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House Historian recalls Harvey roots at THS reunion
Ray mond Smock former Harvey resident and first historian of the U S House of Representatives returned to Thornton Township High School for a reunion. He spoke of his youth in Harvey and hopes to write a native-son history while noting the town's decline and civic pride. Marguerite Dierdorf, his former psychology teacher, was warmly praised at the event.
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