Individual Details
Pearl Nagel
(Feb 18, 1906 - Aug 8, 1982)
Events
| Birth | Feb 18, 1906 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States |  | ||
| Census | 1910 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States |  | | |
| Census | 1920 | Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States | | | |
| Miscnote | From 1922 to 1929 | | | ||
| Miscnote | 1925 | | | ||
| Census | 1930 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Miscnote | Oct 28, 1933 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | May 26, 1937 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Engagement Annouoncement | Jun 5, 1937 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Engagement Annouoncement | Jun 9, 1937 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Jun 9, 1937 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Marriage | Jun 10, 1937 | Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Jul 10, 1939 | Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Census (family) | 1940 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Mar 12, 1940 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Mar 29, 1940 | Calumet City, Cook, Illinois, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | From 1942 to 1945 | Gibson, Indiana, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Oct 19, 1950 | Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Miscnote (family) | Jun 24, 1952 | Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States - Albert Isaacson | | | |
| Death | Aug 8, 1982 | Rockville, Montgomery, Maryland, United States | | ||
| Burial | Aug 10, 1982 | Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Lake, Indiana, United States | | ||
| Obit | Aug 10, 1982 | Washington, District of Columbia, United States | | |
Families
| Spouse | Albert Isaacson (1900 - 1964) |
| Child | Emil Harris Isaacson (1940 - ) |
| Child | Marshall Bert Isaacson (1943 - ) |
| Father | Max (Sholom Mordecai) Nagel (1869 - 1942) |
| Mother | Fannie Celia Moshontz (1869 - 1924) |
| Sibling | Bennie Nagel (1889 - 1947) |
| Sibling | Esther (Big Ma) Nagel (1891 - 1948) |
| Sibling | Unnamed 1 Nagel (1898 - ) |
| Sibling | Unnamed 2 Nagel (1899 - ) |
| Sibling | Abe Nagel (1901 - 1904) |
| Sibling | Arthur Nagel (1903 - 1972) |
Notes
Census
She was living with her parents and siblings and her Uncle Morris at 2813 E. 38th St.Census
She was living at 4716 Scoville with her parents and brother, Arthur.Miscnote
When Fannie Moshontz Nagel died in 1922, Pearl went to Calumet City to live with her sister Esther. She did not want to live with the men (Max and Art) in Cleveland. In 1926 she was living at 401 State St. She worked at the IHB railroad from March 1924 earning $3.06 to $4.21 per day as a typist until she resigned in October 1927. She returned to Cleveland because there was no one to date. In 1929 when Emil Kraus died in Calumet City, she returned there to help her sister, Esther. She went back to work at the IHB railroad in May 1928 and was a clerk or biller ($3.24 to $5.00/day) until there was a reduction in force in 1933. In 1935 she went back to work ($3.23 to $5.54/day) as a clerk or biller for the IHB until she resigned in October. 1939 when she was pregnant. In 1939 she earned $1074.08.Miscnote
The following article appeared in the February 23, 1925, Hammond Times, Page 5:"One of the prettiest Valentine parties was the one given by the Theta Gamma Sorority at the home of Miss Lillian Mirovich of Indiana Harbor, Sunday evening. The rooms were attractively decorated in the valentine decorations of hearts and cupids. Many novelty dances and games were enjoyed by those present. At eleven fifteen the sorority surprised their guests by asking them into the spacious and attractive dining room of the Mirovich home where "cabaret" luncheon was served. Covers were laid for twenty at five prettily appointed tables. The party was given in honor the three new pledges Miss Ruth Kinkelstein, Pearl Nagel, and Shirley Goldstein of Hammond."
Census
In 1930 she was living with her sister, Esther Nagel Kraus at 138 154th St. in Calumet City Ill. Pearl was a bookkeeper at the IHB Railroad.Miscnote
The following item appeared in the Hammond Times on October 28, 1933, Page 8:Miss Wilhelm Entertains Guest
"Miss Metha Wilhelm of Eaton Street entertained with a pleasant party on Friday evening honoring as her guest Pearl Nagel of Cleveland Ohio. Bridge was enjoyed with awards for Mabel Anderson, Agnes McLeod and Lois Dahlkamp. To conclude the evening refreshments were nicely served by the hostess."
