Buffet Supper Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) chicken (stewing)
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• celery tops with leaves
• 1 (3 oz.) can mushrooms (reserve juice)
• 1 c. ripe olives, reserve juice
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. medium noodles
• 1/3 c. minced onion
• 1/3 c. diced green pepper
• 2 Tbsp. oleo or butter
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 1/2 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 c. cooked ham
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 c. pimento, slivered
• 1/2 tsp. celery salt