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James Dewar (baker)

James Dewar
Born James Alexander Dewar
(1897-02-05)February 5, 1897
Pugwash, Nova Scotia
Died June 30, 1985(1985-06-30) (aged 88)
Downers Grove, Illinois
Occupation Executive
Years active 1920-1972
Employer Hostess Brands
Known for Inventor of the Twinkie
Spouse(s) Sylvia D. Dewar
Children 2
Parent(s) Allen Dewar
Louisa Gray Dewar

James Alexander Dewar (February 5, 1897 – June 30, 1985) was a Canadian inventor of the Twinkie.

James Dewar was born on February 5, 1897 in Pugwash River, Nova Scotia

As a young man, Dewar worked on boats shipping timber and limestone, arriving in Chicago on a laker. Dewar worked at the Continental Baking Company, which later through a series of mergers and acquisitions became Hostess Brands. He started as a delivery boy in 1920 by delivering pastries by horse-drawn cart. Dewar eventually rose up through the ranks to be a plant manager.

In 1931, Dewar's plant was making strawberry shortcakes but only during strawberry season. Dewar came up with an idea to create a shortcake with cream on the inside instead of strawberries. Having seen a billboard for a shoe company called the "Twinkle Toe Shoe Co." he was inspired to call his shortcake invention a "Twinkie".

Dewar rose to be regional vice-president at Hostess and held that position until 1972.

Dewar died on June 30, 1985 in Downers Grove, Illinois, at the age of 88.



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