Background
Reeves, John Ruel was born on July 7, 1906 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frederick Wells and Alice A. (Alderman) Reeves.
Reeves, John Ruel was born on July 7, 1906 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Frederick Wells and Alice A. (Alderman) Reeves.
Bachelor of Laws, National University, 1929.
Junior grade) Robert K. Leopold), John Ruel. Clerk, clerk of claims committee United States House of Representatives, 1925, Federal American National Bank, 1926, Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Сompany, 1926-1929. Admitted to District of Columbia Bar, 1930.
Attorney examiner Federal Trade Commission, 1929-1931, associate attorney, 1934-1935.
Private practice, Washington, 1931-1934. Attorney Associates Investment Company, 1935-1936.
Private practice, 1936-1938, in Bethesda, 1938-1944, 46-56, 58-—. Judge 6th Judicial Circuit Maryland, 1956-1958.
President Metropolitan Federal Savings & Loan Association, Bethesda, 1951-1956, now Chairman of the Board.
Vice president Abstract and Title Company Maryland, Hyattsville, 1947-1956. Secretary Grady Motors Corporation, Bethesda, 1946-1956. Delegate Maryland General Assembly, 1947-1951.
Secretary of state Maryland., 1951-1955.
Chairman citizens advising committee to advise and consult with Maryland. Board on Integration in Public Schools, 1955.
Director Montgomery County (Maryland.) Youth Opportunity Camp, Incorporated.
Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Maryland., District of Columbia, Montgomery County (president 1956-1957) bar associations, Bethesda Chamber of Commerce, Edgemoor Citizens Association, Montgomery County History Society (president since 1956). Clubs: Lions (president) (Bethesda-Chevy Chase, Maryland.).
Married Lucille Mabel Brown, August 30, 1930. Children: Margaret (wife of Lieutenant.