Greene County Records

Abstract of Divorce Records 1929 - 1935

Greene County Archives' Bulletin Number 9 November 1989
[pp. 55-68]


GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI, CIRCUIT COURT DIVORCES

PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

DAVIS, Nellie / DAVIS, Walter
95646. Div 2. Final Decree 12 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 488. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

BRIGGS, Hazel / BRIGGS, Coy Orva
95718. Div 2. Final Decree 13 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 490. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Hazel Beavers, restored.

SMADES, J. Roy / SMADES, Frances
95197. Div 1. Final Decree 14 Jan. 1931 Book 155 p 492. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

DODSON, Christene / DODSON, J.L.
95382. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 491. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

APPERSON, Hazel H. / APPERSON, Joseph L.
95572. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 491. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

ALLEN, Irene F. / ALLEN, William B.
95544. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 491. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded custody and care of their minor child, Wilma Lillian age 21 months. Plaintiff's former name rest.

BERRY, Maude E. / BERRY, James F.
95200. Div 2. Final Decree. 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 492. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

BAUER, Velma C., by her next friend, I.H. Gaylon / BAUER, Alfred L.
95638. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 492. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Velma C. Gaylon, rest.

BARTON, Mary Elizabeth / BARTON, Clifford Elmer
95550. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 492. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Dorothy Ruth age 15, Goldie Lorene age 12, Mary Bell age 14 and Clifford Louis age 9 years.

BROWN, Jewell E. / BROWN, Fred O.
95446. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 493. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Peggy May.

BOYD, Nellie / BOYD, Perry
95484. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 493. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Nellie Stilson, restored.

BAILEY, Everett A. / BAILEY, Mabel D.
95526. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 493. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BROWN, R.A. / BROWN, Bonnie
95666. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 494. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

CAIN, Pauline Elizabeth / CAIN, Harry Augustus
95430. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 494. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Pauline Elizabeth Everett, restored.

DICKENS, Ethel I. / DICKENS, Raymond L.
95394. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 494. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Bernice Ethel, age 9 years.

FITE, Orville C. / FITE, Esther
95628. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 495. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

FURR, Lula / FURR, C.R.
95432. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 495. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Lula Sullivan, restored.

GUTHRIE, John H. / GUTHRIE, Belva E.
95456. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 495. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

GOLDEN, Virginia / GOLDEN, Charles W.
95556. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 496. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Virginia Henderson, restored.

HAMETT, Jennie Katherine by next friend, Otto C. Woodard. / HAMMETT, Roy Willard
95380. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 496. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Jennie Katherine Kent, restored.

JOHNSON, Bonnie / JOHNSON, Edward H.
95548. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 497. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Bonnie Smith, restored.

LINCOLN, Henry H. / LINCOLN, Lela E.
95586. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 497. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

MCCRARY, Mattie E. / MCCRARY, Herman T.
95352. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 497. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Mattie E. Smith, restored.

MARSHALL, Josephine / MARSHALL, Byron A.
95616. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 498. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Lewis Byron 3 years and Ruth Elizabeth age 18 months. Plaintiff recover from Defendant $25 per month child support and sum of $35 attorney fee.

MARTIN, Lorence / MARTIN, Sam
95626. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 498. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Lorence Jones, restored.

PEARSON, Olive I. / PEARSON, Paul E.
95518. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 498. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

POTTER, Zava Murrell / POTTER, Herschel H.
95654. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 499. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Wallace Jefferson, age 9 years.

SPARGER, Ida Evaline / SPARGER, Earnest Virgil
95522. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 499. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Charles age 15 and Russell age 14.

WHITE, Bertha / WHITE, Maurice
95386. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 501. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

JONES, Iva Elizabeth / JONES, Jessie Ray
95542. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 501. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Iva Elizabeth Lea, restored.

STUBBLEFIELD, Gladys / STUBBLEFIELD, Raymond
95384. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 502. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Gladys Johnson, restored.

