Arnold v. Arnold

— It is most regrettable this marriage has found its way onto the rocks. It is doubtful the divorce granted on plaintiff-wife’s petition will lead to happiness for either party. It is hoped further consideration may be given the matter of reconciliation.

The record of defendant-husband’s climb from a dollar-a-day laborer when married in 1935 to sole owner of an important industry, with an annual salary of $36,000 and a $7500 Cadillac for his use, at the time of trial in December 1962, reads like the nearly forgotten tales of Horatio Alger, Jr.

Plaintiff’s petition alleges as cause for divorce…