Date Cherry Loaf
["1 c. chopped dates", "8 oz. maraschino cherries drained and cut in half (save 1/2 c. of cherry juice and add to 1/2 c. boiling water)", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. brown sugar", "2 1/2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 egg", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 1/2 c. flour"]
["Combine dates, cherries, water with juice and baking soda.", "Set aside.", "Cream sugar, shortening, egg and vanilla.", "Add flour and date mixture alternately.", "Line loaf pan with waxed paper and bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour."]
["dates", "maraschino cherries", "baking soda", "brown sugar", "shortening", "egg", "vanilla", "flour"]