Clarence Jacobson
Clarence Jacobson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 33rd district | |
| In office November 29, 1982 – January 9, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Marvel |
| Succeeded by | Jacklyn Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1912 |
| Died | January 17, 1990 (aged 77) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Dorothy A. Archer (m. 1947) |
| Children | 2 (Jonnell, James) |
| Education | University of Nebraska |
| Occupation | Grain merchant |
Clarence Jacobson (October 16, 1912 – January 17, 1990) was a Republican politician and grain trader from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 33rd district from 1982 to 1985.
Early career
Jacobson was born in Lexington, Nebraska, in 1912, the son of State Senator John Jacobson,[1] and attended the University of Nebraska.[2] He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War, and upon returning to Nebraska, worked as a grains trader.[2][3] Jacobson was the president of a mill and elevator company based in Lexington until 1963, when he moved to Hastings to work at a different elevator company, and in 1972, he began working as a commodities broker until his retirement in 1977.[3] He served as a charter member of the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission when it was created in 1965.[3]
Nebraska Legislature
In 1982, State Senate Speaker Richard Marvel resigned from the legislature, and outgoing Governor Charles Thone appointed Jacobson to serve out the remaining two years of Marvel's term.[4] Jacobson was sworn in on November 29, 1982.[5]
Jacobson ran for a full term in 1984.[6] He was challenged by Jacklyn Smith, the assistant director of the Midland Area Agency on Aging; businessman Jack Crowley; Francis Kuhlman, a Central Community College; and farmer Lloyd Bohlke.[6] Jacobson placed fourth in the primary, receiving 15 percent of the vote to Smith's 31 percent, Crowley's 29 percent, and Bohlke's 24 percent.[7][8]
Death
Jacobson died on January 17, 1990.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Services at St. Mark's Cathedral For Former State Sen. Jacobson". Omaha World-Herald. January 21, 1990. p. 71. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Nebraska Blue Book 1982-1983 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1983. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Jacobson succeeds a legend". Lincoln Journal. December 27, 1982. p. 12. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Fogarty, Thomas A. (November 29, 1982). "Marvel winds up legislative career". Lincoln Journal. p. 1. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Patrick J., ed. (1983). Legislative Journal of the State of Nebraska: Eighty-Eighth Legislature, First Session (PDF). Vol. 1. p. 4-5. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- 1 2 Schreiner, Bruce (May 10, 1984). "21 Incumbents Seek Another Term To Unicameral". Alliance Times-Herald. p. 11. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Beermann, Allen J. (1984). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1984, General Election, November 6, 1984 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
- ↑ "Sen. Clarence Jacobson eliminated in 33rd district race". Lincoln Journal. May 16, 1984. p. 33. Retrieved March 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.