Hineline, Leone

Toledo, Ohio impresario (1879-1962)

1879 - born in Pittsfield, Lorain County, Ohio. c. 1898-1908 - teacher in public schools of Oberlin and Elyria, Ohio. 1902 - married Herbert Bey Hineline. 1908 - moved to Toledo, joined staff of Blade, writing society news and acting as music critic. 1930 - began Town Hall Series of lectures; served thereafter as Executive Secretary of Town Hall Series, Inc. 1932 - began Town Hall Concert Series; after two seasons, concerts and drama were presented at the Paramount Theatre by Flora Ward Hineline herself. 1945-1946 - director of Town Hall Theatre. 1956 - discontinued Town Hall Series and engagement of performers. 1962 - died in Toledo.