January 1971 to December 1971

January, 1971
A donation of $50.00 was made to the Newton Baker Veterans Hospital for their activities program, furnishing Trade Books as prizes to the veterans participating in the many activities of the hospital.
February, 1971
Thirty six bowling trophies were presented to the Veterans Hospital at Martinsburg West Virginia.
SPECIAL DONATION---Members of the Winter Duckpin Bowling League of the VA Center, Martinsburg were the recipients of a donation of $50.00 (200 canteen books) from the Oscar M. Hykes Post, American Legion, Shippensburg. Making the presentation was Post Commander Thomas Payne.
Post bowling team sent to Pa. State Legion Tournament at Lawnton Post 998.
Three thousand wooden nickels were bought by the post to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the State College.
March, 1971
Death Benefits of $100.00 each be paid to the beneficiaries of Guy Reed and Harold Faust.
A donation of $5.00 was made to the American Red Cross.
The Junior American Legion Baseball will be sponsored by the post again this year and was appropriated $393.00
April, 1, 1971
Post was successful in having Scott Miner admitted to the Newton Baker Veterans Hospital.
Commander Thomas Payne read a letter of appreciation from the Scotland School for the post donating money for the Spring dance.
A thank you letter was read to the post from Dr. Frank Coffey for the two flags donated to the schools.
It was recommended that the Post Adjutant send a telegram to President Nixon, asking that he take action on behalf of Lt. Calley in the recent verdict handed down by the Military Court.
Post received an invitation from Kenneth Coleman of Newburg for the post marching unit, the Minutemen, march in the Memorial Day Parade in Newburg to be held May 23, 1971.
$10.00 was donated to the Shippensburg Athletic Association.
$5.00 was donated to the Shippensburg Fly Fishing Club.
A donation of $12.50 representing one quarter page advertisement in the Convention of 1st world war Veterans magazine.
May, 1971
NOMINATION OF OFFICERS: Those nominated for Legion Office are:
Commander--Thomas Payne & Tommy Everett
1st Vice--Charles Ott
2nd Vice--Frank Glessner
Historian--Earl Brindle
Judge Advocate--Hilton Russell
Chaplain--Lee Myers Jr.
Sgt at Arms--Ambrose Naugle
Service Officer--Charles Koontz
Finance Officer--Ray Hoover
Motion was made by the membership that John Kent be sent to Keystone Boy's State at a cost of $50.00.
Rotary Club will be sending Jacob H. Kauffman to Keystone Boy's State and the Lions Club will be sending Michael A. Eschelman.
Death Benefit of $100.00 be paid to beneficiaries of Melvin Rosenberry Sr.
Graduation for Scotland School is June 5, 1971.
June, 1971
Post election of officers are as follows:
Commander-- Tommy Everett
1st Vice--Charles Ott
2nd Vice--Frank Glessner
Historian--Earl Brindle
Judge Advocate--Hilton Russell
Chaplain--Lee Myers Jr.
Sgt at Arms--Ambrose Naugle
Service Officer--Charles Koontz
Finance Officer--Ray Hoover
Cumberland County Council Commander Kunkle was the guest for the evening.
It was announced that Friday June 11, 1971 will be awards day at the Shippensburg Junior High School at 9:00 A.M.
July, 1971
Death benefit of $100.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of John R. Bert, Hoyt Heishmen and $50.00 to the beneficiary of Charles B. Berry.
September,1971
Installation of Officers for 1972 with the following being installed:
Commander-- Tommy Everett
1st Vice--Charles Ott
2nd Vice--Frank Glessner
Historian--Earl Brindle
Judge Advocate--Hilton Russell
Chaplain--Lee Myers Jr.
Sgt at Arms--Ambrose Naugle
Service Officer--Charles Koontz
Finance Officer--Ray Hoover
The 19th District Commander John Waters and his team from the 19th District performed the installation.
October, 1971
Post dues were increased by $1.00
Post decided that the Bowling Program at Newton baker Veterans Hospital be continued this year at a cost of $100.00 provided by the post.
it was announced that the Scotland School Christmas Party will be held Saturday evening 4 December 1971 for the children of Cumberland County, Co-sponsored by the 40 & 8 and The Cumberland County Council with the Oscar M. Hykes Post 223. The department of Pennsylvania Christmas party at Scotland December 5.
November, 1971
$5.00 was donated to the Cumberland County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
Death Benefit of $100.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Walter C. Myers.
December, 1971
Death Benefit of $100.00 was paid to the beneficiary of O.J. Bittinger.
Fifty sandwiches were taken to the Martinsburg VA Hospital on Sunday December 5th and a presentation of $100.00 to cover the Post 223 sponsorship Bowling Tournament for 1972.