sylvia) Farmer H Rt 6 Box 114 Res 18 Yrs

P Powell William (Josephine) Wks Firestone H Rt 6 Box 159

R Richardson Grant (Mary) H Rt 6 Box 157

s ~tewart Florenee Retired Pension H Charlou Manor Whitq Pond Dr He1035

W Wray Alexander (Mary) WLe WPA H Rt 6 Box 177 Peterson Wright Rd Res 22 Yrs Wray Otto (Josephine) Wka WPA H Ri 6 Box 177 A Res 12 Yrs Weatherly Anna Unemployed H 145 Knox Rd Res 10 Yrs Weatherly William Jr H 145 Knax Rd Res LO Yrs Willisma Addie Hskpr H Rt 6 Box 158

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A Anderson Anna Student H 433 Wonderlich St (Central High) Anderson Geneva Unemployed H 433 Wonderlich St Anderson Hazel Student H 433 Wonderlich St Anderson Walter (Annie) Molder H 433 Wonderlich St Res 13 Yrs Anderson William (Elizabeth1 Laborer H 341-A Wooster Rd Austin Richard (Anna) Porter H 335 Joseph St

B Bailey William (Maggie) Laborer H 352 loseph St Ball Charles (Margie1 Porter H 34 Houston St (Rear) Baldwin Lela H 108 National Ave Barlee Alioneo CCC H 408 Van Buren Ave B Bartee Bernice Student Shaw University N C Frech H 408 Van Buren Ave Barlee Frank (Hattie) Wks WPA H 416 Frank Ave Bartee v u i s Student Central H 408 Van Buren Ave Bartee Lorena H 408 Van Buren Ave Bartee Sam (Mary) Wka WPA H 408 Van Buren Ave Res 22 Yra Bennett David Junk Dealer H 122 National Ave Bennett Hosea Unemployed H 240 Wooster Rd Res 15 Yrs Benson Alton (Annabelle) Wks WPA H 123 National Ave Bcady Frank Molder H 439 Wonderlich St Sh.3020 Rea 11 Yra Bridges Allen Unemployed H 64 Huston St (Rear) Rea 24 Yrs Broaddus Abner (Malie) Machinist H 485 Brady Ave Broaddus Edna H 435 Wonderlich St Broaddus Fee Laborer H 435 Wonderlich St Brcaddus Virginia H 436 Wonderlich St Broaddua Welby Unemployed H 435 Wonderlich St Brown Gladys H 235 Wolie.St Brawn Sellers (Ruth1 Wks WPA H 332 Stanley Aue Brown Willie Unemployed H 424 Bell St Bruno Huston (Vivian) Wks WPA H 419 Wondedich St .

Burroughes Clemon Unemployed H 359 Frank Ave Bunoughes Dorothy Student Central H 359 Frank Ave

c Caldwell Ernest Sr Wks WPA H 449 Canal St Res 13 Yra Caldwell Ernest lr Student Lincoln H 439 Wonderlich St Res 12 Yrs Caldwell Frances H 439 Wonderlich St Sh-3020 Res 13 Yra Caldwell Helen H 449 Wonderlich St Caldwell Lois Unemployed H 449 Canal St Res 17 Yr6 Caldwell William Delivery Man H 449 Canal St Res 18 Yrs Cameron James Rnk Dealer H 362 Stanley Ave Campbell Duncan (Augustar) Wks WPA H 424 Bell St Campbell Clyde H 36 Huston St (Read Carr Robert Laborer H 421 Wonderlich St Caruthere Van (Bessie) Wks WPA H 243 Wooster Rd Cavanaugh Naomi H 421 Wonderlich St Chambers John (Roseatla) Laborer H 419 Wonderlich St