Miscnote (family)
This article appeared in the Hammond Times on May 26, 1937, Page 10:Miss Pearl Nagel is Honored Guest at Shower
"At the home of Mrs. Joseph Miller of Forsythe Ave a gay shower was in progress on Monday evening honoring Miss Pearl Nagel. The hostesses for the party were members of the Kraus family and they asked each of the guests to bring a miscellaneous gift. Throughout the home, the fragrance of lilacs provided a pleasant atmosphere for the various games that were enjoyed by the guests. Individual bridal bouquets were attached to the tallies the hostesses distributed as another pleasant part of the shower plans. In bridge, Mrs. Ruth Freedman, Mrs. Shirley Rothstein and Mrs. Joseph Mayers received the prizes and for highest score in the pinnacle games, Mrs. Eunice Kelly and Mrs. Rose Peschke had the privilege of unwrapping the gifts. The winners in the third game enjoyed were Mrs. Winnie Keller and Miss Ethel Pagach. In the assortment of lovely things Miss Nagel received from the guests, there were gifts for her new home and for herself that created many happy exclamations. Luncheon was served to conclude the party for the bride-elect who will be married June 10 to Albert Isaacson."
Engagement Annouoncement
The following article appeared in the Hammond Times on June 5, 1937:Many Festivities as Honors For Miss Nagel
"Because this is one of the most eventful seasons in the life of Miss Pearl Nagel who will be married to Albert Isaacson on June 10, pleasant parties are being given in her honor by her various friends. One of the most enjoyable affairs was a dinner held recently at Phil Smidt's and given by three of her
co-workers at the IHB office, Mrs. James Kelly, Mrs. Ivan Browhardt, and Miss Dory Ulrich. The guests were all girls with whom the bride-elect is associated in a business way
After the bountiful dinner, the guests presented Miss Nagel two tastefully selected lamps, one for a table and the other for use beside a reading chair.
On Thursday evening, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Krask of Chicago gave a lovely party for both Miss Nagel and her fiance. Cards were in play and attractive prizes were awarded to the winners at the end of the games. Then Mrs. Krask served nicely and before the party ended, the bride and groom-elect received a good looking gift.
The wedding of Miss Nagel and Mr. Isaacson will take place at the Beth-El Temple next Thursday at 7 pm and will be followed by a reception to be given by Mrs. Emil Kraus, a sister of the bride, who will entertain at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Miller-on Forsythe Avenue, Calumet City.
Mr. Isaacson is now a Hammond resident having come originally from Roseland. His fiancee has long made her home here and is a popular young woman."
Engagement Annouoncement
The following article appeared in the Hammond Times on June 9, 1937:" Pearl Nagel Weds on Thursday
On Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, Miss Pearl Nagel of Hammond and Albert Isaacson, now of this city, but recently of. Roseland, Ill., will be married in the parlors of the Beth-El Temple where the Rabbi G. August of Gary will officiate. The bride has chosen as her only attendant, her niece, Miss Harriet Ann Kraus of Hammond and Vernon W. Kraus of Mansfield, 0hio., will be the best man for the bridegroom.
After the ceremony an open house occasion is being planned for the couple at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller at 594 Forsythe Avenue, in Calumet City, where all friends will be welcome.
Mr. Isaacson will take his bride on a trip to Wisconsin and when they return they will live in the apartment Miss Nagel has been occupying. About Aug. I, however, when their home in Calumet City is in readiness, the Isaacsons plan to move there.
Among the several parties complimenting Miss Nagel before her wedding was the recent reception given by Mrs. Emil Kraus, the bride-elect's only sister, who entertained 150 guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller In Calumet City.
