It is mentioned that Ike's real name is Godsey, Isaac Aloysius. In a previous episode, Ike states his middle name was Adelbert.
Jim-Bob asks John-Boy if he wants to see the model of a B-24 Liberator bomber plane that he has. The model that Jim-Bob brings is a model of a B-17 Flying Fortress.
Just before Jim Bob shows John Boy the model aircraft we see John Sr sitting on a rocking chair in the kitchen. He is reading a newspaper, however, the paper is devoid any newsprint.