Well ... dang. I thought for sure someone had a favorite candy store who made 'em.
I've been told one of the other residents at the assisted living home where Ma is really likes them. I bring pickled beets for one resident who grew up on a farm (mine remind her of her mom's), so I figured, why not lollipops too.
Having some familiarity with powdered drink mixes in #10 cans, I thought maybe the Mormons had a thing for sugar and that the candy stores here were the inspiration for Willy Wonka.
I can get the lollipops at home and bring them next time.