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' Py a i : / ve . y § i A ; ¢ ; So ee pe a. v wld A BL al ~ ¥ Fs Ee \ ; 3 : 6 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1977 Tom Harris to retire after long legal career Wilham Tom announced that he will be retiring from his legal practice at the end of this year The law office of Harris and Harris, which is located on Queen Street in Port Harris has partment store, was found- ed by Mr. Harris' father in 1900. The firm will continue to operate in Port Perry, with the legal work being handled by Mr. Harris' brother Robert. And it is expected that a second Perry above Brock's de- lawyer will be brought into the firm once Mr. Harris retires. . Although officially retir- ing at the end of December, Mr. Harris said last week that he will be spending the month of January wrapping up, the details before head- ing to the south for a couple of months with his Evelyn. Mr. Harris graduated in 1941 from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, and spent his entire legal career in Port Perry after getting out of the Canadian Army at the end of the last war. In a brief interview last wife Mr. Harris served several years on the public school board in Port Perry includ- ing a time as chairman. He was also a village councillor for six years and deputy reeve for two years. He fought two provincial elect- jon campaigns under the Liberal banner, losing both time to Dr. Matt Dymond. And while Mr. Harris will be retiring after more than 30 years in the legal profes- sion, his secretary Miss Ethyl Dodd will continue to work for the- firm. Miss Dodd has- worked contin- ously for the company for 54 * EN] years. week Mr. Harris said the - * majority of the legal work consisted of estates, wills and property conveyances. He said that if he had any one piece of advice to offer a young man or woman contemplating a legal career it is that 'you don't start to learn until you leave school, and that a law career is more than just a diploma and putting out a shingle." The elder Mr. Harris who first came to Port Perry in 1900 opened an office above the present Becker's store on Queen Street and moved down the street a few years later after being burned out in a fire. The location of the present office is above what used to be the Stand- ard Bank, and the yaults used by the old bank are still being used today by the DAVID'S anon or scien: | BEAUTY SALON Mr. Harris, who lives on » Lake Scugog near Caesarea, j said he has no immediate i . i , --t plans for his retirement, other than gardening and fishing in the summer. And since both he and his wife are ardent duplicate bridge players, they will have more time to enjoy this hobby. And, he said he will be spending the winter months each year in Florida. Jolly old St. Nick is coming to help us . bd thank all our patrons, friends, «you! Tom Harris will be retiring at the end of this year after practicing law in Port Perry for more than 30 years. His father started the firm of Harris and Harris in 1900. } Santa's ringing out jolliest +] - good wishes to alll Escorted MOTORCOACH Tours to: FLORIDA 14 DAYS CIRCLE Orlando Miami Beach St. Petersburg $470. per person twin Depart: Every Sat. Jan. 28th to Apr. 1st., 1978 (inclusive) 14 DAYS CIRCLE © St. Petersburg Orlando St. Augustine $420. per person twin Depart: Every Mon. Feb.6toMar.27(inclusive) 21 DAY CIRCLE Orlando Miami Beach St. Petersburg $630. per person twin Depart: Every Mon. Jan. 30 to Mar. 20 / 1978 (inclusive) MARCH BREAK Daytona Beach } 9 Day (Evening Departure) | (Night Travel) $299. per person twin Depart: Mar. 17/78 . 11 Day (Morning Departure) (No Night Travel) $350. per person twin Depart: Mar. 17 / 78 ST. PETERSBURG 11 Day (Morning Departure) (No Night Travel) $365. per person twin Depart: Mar. 17/78 For Detalls Contact: ; NORM CAFIK AND FAMILY NONQUON TRAVEL Be 7 | 985-2336 o Neil & Noreen Malcolm & Family Sponsors of Malmont Atoms and Malmont Farms Ball Team. GOOD LUCK BOYS! "1 ets Cant RE Ke LORY Sa oo HOUSE OF COMMONS CANADA 5 NATO Sir ERE FoR) ASN An -- a - = ~ 3 AES SE rk qh) CERES at eZ, LJ ay your holidays rin with the resounding spirit that is the heart of Christmas! Sincere thanks. CREST HARDWARE & HOME FURNISHINGS . w]e Jim Wilson & Staff As youn Member of Parliament 1 would Like to extend to you during this joyful and happy season of Christmas my sincere appreciation fon the opportunity to be of service to you. Joh, dd May 1 extend to you and your family my warmest 2 good wishes fon Christmas and the New Year.