Collet, John Caskie Born May 25, 1898, in Keytesville, MO Died December 5, 1955, in Kansas City, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 9, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1804. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1937, and received commission on March 20, 1937. Service terminated on July 11, 1947, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 9, 1937, to a new seat authorized by 49 Stat. 1804. Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1937, and received commission on March 20, 1937. Service terminated on July 11, 1947, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Harry S Truman on April 30, 1947, to a seat vacated by Kimbrough Stone. Confirmed by the Senate on July 8, 1947, and received commission on July 9, 1947. Service terminated on December 5, 1955, due to death. Education: Read law, 1920 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1917-1918 Private practice, Salisbury, Missouri, 1921-1929 City attorney, Salisbury, Missouri, 1922-1924 Prosecutor, Charlton County, Missouri, 1925-1929 Assistant counsel, Missouri State Highway Department, 1930-1933 Chairman, Missouri Public Service Commission, 1933-1935 Judge, Supreme Court of Missouri, 1935-1937