Evans, Walter Howard Born April 17, 1870, in New Middletown, IN Died July 13, 1959, in Portland, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Customs Court Nominated by Herbert Hoover on January 28, 1931, to a seat vacated by Byron S. Waite. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 1931, and received commission on February 23, 1931. Service terminated on May 31, 1941, due to retirement. Education: Valparaiso University, B.S., 1899 University of Oregon, LL.B., 1905 Professional Career: Teacher, Public Schools, Oregon, 1886-1898 Clerk, U.S. Army, Quartermaster Department, 1898-1905 Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Oregon, 1908-1912 State district attorney, Fourth Judicial District, Oregon, 1912-1921 Circuit court judge, Fourth Judicial District, Oregon, 1921-1931