STEPHENSON, Roy / STEPHENSON, Clara
95152. Div 2. Final Decree 15 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 502. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BALLARD, Inez Emma / BALLARD, Roy O.
95624. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 506. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

GOODMAN, Olive / GOODMAN, Walter F.
95488. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 507. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Olive Batson, restored.

EVANS, Annie L. / EVANS, Fred B.
95678. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 507. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Margaret age 19, Elizabeth age 16, Ann age 14 and Fred age 15.

GARRETT, Louise / GARRETT, Albert
95424. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 508. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Louise Peters, restored.

GILLIAM, Vergena / GILLIAM, Luther
95674. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 508. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Lenora age 6, Arberta age 4 and Velma Lou age 17 months. Defendant pay Plaintiff $15 per week child support.

MCCARRON, Frances E. / MCCARRON, George C.
95418. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 508, 509. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Frances Joy.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

MERRILL, Edna / MERRILL, Leslie E.
95486. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 509. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Fred R. age 18 and Willard age 16.

JOHNSON, Cleo / JOHNSON, Ulla
95560. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 509. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Arla age 8 and Maxine age 6.

DAMERON, Oma, by her next friend, Lon Blevins / DAMERON, James Everett
95618. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 510. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Norma Frances age 2 years and VirginiaLeeage 4 months. Defendant pay Plaintiff $20 per month child support and sum of $25 attorney fee.

DUNKEL, Arthur C. / DUNKEL, Lelah Alice
95536. Div 2. Final Decree 16 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 512. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Richard Berry age 4 years. Care and custody of minor child, Charles Arthur age 6 years, born to said marriage, hereby awarded to Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Krimminger.

EARLY, Aliene / EARLY, Robert Vernon
95752. Div 2. Final Decree 17 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 516. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

STRAIN, Jessie M. / STRAIN, Richard J.
95396. Div 2. Annullment. 17 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 516. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff annulling marriage. Plaintiff entitled to the relief prayed for. Married 18 September 1930, Greene County, Mo. Marriage hereby annuled, cancelled, set aside and for naught held, and declared utterly void.

UTLEY, AnnieLee / UTLEY, Luther A.
95770. Div 2. Modification of Decree. 17 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 516. Motion to modify sustained. It is therefore now considered, adjudged and decreed by the Court that said Decree be and the same is hereby modified by striking from said Decree the provision relating to the payment of alimony and child support and that the same be and are hereby discontinued.

HAMLIN, Gladys V. / HAMLIN, Willard W.
95779. Div 2. Final Decree 19 Jan 1931 Book 156 p 520. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Mary Elizabeth age 13 years.

OLTMAN, Marie, a minor, by her next friend, Charles Townes / OLTMAN, Fred
95268. Div 2. Final Decree 21 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 521. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Robert Lee, age 5 months.

WALKER, Mabel I. / WALKER, Luther J.
95318. Div 2. Final Decree 22 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 522. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Mabel I. Whiteaker, restored.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

ROBINSON, Vashti, a minor, by next friend, Mrs. C.E. Robinson / BURCH, Earl
95400. Div 2. Annullment. 22 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 522. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. Defendant fails appear. He is represented by duly appointed G.A.L., Hon Harry D. Durst. Plaintiff entitled to the relief prayed for. Married 31 Aug. 1930 in Christian County, Mo. License issued in Lawrence County, Mo., be and is hereby annuled, cancelled and set aside and for naught held.

HUTTON, Roxana / HUTTON, L.M.
95280. Div 2. Final Decree 22 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 523. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

KAVANAUGH, L.E. / KAVANAUGH, Lillian D.
95065. Div 2. Final Decree 23 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 525. Trial by Court. Petition dismissed. Decree for Defendant on Crossbill. Defendant innocent and injured party. Defendant awarded care and custody of their minor children, John Edward age 10 and Patricia age 12. Defendant recover from Plaintiff sum of $30 per month child support. Defendant allowed sum of $215 as alimony in gross.

