Hank's Proofs: 1940s - Johnson Family Singers

Farm pictures posed for a station promotional piece in December, 1949. This is "Ma" Johnson.

"Pa" and the boys fell a tree.

Kenneth and "Pa" with the hunting dogs.

Bonnets weren't ordinarly worn; only in the fields, says Betty.

Kenneth Johnson, the oldest son.

Betty Johnson

Betty & Kenneth

By the end of the '40s Betty was a solo act.