January 1972 to December 1972

January, 1972
A motion was made and approved to send two boys to Keystone Boys State at a cost of $120.00 to the post.
Shirts for the Bowling Team were purchased from the Department at a cost of $6.95 each.
It was announced that the Spring dance at Scotland School will be held March 17, 1972 at 8:00 P.M.
February, 1972
It was announced that the two boys who are going to Keystone Boys State will be Daniel Crouse and Jeffery Smith.
Death Benefits of $100.00 were paid to the beneficiaries Sherman Taylor (life member) and Lawerence Peters. A Death benefit of $50.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Edward Case all being members in good standing.
Death Benefits of $100.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Roland O Donald and Gus Mitten.
March, 1972
53rd Birthday of the American Legion was celebrated in the Post Home. The guest for the evening are as follows: Ralph Sentz, 19th District Commander John Walters, County Commander Ken Engler and Assistant Department Adjutant of Pa. Charles Newbaugh.
Death Benefits of $100.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Roland O Donald and Gus Mitten.
April, 1972
Junior American Legion Baseball was sponsored again this year by the post for a cost of $465.00.
American Legion Post 223 billboard will be displayed at the ball field.
William Maxwell and William Maxwell Jr. were sponsored by the post in the Walk for Mankind at $1.00 per mile.
May, 1972
Death Benefits in the amount of $100.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Paul F. Donovan a member in good standing.
The post received a thank you from the Martinsburg Veterans Hospital for their support over the past year and they hope they have the same support next year.
Nomination of officers for the coming election for 1973 were closed and the following nominees:
Commander-Tom Everett, Charles Ott and Eugene Koontz
1st Vice-Frank Glessner and Berk Winters
2nd Vice-W.C. Davies and William Maxwell
Chaplain-Thomas Payne and Russell Kent
Sgt at Arms-Ambrose Naugle
Service Officer-Donald Shearer
Historian-Earl Brindle
Judge Advocate-Hilton Russell
Finance Officer-Mack Cunard
June, 1972
$100.00 was donated to the Shippensburg Veterans Council.
Jr. American Legion Baseball opening June 6, 1972
July, 1972
Robert Killian was appointed to the Park Commission.
August, 1972
Death Benefits of $100.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Raymond Clough and Jerry Hummel.
September, 1972
Installation of officers installed by the 19th District Commander Walters. Those installed are as follows.
Commander-Tom Everett
1st Vice- Berk Winters
2nd Vice- William Maxwell
Chaplain-Thomas Payne
Finance Officer-Mack Cunard
Sgt at Arms-Ambrose Naugle
Service Officer-Donald Shearer Historian-Earl Brindle
Judge Advocate-Hilton Russell
October, 1972
$12.50 was donated to the 19th District Flood Relief Program.
Earl Brindle and Russell named Honorary Parade Marshalls for the veterans day Parade.
November, 1972
It was announced that the Scotland School Christmas Party will be held December 2, 1972.
The Scotland School Children will be treated to a free movie and popcorn paid for by the post.
December, 1972
$25.00 was donated to the Salvation Army.
Post will sponsor a Bowling Party at the VA Center Martinsburg W.Va.
Death Benefits of $100.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Herbert Martin.