Viewing page 9 of 15

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

and the St. Petersburg Hotel Owners, and assisted in all contract negotiations between the Army and the owners.  In 1944-1946 he was Senior Training Officer with the Veterans Administration in charge of the schools in the State of Florida used for the re-education of War Veterans.  At one time Latham owned the Penn State Hotel in St. Petersburg and was appointed a State Hotel Inspector.  
During his later years Latham made his home at the Elks Club Apartments and passed away there on January 12, 1961 at age 76.  He was survived by a son in St. Petersburg, two brothers in Philadelphia and three grandchildren.  He was buried in Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Petersburg.  He held a life membership in both the Masons and Elks, was a past President of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and held memberships in the Yacht Club and St. Petersburg Country Club.  He was also a member of the QB's and Early Birds.
Flying Pioneer Bird M. Latham was a successful industrialist who took up flying purely as a sport, bought a plane and became one of the first pilots in the State of Florida.  He was not a licensed pilot.

10-3-67    3   

Transcription Notes:
Reopened to take out indentations.