Lum and Abner – Cedric Receives Draft Notice; It Was Mailed in 1943. 480716

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five year old letters were given out. Today Cedric enters, worried about his draft notice.

Ben Withers arrives. What does he have to say to Cedric? Fine.

Can his friends put in a good word for Cedric with the draft board? Maybe a letter to the Mt Ida Adjutant Corporal will help? Too bad there’s no time for a proper farewell party. Will lum notice the date on the letter?