MCCARTY, Martha / MCCARTY, William D.
95773. Div 2. Final Decree 24 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 528. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. Plaintiff innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Jerry age 2 months.

DIMOND, Annice / DIMOND, Blaine
95766. Div 2. Final Decree 26 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 533. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Harold, age 12.

MAYFIELD, Mildred Marie / MAYFIELD, Lawrence W.
95803. Div 2. Motion to modify Decree. 31 Jan. 1931 Book 156 p 536. Motion to modify sustained. Child support reduced to $20 per month.

DICKENS, Eunice, by her next friend, G. W. Glenn / DICKENS, Elmer
95227. Div 1. Final Decree 2 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 513. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

WESLEY, Ernesteene Ruth / WESLEY, George
95455. Div 1. Final Decree 2 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 514. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. Sbe is innocent and injured party. Maiden name Ernesteene Ruth Lines, restored.

STOUT, Esther D. / STOUT, Thomas D.
95687. Div 1. Final Decree 2 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 514. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Defendant be and is hereby awarded the care and custody of their minor child, Rex Arthur, age 4 years. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $15 per month for support of said child, payable monthly and sum of $25 attorney fee. (Underlined probable error, believe should read Plaintiff)

BARRETT, Robert W. / BARRETT, May Gladys
95613. Div 1. Final Decree 4 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 518. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Robert Lee, age 6 years.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

SIMON, A.C. / SIMON, Rosa
95521. Div 1. Final Decree 4 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 518. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

MERRICK, Daisy C. / MERRICK, Charles C.
95683. Div 1. Final Decree 4 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 519. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Raymond, age 5.

SEGER, Seve / SEGER, John G.
95489. Div 1. Final Decree 4 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 519. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff former name, Seve Moore, restored.

ALEXANDER, Ella / ALEXANDER, John Williams
95641. Div 1. Final Decree 5 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 521. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

DEWETT, Eva R. / DEWETT, George
95435. Div 1. Final Decree 5 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 521. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Eva R. Buckner, restored.

SACKETT, Elmer / SACKETT, Lillie
95693. Div 1. Final Decree 6 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 523. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

LONG, Merlin C. / LONG, Nellie
95647. Div 1. Final Decree 6 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 523. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

DODSON, Wilma Esther / DODSON, Ralph
95625. Div 1. Final Decree 6 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 523. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Billy Eugene, age 3 1/2 years. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $25 per month child support.

WOODS, Rose / WOODS, William
95257. Div 1. Final Decree 6 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 524. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Rose Smalley, restored.

MATHEWS, Magdalene / MATHEWS, Vernon
95599. Div 1. Final Decree 6 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 524. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Magdalene Martin, Rest.

ALDERSON, Golden L. / ALDERSON, D.E.
95695. Div 1. Final Decree 7 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 525. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Mary, age 4 years. Former name, Golden L. Blair, restored.

GOFF, Ruth / GOFF, John
95564. Div 2. Final Decree 7 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 539. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

PEEPLES, Esther M. / PEEPLES, George F.
95477. Div 1. Final Decree 9 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 526. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

BEESLEY, Jessie Amy / BEESLEY, Everett Orville
95365. Div 1. Final Decree 9 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 526. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Everett Jr., age 7 years.

BAKER, Joy / BAKER, Howard E.
95333. Div 1. Final Decree 10 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 528. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Joy Musgrave, restored.

BROADUS, Edna, a minor, by next friend, Nellie Green. / BROADUS, Jack E.
95583. Div 1. Final Decree 10 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 528. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Billy Jo, age 13 months. Plaintiff recover from Defendant $20 per month for child support.

MURRELL, Alsey E., by her next friend, Mr. H.A. Edwards / MURRELL, Victor
94257. Div 1. Final Decree 11 Feb. 1931 Book 155 p 529. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. Paul W. Barrett, duly appointed Guardian Ad Litem, for minor Defendant. Plaintiff innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Harry, age 9 months.

