Evening star., 1944-09-12
|Mr. Heurich Still Feels Fine at 1O2

~ u&0 Ia1IlSu MI uOIulUX ana To-
day was his l02d birthday anniyer-
sary, but by $3.50 am. Christian FL
Heurich, ST., was working as usual
at his desk In the ONCE Of the brew
cry he founded back In 1871.
whats so unusual about it," he
asked reporter who had suggested
that the combination Of inclement
weather and the fact 1t was his
birthday anniversary might have
been expected to keep him away
from the once for the day.
"A little thing Ike rain can't keep
me away from my business" Mr..
Heurich said, his blue eyes twin
king. AS for this being my BIRTH
day-why, I've had 20 many Of them,
I take them in their stride"
/ In clear, firm handwriting, he con-
tinued to record entries In his COM
pany's books as he talked with the
reporter. Suddenly he looked up,
pushed the book aside and said:
Come to think Of 1t, there is
something different today. My mail
is q little bit heavier than usual
birthday congratulations, you know"
Then he went back to work on the
books.
Says He's Feeling Fine"
Mr.. Heurich remarked that he
was feeling fine" and his appear
ance seemed to bear out his state
ment. Aslight stoop and increasing
deafness are the only apparent signs
Of his years. His eyes are strong
he has worn the same pair of glasses
for years without needing change
of prescription. And he still has a
full growth of white hair.
He rises at $50 every morning,
has breakfast and is driven In the
family car to his ofQce at Twenty
sixth and Water strelts NV, arriv-
ing punctually at $3.50. There he
confers with Fred Hoffman,, brew
master, and spends an hour or so
signing important papers and check
ing booking entries. He usually
leaves for home about 10:30 am.
At home he spends additional time
going over his firms accounts and
then settles down for several hours
Of quiet reading before dinner, his
main meal Of the day.
Il have to watch my diet now,"
Mr.. Heurich remarked. Meats and
fried foods are taboo. Salads,
mashed potatoes and creamed soups
are his favorite foods nowadays.
Mr.. Heurich usually retires at $50
or 10 pm. except two nights a week
when he plays cards with Mrs.
Heurich, whom he married in 1899,
and his physicians. Drs. Carl s.
Keyser. his brother -in-law, and
frederick H. Morhart, ST.
Likes to Play Scat.
They play scat "a German card
game. similar to whist. The game
lasts until midnight, although some
times Mr.. Heurich becomes SO en-
crossed in his cards that it is / am.
before the players call it quits. On
these occasions, Mr.. Heurich sips a
glass or two of beer.
Whatever time he goes to bed, Mr..
Heurich is up at $50 next morning,
ready for the days routine. Every
thing In moderation" he said, ex-
planning the secret" of his longevity.
Il don't try to do everything ut
once" : -
/ Philanthropist, lover Of music and
books, his zest for living seems as
strong as it was 72 years ago when
he founded. the company which
bears his name. One OF his most
intense interests Is the Association
Of Oldest Inhabitants of the District
of Columbia, OF which he Is the
oldest member.
The interview was at an end. Mr..
Heurich closed the ledger, placed
the pen IN It's holder and put on his
blue fedora, adjusting 1t at slightly
rakish angle.
1--WE got to get back home now"
he said, "and start working on my
next years income tax"