Myrtle St. Pierre, breach of promise plaintiff, holding a bouquet on the steps of the County Courthouse, Los Angeles, 1932
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-118.243442, Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., Text from negative sleeve: St. Pierre, Myrtle (Joan), brought suit against David Hutton for betrayal in '34?, 34.056259, Photograph of Myrtle St. Pierre, breach of promise plaintiff, on the back steps of the Los Angeles County Courthouse receiving a large bouquet of flowers; she is greeted by a young man and stands next to a woman (probably her sister Mildred Mccaffery). Five people are visible on the steps behind St. Pierre., In 1932, Myrtle St. Pierre brought a breach of promise suit against David Hutton two days after his marriage to the evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. The jury awarded her $5,000., Related to the article "Temple Storm Or Hoax Hinted. Flowers for Miss St. Pierre Climax Day at Trial. Church Elders Deny Donors' Membership Claims. Hutton Didn't Kiss Nurse, He Says, as Case Drags." 6 Jul. 1932: A5.