This is a recipe written on a sheet of memo paper from a shipping company (Frisco). Date is unknown, recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy that you can click to view larger.
Beat:
1 stick butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
Dash of salt
Add:
1 cup chopped dates
Cook for 8 min after beginning to simmer at edge of pan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat & add
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup nuts
When cool enough to handle, shape into fingers. Roll each in shredded coconut.