July Newsletter on its Way

July 2026 newsletter and 2026 State patch

Lou Ann Jordan has sent this month’s newsletter to the post office! Be looking for the pictures, stories, and information about the State Meet in Snyder, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, 2026.

Be sure to send in your registration by Sept. 4 if you want to order a t-shirt. After Sept. 4, please bring your registration to the state meet.

IF you can’t make the state meet, please remember your annual dues of $50.00 need to be mailed to Jane Press to remain an active member of the Texas Cushman Club, Inc. The deadline is Oct. 3 for this year.

See you in Snyder!

Snyder Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Snyder.

William Davis, TCC # 25 has passed

This was posted by his son on Facebook:

“Hey all,

I am putting this post out to notify that my dad, William (Bill) Davis of San Antonio area passed away last week.

His obit listed his member number as 25. It also stated one of his Cushman highlights was group riding over the new Corpus Christi bridge.

I know he had many friends amongst the Texas scooter family and thought yall would want to know.

I currently have a ’53 Eagle that some say was previously owned by a man named Ken or Kevin Wells (?) San Marcos area.

Thanks

Don Cloud Davis”

Aransas Pass ride, October 26, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting Bill and Hazel at the 2014 Aransas Pass ride. He rode his scooter with the group who boarded the USS Lexington. The original 35 members had a vision for our club that allowed us to make friends and enjoy rides since 1982.

Texas Cushman Club aboard the USS Lexington
Obituary link

https://www.primrosefuneralservices.com/obituaries/william-davis?ttm_pid=211882901&ttm_affiliate=legacypro&ttm_affiliatetype=standard&ttm_campaign=legacy

Bill and Hazel’s trailer sign

Our condolences to Hazel and all his family and friends.

Thank you to Don Cloud Davis for sharing the loss of his dad.

2026 Snyder, Tx Patches are In

Company Printing, San Angelo has delivered our patches

For several years Company Printing has helped produce my design for the TCC patch.

The newsletter will be published this month with all the information for the State Meet in Snyder.

Reminder: Tommy Goode is still selling raffle tickets.

Tommy Goode had a great display at CCoA national meet in June. Contact him or any board member to learn how to buy your chance to win. It will be awarded at our State meet this year.

Looking forward to the Sept. 30-Oct. 3 and cooler weather.

See you in Snyder!

Jim Wadlow, TCC #2 has passed away.

It is with a sad heart that I report of another founding member of our Texas club has passed. Jim Wadlow died April 20, 2026. I learned of his passing at the CCoA National meet in Abilene in June. This is a gleaning from past records to represent Jim’s life.

Jill’s name and service is also included. She was a dedicated wife and served faithfully along with him.

Jill and Jim Wadlow 2022
  • James Wadlow, a dedicated member of the Texas Cushman Club (TCC), passed away on April 20, 2026. He would have celebrated his 94th birthday on June 14.

In 1962, Jim and Jill moved to Texas due to his job, settling in Arlington for 37 years. In 1999, they relocated to Burleson, just 20 miles from Cleburne, where the Texas Cushman Club was founded.

Jim and Jill Wadlow’s anniversary was June 3, with 2026 marking 70 years of their marriage. They were born in Nebraska and met after high school. Jim worked at the Cushman factory before going to college, while his father, Jack Wadlow, retired from Cushman in 1973 after 28 years of service. Jim and Jill married in 1956.

Article from CCoA Magazine Sept/Oct 1995

The inaugural Texas State Cushman Meet was held in June 1983 in Cleburne. Jim and Jill attended and were riding double on a  1962 All State scooter. Randolph Garner was elected as the first president of the newly-formed Texas Cushman Club. Jill served as Secretary and Treasurer for 12 years. Jim served as President of the Texas Club from 1987 to 1990 and President of CCOA from 1997 to 1998.

They had one daughter, Jeannette Luman, who passed away on May 1, 2011, at the age of 54.

The Burleson News-Express, Vol. 1, Issue 19, published on May 4, 2026, provided an insightful account of Jim’s exceptional service to his community.

“The City of Burleson mourns the loss of a beloved pillar of its community. Former Councilmember Jim Wadlow passed away on Monday, April 20, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service, thoughtful leadership, and a reputation as a true gentleman.

The City of Burleson extends its deepest condolences to Jim’s family and friends. While his absence will be deeply felt, his legacy lives on in the parks where children play, the library where neighbors gather, and the very standards of civility that define the city he cherished. Jim Wadlow wasn’t just a resident of Burleson; he played a pivotal role in shaping its very essence.”

With all respect, we will remember Jim’s service and dedication to our club. A friend and leader who worked and shared his love of Cushmans with all who were acquainted with him. His knowledge and passion will be missed.

