Maybe you’ve spent a night or two in one of the cabins, or maybe you’ve stopped in for a dozen cookies or a jägerschnitzel dinner. But if you’ve so much as visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, you know about Jacob Lake Inn, which marks a century in business this year. And while its location at the top of the North Rim Parkway (State Route 67) has been key to that longevity, so has the determination of the family running the place.
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World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Times Record
Theron Doc B. McElroy, a decorated World War II veteran, celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 16.
The family requests that birthday cards and messages be sent to Doc McElroy c/o Greenhurst Nursing Center, P.O. Box 458, Charleston, AR 72933.
Doc was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Sub Rosa to Scot and Isabelle McElroy and is the only survivor of their seven children. He is also among a dwindling number of World War II veterans.
He joined the U.S. Army on Dec. 26, 1941, and received an honorable discharge on Dec. 20, 1945. His service awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button, Expert Badge with Rifle Bar and Sharpshooter Badge with Carbine Bar.