Ramada Inns’ bid to deter takeovers was stalled.

As a result, the annual meeting was adjourned until June 23 to allow for receipt of enough proxies to approve proposals aimed at thwarting hostile bidders. In other business, shareholders approved the proposed acquisition of closely held Marie Callender Pie Shops for cash and stock worth about $80 million and approved changing the hotel and casino company’s name to Ramada Inc.