VanArtsdalen, Donald West Born 1919 in Doylestown, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 10, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1970, and received commission on October 15, 1970. Assumed senior status on October 21, 1985. Education: University of Pennsylvania Law School, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: Canadian Army, 1940-1942 U.S. Army Sergeant, 1942-1945 Private practice, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1948-1970 District attorney, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, 1954-1958