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Chase Jeanetta Unemployed H 249 Wooster Rd Charles Ruth Unemployed H 326 Stanley Ave Chatman Joseph (Elnoral Wks Seiberling Rubber Co H 50 Huslon St Res 20 Yrs Cheatham Lillie Unemployed H 388 loseph St Chenault John (Mary1 Unemployed H 253 Wolfe St Chism Edward (Posiel Laborer H 591 Rubber St Clark John Unemployed H 383 Fifth St NW Clay lanie H 34 Huston St Clay Olin Wks WPA H 34 Huston St Clay William Janitor H 112 National Ave Cochran John (Ida1 Unemployed H 420 Wooster Rd Res 9 Yra Cochran Louis Unemployed H 240 Wooster Rd Cochran Edna Unemployed H 240 Wooster Rd Cotton J C Unemployed H 304 Joseph St Ccoper C1iffol.d (Lillian) Laborer H 429 Wonderlich St Cmper Ralph Junk Dealer.,,H 429 Wonderlich St Culbreath Frank H 423 Wonderlich St Culbreath Thomas Student Lincoln H 423 Wonderlich St

D Davis George Wks WPA H 399 Wonderlich St Sh-1032 Davidson Herben (Tessiel Physician 6 Surgeon H 573 Rubber St Sh-I538 Denson Dolores Student Lincoln H 517% Brady Ave Sh-5256 Denaon Dorothy H 517% Brady Ave Sh.5256 Denson Herben U.ucy1 Laborer H 467 Brady Ave Denaon Lillian H 517% Brady Ave Sh.5256 Rer 17 Yra Denson Melvin Stanley Student Linmln H 517% Brady Ave Dew James (Elizabeth) Truck Driver H 433 Wonderlich Ave Dobson Bennie Wks Barbenon Foundry H 352 loneph St -ley Rhudard Wks WPA H 147 National Ave Dmley Royal Wks American Sewer Pipe H 147 National St Douglas Aqusta H 56 Huston St Douglas Walter Unemployed H 342 Joseph St Durham Vera Unemployed H 240 Wooster Rd Res 15 Yra

E Elkins Oliver (Olabelle) Laborer H 362 Newell St Res 11 YIS Ellis John (Bellel Retired Pension H 586 Brady Ave Res 22 Yr? Bvin Helen Maid H 935 Hamlin Ave He-7007

F Fails Ben Wks WPA H 61 Snyder Ave Fender Aaron (Manniel Farmer H 302 Stanley Ave Fender Caml Unemployed H 302 Stanley Ave Flunoy Ben Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 417 Wonderlich St Flunoy Clarence H 417 Wonderlich St Flunoy James Unemployed H 56 Huston St Foster Hattie Unemployed H 56 Huston St Foster William Wks WPA H 64 Huaton St Res 5 Yrs Fox William Wks Pinahmgh Valve Moldel. H 433 Wonderlich St Franklin Lillian Unemployed H 240 Wocster Rd (Rear) Fuller Arieal Wkr WPA H 147 National Ave

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G ' Gary Frank WLs WPA H 368 Snyder Ave Res 16 Yrs Gern John H 235 Wolfe St Gervens Laura Unemployed H 328 Stanley Ave Gilbert Frank Unemployed H 153 National Ave Gladman Aaron (Lula) Unemployed H 342 Frank St Glover Ulyases (Lenora) Wks-American Sewer Pipe Co H 122 National Ave Graves Roscoe Unemployed H 433 Wonderlich St Gregory Willie (Fannie Mae1 Wks Penn RR Trackman H 295 loseph St Green Mary H 387 Wonderlich St . Griggs Harvey Wks Barberton Foundry H 113 National Avo

H Harris Donzella Unemployed H 82 Huston St Harris Geneva Student Central H 147 National St Harris Gonzella Unemployed H 82 Huston St Harris Lawrence (Emma) Wks Pit'sburgh Valve Crane Opr H 432 Wonderlich St Res 13 Yrs Harria Walter Unemployed H 587 Rubber St Harris Willie Wks WPA H 377 Fifth St N W Harrison George H (Mary) Unemployed H 117 National Ave Harrison James W h Universal Sewer Pipe Co H 416 Van Buren St Hale Rowena WLs WPA H 342 Frank St Hall James (Clarence) Wka Pitlsburgh Valve H 438 Wonderlich St Res 16 Yra Hall Minnie H 176 Russel Ave Hall W E Plumbel. H 143 National Ave Hawkina Harry (Lydia) Unemployed H 63 Huston St Hawkins Hpny Jr Student Central Hawthorne Ned (Almer) WLs WPA H 372 Snyder Ave Res 20 Yrs Herman Crawford Wks Pittsburgh Valve MoldefH 421 Wondertich St Hill Beatrice Unemployed H 36 Huaton St

