Fred W. Amend went into business for himself manufacturing marshmallow in 1921. Later that year, Amend began producing jelly candy from a formula he developed. The formula solved a problem – the outbreak of “sweat” on the surface of jelly candies. The solution: using a sugar coat on each piece. Fred’s wife suggested the name Chuckles , and the treat hit the market in 1921. In 1974, the candy teamed up with Evel Knievel, the motorcycle daredevil during the time of his unsuccessful jump of the Snake River Canyon.
The “Even the names says fun” candy is still produced by Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company.
Neighbors of the Griffin Street Chuckles plant said they could tell what day of the week it was based on the aroma coming from the plant. If memory serves, Tuesday was lemon.
Walldog Artist, Mike Meyer
Located: South wall of building at 137 N. Walnut St. (mural faces parking lot)