Background
Finney, Robert Arthur was born on July 16, 1906 in Princeton, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles M. and Mary (Fuhrer) Finney.
Finney, Robert Arthur was born on July 16, 1906 in Princeton, Indiana, United States. Son of Charles M. and Mary (Fuhrer) Finney.
Bachelor of Arts, Butler U., 1928; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1929-1931.
Teacher economics Allegheny College, 1931-1934. Motor car dealer Galion, Ohio, 1934-1937. Breeder Aberdeen-Angus cattle, 1937-1955.
President, secretary, general manager Humboldt Brick & Tile Company, Kansas, 1947-1968. President, director Farm & Ranch Life Insurance, Wichita, since 1968. Director Farm & Ranch Finance, Inc., City National Bank, Humboldt National Bank, Humboldt Shale Mining Company, Neosho Valley Oil & Gas Trust Company.
Director Structural Clay Products Institute.
Member Kansas Ho of Representatives, 1961-1966. Trustee College of Emporia, 1953-1970. Board directors Wichita Symphony Society, 1968-1974.
Board directors Wichita Crime Commission, since 1973, president, 1974. Member Eastborough (Kansas) City Council, 1967-1973. Member University São Paolo.
Chamber of Commerce (director, vice president), Kansas Chamber of C. (president), Humboldt Chamber of Commerce (past president), Wichita Chamber of Commerce (vice president), Kansas Association Private Universities and Colleges (trustee) Clubs: Rotary (Missouri) (past president), Kansas City (Missouri). Wichita Country.
Married Gertrude Leitzbach, August 12, 1933. Children– Ona, Mary, Paul.