Inspecting the New Rolling Grocery Store

Originally Aired: August 15, 1935

In Lum & Abner #174, "Inspecting the New Rolling Grocery Store," excitement builds as Lum and Abner arrive at Caleb Weehunt's blacksmith shop to inspect their brand-new mobile store. However, their anticipation turns to frustration when they find the shop locked, with a sign indicating Caleb and his son Cedric have gone to dinner. As the partners wait impatiently in the hot sun, Abner grows increasingly agitated trying to calculate exactly when the hour will be up, leading to his typical confusion and Lum's exasperation. The two press their faces against the dirty window to catch a glimpse of their new venture, with Abner getting his face covered in black grime in the process.

When Dick and Grandpap arrive as invited guests, the group peers through the window together, marveling at the size of the new rolling store complete with a back porch. The men discuss the possibilities and potential pitfalls of their mobile venture, from breaking down on mountaintops to getting stuck in creeks. When Cedric finally arrives with the keys, a new concern emerges: Abner has never actually driven the vehicle before, despite having a store built on it.