I need help to identify this bike This is my mother in law's bicycle from when she was a child. While cleaning out a lean-to on the back forty I found this bike inside.  I was hoping to give her a bike that is identical to hers that is restored for a birthday or Christmas.  

With that I need to learn more about this specific bike.

My Mother-In-Law was born in 1952 in Eastern, NC.  Given that I would assume that the bicycle purchased at a local hardware store, from the sears catalog, or was handed down from a sibling. Her three older sisters were born between 1932-1942 - thus if this was a bike of theirs it would probably be from 1937-1948... but I find this scenario less likely as they are half siblings.

All of that together, I would have to assume that the bike was built in the 1955-1960 time frame.

Thank you for taking time to look through these photos and any guidance is appreciated.
Your bike is a JC Higgins sold at Sears stores. Not exactly sure of the year but I think most Komet hubs were used in the late 50's into the 60's. Just Google JC Higgins bicycle and I'm sure you'll find a picture of one just like yours. 
Good luck and don't give up on it. When she sees it looking like it did when she was a kid, it will bring back many childhood memories. That is priceless.