When the bountiful refreshments were served, the guests were invited to help themselves from a table made to suggest the bridal season by the use of white flowers."
Miscnote (family)
This item appeared in the Hammond Times on page 1 on June 9, 1937:"Did You Hear That
ALBERT ISAACSON, Jefferson hotel, is going to be married tonight despite warning of Indiana Harbor Belt switchmen. "They can't scare me," he said. Miss Pearl Nagel, Rimco Apartments, is the affianced."
Marriage
This article appeared in the Hammond Times on June 11, 1937, Page 15."Miss Pearl Nagel & Albert Isaacson Marry Thursday
An artistic arrangement of peonies and palms formed the background on Thursday evening for the impressive wedding of Miss Pearl Nagel of Sibley street and Albert Isaacson of this city but recently of Roseland, Ill. The ceremony took place at 7 0'clock in the parlors of the Beth-EI Temple where the Rabbi G. August of Gary presided during the ceremony that was read by the effective light that softly glowed from eight tapers in a silver candelabra on the mantelpiece.
Miss Harriet Ann Kraus of this city, a niece of the bride, was her only attendant and was good looking in a blue lace knitted dress with which she wore pink slippers. pink gloves and a leghorn hat trimmed in pink. A corsage of pink roses and straw flowers completed her ensemble. Miss Nagel made a pretty bride in her pink lace knitted dress combined with blue slippers, gloves of the same shade and a becoming leghorn hat with its touches of blue. For her wedding corsage she had white roses combined with valley lilies and made up on a blue background.
The bridegroom chose as best man a nephew of the bride, Vernon W. Kraus, a former Hammond resident, who came here for the occasion from Mansfield, Ohio.
After the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Isaacson and their attendants were complimented at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller at 594 Forsythe Avenue in Calumet City, where an informal reception was given In their honor. Well wishing local friends and relatives came in to extend congratulations to the couple and there were also guests from Chicago and Cleveland and Mansfield, Ohio in the party. Attractive refreshments suggesting a wedding occasion were served during the evening, buffet style.
Later, the bride and groom left for a motor trip in Wisconsin and upon their return they will be at home temporarily in an apartment Mrs. Isaacson has been occupying. About the first of August the couple will move into a home in Calumet City that will then be ready for them. Mrs. Isaacson, widely known in Hammond and Calumet City, has been employed at the IHB offices where she has long been a favorite. Her husband is also well known
here both a business and social way. Before her marriage, Mrs. Isaacson enjoyed being honored at several well arranged parties given by friends and relatives."
Miscnote (family)
The following article appeared in the July 10,1939, Hammond Times:"Miss Miller's Aunts Give Pre-Nuptial Affair
"Continuing the complimentary affairs for Miss Phyllis Miller, before her marriage to Irving Lewin on Aug. 6, six of her aunts entertained Friday evening at the Ultra Moderne Tearoom. The hostesses included the Mesdames Charles, William, Joseph. S. and B. Kraus, N. Berlyn and A. Isaacson. Most of the guests were aunts of Miss Miller's fiancé so the party had the aspects of a family affair. Among the group of 23 Mahjong and bridge players, Mrs. Cecil Cohen and Mrs. Leon Levin of Indiana Harbor, and Mrs. Norman Kraus of Chicago won the high score awards. The hostesses also presented a lovely gift to Miss Miller. When refreshments were served, colorful fresh flowers, various novelty ornaments and appropriate place cards decorated the T-shaped table."
Census (family)
They were living at 127 Elizabeth St. which was valued at $6000. Harriet and Esther Kraus were living with them. He had finished 8 years of grade school and she had finished 4 years of high school. He was a yard clerk for a railroad earning $2100/mon.Miscnote (family)
The following item appeared in the Hammond Times on March 12, 1940:"IHB pinsters looked good in their last session. George Blummer did the best pin popping with 224, 215, and 200 for 640. Smith just missed the coveted 600 circle with 599. that had the weekly high game with 234 included. Other sharp shooters are Doolin 222, Kielbowitz 210, Isaacson with 218 and 201 and Miller 222. To Jimmy Mcguire: IHB results are welcome as any other league, in this column but can only receive mention when the "Strikes and Spares" key tapper is furnished with the dope.
