He served as the State Treasurer of Missouri from 1953 to 1957 .
George Hubert Bates ( December 8 , 1884 -- July 22 , 1978 ) was an American politician .
George Hubert Bates served as the State Treasurer of Missouri from 1953 to 1957 .
George Hubert Bates ( December 8 , 1884 -- July 22 , 1978 ) was an American politician .