Filling
1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt (scant)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. quick Quaker Oats

FILLING:

Mix in saucepan: 1/4 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. water

Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease baking pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches.

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Mix in remaining ingredients. Press half the mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread evenly with date filling. Spread remaining crumble mixture over top evenly, pressing lightly. Bake in 325 degree oven for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and leave in oven for another 5 minutes. Cut into bars while hot.