Hill Charles (Virginia) Wks American Vetrified Product Co H 36 Hvston St Rea 16 Yre Hill Emma Student Central Fresh H 36 Hwton St Hill Louise Unemployed H 36 Huston St Hill Roben Unemployed H 36 Huston St (Rear) . Hill Taylor (Vera) Wks American Vitrified Pdct H 36 Huaton St Himes Edward Wks Kenmore Dump H 328 Stanley Ave Himes Emma H 328 Stanley Ave Himes Roben H 328 Stanley Ave Hopkins Ethel Domestic H 240 Wwster Rd Res 9 Yrs Hopkina Letha Unemployed H 138 National Ave Hopkin Merit Wka American Vitrified Pdct H 138 National Ave Hoisten Henrieta Unemployed H 328 Stanley Ave Holley Luther ((Pensola) Bar Tender Blue Moon 427 Hapkin Ave H 563 Rubber St Res 21 YTB Holley Pensola Unemployed H 362 Newell St Res 11 Yrs Hollis Elmer (Dora) Wks Pittsbu;gh Valve Core Maker H 434 Wonderlich St Res 3 Yrs Hollis Walter Student Linmln H 434 Wonderlich St Holly Isaac W h City Club H 583 Rubber St Holly lames Unemployed H 583'Rubber St Holly Luther Bar Tender H 583 Rubber St Holly Roben (Amie) Mechanic H 573 Rubber St Holly Virginia Unemployed H 584 Brady Res 16 Yra Hood Samuel (Fannie) Wks Pittsburgh Va_lve H 232Yz Wooster Rd Res 7 Yrs

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Hood Rodolphus Lamar Unemployed H 232'h Wooster Rd Hood Lillie Odessa Wka Hoods Recreation 234 Woarter Rd Cook H 232% Wwsler Rd House William (Dora1 Unemployed H 108 National Ave Hullman Clinton Wks Seiberling Rubber Co H 358 Joseph St

I lsom Rebecca H 403 Wonderlich St Sher-3694

lackson Arline H 300 Frank St J

Jackson John (Millie) Wks Seiberling Rubber Co Janitor H 587 Rubber St Jenkins Bernard Student Central Soph H 63% HHuaton St lenldsa Lillian Student Central H 63% Huston St letter Addie H 517% Brady Ave Sher-5256 Res 17 Yrs letter Elline Ruth H 517% Bzady Ave Sher.5256 Res 17 Yra letter George E Wks Jack Hammer Opr H 517% Brady Ave Sher.5256 Res 17 Yrs letter Lena H 517N Brady Ave Sher.5256 Res 17 Yrs letter Ruth E H 517% Brady Ave Sher-5256 Res I7 Yrs lohnaon Emma Dame!tic H 147 National Ave lohnaon Irene Student Lincoln H 584 Brady Ave Johnson lennalne Student Lincoln H 49 Palmer St Sher-5605 Iohnson lenette Student Lincoln H 397 Fifth St NW lohnaon Luther (Viola) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 49 Palmer Ave lohnson Lutherine Student Central H 49 Palmer Ave Sher-5605 lohnson Theodore (Lula) Wka WPA H 397 Fifth St NW Jones Harry (Ruth) Unemployed H 1167 Second St le-4343 Res 18 Yrs Jones Marcella Domestic H 377 Fifth St N W Jones Otis (Alberta) Wks WPA H 62 Huston St

K Kenner Homer (lulial Wks WPA H 178 Russell Ave Kidd Helen General Hovse Wk H 415 Frank Ave Kight Isrial (Zelia) Wks Seiberling Rubber Co Janitor H 398 Harter Ave Kinsloe Andrew Unemployed H 143 National Ave

