McElrath, Jean S.

Jean S. McElrath, Nev. journalist and lifelong resident of Wells, Nev., was born June 8, 1917 and died Oct. 7, 1967. She developed rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager and was soon bedfast. By 1950 she was blind and by 1958 was nearly paralyzed. Despite these disabilities Jean wrote extensively on local news for newspapers in Wells and Elko; and Salt Lake City, Utah, with information provided by a support system of friends and relations. Her sister, Anita McElrath Cory, supplied photos for Jean's news items. Jean authored two books, Aged in sage, 1964; and Tumbleweeds, 1971.

Wells and Elko, Nev., journalist, 1917-1967, who, although crippled from arthritis and blind, wrote newspaper columns and two books, Aged in sage and Tumbleweeds.

Jean S. McElrath, Nev. journalist and lifelong resident of Wells, Nev., was born June 8, 1917 and died Oct. 7, 1967. She developed rheumatoid arthritis as a teenager and was paralyzed. Despite these disabilities Jean wrote extensively on local news for newspapers in Wells and Elko; and Salt Lake City, Utah, with information provided by a support system of friends and relations. Jean authored two books, Aged in sage, 1964; and Tumbleweeds, 1971.

Wells and Elko, Nev. journalist, 1917-1967, who, though crippled from arthritis and blind, wrote newspaper columns and two books, Aged in sage and Tumbleweeds.