RB179 - VIPs Visit Knotty Pine aka The Disappearing Buffalo Herd

Colonel Anders is bringing a group of Washington dignitaries, as well as the governor, to Knotty Pine just to see the largest herd of wild buffalo in the U.S. But suddenly, the whole herd disappears without a trace. Stumpy, Gray Wolf and the rest of the rangers begin search like mad for the missing buffalo. The boys don’t have a clue as to their whereabouts and Colonel Anders can’t hide this disaster much longer.
This story was originally known as "The Disappearing Buffalo Herd". This was the second Ranger Bill story and was first aired as two 15-minute episodes in 1950.

RB178 Honest Prayer

Bill thinks Henry may be lacking sincerity in his prayer life. He wants Henry to speak from his heart. Bill and Stumpy share the story of Al Ferguson who wanted to help others avoid empty, repetitious prayers. A storm at a church picnic and what followed helped Al make his point.

RB177 - He Broke Through the Ice

It’s well below zero in Knotty Pine, but Henry and Freddy decide to go ice fishing anyway. Bill and Stumpy drive out to see how the boys are doing. Some other boys are playing nearby. Bill drives down the frozen river to check on those boys. His car falls into the river, and he doesn’t come out!!! Henry is bitter, and Stumpy is perplexed. Have we come to the end of Ranger Bill and these stories?

RB175 Water Tank Rescue

Knotty Pine’s new water tower has just been built and is ready fill with fresh water for all the thirsty townsfolk. But Henry and his buddy Alec want a closer look at this new behemoth before it begins its work. Out of curiosity, the boys decide to climb to the top of the tower. Then curiosity gets them into some real trouble, and they don’t know how to get out!
This story is also known as "Smart Alec's Water Tank Inspection".