Judy,

Found this on the net. Perhaps this is it?

Date Nut Bread
Yield: 6 servings

1-1/2 cups white flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups Graham or whole wheat flour
1 cup sliced dates
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1-1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup molasses

Pit dates and cut into 5 or 6 slices with scissors or sharp knife. Sift flour, measure, and sift with baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add sugar, milk and molasses. Add graham flour in which dates and nuts have been dredged. Beat until thoroughly mixed. Pour into well-oiled loaf pan.

Bake in moderate oven 375 Degrees F. for 1 hour.

The Household Searchlight - 1941