Power and phone lines were knocked down, utility poles scattered over Hwy. 92, a teenager was injured and a Nebraska family had a narrow escape when a pole hit their care. It was all part of the storm that hit Platte City Sunday night. The high winds accompanied the first rains to bring relief from 17 consecutive days of 100-degree plus afternoon temperatures. The storm downed power poles and uprooted trees and tore shingles from roofs. More than 2,000 Missouri Public Service Company electric customers were without power for nearly three hours, Jack Cockrill, Platte MoPub manager, reported.
After considerable discussion, the Platte City Board of Aldermen agreed that the minimum age for a police officer in Platte City should be age 21. Police Chief Roger Baskett sought the board’s opinion on the age because several applications he has for reserve police officer involve young men. He said the state requires at least 18 but they have to be 21 before they can purchase a gun. “They can carry a gun, but they have to get it through a brother or a friend,” he explained.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cadwallader, formerly of Parkville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at the First National Bank in Gallatin, Mo. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts, please.
