• News-Guardian, March 30, 1939

• News-Guardian, April 13, 1939

• Los Angeles Sentinel, April 13, 1939

• Los Angeles Times, April 16, 1939

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An invitation has been extended to Governor Olson to attend the cornerstone laying on April 16.

Construction work on the Val Verde swimming pool, which said to be one of the largest in the county, is expected to be finished before summer, according to Supervisor Gordon L. McDonough, who is credited with untiring efforts in securing funds from the county and WPA for it.

The beautiful park strip in which the pool and bathhouse are located is the gift of Harry M. Waterman of Val Verde Properties Co. It comprises more than 53 acres.

To date, the county and WPA have spent over a quarter of a million dollars beautifying the park, roads and surrounding country. Several hundred Negro families own country estates in the area and it is fast developing as a popular suburban community.

The beautiful park strip in which celebration program on April 16 declared this week that accommodations for the throngs expected in Val Verde on that date are nearing completion. Norman O. Houston, Dr. Vada Somerville. Mrs. Hattie Baldwin, L.G. Robinson, George Beavers, Mrs. C.A. Bass, Mrs. Emily Portwig and others are on the committee.

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Featuring a rousing program of entertainment, recreational games and notables from civic, social and theatrical circles, the citizens' committee of Val Verde County Park opening announces this week that all Los Angeles County is invited to participate in the gala celebration of the cornerstone laying of the pool and bath house, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m.

According to Norman O. Houston, chairman of the committee, the entire band of Jefferson high school will furnish music throughout the afternoon program.

Also at the invitation of the committee, the following motion picture and stage notables will be distinguished guests: Miss Hattie McDaniel, Clinton Rosemod [sic], Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whitman, the Brown sisters, Miss Ruby Elzy, Jack Carr and the Million Dollar Production Co. stars.

Supervisor Gordon L. McDonough, who is chiefly credited with having pushed the county plans for improvements in the new suburban community through, will officiate at the cornerstone ceremonies. Assisting him will be other notables from the state, county and city officies.

Nate George, will known for his athletic direction, will have charge of all recreational games on that day.

Aside from the participation of local leaders on the program, the American Legion posts, women's clubs and P.T.A. groups from Saugus, Newhall and Castaic communities will offer contributions.

Open house will be observed by all residents in what has been declared to be the fastest growing suburban community in the state. Since the park strip of 53 acres was donated by Harry M. Waterman, over half a million dollars in improvements have been provided by Los Angeles county and the WPA.

A huge copper box, containing documents of historical value, will be placed in the cornerstone for future reference. Visitors are asked to write their stories, personal or otherwise, to go into the archive.