Uncle Snootly enters the guys in a relay race at the local Fireman's Picnic against the Van Roy clan, and he expects them to win.; Through a series of misunderstandings, Uncle Snootly comes to believe he was hit by an airplane propeller in the middle of a residential street.; Out of gratitude for a good deed, Peggy invites Sherwood along on her soda date with Binky. The two spend the date competing for Peggy's favor.; When Pa sees Lucy taking a book of classic poetry up to her room, he runs out and buys her more classics in hopes of encouraging her literary spirit.; Soozie strongly hints that Allergy better buy her a birthday present, or else.; Binky gets incensed when he finds out Peggy is also inviting Sherwood to her birthday party.; Leopold calls Bonny on the phone with a very important question.; Lora tries to pique the interest of Harold, the captain of the school baseball team.