Dora Payton, of Cole Camp, will observe her 95th birthday today.

She was born Aug. 17, 1913, south of Cole Camp.

She is retired. She likes cooking and baking. She enjoys raising and caring for a flock of chickens.

She has five children, Delores Shireman, of Ionia, Elroy Brauer, Ray Dean Brauer, Sharon Beeson and Maggie Roark, all of Cole Camp; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

Cards may be sent to her at 29551 Henning Road, Cole Camp, MO 65325.