Betsy Elliott, who was born on Aug. 9, 1919, recalls good old days when things were far cheaper, and life was easier.
“Cigarettes were 15 cents per pack. Hot dog was 15 cents. You can get a bottle of beer for 15 cents. You can have a big time for a buck.”
It took a while for the Pennsylvania native to get to sunny Southern California. After living in Texas, New Jersey and Florida, Elliott moved to the Southland in the 80s when her daughter became a Californian.Sign up for NBC San Diego newsletters.
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