Background
Cloke, Wilma Jean Newsom was born on December 1, 1928 in Breckenridge, Texas, United States. Daughter of Clarence William and Mary Anita (Taylor) Newsom.
Cloke, Wilma Jean Newsom was born on December 1, 1928 in Breckenridge, Texas, United States. Daughter of Clarence William and Mary Anita (Taylor) Newsom.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Christian University, 1950. Master of Arts, University Redlands, 1964. Postgraduate, University Texas, 1950.
Postgraduate, University Dayton, 1960—1961. Postgraduate, Pepperdine College, 1961—1962. Postgraduate, Los Angeles State College, 1961.
Postgraduate, LaSalle School Law, 1962—1964. Postgraduate, Claremont College, from 1970. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Colorado State Christian College, 1973.
Teacher various schools, Texas, 1949—1953, 1957—1959, Ohio, 1959—1961, Inglewood (California) public schools, 1961—1962, Highland (California) Junior High School, 1962—1967, Serrano Junior High School, Highland, 1967—1982, Mansfield Indiana School District, Fort Worth, 1982—1983. Representative New York Life Securities Inc., from 1986. General partner American Heritage Mortgage Company, from 1983.
Owner, director Camp Sugar Cone, 1967—1971. President, past chairman board Desert Rent-A-Car, Inc., San Bernardino, California. Associate broker Desert Administrative Service.
Member White House Conference Education, 1960, Smithsonian Institute. Member advisory board San Bernardino assmebly 78 Order Rainbow Girls, 1965—1970. Mother adviser Mount Shadow assembly.
Member of National Education Association, American Association of University Women, San Bernardino Teachers Association, California Teachers Association, Texas Christian University Women's Executives, Smithsonian Associates, Marquis Biographical Library Society, Fort Worth City Chamber of Commerce, Greater Fort Worth Board Realtors, National Association Home Builders, Mortgage Bankers Association, World Affairs Council, International Platform Association, Century World War II, Officers' Wives, Order Eastern Star, Disciples Christ, Alpha Delta Kappa.
Married Arthur L. Cloke, June 5, 1948 (deceased). Children: Linda Cheryl, Victoria Lynn.