Historic Events in Henderson's History. Completing installation of equipment for New KBasic Magnesium Industries Radio Station, Henderson, Nevada. (March 1954). The innovative new station offered listeners popular music 24 hours a day.

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)

Historic Events in Henderson's History. Herschel Trumbo and installing engineer shown at the power panel of the new dial telephone system in Henderson, Nevada. (Apr. 1, 1954)

Henderson Youth Center and Fundraiser. Youth Center Victory Show, held to raise funds for the Youth Center in Henderson - June 14, 1954. L-R: Sophie Tucker, entertainer; Abe Schiller, master of ceremonies.

Henderson Youth Center and Fundraiser. Mayor C. D. Baker of Las Vegas with former Governor Vail Pittman at the Youth Center Victory Show in Henderson, NV. (June 14, 1954)

Henderson Youth Center and Fundraiser. Part of the crowd at the Youth Center Victory Show, Henderson, Nevada. (June 14, 1954) It was held to raise funds for the local Youth Center.

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.