Noland, James Ellsworth Born April 22, 1920, in LaGrange, MO Died August 12, 1992, in Indianapolis, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 6, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1984-1986. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1986. Service terminated on August 12, 1992, due to death. Education: Indiana University, A.B., 1942 Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, M.B.A., 1943 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana, 1946, 1950 Private practice, Bloomington, Indiana, 1948-1949 U.S. representative from Indiana, 1949-1951 Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1951-1966 Assistant attorney general, State of Indiana, 1952 Election commissioner, State of Indiana, 1954 First assistant city attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1956-1957 Member, Indiana State Election Board, 1958-1966