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Show 4 THE PAYSON CHRONICLE Payton, Expresses Thanks Future Plans of the old Ironton plant to Brigham Young University for dismantling and conversion into an industrial park recalls a long history of ironmaking at the site. The plant was constructed in 1923-2- 4 by the Columbia Steel Corporation (formerly the old Columbia Steel Company in California) which had been attracted to Utah by the successful production of steel during World War I by the old Utah Steel Corporation at Midvale. Columbia purchased coal deposits in Carbon County, Utah, and iron ore deposits near Cedar City, Utah. Then erecting a battery of 33 coke n ovens and a blast furnace at Ironton, Columbia began producing pig iron on April 30, 1924. The majority of the working force was recruited from native Utahns in the agricultural area, most of whom had never seen a steel mill. An old iron bell, cast in of the Cedar City 1855--otreasured possessions of the Utah pioneers announced the official dedication of this plant on July 7, 1924. The operations of Columbia Steel Corporation in Utah successfully used for the first time coke made from Utah coals and smelted southern Utahs iron ores with the aid of limestone quarried from nearby de45-to- The gift Involves 386 and of the all with almost Springville existing facilities, including the blast furnaces, trackage, tanks, and buildings which were used in the production of iron from Pig iron produced at the Iron-to- n furnace was intended primarily for consumption in Columbia Steel Corporations steel plants at Pittsburg, and Torrance, Calif. The rest of the output was sold to the Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company near Ironton and to foundries throughout the western states. This arrangement remained substantially unchanged following the purchase of Columbia Steel Corporation by the United States Steel Corporation in 1930. During World War II thegov- - I Our tourist program is successful! Through the end of August, our national parks and monuments had a 14 increase in visitors over last year. Visits to state parks are up 10 All this time the old Ironton plant continued to produce. During the war a blast furnace was moved from Joliet, 111,, at the request of the government to the Ironton plant boosting production by another 300,000 tons. After the war the vast output of the Geneva plant slowed to standby operation while government disposal plans were negotiated. In 1946 the War As- Commerce The tourist promotion program is working ... nit- criticisms tourist the the of se later. from most tourist centers report business is anywhere from normal" to "greatly increased." effort President Wilkinson said studies indicate the best potential use of the land could be as a large industrial park complex. Through its gift, U.S. Steel has opened up the possibilites for additional industrial growth in Utah. President Wilkinson asserted. We especially salute U.S. Steel for supporting the cooperative action of local people at Geneva-symbol- ized by Operation Bootstrap and Errors Zero and for helping to insure a future in the steel industry for those dependent upon it in our state. In accepting the property in its present state, the University is responsible for dismantling of the facilities and preparing the land for improvements. It is anticipated that qualified professional planners will make a complete land-ustudy and recommendations for the orderly development of the property. President Wilkinson pointed out that BYU, as the largest university within a radius of 500 miles and the largest private university in the nation, bears a great share of the burden of higher education in Utah and the West, yet assumes the entire cost, saving the taxpayers of ernment decided to build additional steel facilities in the West to supply the bottomless war demand and as a precaution against possible closing of the Panama Canal by enemy attacks. U.S. Steel Corporation was requested to design a new plant at Geneva (the site of a summer resort) on the shore of Utah Lake about six miles north-- w e s t of Provo. It was built for the government by U.S. Steels Columbia Steel Company without charge. The first pig iron was smelted there in January 1944 followed by the first open hearth steel a month Tourism is a big factor in because this campaign to our increase promised tourist trade to bring new money into Utah. picking ignore over ail reality that we have brought nearly a billion dollars in new tourist money and keeping into Utah Utah dollars in our state dollars which would otherwise be taken out of Utah and spent elsewhere. sets Administration IHl Kl UlU BAMPIUN IUWMIIIU BY IB accepted U.S. Steels bid for the Geneva plant and operations were resumed. Eventually all operations in Utah were consolidated into the Columbia-Genev- a Steel Division of United States Steel Corporation. However, as vast new steelmaking and rolling facilities were developed at the Geneva works, the number one furnace at Ironton was taken out of operation in 1960 and the number two furnace was shut down in 1962. PAICBl Ironton plant between Provo and Spring- ville has been donated to the Brigham INMAut by the United States Permanent discontinuance of operations at Ironton was announced by U.S. Steel in 1966. "tr want ads WORK FOR YOU the state millions of dollars each year in educational expense. As costs of higher education continue to increase at a rapid pace, it is essential that the University develop additional sources of income, and the gift from U.S. Steel is a welcome asset Ln the University Development Program, President Wil-- k inson said. He recalled that the Governor of the State, the Utah Valley Industrial Development Association (UVIDA), the State Industrial Promotion Commission, Chambers of Commerce, city councils, railroads and others have been active in promotion of industry in the state. We shall welcome their assistance and suggestions for development of the Ironton site, he said. He commended these agencies for their efforts, explaining that new industry results in increased payrolls, elimination of business fluctuations with a greater diversification, a stabilizing and enlarging of the economy, and broadening of the tax base. He asserted that such a development would be of mutual advantage to industry and BYU. The diversified industries which might be attracted to the proposed park, many of which would be research and development oriented, would need the knowledge and scientific skills of