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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
2
Uncle Cal laments holiday antics and car excess as vacation weeks loom. He recalls Fourth of July debates, warns of highway risks, and quotes locals on driving, football tickets, and social motives amid a humorous look at American celebration.
Henry L. Finch 90, Soda Springs first mayor and prominent sheepman, died Sunday morning July 1 at Caribou Memorial Hospital of natural causes. Born June 30, 1883 in Mountain Grove Missouri, he moved to Idaho in 1901 and helped build the largest flock of purebred Shropshire sheep. He led multiple civic roles including four terms as mayor, Masonic Lodge founder, Idaho Sheep Commission director, and longtime Idaho Woolgrowers director.
Survived by three sons William Carl Montpelier Edward Henry Boise and Robert C. Pocatello seven grandchildren seventeen great grandchildren and one brother Otis Finch Moses Lake Washington. Funeral Thursday at 1:00 p.m. Soda Springs Presbyterian Church with calling hours Wednesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Allen Funeral Home and burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Golden Red Past Matrons hosted guests from Montpelier and Soda Springs at a Sunset Cafe luncheon. Bridge at the Masonic Temple crowned Mrs. Oliver Lloyd high, Mrs. Jack Harriman second, and Mrs. L. C. Ruud low. Jessie Gagan won the all-out award.
Idaho State University College of Education releases second semester Dean's List naming 184 students with high academic achievement. Soda Springs entries include Sandra Reed Findlay Darla Gill and Susan Walter. Page Two notes visits by Willard Childs of Olivenham Calif and family over the weekend after working near Denver.
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