L Lee Oacar Thompson Wke American Vitrified Pdcts H 243 Wooster Rd Lewia F D Retired Pension H 1163 Second Ave Res 34 Yra Lindsey Luvenia Wks Electric Appliance Sales l ady H 74 Nickle St Fr-8584 Lively Manafield (Mary) Wks Chemical Barberton H 584 Brady Ave Sher-6552 Res 16 Yrs Lloyd Lindsey (Minnie1 Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 383 Fifth St NW Louis Henry (Mary) Unemployed H 64 Huston St

M Marlowe Louis Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 400 Van Buren Ave Martin lames (Lena) Wks WPA H 304 Joseph St McCarty Lois Unemployed H 158 Snyder Ave McCravery Mary Domestic H 148 National Ave McElroy lames Wks WPA H 232 Wooeter Rd Res 22 Yrs McElroy Matthew Unemployed 232 Woorter Rd Res 18 Yra MsElroy Matthew Unemployed 232 Woorter Rd Res 18 Yra McElroy Richard Unemployed H 232 Wwster Rd Res 22 Yrs McElroy Sophie Student Central H 232 Wooster Rd McGee Lizzie H 170 Snyder Ave

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McNeil Annie H 63% Huston St McTiere Frances Student Central H 348 Van Buren Ave McTiere Rosa H 348 Van Buren Ave McTiere Sadie H 348 Van Buren Ave McTyeire Isaac J E (Lavonne) Wks Pittsburgh Plate Glass H 385 Van Buren Ave Res 1 Yr McTyeire Isaac (Allice) Wks Pittsburgh Plate Glass H 348 Van Buren Ave Sher-6542 McWilliams Carrie Belle Student Lincoln H 388 Wonderlich St McWilliams Charles (Bell) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 388 Wonderlich St McWilliams Nannie Ruth H 388 Wonderlich St Meanings Theodore Wks Barberton Brick Yard H 235 Wolfe St Miller Clarance Unemployed H 36 Huston St (Rear) Miller John Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 248 Snyder Ave Milligan Joe Unemployed H 240 Wooster Rd (Rear) Sher-2241 Milligan Mack (Mary) Wks WPA H 240 Wooster Rd Michell Eva Laundress H 240 Wooster Rd Sher-2241 Mitchell Ulyssee Concrete Charger H 240 Wooster Rd Sher-2241 Mize Freeman (Nancy) H 34 Huston St (Rear) Mockobee Bernard H 363 Joseph St Sher-3445 Moore Benny (Tena) Wks Foundry H 247 Wooster Rd Moore John L (Marmandia) Unemployed H 64 Houston St Res 8 Yrs Moore Henry (Ada) Restaurant Opr H 517 Brady Ave Res 11 Yrs Moore Shirley H 240 Wooster Rd Mundy Annie Domestic H 425 Wonderlich St Murphy John (Sallie) Wks WPA H 82 Huston St Res 19 Yrs Murray Charles Unemployed H 113 National Ave

N Neely Delia Student Lincoln H 626 Brady Ave Neely Stella H 626 Brady Ave Nelson Thomas (Emma) Wks American Vitrified Co H 237 Wooster Rd Nichols Mary H 341-A Wooster Rd Nichols William Unemployed H 52 Ridge St

Owen Mattie Domestic H 377 Fifth St N W 0

P Palmer Anna Unemployed H 215 Wolfe St Sher-4828 Palmer Blair (Mary) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 61 Snyder Ave Res 13 Yrs Palmer Ella Student Central H 215 Canal St Sher-4828 Palmer Fred (Nellie) Wks Firestone H 215 Wolfe St Sher-4828 Palmer General Unemployed H 173 Russell Ave Palmer Huston Wks WPA H 174 Russell Ave Res 23 Yrs Palmer James Wks WPA H 240 Wooster Rd Res 22 Yrs Palmer Melma Student Central H 215 Wolfe St Sher-4828 Palmer ~ i n n i e Unemployed H 215 Wolfe St Sher-4828~ Palmer Rosa Unemployed H 215 Wolfe St Sher-4828 Patterson Louis Laborer H 129 National Ave Res 1 Yr Perdue Edith Unemployed H 362 Frank St Res 18 Yrs Perdue David Unemployed H 336 Stanley Ave Perdue Herbert (Minnie) Wks WPA H 389 Frank St Perdue Oby (Edith) Wks WPA H 362 Frank St Res 18 Yrs Peterson William (Corine) Wks WPA H 133 National Ave

