Date Oatmeal Turnovers

3/4 cup shortening

1 cup b sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup milk2 cups flore

1 tsp soda

1 tsp salt

2 cups oats

1/4 cup flour for rolling out cookies

Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes

Date Filling

1/2 lb dates   1/2 cup sugar   water