Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review Sweetie's first letter from the year 1953 (as well as another small piece of correspondence that she sends to her brother-in-law). Sweetie writes more about what happened during the Christmas holidays, and then makes her resolution for the New Year... to write more letters!

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1953, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review one big letter from December 29, 1952, in which Sweetie describes all that occurred at her home in Doylestown during Christmas 1952, as well as her interactions with other members of the Graham family.

At the end of the episode, there are some general announcements regarding plans for November and next year!

For audio listeners, here is the link to the specific page that has the family group photograph that was referenced in this episode: https://www.lovesweetiepodcast.com/grahamfamily1950s

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review three pieces of correspondence - one from Sweetie's mother, Laura, and the other two from Sweetie herself, who is preparing for Christmas 1952. That being said, we also learn about how her son, Lewis, is progressing in the second grade at the Doylestown Public School, and we talk about some unique antiques that Sweetie acquired to help some of their customers.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review six pieces of correspondence from three individuals - Sweetie, her father, Chester Demaree, M.D., and her mother, Laura Shuler Demaree. The first letter from Chester is from October 1952, and the rest of the documents are from November 1952. We get a last note from Chester about some of his trip with his wife to visit Sweetie in Pennsylvania, and then all parties prepare for the holiday season in 1952. In this episode, we learn what happened for Sweetie and her family on Thanksgiving Day - notably, she and her family had dinner at Naval Air Station (NAS) Willow Grove that year.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review three pieces of correspondence that Sweetie wrote in October and November 1952. Sweetie's parents continue their visit with her daughter and her family in Doylestown, and in this episode, we learn that they visited Valley Forge National Park. However, by the end of the episode Sweetie's parents leave to return home to Iowa, leaving Sweetie feeling lonesome right before the holidays of 1952.

We also discuss the presidential election of 1952 in which Eisenhower was elected president, winning against Adlai Stevenson.

This video also features footage from visiting the Doylestown Cemetery, where Miss Darst and other Darst family members who lived in Doylestown are buried. The Doylestown Cemetery has many historical graves, and more can be learned on this subject at https://doylestowncemetery.com.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review three pieces of correspondence that Sweetie and her father, Chester Demaree, M.D., wrote in October 1952. Sweetie's parents finally arrive in Doylestown to visit their daughter after such a long delay, and they both describe what happens during the first couple of weeks that they spend together. The family travels to Philadelphia and to New York City, and they describe some of the sights as tourists during the 1950's.

We also discuss their visit to see the residence of Henry Chapman Mercer, Fonthill Castle, in Doylestown, and we discuss the possibilities of the Darst family's connection to Mercer.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review three pieces of correspondence that Sweetie wrote in September and early October 1952. We learn more about Sweetie's son, Lewis, in the second grade at the Doylestown Public School, Sweetie discusses the upcoming Presidential Election of 1952, and the family gets their first dog to celebrate Lewis' 7th birthday!

Check out the picture of Lewis and the family dog at this page on the Love Sweetie Podcast website: https://www.lovesweetiepodcast.com/sweetieat363nmainst

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast

Welcome to the Love Sweetie Podcast! In this episode, we review two letters that Sweetie wrote in September 1952. Sweetie's son, Lewis, started the second grade at the Doylestown Public School that fall, and Sweetie is eagerly anticipating the arrival of her parents from Iowa, but doesn't know yet when they might plan to visit. Meanwhile, the curmudgeonly Miss Darst has plans of her own to go out and see other people in town, and, as Sweetie recounts, creates a fire hazard in the house that Sweetie has to handle.

Check out the website at www.lovesweetiepodcast.com for the family tree, overall timeline of her story, and information on the previous episodes to catch up as you are able to - there is something in Sweetie's story for everyone!

The Love Sweetie Podcast is a unique historical project that features real letters from Kathryn Francis Demaree Graham a.k.a. "Sweetie" that were written during her lifetime. These authentic letters are narrated and commented on by the hosts of the show (who give context on what is being discussed).

It should also be noted that the content and vernacular in the letters, as disclaimed at the beginning of every episode, are part of the real historic text from 1952, and do not reflect the views of anyone associated with the Podcast, including the creator and the hosts.

For more information, please go to www.lovesweetiepodcast.com. This podcast is also available on YouTube - please like, share, and subscribe there. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on X at @lovesweetieshow. Follow the Love Sweetie Podcast on Instagram at love_sweetie_podcast