Matter of Catlett

LAVENDER, Justice:

This is an appeal from trial court’s action taken under 10 O.S.1971 § 1101 et seq., Delinquent, Dependent and Neglected Children.

*554January 30, 1973, petition filed praying adjudication of five children (Judy Ann, age 15; Carolyn Sue, age 13; Cindy Lou, age 12; Sandra Lynn, age 11; and Everett Lee, age 7) to be dependent and neglected. They were children of Leona and Samuel Lee Catlett. The parents divorced. At the time of the petition, the children were living with and in the custody of the natural mother. February 2, 1973, in a temporary order, the trial court adjudicated the…