quality faculty personnel. Also talented students in sciences, engineering, accounting, business management and other fields could find opportunities for part-tim- e employment, he said. also called the cultural atmosphere provided by the University a considerable attraction to new industry and a benefit to employees. Many firms have used the He Universitys library, laboratories, and experts. Moreover, companies in the area can allow their young scientists, engineers and executives to work toward advanced degrees while employed. BRUCE B. CLARK DR. RICHARD G. ELLSWORTH will pre- sent a series of LESSONS designed to provide SPECIAL HELP for LITERATURE Teachers in the Church. This series of lessons will be of interest to all students of Literature. October 2, 1968 "The Excitement of Discovery" November 6, 1968 "The Power of Discipline" January 8, 1969 "The Comfort of Faith" February 2, 1969 "The Satisfaction of Growth" March 5, 1969 "The Appreciation of Beauty" April 2, 1969 "The Reward of Persistence" May 7, 1969 "The Achievement of Serenity" The Ironton Plant of U.S. Steel, first commercially successful ironmaking venture in Utah, may soon play a new role in expanding Utahs economy. U.S. Steel announced last week that it is donating the Iron-to- n property to Brigham Young University for development as a modern industrial park complex. Raymond W. Sundquist, general superintendent of Geneva Works, announced the transfer of the 386 acres of real estate to the University. This transfer is another example of the outstanding relationship that has existed for many years between Geneva Works and Brigham Young University, Mr. Sundquist said. Beyond this, it recognizes the cooperative action of Geneva employees to compete as an Errors Zero team for steel customers and directly supports our goal to insure a profitable future for steelmaking in Utah by serving industrial growth and new steel markets locally, he emphasized. The Ironton Plant was built in 1923-2- 4 by the Columbia Steel Corporation and was ac I U.Y.tJ quired by U.S. Steel in 1930. The original plant consisted of one blast furnace and the coke works and associated facilities. The No. 2 blast furnace and the sintering plant were built in 1942-4- 3 by the Defense Plant Corporation and were acquired by U.S. Steel in 1952. How to make your money grow One way: Plant it in U.S. Savinings Bonds. The new 4.15 terest rate means that every $75 you invest today becomes $100 in seven years. And ail the while you know youre doing someto help keep America thing strong and free. America depends on Americans like you! We the First Presidency of the Church, join with President Ernest L. Wilkinson, the faculty and the studentbody of Brigham Young University, in expressing our gratitude to the United States Steel Corporation for its generous gift of the Ironton Steel Works to the Brigham Young University. This valuable property will be used by that institution for the development of an outstanding industrial park. Many graduate, as well as undergraduate, programs of the University will be greatlyen- hanced by this park and, there- fore, it will be of untold bene- fit to future generations who pursue technical and graduate work at the University. In add- ition, it will greatly encourage the industrial development of the State of Utah and the inter- mountain region. We express deep appreciation to the United States Steel Board of Directors and management for this very generous gift. Signed David O. McKay Hugh B. Brown N. Eldon Tanner Raymond W. Sundquist, left, general superintendent of Geneva Works of U. S. Steel, turns over title of Ironton properties to President Ernest L. Wilkinson of the BYU. to announce that DR. LESSONS IPDirt nun The Department of Special Courses & Conferences is pleased DATES AND Young University Steel Corporation. 1924 to 1962. posits. of acres of real estate between Provo ne - tatoGi Brigham Young University wishes to express publicly its gratitude to United States Steel Corporation for this valuable and generous gift. BYU President Ernest L. Wilkinson said today after the Company donated the Ironton plant to the University. For a quarter of a century the Company and the University have lived as good neighbors, serving the educational and technological needs of each other and cooperating in many projects for the development of the President said. the West, This is another example of that cooperation and we expect it to result in important regional developments. Transfer Chambers fled PraH Thursday, September 26, 1968 Utah - 84651 Time: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Day: Wednesday JKB Place: 104-Fees: 1 person - $9.00 A 2 persons - $8.00 3 or more - $7.00 Single lectures - $1.50 For Further Information and Registration Contact: Special Courses and Conferences 242 Herald R. Clark Building Brigham Young Univetsity Ext. 3556 Phone 374-121- 1 The Itonton site is Plan No. 661 - 1026 sq. feet. Delivered within 100 miles. conven- iently located for whatever type of development the university should plan there. It is situated between Highway 91 on the east and Interstate 15 freeway on the west and also is served by railroads. Because it is centrally situated in Utah County, workers could reside in any part of the County and reach their work in a matter of minutes on the freeway. Other Beautiful Plans as low as Phone 375-308- 9 for us. or 798-391- 1 None to Large or to Small THE NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY GOES TO PRESS SOON! oo For information on: Personalized listings, changes in listings, or advertisements in the Yellow Pages, please call our Business Office. But hurry, the Directory is going to press I Mountain States Telephone our rates have not gone up -- were still holding the line in our fight against inflation Fact is, we've offset inflationary pressures for the present, at least. Weve done it by taking advantage of a special provision in the Federal income tax law. The law is complex, but its effect is to permit us to deprec ate our properties more rapidly, reducing the amount of tax paid. Most other electric utilities in the west are now using this accelerated depreciation. And the Public Service Commissions have been very helpful in working with us to make this change promptly to avoid any rate increases. Resisting higher prices isn't easy. But we consider it our duty to have available all the electricity our customers need at a price as low as we can keep it. THE FOLKS AT UTAH POWER & LIGHT CO. C ' ' ' C ' ! T; 1 ' r-o- - -- . |