1 3/4 c  Oatmeal
1 1/2 c  Flour
1 c  Brown sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1 ts Soda
3/4 c  Shortening

Cut shortening into dry ingredients and rub with hands until mealy.Put
half in pan, cover with date filling and put rest of crumbs on top and
press down. cook in 350 oven 25 min.