CHILD BURNED IN MOTOR CAR TANK EXPLOSION DIES

Lora Cullins, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cullins of Farmers Branch, died Thursday night at St. Paul Sanitarium from burns received Wednesday night when a gas tank on a automobile exploded near Letot. The child had gotten out of the car with his father, who was working with the engine, according to the story told at the hospital. A match was struck and the explosion resulted. Burning gasoline was thrown over his face and head and little hope for his recovery was entertained when he was brought to the hospital at 3 o'clock Thursday morning.
The body will be sent by the Ed C. Smith & Bro. Undertaking Company to Farmers Branch for burial Friday afternoon.
The family was returning home from Letot when the tragedy occurred.

The Dallas Morning News - August 12, 1922
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

FARMERS BRANCH GIRL IS KILLED BY EXPLOSION

Dallas, Aug. 11 - Lora Cullins, 13 years old, son of Mr. and rms. C. E. Cullins of Farmers Branch, Texas, died at a local hospital last night from injuries received when a gasoline tank on an automobile exploded near Letot Wednesday night.

 The Wichita Daily Times - August 11, 1922
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams