In re the Welfare of King

Since we must dismiss this appeal, we set forth only those facts necessary to explain our decision.

May 26, 1950, the juvenile court of King county declared Larry and Michael King, ages five and two, dependent children under the statute. They were committed to the custody of the King county welfare department. Their father, appellant here, had been given notice and was present at the hearing. No review of the order was sought in this court.

September 13, 1950, a petition was filed, alleging;

“. . . that the welfare of said children would be best served by the permanent deprivation of parental…