Miscnote (family)
The following article appeared in the March 29, 1940, Hammond Times:"2 Women and Man Hurt in Auto Crashes
Three persons were injured in traffic accidents investigated by Hammond police Casualties were: Mrs. Helen Hilton, 36 of 4415 Northcote Ave, East Chicago, leg bruises; Mrs. Albert Isaacson, 33 of 127 Elizabeth Street, Calumet City, right leg bruise; Harold A. Tolley, of 549 State Street, Hammond, minor neck injury. Mrs. Hilton & Mrs. Isaacson were passengers in the auto driven by Mrs. James Kelly of 1301 Kennelworth Drive, Calumet City who struck the right side of the auto of Harold Kennedy, of 454 Sibley Street, Hammond, at Madison Avenue and Cherry Street. Mrs. Kelly was driving south on Madison Avenue and Kennedy was driving west on Cherry Street."
Miscnote (family)
During World War 2 from 1942 to 1945, Pearl worked part time at the IHB.Miscnote (family)
The following article appeared in the October 19,1950 Hammond Times on page 7:"PTA Doings
'How May Parent-Teachers Activities Be Coordinated,' was the main panel discussion at the 30th annual conference of District 19, PTA. Tuesday in the Thornton Township high school and junior college in Harvey.Ill.
More than 350 delegates and PTA members gathered for the informative meeting. Attending from Calumet City were Mrs. Edward Goldberg, Mrs. N. Steenis, Mrs. John Clark, Leslie Bernick, Mrs. Albert Isaacson, Mrs. Margaret
Crane, Mrs. Bernard Hurst and Mrs J. J. Reilly.".
Miscnote (family)
The following article appeared in the Jun 24, 1952, Hammond Times on page 11:"Helmcke Pupils Present Annual June Recital
Eighty-two students of William F. Helmcke of the Hammond and Calumet Schools of Music were presented in Mr. Helmcke's annual accordion recital held one evening Iast week at the Hammond High School Auditorium.
Eugene PaIiga was the featured soloist for the evening and played a special arrangement of Hungarian Dance No. 2 arranged by his teacher. A medley of songs were presented by A trio composed of Elsie Lacorte, Eugene Paliga and Mr. Helmrke. and the program ended with the 75 piece accordion band led by William P. O'Donnell. playing selections dedicated to the different branches of the armed forces.
Albert Isaacson was in charge back stage Miss Sue Haynes and Miss Shirley Collins ushered. Mr. Helmcke was assisted by M. William Adank.
Other students on the program were ... Emil Isaacson ..."
Those Taking
Other students onthe program.
Obit
The following obit appeared in the August 10,1982, Washington Post:"On Sunday. August 8.1982, Pearl Isaacson of Rockville, Md. beloved mother of Dr. Emil Isaacson of Rockville Md. and Marshall Isaacson of Houston, Texas; grandmother of Mark, Erik and Judith also of Houston. Services and Internment Tuesday, August 10, in Hammond Ind. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice."
Endnotes
1. Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index", online database, Ancestry.com, Pearl Isaacson Death; Aug 1982 (accessed Jan 30 2015) [E-1995].
2. 1910 U.S. Census: Ohio, Cuyahoga County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Pearl Nagel: Cleveland Ward 14: Film: T624-1170, ED: 203, Sheet 11B (reaccessed Jan 27 2015) [E-0435].
3. 1920 U.S. Census: Ohio, Cuyahoga County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Pearl Nagel: Cleveland; Roll: T625-1364, ED: 238, SC: 19, Sheet 6A (reaccessed Jan 27 2015) [E-0436].
