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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1957
Page
8
Heels across women's shoes from flats to evening slippers gain prominence with sculpted wedges curved and two toned contrasts. The era features curved cowboy and horseshoe heels, colored leathers and rhinestone adorned slippers, all designed as integral elements of overall shoe design.
A travel fashion note advises packing two pairs of shoes black and brown for business use with one pair that doubles for country club or client homes. Wing-tips or straight toes suit business, a plain-toed slip-on or buckled shoe covers casual wear, and for formal dinners a patient leather pump or tie may be needed while the plain-toed shoe can still serve.
A Brazilian airliner crashed on Anchieta Island killing 24 of 28 aboard. Four people survived the flaming wreck after it took off from Rio de Janeiro toward Sao Paulo. An official report confirms the fatalities and survivors.
The piece notes a trend toward pointed and tapered toes in pumps and spring footwear with contrasts in leather textures. It highlights gloss finishes and trim that directs the eye to a sharp toe, and compares fashion cues to mid century car styling for a distinctive look.
A fragment describes a debonngire style cleft shoe in oatmeal suede with matching heel and counter. The text notes color lightness and weight lightness. No further context or confirmed branding provided.
Hemlock Grange No 2049 will visit Hemlock Grange on April 20 with each family bringing two pies. Mrs Porter Midkiff is recovering after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Carl McMemar from Fraziersburg weekend with the Ziba Midkiff family. Bernard Paulson of Columbus visited his mother Mrs Clara Paulson. Mrs Ziba Midkiff and children Cecil and Mary were guests of Mr and Mrs R V Heilman of Bunker Hill.
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