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Rice, Eugene
Born February 21, 1891, in Union City, TN
Died November 24, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 3, 1937, to a seat vacated by Robert L. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1937, and received commission on August 11, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1949-1963. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1963. Service terminated on November 24, 1967, due to death.
Education:
Hall-Moody Institute, Martin, Tennessee, B.S., 1910
Valparaiso University Law School, LL.B., 1917
Professional Career:
Died November 24, 1967
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 3, 1937, to a seat vacated by Robert L. Williams. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1937, and received commission on August 11, 1937. Served as chief judge, 1949-1963. Assumed senior status on December 1, 1963. Service terminated on November 24, 1967, due to death.
Education:
Hall-Moody Institute, Martin, Tennessee, B.S., 1910
Valparaiso University Law School, LL.B., 1917
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1917-1919
Assistant county attorney, Stephens County, Oklahoma, 1920
Judge, Stephens County [Oklahoma] Court, 1920-1922
Private practice, Duncan, Oklahoma, 1922-1930
Judge, Oklahoma District Court, 1930-1937
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1958