Mr. Liebeler.

After you married your husband in New York and subsequently moved to Dallas, or Fort Worth----

Mrs. Hall.

We were married in Fort Worth and I came here.

Mr. Liebeler.

During your husband's testimony, he said that you were first married in 19----

Mrs. Hall.

1959.

Mr. Liebeler.

You were subsequently divorced and then remarried again in November of 1962, is that correct?

Mrs. Hall.

Yes.

Mr. Liebeler.

Did you eventually meet Lee Harvey Oswald and his wife Marina Oswald?

Mrs. Hall.

Yes.

Mr. Liebeler.

Would you tell us in your own words and to the best of your recollection when you first met them, and the circumstances. Go right ahead and tell your own story of your acquaintance with the Oswalds right up until the last time you saw them. I will interrupt you as little as possible.

Mrs. Hall.

Well, I was working for Patterson Porcelain Laboratory at that time when I met Oswald. Mrs. George Bouhe brought them to our house. At that time I was by myself. John wasn't there.

Mr. Liebeler.

Were you and your husband divorced at that time?

Mrs. Hall.

Yes; we were. George Bouhe, that is, thought that I could do something for Marina because she had a missing tooth, and I told him that I will try. Then I asked a couple of doctors and they couldn't do with that little money that George Bouhe offered. He offered $50 to $75, and said, "I will pay for it," but it was much more than that, so I could do nothing. And that was the first time I met him. It was sometime in July, I guess.

Mr. Liebeler.

Of 1962?

Mrs. Hall.

In July of 1962. After that I saw her, how poor they were. They really didn't have anything. She didn't have any clothes. So I told my friends, married friends, couple of them. They gave the money. And I asked another lady who gave me a lot of clothes for her. And in this way I start to learn sometimes--give her some money or buy her some clothes.

Mr. Liebeler.

Did you give Marina money from time to time?

Mrs. Hall.

No; I didn't give her money. I bought clothes for her. George Bouhe gave them money and other people. I bought her clothes.

Mr. Liebeler.

Who gave you money besides Mr. Bouhe?

Mrs. Hall.

Mrs. Patterson, the lady that I worked for. I mean my employer's wife.

Mr. Liebeler.

What is her first name?

Mrs. Hall.

Loraine Patterson.

Mr. Liebeler.

How much money did she give you, do you remember?

Mrs. Hall.

I don't remember. It was $10, or $15.

Mr. Liebeler.

How much did Bouhe give you?

Mrs. Hall.

Twenty dollars.

Mr. Liebeler.

You received that money to buy groceries for Marina, is that correct?

Mrs. Hall.

No; it was only for her clothes while they were living in Fort Worth, and I mean not in my house.

Mr. Liebeler.

Did anybody else give you any money for the Oswalds?

Mrs. Hall.

No; I spent myself, too.

Mr. Liebeler.

For them?

Mrs. Hall.

For them, yes. I didn't buy groceries there at that time. I bought little toys for the little girl, but I never did buy groceries until they moved to my house.

Mr. Liebeler.

Can you estimate approximately how much money altogether you have spent for Marina's clothes, and such items as that before they moved out of the apartment in Fort Worth?
Mrs, HALL. My money or just general?

Mr. Liebeler.

Altogether. You said that you thought Bouhe had given you $20?

Mrs. Hall.

Yes.

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