Harley Davidson Cafe Homestyle Meatloaf

1/2 pound bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 tablespoon black pepper
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups dry bread crumbs
4 eggs
5 pounds ground meat

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Cook bacon in pan. Remove bacon and chop. Leave drippings in pan and add onion and celery. Saut