Howell, George Evan Born September 21, 1905, in Marion, IL Died January 18, 1980, in Clearwater, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, Court of Claims Nominated by Harry S Truman on July 18, 1947, to a seat vacated by Marvin Jones. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1947, and received commission on July 30, 1947. Service terminated on September 30, 1953, due to resignation. Education: University of Illinois, B.S., 1927 University of Illinois College of Law, LL.B (now J.D.), 1930 Professional Career: Teacher, Harvard Community High School, Harvard, Illinois, 1927-28 Faculty, College of Commerce, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, 1928-1930 Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1930-1941 Special Master, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1933-1941 Referee in Bankruptcy, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 1936-1941 U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1941-1947 Chairman, Illinois Toll Highway Commission, 1953-1955 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1955-1975