This April 1, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 3:
Dr. Charles W. Hoffman, 1st Lieut. in the U.S. air corps, stationed at Love Field, Dallas, Tex., was the guest of his aunts, the Misses Dahl, and other relatives at Lake Prairie, over the week-end. A family gathering was held at the Dahl home Monday evening. Among the guests were Rev. and Mrs. A.W. Hoffman of Joliet, Ill., the parents of the honored guest. Lieut. Hoffman returns to his post at Dallas soon.