Ruthie,
YES, I got it!!! And I've managed to put the two songs on a CD from the cassette you sent to me.

Folks, Ruthie has informed me that the singer is FRED HENSON. She says, "His son, Randy, tells me that his dad recorded the song in 1948." also: Ruthie Shelton said that she listened to it once with her dad, but it made him cry so she put it away until she found out that I was looking for it.

Amazing things happen in this good forum. Thanks to all for helping to track this song down.

I'm putting together a box of related stuff to send to Ruthie right now!

Will be back with the transcribed words as soon as I can desipher 'em.

Art