Nellie`s Meatloaf

Here is another meatloaf recipe from 1967 and I so wanted to try this , but could not find one item that it calls for in the recipe , I know I could have substitute with something else, but I didn`t.

Nellie`s Meatloaf
Mrs. Harry Zacharias

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound sausage, highly seasoned
1/2 cup onion,minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoon salt
1 small can mushrooms bits, drained
1 medium can cheese tomato sauce( this is the item)
1/3 cup catsup
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 eggs
3 cups cracker crumbs

combine all ingredients. Mix well and shape into desired loafs. On top of each loaf, place small bay leafs. cover with bacon strips and bake covered, 45 minutes at 350 degrees. uncover , sprinkle catsup over top and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove bacon and bay leaves before serving.