Baking Cookies for Service Men' Party
Gathered around a work bench at the Y.W.C.A. making cookies for a party for service men tonight are (left to right) Maria Bianco, 1412 E. Twenty-third st; Margaret U-ran, 2404 Forest drive; Marjorie Wood, 1502 Twenty-ninth st and Francesca Bianco, 1412 E. Twenty-third st.
Source: Des Moines Register, December 12, 1942 (photo included)
Des Moines in the Services
Francesca Bianco, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bianco, 1412 E. Twenty-third st., has completed her training as a WOW at Fort Crook annex No. 2, Plattsmouth, Neb., and will report at Ark-Sar-Ben field, Omaha, Neb.
She was formerly an inspector at the Ankeny ordnance plant before she took civil service examinations.
Source: Des Moines Tribune, April 26, 1943
Des Moines in the Services
Francesca Bianco, specialist, third class, in the WAVES, is home on leave from Washington, D.C., visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bianco, 1412 E. Twenty-third st. A brother, Joseph D Bianco, recently was promoted to radio technician, first class, at Treasure Island, Cal.
Source: Des Moines Tribune, February 9, 1944
Des Moines in the Services
Francesca Bettha Bianco, machinist's mate second class, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bianco, 1412 E Twenty-third st., recently was discharged from the WAVES at Washington, D.C. Miss Bianco entered service Sept. 26, 1943 and last was stationed at Washington.
Source: Des Moines Tribune, May 8, 1946