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Philips John (Dallie) Wks WPA H 240 Wooster Rd (Rear) Pinson P F (Louise) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 392 Van Buren Ave Platt William (Mary) Wks Ohio Furniture Co Barberton Porter H 64 Huston St Rear Pritchett Doner Domestic H 589 Rubber St Pritchett James (Louise) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 589 Rubber St Pugh Hill Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 377 Fifth St NW

R Rackley Buck (Shular May) Unemployed H 313 Stanley Ave Ray Fred Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 427 Wonderlich St Ray Spurgeon Wks WPA H 318 Frank St Res 18 Yrs Reed Daniel H 300 Frank St Reed Gus Wks Electric Melt Co H 240 Wooster Rd Sher-2241 Reed Leola H 300 Frank St Reed Richard (Eliza) Retired Pension H 300 Frank St Reed Romanda H 300 Frank St Rice Mary E Retired Pension H 343 Joseph St Ricks P D (Dicy) Wks City H 379 Fifth St NW Ricks Ruby Steno H 379 Fifth St NW Ricks Talmadge Unemployed 383 Fifth St NW Ricks Thomas Wks American Vitrified Co H 237 Wooster Rd Roberts Eula (Sylvia) Wks Firestone Rubber H 415 Frank Ave Robinson Percy (Janie) Wks Pittsburgh Valve Co H 248 Snyder Ave Res 16 Yrs Rogers Herbert Wks Seiberling Rubber Co Janitor H 591 Rubber St Res 3 Yrs Ross Lee (Erma) Wks Barberton Sewer Pipe Co H 377 Fifth St NW Rowe Earl (Frankie Mae) Unemployed H 434 Wonderlich St Res 3 Yrs

S Sheffield Grover (Almeda) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 387 Wonderlich St Shelf Mose (Pearl) Wks Barberton Foundry H 61 Huston St Res 20 Yrs Shipps Alma Student Washington H 362 Stanley St Shipps Eunice Student Washington H 362 Stanley Ave Shipps John (Artie) Wks General Tire 6 Rubber Co H 362 Stanley Ave S i s J W Wks Pennsylvania RR Trackman H 110 Snyder Ave S i p s o n Alphonso Unemployed H 138 National Ave Simpson Doretha Student Lincoln H 138 National Ave Simpson James Wks American Vitrified Pdct Co H 143 National Ave Simpson Sarah Student Central H 138 National Ave Sinkfield Willie B Domestic H 573 Rubber St Sher-1538 Smith Green Unemployed H 59 Snyder Ave Smith Harry (Marie) Wks General Tire 6 Rubber Co Janitor H 363 Joseph St Sher-3445 Smith Lee Unemployed H 358 Frank St Res 16 Yrs Smith Nate (Alice) Retired Pension H 580 Brady Ave Res 25 Yrs Smith William Refrigeration Engineer H 425 Wonderlich St Small David Tailor H 117 National Ave Snell Wilvern J (Anna L) Minister H 158 Snyder Ave Spiller Tatom Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 383 Fifth St NW Starns Elizabeth Student Central H 436 Wonderlich St Starns Robert Jr Student Barberton High H 436 Wonderlich St S t a m Robert W Opr Electric Sand Machine H 436 Wonderlich St Stevens Joseph Unemployed H 4303 Wonderlich Sher-3674 Stevens Joseph Jr Student Lincoln H 403 Wonderlich St Sher-3694 Steward Moses (Mary) Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 104 Elsan Res 20 Yrs

