Governor Charles Russell Making first dial call. Behind him is Colvin Smith, Manager of Bank of Nevada in Henderson; Kirby Trumbo and Mrs. Herschel Trumbo; W. J. Urga, telephone company executive; and Robert Allen, chairman of Nevada Public Services Commission. The occasion was the changing of telephones in the area to the dial system. (April 1, 1954)

April 1, 1954 - when area telephones were changed to the dial system. Foreground: Herschel Trumbo, president of Henderson Telephone Co.; Governor Charles Russell, telephoning; W. J. Urga, secretary and treasurer of Henderson Telephone Co.; and Robert Allen, Public Services Commission Chairman.

Henderson Youth Center and Fundraiser. Youth Center Victory Show (Henderson, NV.) - June 14, 1954. L-R: Hank Greenspun, editor of the Las Vegas Sun; Mrs. Dorothy McBeath, chairman of Henderson Recreation Board; George Crisler, Henderson Chief of Police; Fay Hammond, Talent and Liaison; Harry White, Variety President and producer of the show.

Dedication ceremony turning the Youth Center Building over to the City of Henderson. (December 29, 1957) Speaker is Mrs. Dottie McBeath, vice-president of the Youth Center Building Committee. Seated, far left: Herschel Trumbo, president of the Committee; far right, seated: Henderson Mayor James French.

"Near-miracles are wrought in this unique tire shop to keep plant equipment rolling. Mould room is shown here. Workers, L-R: Lee Montoya, Lawrence Bracken, Fay Galloway, Foreman Mel Oerter, and Thomas F. Tweedie. You bet they're all experts!" (7-10-43)

Henderson City Government. Judge Henderson swearing in the newly-elected Henderson City Council (May 27, 1953). L-R: Paul Dickover, Lou LaPorta, John Ivary, Bill Engel (later replaced by Joe Linn), and N.D. Van Waganen. These officials were chosen as a result of the first city election - this started the new city on its way.

"The Gang" or "Mob" at Ronzone's Department Store in tuxedoes. Identified from L-R: (1) Sam Diamond (2) unidentified (3) Willy Alderman (4) Davy Berman (5) Jack (last name--?) (6) "Bowser" Joe Rosenberg (7) Sam Belkin (8) Ed Barrick, (9) Sam Preras (sp?). Undated.