In Re Hogue

Appellants, Clarence Crook and Bessie Crook, his wife, petition for the adoption of Billy Dee Hogue, a two year old minor. Upon hearing and objection of natural mother, Geraldine Walker, appellee, the petition was denied, and petitioners appealed.

Appellants filed their petition for adoption, alleging in substance that the child, Billy Dee Hogue, was an illegitimate and abandoned child; that they then had the care and custody of said child and were able to provide a suitable home for it; and that it was for the best interest of said child that the petition for adoption be granted. There had…