Laura, I have that Ruth Mary or Mary Ruth Smith divorced John Ira Vest 1940's. Where I do not know. I have not personally researched this. The following:
Information from Mrs. Robert Vest, Box 178. Espanola, NM 87534 (Letter written in the 1980's)and Mrs. Barbara Wright, Box 6, Route 2, Thayer, KS 66776, Compiled by Mrs. Russell A. McNutt Feb 1984.

Had 4 sons and 3 daus. (from Mrs. Robert Vest)
1- William Edward Vest b. 10 Oct 1930.
2- Robert Lee Vest - 3 Jan 1932.
3- John Vest Jr. Jan 1934.
4- Dorothy May Vest 11 Jan 1938.
5- George Leonard Vest 11 Jan 1938.
6- Mary Jane Vest 29 Dec 1940.
7- Sarah Joan Vest 29 Dec 1946

Did Ruth have children by Silas Nicholas?