Background
McAdams, Harry Mayhew was born on August 12, 1916 in Lorena, Texas, United States. Son of William Rufus and Violet (Hutchinson) McAdams.
State Senator broadcasting executive
McAdams, Harry Mayhew was born on August 12, 1916 in Lorena, Texas, United States. Son of William Rufus and Violet (Hutchinson) McAdams.
Associate of Arts, Decatur Baptist College, 1936. Bachelor of Science, North Texas State College, 1938.
Teacher public schools of Texas, 1938—1941. President, general manager Station KWEW, Inc., Hobbs, New Mexico, from 1946. President, general manager Plains Broadcast Company, Inc., Portales, 1950—1953.
President Triple M Mining Company, Inc., from 1953. Executive vice president Plaza Development Inc., from 1959. Member New Mexico Senate, 1970—1984.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1941-1946, member Reserve, now commandant Hobbs Air Reserve Unit.
Chairman Hobbs City Park and Recreation Board, from 1952. Lay member School Improvement Committee, 1957—1958. Member Hobbs Athletic Advisory Board, Hobbs Public School Board, from 1961.
President Hobbs Board Education, 1962—1963, Hobbs Public School Board, from 1963. Member of Chamber of Commerce (president 1957-1959), Shriners, Masons.
Married Gladys Crume, April 2, 1942. Children: James Michael, Diane Louise.