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Rector of St. John’s, Named Tennessee Diocese Head, Has Not Accepted. Rev. Dr. Oliver Hart, rector of 8t. John’s parish, has been elected Bishop Coadjutor of the Protestant Episcopal Dloeese of Tennessee, in convention at Nashville, but he has not yet decided to accept the office. “I shall have nothing to say until 1 have had official notification,” Dr. Hart said today. “A committee will eall upon me here in Washington next week, and meanwhile I must decHn» .specific comment on the news.” The election occurred last night. Dr. Hart succeeded the Rev. Robert Johnson as minister at St. John's, “the Church of the Presidents,” in April, 1934. Previously, he had been rector cf St. Paul’s, Chattanooga. He is 45 yjars old, a native of South ^Carolina, a graduate of Hobart College, the General Theological Seminary and 'the Union Seminary, and has honorary • degrees from the University of Chatta ’ Hooga and the University of the South. Ordained deacon in 1916 and priest year later, he joined the American Expeditionary Force in France before beginning his active ministry. Later he served as chaplain of the 1st Divi sion, was in charge of St. Michael’s, Charleston, and Christ Church, Macon, and won national recognition as a ^ pulpit orator in religious campaigns * throughout the country. If he responds to the Invitation of - the Tennessee diocese, it is expected he will have jurisdiction over the - Episcopal churches of the eastern half of the State. vREV. S. R. BROCKBANK FUNERAL RITES HELD Funeral services for Rev. Sylvester R. Brockb&nk, 69, assistant pastor of St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, who died Sunday in Providence Hospital, Young Washington Thomas Niblock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton C. Niblock of 628 Hamilton street, has made a careful study of life in Africa and is writing a book on the subject. Thomas is in the fourth grade of the Truesdell School. Tomorrow: Edward Lee Sum mers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee A. Summers, at the Truesdell School. _ —Star Staff Photo. were held today In the church. Rev. W. D. Marrian, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Father Brockbank had the distinc tion of having preached and lectured on religious subjects in every State of the Union. He had been pastor of a number of Catholic churches before coming here, in addition to having en gaged in missionary work lor many years. A member of the Order of Preach ers, Father Brockbank had been a preacher general of the Dominican Order since 1914. He had been here since 1934. CHARLES E. M’NAMEE IS DEAD AT BERWYN Brother of Prince Georges County Commissioner Succumbs to Tear’s Illness. Bs r Staff Correspondent of The Star. BERWYN, Md„ May 19 —Following a year's illness, Charles E. McNamee, 66, brother of Prince Georges County Commissioner Harry W. McNamee, died at his home here yesterday. Born near Havre de Grace on Aug ust 16, 1870, Mr. McNamee had lived in this county since 1887. He operated a farm until 1906, when he entered the grocery store business in partnership with the commissioner. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McNamee; three sons, Louis W„ Washington fireman; James Wil fourt of Hyattevllle, and Harry X. McNamee of Berwyn: three daughters, Mrs. Annabelle Dyer of Berwyn, Mrs. Mabel Cozlln of Washington and Mrs. Alberta Dolly of West Virginia, and another brother, James U. Mc Namee of Brooklyn Park, near Balti more. Services will be held at the resi dence at 2 p.m. tomorrow prior to burial In Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 1,300 Student* on Strike. HAYWARD, Calif., May 19 (JP).—K strike by 1,300 Union High School stu dents In protest against ouster of the vice principal drew the retort today from W. P. Jacobsen, Board of Educa tion member, "Things have reached a pretty pass when 18-year-old children dictate to us how to run their school.” Eyes examined lately? Glasses, like anything else, have a definite time of usefulness. Beyond that period, they are apt to undo whatever benefits were derived. Stop in at your convenience and avail your self of the eye examination service by the Registered Optometrist here. n. u the energy to keep go"-you should eat at least 6 slices every day Bread is essential for Safe Reducing It Is now a proved fact that Bread is not fattening. It j Is not Just a “starchy” ^ food as some people be lieve. Bread is a valuable combination of carbohy drate that gives you en ergy, and an especially ef fective form of protein that helps Bum up sur~ plus fat. If you are reduc ing, don’t give up bread. It is an important safety factor in your diet. Assss===s=s=== 1 DELIVERED TO YOUR GROCER FRESH EVERY DAY * >■ IF you’re up and down stairs all day long, you need plenty of nourishing bread to renew your en durance and vitality. Bread is your best and cheapest energy food. It will supply a steady flow of energy to keep you going hour after hour. Diet authorities say that a person doing average work should eat at least two slices of bread with every meaU Eating bread is a real pleasure when | it tastes as good as Rice’s! This fresh er, richer loaf has the delicious good ness you find only in homemade bread. The same tempting flavor— the same tantalizing aroma. And wholesome Rice’s Bread is made of ingredients just as fine as those you would use in your own kitchen. Every single thing that goes into Rice’s Bread is of extra-high quality. Rice’s Bread comes to you oven fresh. Baked fresh every morning, it is rushed to your grocer while it is still temptingly moist and fragrant. You get it at the peak of its goodness. Start tomorrow on your 6 slices of Rice’s Bread daily. See that every member of your family gets his share of this healthful, in expensive energy food. Order delicious Rice’s Bread from your grocer tomorrow! Rice's Breadl Hoys and Girls HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TIGER HUNTING IN THE JUNGLES? HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE A VIKING SHIP? HAVE YOU EVER SEEN CASTLES IN SPAIN? V YOU CAN DO THESE THINGS AND FOLLOW MANY OTHER THRILLING PURSUITS THROUGH A FASCINATING NEW GAME THE STAR BRINGS YOU A PAGE FROM THE SUNDAY STAR ... A POT OF PASTE : . . A PAIR OF SCISSORS . . : A SHEET OF WRAPPING PAPER ARE ALL YOU NEED! ft’s Fun and IPs Easy—Full in structions With Each flew Page Now you can have your own museum—build it week by week—decorate your room at home or at school with' these colorful museum groups. For every Sunday there will be a new diorama to cut out and put together. You'll find each one fascinating—with scenes of long ago, pictures of our present world, and glimpses into man's future. You won’t want to miss any of these—make your 3Museum Complete Next Sunday look for the full fcolor page in the comic section that you cut out and put together to make your diorama, "CASTLES IN SPAIN." NEXT SUNDAY, and Every Sunday, in I