Rice, Eugene Born February 21, 1891, in Union City, TN Died November 24, 1967 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 3, 1937, to a seat vacated by Robert L. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1937, and received commission on August 11, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1949-1963. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1963. Service terminated on November 24, 1967, due to death. Education: Hall-Moody Institute, Martin, Tennessee, B.S., 1910 Valparaiso University School of Law, LL.B., 1917 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1917-1919 Assistant county attorney, Stephens County, Oklahoma, 1920 Judge, Stephens County [Oklahoma] Court, 1920-1922 Private practice, Duncan, Oklahoma, 1922-1930 Judge, Oklahoma District Court, 1930-1937 Research Collections