The following September 20, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 4:
Now in Army
John A. Van Clake, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vearl Van Clake of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Shelby and Lowell, entered the army Aug. 29. Pvt. Van Clake is now stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.