 Jerry and Myra had money troubles due to taking on a mortgage in the purchase on their house, and Myra, who'd been handling the finances, had got the couple into debt.After Myra became pregnant and gave up her job at Gamma Garments, their only choice was to sell the house, and the Booths moved away.Myra returned in 1968 to seek a reconciliation with Jerry but it was not to be, and they were divorced only days later.