Black and white photograph of the billboard outside the Opera House Theatre at the El Rancho. The sign reads:"Opera House. Grand opening expected May 28. In person, Dale Robertson, with the Surrey Singers. Special guest star Pat Buttram. Hotel rooms now open. Movie palace now open. Academy Award winner best actress Barbara Streisand, "Funny Girl," Omar Sharif. Matinees 2 p.m. Wed. Sat. & Sun. Sun. evenings 8:30 p.m. Evenings 8:00 p.m." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Marilyn Wengert, Robert Wengert, Ward Wengert, Cyril Wengert, and an unidentified boy stand with a sled. They are most likely sledding at Mount Charleston. On the bottom of the photogrtaph is, "Sep 60", which is most likely the date that this photograph was printed. In the background is a layer of snow that covers the ground and along with several trees and a log cabin in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1930-1937.
Past presidents of the Chamber of Commerce pose for a group photo. Some identified (sitting) are Howard Cannon, third from left, Spencer Butterfield and C.D.Baker, 5th and 6th from left respectively. Standing 3rd from left are Vern Willis, 5th from left Maxwell Kelch, and 6th from left Artemus Ham, Sr.
Original Description: "When Jayne Mansfield cashed her weekly pay check and asked for it in typical Las Vegas currency it was all that her husband-Mickey Hargitay, Mr. Universe, could do to wheel it and Miss Mansfield home. Trying to help is Bank of Nevada's President, 'Spence' Butterfield. Bank of Nevada marquee in background. Photo taken 1956-69." The photo is signed, "Hello Spencer! from Jayne Mansfield."
Cyril, Lottie, Ward and Ree Wengert pose with Bob and Marilyn Wengert Gatewood as they travel to Hawaii. They are on a cruise boat outside, wearing leis. This photograph was taken sometime between 1949-1959.
Cyril, Lottie, Ward and Ree Wengert pose with Bob and Marilyn Wengert Gatewood as they travel to Hawaii. They are riding on a boat, possibly a cruise. The life vest in the background reads, "San Francisco". This photograph was taken sometime between 1949-1959.
In this photograph are representatives campaigning for the Savings Bond, Share-in-America. Depicted in the photograph from left to right; Mrs. Ivy Baker Priest, treasurer of the United States and chairman of the government savings bond committee, Julian B. Baird, Under Secretary of the Treasury under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and, alongside him, Las Vegas chairman Cyril S. Wengert, vice president and secretary of Southern Nevada Power Company. The gentleman sitting furthest right is unidentified.
General Boyd Hubbard's party at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. In the photograph, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Grant are having fun and enjoying themselves at the party. This picture was taken sometime between 1960-1966. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
Cyril Wengert, left, holding a cake with secretary Vivian Sheppard, right, in celebration of Wengert's 75th birthday. They are celebrating at his work place, the Nevada Power Company (Co.) office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Written on the cake they are holding in frosting it reads, "Like Wow " and "75". Handwritten on the back of the photograph is, "Dec. 4, 1964, Friday 10:00 A.M. Daddy's 75th birthday party at the office given by NPC secretaries." Site Name: Nevada Power Company (building) (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Several individuals and pose with Cyril Wengert's in celebration of his 75th birthday. From left to right, the people standing are identified as: 1.) Mrs. Ward (Ree) Wengert; 2) Ward Wengert; 3.) Robert (Bob) Gatewood; 4.) Marilyn Gatewood. From left to right, the people steated are identified as: 1.) Lottie Wengert; 2.) Cyril Wengert.