From left to right: Esther Maurer (Magdalena Ecke's sister), Paul Ecke Sr., Magdalena Ecke. Behind: Clara Muerdtrer (Magdalena Ecke's sister). The picture was taken at a Bon Voyage party for a trip to Europe.
Paul and Magdalena Ecke built a new Lillian Rice house in 1937. The building pictured here was eventually used as the main office for the Paul Ecke Ranch.