THORNHILL, Lillian Sumner / THORNHILL, William R.
95818. Div 2. Final Decree 21 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 549. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

JOHNSON, Thomas F. / JOHNSON, Essie
95584. Div 2. Final Decree 21 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 549. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party. Defendant awarded care and custody of their minor children, Olagene age 5, Jack age 3 and Elverine age 1. Defendant recover from Plaintiff the sum of $30 per month for support of children.

WILKES, Anna L. / WILKES, Drue C.
95888. Div 2. Final Decree 23 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 550. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Anna L. Glover, restored.

ROLLIN, Hattie E. / ROLLIN, Thelbert
95664. Div 2. final Decree 25 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 552. Trial by Court. Crossbill dismissed. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Martha Louise age 2 years.

CLOUSE, Jewell M. / CLOUSE, Harry W.
95838. Div 2. Final Decree 26 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 553. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Lawrence Harry, age 6 years. Defendant have custody for a period of 2 weeks during summer. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $12 per month child support.

COONIS, Anna Elizabeth / COONIS, Clarence Newton
95850. Div 2. Final Decree 26 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 553. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Preston LeRoy age 11 and Edwin age 8.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

STROUD, Marjorie E. / STROUD, LeRoy
95676. Div 2. Final Decree 27 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 555. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff recover from Defendant $200 as alimony in gross, payable at $20 per month. Maiden name, Marjorie E. Frogge, rest.

BROWN, Opal J., by her next friend, Laura Jackson / BROWN, Harry O.
95880. Div 2. Final Decree 28 Feb. 1931 Book 156 p 556. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Opal J. Jackson, restored.

STUTZMAN, Charles F. / STUTZAAN, Leora A.
95920. Div 2. Final Decree 2 March 1931 Book 156 p 572. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

GALLOWAY, Virginia Allene / GALLOWAY, Randel Eugene
95639. Div 1. Motion to reduce child support. 2 March 1931 Book 155 p 544. Trial by Court. Judgment as per stipulation, reducing support to $22.50 from $30. Original Decree entered in Book 155 at page 34, 14 October 1929.

LAURISTON, Herman / LAURISTON, Adolphia
95393. Div 1. Final Decree 3 March 1931 Book 155 p 545. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

WOLF, R.M. / WOLF, Lula M.
95697. Div 1. Final Decree 5 March 1931 Book 155 p 547. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

CHAMPIEUX, Ethel / CHAMPIEUX, Charles J.
95617. Div 1. Final Decree 5 March 1931 Book 155 p 547. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $35 attorney fee and sum of $30 per month for support.

YANCEY, Averil / YANCEY, Everett
95382. Div 1. Final Decree 5 March 1931 Book 155 p 548. Trial by Court. Crossbill withdrawn. Defendant fails to appear. Decree for Plaintiff. Plaintiff is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $50 as alimony. Maiden name, Averil Nicholas, restored.

LUTON, Harvey / LUTON, Catherine Marie
95639. Div 1. Final Decree 6 March 1931 Book 155 p 549. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

MATTHEWS, Mary M. / MATTHEWS, David F.
95939. Div 2. Annullment. 7 March 1931 Book 156 p 574. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff annulling marriage, solemnized 17 July 1929. Marriage hereby annulled, cancelled, set aside and for naught held and declared utterly void.

MARTIN, Edith Elizabeth, by next friend, Chas. J. Lanning / MARTIN, Maxey Raynond
95942. Div 2. Final Decree 9 March 1931 Book 156 p 575. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Carol Emmaline, age 1 year.

