The following November 2, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 5 column 3:
Mr. and Mrs. George Porn and sons, Lester and Donald, former residents here, now of Chicago, were guests of the Harry Stewards and Frank Lappies, Sunday. Sgt. Lester Porn has just returned from 30 months duty with the U.S. forces in the South Pacific and is now home on furlough.