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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1958

Page

15

Mrs Ellwood L Johnson Installed as USC IFC Mother’s Club President

Mrs Ellwood L Johnson of 349 Carroll Park West will be installed Wednesday as the new president of the University of Southern California Interfraternity Mother's Club at a luncheon on the USC Campus. A Long Beach housewife, her son is enrolled in the USC School of Law.

Ellwood L. Johnson Carroll Park University of Southern California Interfraternity Mother's Club USC Long Beach Johnson USC School of Law

Self Directed Funeral For 90 Year Old Individualist

Ottmar Gottfried, a German immigrant who died on his farm near St Johns Michigan, arranged his own funeral years in advance. He recorded the service and prepared a memorial booklet and floral tributes. Hundreds attended as his service began with a sermon by Rev. Dr. Preston Bradley and featured four of his favorite songs.

St, Johns Mich Gottfried Ottmar U. S Germany Michigan Clinton County Ottmar Preston Bradley People’s Church Chicago Isle of Somewhere

Nate Flint Birthday Party Draws Five Thousand Guests

Nate Flint in Washington VI celebrated his 62nd birthday two days early due to fear of death. About 5,000 guests attended the party, with invitations sent personally and via newspaper ads. He estimated party costs for ice cream, cake, and refreshments for kids would run at least $600 to $800.

Washington Nate Flint Barre Nate

New Vending Machine Changes Bills Invented by Potzer

New York reports on William A. Potzer and Patzer’s memory brain vending unit that can recognize and reject counterfeit bills. The gadget, described as a major breakthrough, uses an electronic memory brain to identify dollars and foreign notes, with claims of near foolproof operation. Potzer predicts widespread automatic vending growth within years, though questions about security remain.

Tom Henshaw New York Upi Bill Chang Potzer William A. Potzer Chicago Patzer Jean Jno Vegas Nev

New Sleeping Tablet Safer Proclaimed by Coronet Magazine

Coronet Magazine reports a new formula sleeping tablet Steer-Eze claims safer sleep than barbiturates. In a hospital trial sleep duration increased to long, with 88 percent effective and no grogginess or harmful effects. Released to doctors, non habit forming and prescription free. Introductory size 79 cents at all drug stores.

Coronet Magazine Coronet’ Magazine

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