WILLIAMS, Bertha A. / WILLIAMS, George W.
95937. Div 1. Motion to modify Decree. 14 March 1931 Book 155 p 563. Hearing by the Court. Payment reduced from $20 per month to $5. Decree of Divorce rendered 18 Feb. 1929.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

MCGINNIS, Alma / MCGINNIS, Herman
95347. Div 1. Final Decree 16 March 1931 Book 155 p 565. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

RHOADS, Billie / RHOADS, Ralph W.
94916. Div 2. Final Decree 19 March 1931 Book 156 p 583. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Ralph W., Jr., age 2 Years. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $300 as gross alimony.

PERKINS, Helen Loyd / PERKINS L.D.
95984. Div 2. Final Decree 20 March 1931 Book 156 p 584. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Helen Loyd, restored.

BOYER, Vivian D. / BOYER, E.L.
95990. Div 2. Final Decree 21 March 1931 Book 156 p 585. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. / She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Carl R. born 11 October 1913, Vavina born 24 August 1917 and Leona born 9 December 1918.

MANNING, Leila C. / MANNING, C.W.
95436. Div 2. Final Decree 23 March 1931 Book 156 p 586. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $10 per month as alimony and sum of $25 as attorney fee.
(Set aside on 26 March see entry)

PETERS, Gertrude Ann, a minor, by next friend, Ima Stovall / PETERS, Maurice C.
95960. Div 2. Final Decree 23 March 1931 Book 156 p 586. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Gertrude Ann Stovall, rest.

MANNING, Leila C. / MANNING, C.W.
95436. Div 2. Final Decree 26 March 1931 Book 156 p 587. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. "Now on this day it is ordered by the Court that the Decree and Judgment rendered herein on March 23, 1931, be and the same is hereby set aside and for naught held. New case Plaintiff is innocent and injured person. Plaintiff recover from Defendant the sum of $25 attorney fee and sum of $500 as alimony in gross.

FOWLER, Alice M. / FOWLER, Richard W.
95331. Div 2. Final Decree 7 April 1931 Book 156 p 597. Trial by Court. Crossbill dismissed. Decree for Plaintiff. Plaintiff is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Alice Virginia, age 3 years.

DAUGHTREY, Mildred C. / DAUGHTREY, Robert D.
95978. Div 2. Final Decree 7 April 1931 Book 156 p 597. Trial by Court. Decrec for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Robert Hamlin, age 6 years.

STRONG, Inez / STRONG, Harry E.
96013. Div 2. Final Decree 7 April 1931 Book 156 p 599. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

DOWDEN, Hazel / DOWDEN, Meryl
95217. Div 1. Final Decree 11 April 1931 Book 155 p 576. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Hazel Atwell, restored.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

FOLEY, Mrs. Charlette / FOLEY, W.A.
95299. Div 1. Final Decree 11 April 1931 Book 155 p 576. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name Charlette Irving, restored.

THOMPSON, Andrew J. / THOMPSON, Mrs. Andrew J. (Gertrude Thompson)
96070. Div 1. Final Decree 14 April 1931 Book 155 p 577. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party. "Comes now Defendant by Attorney and files herein her entry of appearance and answer herein.
"Now at this time Plaintiff is permitted to amend petition herein by interlineation by correcting date of marriage.
"Comes now Plaintiff by Attorney and files herein his amended petition in this cause."

PICKENS, Alpha, by her next friend, James T. Kelley / PICKENS, Lehman
95551. Div 1. Final Decree 18 April 1931 Book 155 p 588. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Alpha Kelley, restored.

MCCOY, Virgie A. / MCCOY, Hollie G.
96240. Div 2. Final Decree 13 May 1931 Book 156 p 609. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $30 per month as alimony.

KESSINGER, Ralph H. / KESSINGER, Blanche E.
95904. Div 2. Final Decree 13 May 1931 Book 156 p 610. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BOYD, Trece / BOYD, Onal Opal
96016. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 612. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BEAL, Luther L. / BEAL, Grace M.
95926. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 612. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BALDWIN, Gladys Pauline / BALDWIN, Ralph
95860. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 613. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Gladys Pauline MItchell, restored.

