Oliver has collected soil samples from his farm for the university to analyze. When the samples are accidentally spilled Oliver's mother siezes the opportunity to get her son off the farm; she mixed the dirt with products from her cosmetics bag.
A visiting congressman befriends Gomer and suggests that his commanding officer promote him to corporal.
Tomboy Betty Jo goes looking for a husband on the premise that fate has singles her out to become the next bride in the community.