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M&M Day celebrated in city

by | Sep 3, 2015 | Life & Style

Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz visit with Nadine Murphy Lokey Saturday, Aug. 29 after a proclamation regarding the couple's dedication to the United States with a museum in Belgium.

Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz visit with Nadine Murphy Lokey Saturday, Aug. 29 after a proclamation regarding the couple’s dedication to the United States with a museum in Belgium.

By Wyndi Veigel
News Editor
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Two far travelers visited Farmersville over the weekend as a day especially set aside for them was celebrated.

Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz Day was declared by Farmersville Mayor Joe Helmberger for Aug. 29.

Marcel and Mathilde Schmetz, citizens of Thimister-Clermont, Belgium, who are known as “The Belgian M&Ms” have devoted innumerable hours serving as voluntary ambassadors of Belgium.

To see the complete story, check out The Farmersville Times e-edition.

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