Rice, Ben Herbert Jr. Born December 12, 1889, in Marlin, TX Died March 14, 1964, in Marlin, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas Nominated by Harry S Truman on September 10, 1945, to a seat vacated by Walter A. Keeling. Confirmed by the Senate on September 19, 1945, and received commission on September 28, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1948-1962. Service terminated on March 14, 1964, due to death. Education: University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1913 University of Texas, B.A., 1914 University of Texas School of Law, LL.M., 1914 Professional Career: Assistant county attorney, Falls County, Texas, 1914-1917 U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1917-1919 Private practice, Marlin, Texas, 1919-1940 City attorney, Marlin, Texas, 1920-1929 Chief justice, Texas Court of Civil Appeals, 1940-1945