Left to right: Paul Ecke Sr. (head of table), unidentified, Lilo Frische (long time housekeeper and friend of Paul and Magadelena Ecke), unidentified, Sue Harper (Paul Sr.'s helper/companion/caretaker after Magdalena passed away).
Paul Ecke Sr. and Herman Weigand were long-time friends and considered by some to be Encinitas Pioneers. Picture taken at a 4-H event at Walt and Miti Beljean's house, Leucadia, CA.
The American Horticultural Society presented the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award to Paul Ecke Jr. for achievements in demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of horticulture excellence.
Paul Ecke Jr. (back right) and Paul Ecke III (front, middle, holding kite) at a YMCA Adventure Guides kite flying contest. The small kite in the front was covered with poinsettia bracts. The large kite in the back won an award for its size.