Martha Nix

John's military security clearance is threatened when it is discovered he did not graduate from high school. Meanwhile, Mary Ellen takes over for the county Nurse with some difficulty.

Olivia's cousin Rose arrives for a visit, bringing her two grandchildren-and problems-with her. Ike and Jim Bob build a huge air raid siren.

A former boyfriend and dance partner of Rose's comes to visit. Rose and Stanley Perkins resume their relationship however the open road still calls out to Stanley.

The parents who work at Picket's defence plant leave their children in the car park while the parents work. So Olivia wants to open a day care in Picket's barroom for the workers.

While John-Boy lies in a coma, Olivia accepts a job as a Red Cross volunteer, never losing faith or patience for a sign of his recovery. Rose plans a big Thanksgiving feast.

On leave from his ship in the South Pacific, Ashley Longworth, Jr asks Erin to marry him. Erin is thrilled, but begins to have doubts when she finds out something about Ashley.