Gourley, Wallace Samuel Born August 4, 1904, in Wellsville, OH Died September 23, 1976 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Harry S Truman on November 2, 1945, to a seat vacated by Frederic P. Schoonmaker. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1945, and received commission on November 29, 1945. Served as chief judge, 1951-1969. Assumed senior status on August 4, 1969. Service terminated on September 23, 1976, due to death. Education: Ohio State University College of Law, LL.B., 1929 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1929-1936 Investigator, Retail Credit Company, Washington, Pennsylvania, 1929-1936 First assistant district attorney, Washington County, Pennsylvania, 1936-1944 State senator, Pennsylvania, 1941-1945