Retiring Tomorrow, August 30

Reflecting on 63 years of haircuts

Barber Carlie Larson

Carlie Larson of Carlie's Barber Shop, will close the doors Friday after 63 years in the business.  A PAHS graduate, Class of 1948, Carlie worked in Wagner and Down Garage before entering barber school in Buffalo, NY.  He went to work for his father-in-law at Hanlon's Barber Shop in 1950.  He received his Barber Manager license on February 20, 1976.  His first shop was located on Mill Street and he then moved to Main Street where the Sugar Bowl had been.  His current shop is located in his home on Ann Street.  Carlie and his wife, Shirley, were married in 1950.  They have two sons - Nathan and Paul; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.  Carlie will celebrate his 84th birthday in September.  Pam Fischer Photos