Local history 50 years ago: Nov. 28, 1973 The Altoona Choral Society, Jack Shaffer directing, was to present its Christmas concert, Handel’s Messiah, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ruth Sharpless organist. The Rev. Paul Turnbull was to play a medley of carols on the organ preceding Messiah. 25 years ago: Nov. 28, 1998 […]