1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
Date filling

Sift flour, soda, powder and salt. Rub in butter with finger tips. Add sugar and oatmeal. Mix well. Spread 1/2 of mixture in 8 x 14 inch greased pan, pat to make smooth. Cover with date filling, then cover with remaining crumbs.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat slightly for last few minutes to brown top. Cut while hot and cool in pan.

DATE FILLING:

1/2 lb. chopped dates
1/2 c. cold water
2 tbsp. brown sugar
Grated rind of 1/2 orange
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tsp. lemon juice

Cook dates in water, rind and sugar until thick and smooth. Remove from heat, add lemon and orange juice and mix well. Cool before spreading on crumbs.