Voortman Dies at 60 in Suspected Natural Death
William C. Voortman, 60, of 1413 Elm was found dead in bed about 6:25 a.m. Monday by a relative. Coroner Dr. James Sammons ruled the death a natural cause. Services are pending at Earthman Funeral Home.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1967
Page
14
William C. Voortman, 60, of 1413 Elm was found dead in bed about 6:25 a.m. Monday by a relative. Coroner Dr. James Sammons ruled the death a natural cause. Services are pending at Earthman Funeral Home.
The Raytown Society For Crippled Children board will hold its annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center 1205 W. Sterling. The agenda includes the annual report election of officers progress reports on building and fundraising plans a film on cerebral palsy and a tour of the building Refreshments will be served.
Decoupage class starts at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Woods Home Center with Mrs Gloria Wismer as instructor Reservations are not needed.
The Bahamas inaugurates its first Negro government today as the Pindling regime begins. Businessmen voice questions about this historic change and its impact on the islands' economy and governance. Meanwhile plans advance for a U S Japan communications link via Lani Bird 2 and U Thant urges Syria and Israel to restrain forces to avoid a major clash.
Eyewitness Ian Brodie of the London Daily Express reports one million Red Guards in Canton's streets, with police on duty and underground opposition. He describes mass marches, red banners, pervasive Maoist quotes, and widespread disruption to traffic and food supply amid the cultural revolution's spread.
Mack Albert Holland Sr died at 12 15 am Saturday at his Baytown home. Funeral services at 2 pm Tuesday at Paul U Lee Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Glen Walker officiating. He was born August 2 1892 in Arkansas, came to Baytown in 1938, retired telegraph operator Humble Pipe Line Co. Survived by six daughters and four sons, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Interment Memorial Gardens of Baytown Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Also listed are Nettie Coleman and Clifford McCasland obituaries with service details.
Michigan Governor Romney privately suggested to Saigon that bombing alone may not curb North Vietnamese flow. Lodge met in Rome with Italian Foreign Minister Fanfani to discuss the war. Senate leaders urged tougher U S action, even risking clashes with China or the Soviet Union. A French editor claimed Red China set conditions for staying out of the war. Senator Morse signaled possible primary challenge if war policy persists. The YMCA traces its roots to 1944 in London.
A roll of admissions lists many patients moving through Gulf Coast and San Jacinto Methodist facilities. Names include Shari Brown, Mary Latham, Dail Bobbitt, Rennie Landry, Rogan James, Shirley Screws, Anna Scheid, S.G. Ward, John Helcomb, Woodrow Scoggins, Willie Doss, E. J. Reevs, Elia Stewart, Donald Rice, Elaine Liska, Joe Rice Jr., Lydia Cochrum, Ray Terry, William Dillard, David Walsh Jr., Maudie Roberts, Barbara Blackstock, Bonnie Peck, Patricia Dates, Marjorie Mikulin, and Tamara Akins among others. Addresses span Channelview, Crosby, La Porte, Baytown, Highlands, and more with room numbers indicating hospital wards. The list includes admissions to Gulf Coast and San Jacinto Methodist.
Baytown police investigate a Friday morning theft at Holladay's Food Market on 22 East Texas. Owner Paul Holladay says a money bag containing 351 dollars was removed from a store drawer between 10:30 and 10:45 am.
A three car crash at 6 10 p m Sunday on Highway 146 at Alford Street left four injured none seriously hurt. Patrolman Glen Rosier identified drivers as John Drury Fay Walker and Eugene Kopetsky and William H Walker. Injured were Laura Kopetsky Eugene Kopetsky Fay Walker and Drury. none admitted to hospitals.
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