The hot topic of the day is the dropping out of Didi Snavely (Williams) and Pearl Burras (Sears) from the Reunion queen contest, essentially ensuring that the stuck-up Vera Carp (Williams) will win. Also mentioned are several issues which are addressed throughout the show, including the Prayer Posse (led by Vera)'s drive to censor hymns, the members of Free White Texas attempts to declare the town of Tuna a free, independent white nation, and the wedding of Arles and Bertha Bumiller (Sears) the next day.
The main topic of conversation is Didi Snavely's and Pearl Burras' decision to drop out of the Reunion queen contest, ensuring Vera Carp's win. Other issues addressed include the Prayer Posse's hymn-censorship efforts, Free White Texas's bid for Tuna independence, and Arles and Bertha Bumiller's wedding the next day.