Squares:

1 3/4 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening

Mix dry ingredients. Work in shortening. Pack 1/2 in loaf cake pan. Cover with date filling, then add rest of crumbs on top and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Date Filling:

3/4 c. dates, cut
1 c. water
1 c. sugar

Boil until thick, then add nuts.