Chrysti Love

Snyder – Here We Come!

The State Meet will be held September 30- Oct. 3 in Snyder.

The Best Western hotel will be the host hotel. Please make your reservation as soon as possible.

Located at 810 Coliseum Dr. it is just outside the fence that surrounds the Coliseum. Call 325-269-0559. The Cushman club block has a cost of $86.34 per night. ASK FOR THE CLUB RATE.

The RV camping will be on site. It will be $30 per night and a club member will be Wagonmaster. He will collect the money.

Tommy Goode has a raffle going to help the club. The motor can be seen at Nationals, June 14-18, 2026 in Abilene Tx. The drawing will be at our state meet.

The next newsletter will be sent in July. The registration page, schedule, rules for show scooters, and more are included for you to read and enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you!

Rough Creek Catering, Josh Helms will be cooking the steak for us.

Water Valley April 2026

In the newsletter May 1995, there is an article reporting the Concho Valley area held their 1st rally along the banks of the North Concho River near Water Valley. 34 scooters rode the area and the event became an annual event. It continued until 2023. This year was attended by Don and Judy Henry, Roy and Joellen Stanley and Raymond and Chrysti Love. Several dropped by for visiting and meals.

Roy and Joellen Stanley, Carolyn Turner, Nancy Bennett, and Gene Sargent have been dedicated members and have attended most of the events. Armando and Margaret Trevino were also active members but were unable to attend this year. They sent best wishes and the coffee pot with Folgers coffee.

We had lunch with Ted Grisham at The Other Place in Carlsbad. He came and spent Friday morning and part of the afternoon with us.

Raymond and Chrysti Love, Ted Grisham, Don and Judy Henry, and Joellen and Roy Stanley at The Other Place, Carlsbad.
Friday, April 10: First meal: The Other Place, Water Valley
Raymond and Chrysti Love, Jeff Atkins, Nancy Bennett, Benita Romo, Don and Judy Henry, Carolyn Turner, Joellen and Roy Stanley.

2 Cushman riders, Roy Stanley and Don Henry, took off before day break on the morning ride over the divide for breakfast. Both scooters made it and they were waiting for our car load of passengers to arrive to have breakfast at Another Place, in Robert Lee. As we got traveled back to the campground, the scooters spent time riding around the lake and traveled 84 miles. There were a few bluebonnets on the side of the road.

Benita Romo and Raymond Love, Joellen (on the porch behind them), Roy Stanley, Don and Judy Henry at Another Place, Robert Lee.
Breakfast was great: Benita Romo, Chrysti and Raymond Love, New member- Randy Robinett, Carolyn Turner, Joellen and Roy Stanley, Judy and Don Henry.

Back at Harper’s Park there was visiting and the scooters went for an afternoon ride of 39 miles ride around the area. The planned potluck supper that night in the campground’s building was good food with great visiting.

Potluck on Saturday night: Carol Wyatt, Carolyn Turner, Wyatt, Adelaide, Morgan Johnson, Benita Romo, Judy and Don Henry, David Wyatt, Jennifer Johnson, and Raymond Love. Also attending was Tyler Johnson, Roy and Joellen Stanley, Gene Sargent, and Chrysti Love.
Joellen Stanley and Gene Sargent enjoying helping provide memories of previous rides.
Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast: Jennifer Johnson kept Ben Sargent’s pancake breakfast plan active by bringing the griddle and
cooking for 18 people. We all have had Ben’s breakfast and it was appreciated.

Some Old shots from my albums. We were remembering so many we have lost.

Ben Sargent (1944-2022) and Roy Stanley 2017’s Ice Cream Kings
Don Henry, Les Turner (1940-2021), Lee Bennett (1929-2024), Nancy Bennett

Turkey, Tx ride March 27-28, 2026

Don Henry has reported on the rides at Turkey.

Turkey, Tx Home of Bob Wills

On Friday, 7 scooters rode 86 miles with a morning start in 47° temperatures. On Saturday, 9 riders traveled 120 miles in 60° temperatures. “ On the average, it was great.”

Attending were Don and Judy Henry, RJ and Mick Hudson, Paul Kruska, Ronnie Robbins, Pete Henderson, Gary Mathis, Jill Hobbs, and Sean Hirby. Chase was provided by Martin and Jane Stafford.

[ personal info: Jill Hobbs is Don and Judy Henry’s daughter. Sean Hirby is her boyfriend. Don has had the joy of involving them both in riding. Sean is a mechanic who worked in Don Paige’s dealership auto shop. Sean tells that Don was the best boss he ever had. Don’s health is not improved and this report makes us sad.]

Complete story will be provided by Don Henry in the July newsletter.