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. Entertainer Frank Sinatra performing at the Youth Center Victory Show in Henderson, Nevada. (June 14, 1954) Purpose of the event was to raise funds for the local Youth Center.

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. 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.

Winners of the Industrial Days Beauty Pageant (Henderson, NV.) - May 1955. L-R: 1st, Marilyn Spellman; 2nd, Donna Bogut; 3rd, Zeke Marino.