Hixson v. Hixson

This is an appeal by plaintiff, Celestine Hixson (now Bandall), from an order of the circuit court for Baker county, entered April 27, 1953, modifying the final decree of divorce (as modified) respecting the custody of minor children.

Plaintiff and defendant were married at La Grande, Oregon, on March 10, 1936. Three daughters were born as the lawful issue of this marriage; viz., Gwendolyn, born December 6, 1940; Arletha, born April 23, 1943; and Lornalee, born November 1, 1944.

Plaintiff separated from defendant in October, 1945, taking her children with her. On December 23, 1945, plaintiff…