BIGGS, Ola F. / BIGGS, Pledger E.
96158. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 613. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Arnold A. age 12. Plaintiff recover from Defendant the sum of $25 attorney fee and $15 per month child support.

CLARK, Mary F. / CLARK, Henry
96052. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 614. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Mary F. Keesee, restored.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

CARDWELL, Lorraine Vivian / CARDWELL, Robert
95890. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 614. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. Plaintiff innocent and injured party. Former name, Lorraine Vivian Garrison, restored.

FEESE, Samuel / FEESE, Louisa E.
96184. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 614. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

HERIFORD, Pauline / HERIFORD, Lee
96096. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 615. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

MEEK, Ella May / MEEK, Glen Wood
96162. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 615. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Virgil, age 2 years. Former name, Ella May Smart, restored.

MAYSHARK, Elva / MAYSHARK, Marjorie
96048. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 615. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

OWENS, Lida (Div 2.) / OWENS, Fred O.
95982. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 616. Trial by Court. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Lida Quinn, restored.

O'NEILL, Lottie / O'NEILL, John Hugh
92026. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 616. Trial by Court. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

PHILLIPS, Annie Marie / PHILLIPS, Thomas L.
96066. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 616. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Annie Marie Ring, rest.

RAINS, Houston C. / RAINS, Fannie G.
96118. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 617. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

HUFFINGTON, Mabel / HUFFINGTON, Harry
95312. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 617. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Mabel Brown, restored.

CONLEY, Cleone W. / CONLEY, Dale M.
95924. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 617. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Lorna Dale, age 4 years.

LINDER, Abe L. / LINDER, Fern
95786. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 618. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

MEYER, Alene H. / MEYER, James Laurence
96144. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 618. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children Charles Dale age 12, Ann Catherine age 11 and Nancy Elizabeth age 5. Plaintiff recover from Defendant the sum of $30 for child support.

65

PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

SPIRES, Vernia Dean, by next friend, Bertha Cluck / SPIRES, Charles Henry
96074. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 618. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Eva Bell, age 7 months. Plaintiff recover from Defendant the sum of $20 per month child support and sum of $25 attorney fee.

HOAGLAND, Grace / HOAGLAND, William
96004. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 620. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Grace Mynatt, restored.

CROSSLIN, Cora / CROSSLIN, E.S.
95742. Div 2. Final Decree 14 May 1931 Book 156 p 620. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

MCCONNELL, Victoria / MCCONNELL, Leonard
96128. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 621. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Phyllis June, age 6.

MEADER, Mildred / MEADER, Harold B.
96100. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 621. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, William Harold, age 6 months.

NARCROSS, Marie / NARCROSS, beo
96024. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 622. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

SUMMERS, Florence Zelma / SUMMERS, Allen Luther
95964. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 622. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name Florence Zelma Miller, restored.

THARPE, Ruth C. / THARPE, L.C.
95988. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 622. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Betty Louise age 12 years. Plaintiff receive from Defendant $50 per month child support.

KINSER, Mary H. / KINSER, Rex A.
96182. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 623. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Charles Blondelle, age 8 months.

MARLAR, Inez Isabelle / MARLAR, Kennard
95492. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 625. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Inez Isabelle Pitts, restored.

ARONIS, Mamie / ARONIS, John
96095. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 625. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Teddy age 12, Billie age 5, Pete age 2 and Virginia Ann age 7. Defendant pay Plaintiff $30 per month child support.

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PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

WARD, John W. / WARD, Lilian
95994. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 625. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

ROBERTSON, O.W. / ROBERTSON, Dorothy
95974. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 626. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

HOOD, Essie Ingram / HOOD, Leonard G.
96020. Div 2. Final Decree 15 May 1931 Book 156 p 626. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Maiden name, Essie Ingram, restored.

