[2] During World War II, Blass served with the Third Army in Europe through VE Day.

In 1953, Blass was elected to Stone County's legislative seat and served two terms, during the turbulent years of the racist White Citizen's Council, which he opposed.

After leaving the University, he settled into the practice of law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

[6] In 1995, a Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Inns of Court was organized and named for three distinguished jurists, including Justice Blass, who "...typify the high ethical, professional, and personal lives that members of the bar would aspire to emulate".

[7] For the years 1999-2000, Justice Blass received the Mississippi State Bar Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.