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Born Ruth Mary Fisher
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Ruth files papers holding him at fault in the divorce seeking sole custody of daughter, funding for their support, and country home in Tannersville, PA
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Dear Deborah article from lonely new mother in Manhatten askig for advice on how to spend time with husbands work and make friends. Most likely from Ruth Erickson -
Arrives at rehearsal and "take 5 is called"
- GE's police interview states: GE states Ruth arrives with baby J and rehearsal breaks for 5. Spoke with her about "trivial matters for 10-15mins. Rehearsal resumes at 1700. -
Telegram sent from Tannersville General Store to George saying she arrive safely with "Baby J". She left him a gift on his desk and to wear it with his brown church suit. Please call as soon as able -
Time verifiable by closed rail lines. See news article re: repairs to train lines
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Train ticket for the Eastern Boundary Line for the month of Nov.
Nov 6. To do list on back: Call ahead to have nursery prepped, Drop off gift for George, Stop at Tannersville General Store (where she sent telegram to GE) and cypher: CALL LAWRENCE -
Ruth files divorce papers, and official separation on basis of adultery and non-support
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Ruth and defense attorney, Lawerence Kelly, hire PI to follow George, who uncovered evidence of adultery.
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Fiona Jean Johnson testifies of her affair with GE lasting from Dec 1930 to Mar 1932
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Divorce finalized where George was found guilty of adultery and non-support. Ruth is granted full custody of their children, the country home in Tannersville, PA, and regular financial support.
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Met Fisher in 1935 after she and daughter (Joan) moves to Tannersville (after her divorce is finaziled), after which a long engagement ensues. Sometime in 1940 they marry
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Dies in her nursing home at 1913 in Scotsrun, PA