Smith's Candies History By kenysmith99 Apr 20, 1951 Smith's Candies & Co. Founded Period: Apr 20, 1951 to Sep 5, 1959 John H. and Regina Smith ran company in 6 different farmer's markets Sep 5, 1959 Wholesale and retail locations created Period: Sep 5, 1959 to Jun 30, 1967 Business ran fromt the home of John H. and Regina Smith Jul 1, 1967 John R. and Shirley Smith took over Period: Jul 1, 1967 to Oct 24, 1976 Business was located in John R. and Shirley Smith's home Period: Oct 5, 1976 to Aug 3, 1984 Retail and wholesale were located in the same building (the old bakery) Oct 25, 1976 Business moved to an old local bakery Aug 4, 1984 Location separation of retail and wholesale business