Bell v. Odil

McGHEE, Justice.

The plaintiff, Charles C. Bell, and the respondents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bell, appeal from order of the District Court of Curry County changing the custody of the minor daughters of the plaintiff and the defendant, Margaret Bell Odil.

The plaintiff, by decree of said court made September 10, 1953, was awarded a divorce from the defendant. At that time plaintiff was a member of the armed forces stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. Upon his application therefor in the divorce proceedings, the custody of the minor daughters of the parties, Vana Lynn and Dana Lou Bell, was granted to Mr.…