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Stack Fred (Lula) Wks WPA H 56 Huston St Summers Charles (Louise) Wks American Sewer Pipe Co H 112 National Ave

T Taylor Lone Wks Barberton Chemical H 403 Wonderlich St Sher-3694 Taylor Garfield Wka WPA H 400 Snyder Ave Taylor lames (Rosa) Udemployed H 584 Brady Ave Sher-5452 Res 1 6 Yrs Taylor Jonathan Studeot Washington School H 400 Snyder Ave Taylor Rebecca Unemployed H 400 Snyder Ave Terell Lola Unemployed H 358 Frank St Res 23 Yra Terry Fate IChaney) Wks Pennsylvania RR Trackman H 342 Ioseph St Thomas Alfred (Alice1 Domestic H 57 Huaton St Thomas Elias (Mariah) Wks WPA H 57 Huston St Res 15 Yrs Thomas Leatha Laundress'H 148 National Ave Thomas Robert (Ruth) Wks American Vitrified Co H 118 National Ave Thomer Eddie Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 34 Huston St Sher-2043 Tmmer Edward George Opr Blue Moon Cafe H 427 Hopkins Ave Toomer George (Mattie) Wka Blue Moon Cafe H 34 Huaton St Sher.2045 Tucker Mary H 403 Wonderlich St Sher.3694

u U$abaw Alfred Wlre Barberton Latex Co H 626 Brady Ave.

v Vaughn lohn (Emma) Wks Barberton Foundry H 388 Halter St Vaghn lames H Studenl Central Barberton H 388 Ha~ter St

W Waller Belle Willie Domestic H 129 National Ave Waller Belle Willie Domestic H 240 Woor!ei Rd Sher-2241 Ward Wheller Unemployed H 240 Wooater Rd Ware Arthur Wka Pittaburgh Valve H 36 Huston (Rear) W a t h Gladys Wka Private Family H 122 National Ave Wells Hattie Retired Pension H 63% Huston St Weir Robert Henry (Emily) Wks Barberton Chemical Co H Rfd 2 Stanley Ave White Frank l ~ e s t i r ) Wks Seiberling Rubber H 64 Huston St (Rear) 4 Res 20 Yrs White rack I M A I ~ ) W L ~ WPA H 235 Wolfe s t White William H 537 Rubber St Sher-1538 Wheller Buster (Mary) Wka Pittsburgh Valve H 584 Brady Ave (Rear) Res 18 Yrs Wilcox Lawrence Unemployed H 586 Brady Ave Res 23 Yrs Williams Eugene (Sallie) Wks Pennsylvania RR Trackman H 223 Canal St Williams Lucille Student Central Jr H 431 Wonderlich St Williams I C Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 431 Wonderlich St Williams lohn Wks American Vitrified Co H 63% Huston Si Williams John Unemployed H 580 Brady Ave Williams Leroy (Hattie) Wka WPA H 342 Stanley Ave Willisms Nolan Wka American Vitrified Co H 63% Huston St Williams Rosa U"employed H 59 Snyder Avs Williams Richard Wks Gas Station Second St H 588 Rubber St Williams Robert H (Pauline) Retired Pension H 56 Huston St Woolridge Allen Wks Pittsburgh Valve H 56 Hua!on St Wmlridcje Fred Wks Barber Shop Porter H 56 Huston St Woolridge lack Truck Driver H 56 Huaton St

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Abbreviations ............................................. 15 .................................. Alphabetical List of Names 28-119

............................................ Barberton . I2 1.128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copley Township 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Organizations 25-27

.......................................... Church Directory 17 . . City Offlclals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Clubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Educational Statistics ....................................... 9 General Information ....................................... 5

............................................ Historical Facts 13 Lodges ................................................... 23 Miscellaneous Organizations ................................ 23 Negroes on Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

.............................................. Professionals 25-27 Statistical Information ...................................... 5 Traffic Ordinances ......................................... 7

A F T E R T H O U G H T Thia Directory was compiled by an actual houae

to house canvass and therefore insures maximum accuracy . The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions . Should there be any kindly notify us and the necessary corrections.will be made in our next issue .