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Award of the Golden Cross of Merit to Mayor Valentin Haller
On the occasion of the Emperor's name day, Merano's long-serving mayor Valentin Haller was awarded the Golden Cross of Merit. Following a solemn church service, District Captain Kopp presented the imperial decoration in the council hall before numerous dignitaries. The band of the town Schützen company accompanied the ceremony with the imperial anthem.