Featured Top Story Topical Lexington Methodists construct third church building in 1910 Brian Neben Nov 8, 2022 Nov 8, 2022 0 1 of 7 An illustration of the Methodist Church which was dedicated in 1910. Dawson County Historical Musuem Construction on the third Methodist church began in 1909 and was completed by December 1910. Brian Neben. Lexington Clipper-Herald The stained glass window on the southeast corner of the church that was dedicated by the Reno Post No. 112 Department of Nebraska. Brian Neben. Lexington Clipper-Herald The window on the southwest corner of the church, dedicated in memory of Jennie Hoback. Brian Neben. Lexington Clipper-Herald The window on the west side of the church dedicated by the Epworth League. Brian Neben Lexington Clipper-Herald The Reynolds family dedicated this window on the west side of the church as a memorial gift. Brian Neben. Lexington Clipper-Herald The Women’s Home Missionary Society dedicated this west window, “For the Love of Christ and in His name.” Brian Neben. 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Bonneville Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution present annual awards LEXINGTON — On Tuesday, the Bonneville Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution presented their annual awards a…
