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Scrapbook (2 of 18) compiled by Elisabeth "Jinx" Ecke, wife of Paul Ecke Jr.. The scrapbook documents media mentions of the Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc., Paul Ecke Sr., Paul Ecke Jr., and other family members, as well as notable events on local, regional,…

Elisabeth "Jinx" Ecke died on March 23, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease at the home of her middle child, daughter Lizbeth Ecke of Encinitas. She was 87.

Elisabeth "Jinx" Ecke and unidentified man

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.

Paul Ecke Jr. with his "new" Firetruck in September 1955 at the Paul Ecke Ranch in Encinitas, CA.
From Left to Right:
Paul Ecke Jr., Bob & Duane Winter, Barbara Winter (Paul Jr. sister), Ray Winter, Jinx Ecke (wife of Paul Ecke Jr.), Paul Ecke Sr.,…

Henrietta Ecke, mother of Paul Ecke Sr..

Paul Ecke Sr. with Henrietta Ecke (mother).

Visual index of 35mm slides in the Ecke collection. Slides cover a variety of subjects, dates, locations and people. Prominent in the collection are pictures of varieties of poinsettias, flowering plants and other marketing material.

Paul Ecke Jr. and Elisabeth ("Jinx") Ecke on an old fire engine that Paul bought for parades, parties, YMCA events etc..

Plaque to Paul Ecke Jr. in thanks for the Holiday Bowl Poinsettia Ball from the San Diego Area Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Plaque to Paul Ecke Jr. in thanks for the Holiday Bowl Poinsettia Ball from the San Diego Area Chapter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Presented to Paul Ecke, Distinguished Contributing Member, for his support

Society of American Florists: Political Action Committee Insiders Club

Paul Ecke Jr., AAF
In appreciation of the highest level of personal commitment to SAFPAC

Appreciation Award: College of Agriculture and Home Economics - Presented to Paul Ecke Jr. For Distinguished Service.
The Ohio State University, April 16, 1974

Paul Ecke Jr.: With deep appreciation for your many years of devoted service. MAEGA 1989