January 8, 1987
The Death Benefit of $150.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Paul Martin Jr. and 425.00 was donated to department Headquarters for Operation Santa Claus.
February 5, 1987
Death Benefits of $150.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Dale Burkholder, Edgar Daihl and Charles W. Johnson.
May 7, 1987
The Death Benefit of $150.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Robert Estep.
June 4, 1987
Dr. McCoausen from the Meals on Wheels Program presented a plaque to the American legion Post 223 for their years of service to the program.
Death Benefit in the amount of $150.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Frank O. Swartz.
Election of officers to serve the post for 1987 are as follows:
Commander--Freddie Maley
1st Vice Commander--Robert Bufkin
2nd Vice Commander--Leroy Martin
Service Officer--Ambrose Naugle
Sgt at Arms--Dave Linn
Chaplain--William Burkhart
Finance Officer--Tommy Everett
Historian--William Burkhart
Judge Advocate--Robert Finkey
July 2. 1987
Death benefit of $150.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Dana Craig, Arthur Devor, Lawrence Keefer and William Jones.
It was announced that Shannon Motter would represent the post in the Shippensburg Fair Queen Contest.
September 3, 1987
The Death Benefit of $150.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Donald O'Neal.
November 5, 1987
The Death Benefits of $150.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Ernest Maley, Stewart Varner, Raymond T. Wise, Robert Fridinger and Ray C. Rhinehart. A donation of $25.00 was given to the Shippensburg United Way and a American flag was donated to the Orrstown School.

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