STEVER, John / STEVER, Betty.
96108. Div 2. Final Decree 16 May 1931 Book 156 p 629. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

ROBB, Bonnie / ROBB, Harry
96054. Div 2. Final Decree 18 May 1931 Book 156 p 630. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Bonnie White, restored.

KELTON, Ora L. / KELTON, Moss
96238. Div 2. Final Decree 18 May 1931 Book 156 p 633. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff receive from Defendant sum of $50, together with all costs in this suit.

CAMP, James L. / CAMP, Audra V.
96124. Div 2. Final Decree 19 May 1931 Book 156 p 633. Trial by Court. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party. Defendant former name, Audra V. Tella, restored.

NELSON, Cecil / NELSON, Olive Noble
95895. Div 1. Final Decree 19 May 1931 Book 155 p 588. Trial by Court. Decree for Defendant on Crossbill. Defendant is innocent and injured party. Defendant awarded care and custody of their minor child, Robert James, born 7 March 1929. Defendant recover from Plaintiff sum of $700 alimony in gross.

NIMMO, Fern / NIMMO, Albert R.
95896. Div 2. Final Decree 20 May 1931 Book 156 p 635. Trial by Court. Crossbill withdrawn. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Fern Shipman, restored.

LATIMER, Hazel L. by next friend, Tom Wallace / LATIMER, Charles A.
95986. Div 2. Final Decree 21 May 1931 Book 156 p 636. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Charles L. Latimer, Jr., age 1 year. Plaintiff recover from Defendant $10 per month child support.

KINDALL, Myrtle / KINDALL, George F.
96092. Div 2. Final Decree 22 May 1931 Book 637 p 637. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Dorothy Lee, age 5 years.

ANDREWS, Clara / ANDREWS, Maynard
96098. Div 2. Final Decree 22 May 1931 Book 156 p 637. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Clara Jarrett, restored.

67

PLAINTIFF / DEFENDANT

ACTON, Mae / ACTON, John
96298. Div 2. Final Decree 23 May 1931 Book 156 p 639. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Mae Horton, restored.

FREEMAN, James / FREEMAN, Martha
96201. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 617. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

TATUM, Robert W. / TATUM, Sarah I.
96183. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 617. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

TODD, Martha L. / TODD, Roy H.
96077. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 618. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Former name, Martha L. Cook, restored.

WHITE, Nellie / WHITE, Jack
95727. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 618. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Norma Jean age 3. Plaintiff recover from Defendant sum of $15 per month as alimony and sum of $25 as attorney fee.

DORHAUER, Carl / DORHAUER, Flora
96075. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 618. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BECKERDITE, Everette / BECKERDITE, Willie May
96017. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 619. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BAUMANN, Hildred / BAUMANN, John L.
95913. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 619. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party.

NALL, C.B. / NALL, Daisy E.
95817. Div 1. Final Decree 25 May 1931 Book 155 p 619. Default. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

BREWER, Lizzie / BREWER, Amos
96117. Div 1. Final Decree 26 May 1931 Book 155 p 621. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor child, Virginia Louise age 5. Plaintiff recover from Defendant $10 per month as alimony. Defendant awarded care and custody of their minor child, George, age 8.

DEVINE, John T. / DEVINE, Jessie Ellen
95903. Div 1. Final Decree 26 May 1931 Book 155 p 621. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. He is innocent and injured party.

GILMORE, Hannah / GILMORE, Dewey E.
95431. Div 1. Final Decree 26 May 1931 Book 155 p 622. Default. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Plaintiff awarded care and custody of their minor children, Cathryn, age 11 and Betty Joe age 9.

HEMMINGWAY, Elizabeth / HEMMINGWAY, Basel
95799. Div 1. Final Decree 26 May 1931 Book 155 p 622. Trial by Court. Decree for Plaintiff. She is innocent and injured party. Care and custody of their minor child, Conrad William age 5 months awarded Plaintiff. She is awarded $10 per month support.

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