4. Emil H. Isaacson, Interview with Harriet Kraus Bernick; Hilton Head, SC October 2000 [E-0276].
5. Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad records, Pearl Nagel Isaacson Service Record in Personal collection of Emil H. Isaacson [E-0343].
6. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: "Club Chatter" Feb 23, 1925 (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1494].
7. 1930 U.S. Census: Illinois, Cook County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Pearl Mary Neigel [sic]: Calumet City: FilmT626-508, ED: 234, Sheet 23A (reaccessed May 20 2015) [E-0416].
8. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: "Miss Wilhelm Entertains Guest" Oct 29, 1933 [E-1494].
9. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article "Miss Pearl Nagel is Honored Guest at Shower" May 26, 1937, Page 10 [E-0457].
10. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: " MANY FESTIVITIES AS HONORS FOR MISS NAGEL" Jun 5, 1937 Page 5 [E-0458].
11. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: " PEARL NAGEL WEDS ON THURSDAY" Jun 9, 1937 Page 12 [E-0459].
12. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Item: "DID YOU HEAR THAT" June 10, 1937, Page 1 [E-1061].
13. Original, Marriage Certificate for Albert and Pearl Nagel Isaacson; June 10, 1937, [E-0338].
14. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article "Miss Pearl Nagel & Albert Isaacson Marry Thursday" Jun 11, 1937, Page 15 [E-0451].
15. "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-2007", index and images, FamilySearch.org, Digital Marriage: Albert Isaacson and Pearl Nagel, 10 Jun 1937; GS Film Number 002416334; Folder Number 007578294; Image Number 00049 (accessed Jul 17 2017) [E-2192].
16. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: " Miss Miller's Aunts Give Pre-Nuptial Affair", July 10, 1939: Page 6 (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1641].
17. 1940 U.S. Census: Illinois, Cook County, population schedule, Digital images, Ancestry.com, Albert Isaacson: Calumet City, Ward 5: Roll T627_789, ED: 16-481, Sheet No 17A (Aug 7 2012) [E-1336].
18. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article; Mar 12, 1940, Page 11 [E-1061].
19. "Hammond (Indiana) Times", digital images, Ancestry.com, Article: "2 Women and Man Hurt in Auto Crashes": Mar 29, 1940 [E-1060].
20. Railroad Retirement Board Records, Chicago, Illinois, Pearl Isaacson: SSN 712-16-7632 [E-0274].
21. Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad records, Pearl Nagel Isaacson Service Record: in Personal collection of Emil H. Isaacson [E-0343].
22. Newspapers.com [online database], Mrs. A. Isaacson: Article: Hammond Times; Oct 19 1950; page 7 (accessed Jan 26 2010) [E-2713].
23. Newspapers.com [online database], Albert and Emil Isaacson: article: Hammond Times; June 24, 1952; Page 11 (accessed Feb 25 2020) [E-2712].
24. Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index", online database, Ancestry.com, Pearl Isaacson: Death: Aug 1982 (accessed Jan 30 2015) [E-1995].
25. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003", online database, Ancestry.com, Obit: Pearl Isaacson: Aug 10, 1982; Washington Post (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1995].
26. State of Maryland Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene, Pearl N. Isaacson, death certificate 82-21528: August 8,1982 [E-2383].
27. "JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry", online database, Jewishgen.org, Pearl Isaacson Death; 1964 (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1995].
28. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003", online database, Ancestry.com, Obit: Pearl Isaacson: Aug 10 1982; Washington Post (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1995].
29. Findagrave, online database, (www.Findagrave.com), Death; Albert Isaacson; Sep 25, 1964 (accessed Jul 17 2017) [E-2191].
30. "Historical Newspapers, Birth, Marriage, & Death Announcements, 1851-2003", online database, Ancestry.com, Obit: Pearl Isaacson: Aug 10, 1982; Washington Post (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1995].
31. "JewishGen Online Worldwide Burial Registry", online database, Jewishgen.org, Pearl Isaacson Death; 1964 (accessed Jan 31 2015) [E-1995].