1947 Press Photo Kate Johnson of Halltown Missouri 107th Birthday Cake

Halltown, Missouri - "Aunt Kate" Johnson says she will be 107 years old on December 21, but her great-great granddaughter says she reached that age today (12/15). Realizing she is sinking after suffering a fall recently, Aunt Kate refused to blow out the candles on her cake, then demanded her pipe, which she says "adds zest to living." "If you don't let met have it, I don't think I will live much longer," she said. She got the pipe

Photo is dated 1947.

Photo measures 7 x 8.25 inches.